Here's how I make Android Auto launch my favorite playlist every time I plug it in.
Car
Android Auto doesn't have to turn your phone into a pocket toaster.
Before blaming your phone, remember that your car's infotainment system is also part of the problem.
Your car has enough distractions already, so don't let Google Maps become one of them.
Make your phone last the whole journey, even without wires.
Stop blaming your phone, Android Auto kept disconnecting until I found the answer hiding in my dashboard.
This hidden setting was the key to fixing my battery life while driving.