Car Penguin

Transform your Android car's head unit into a powerful, personalized command center with Car Penguin. Designed as a replacement launcher, Car Penguin prioritizes the information crucial for your driving experience. Enjoy a streamlined interface offering quick access to maps, media, contacts, and more.

Car Penguin supports multiple languages, themes, and screen orientations, ensuring a customized experience.

Feature Summary

Customized Dashboard

The dashboard provides instant access to essential functions, with complete control over layout and content. Note: Each page features its own options menu, accessible via the hamburger menu icon.

Maps, Navigation, and Places

Leverage Google Maps for real-time location, address display, and traffic updates. Customize map themes and layouts. Search for places, save locations to lists for easy navigation, and utilize Google APIs for turn-by-turn directions. Detailed trip statistics and logging are also included.

Media Playback

Car Penguin includes a built-in media player for local audio and video files, complete with album art and shortcuts to other media apps. Popular streaming services can be integrated as widgets on the dashboard or toggle bar.

Smartphone Integration

Access and manage contacts and favorites, initiating calls via your system's default dialer or Bluetooth. Bluetooth call transfer, call log syncing, and SMS integration require the free Car Penguin Server app (available at http://carpenguin.com).

Additional Features:

• Customizable car graphic/photo and device information display
• Real-time weather updates
• App browsing and shortcuts
• Screen saver functionality
• Sound recording capabilities
• Speedometer
• Calendar integration
• Speed-dependent volume control
• Notification and speed warnings