Transform your car's head unit into a powerful, user-friendly command center with Car Penguin. Designed for Android-powered vehicles, Car Penguin brings essential driving information to the forefront, replacing your standard head unit launcher. Enjoy a streamlined interface providing quick access to maps, navigation, media playback, contacts, and much more. Car Penguin boasts multilingual support, customizable themes, and a flexible, bidirectional layout.

Feature Highlights

Customized Dashboard

Access key features instantly with a fully customizable dashboard. Arrange the layout and content to perfectly suit your driving needs. Each page offers its own options menu (accessible via the hamburger menu icon).

Maps, Navigation, and Points of Interest

Utilize Google Maps for real-time location, address display, and traffic updates. Customize map themes and layouts. Search for locations, save places to lists for easy navigation, and enjoy turn-by-turn directions powered by Google APIs. Track your trips with detailed statistical information and logging.

Music and Video Playback

Car Penguin includes a built-in media player supporting local audio and video files, album lists, and customizable shortcuts to other apps. Integrate your favorite media providers as external widgets on the dashboard or toggle bar.

Smartphone Integration

Access and manage contacts and favorites. Make calls using your system's dialer or seamlessly transfer calls via Bluetooth. Syncing call logs and SMS requires the free Car Penguin Server app (available at http://carpenguin.com).

Additional Features:

• Display car graphics/photos and device information
• Access weather information
• Browse and create app shortcuts
• Utilize a customizable screensaver
• Record audio
• View a digital speedometer
• View your calendar
• Adjust volume based on speed
• Receive notifications and speed warnings