Why I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app for road trip storm tracking

Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android Why I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app for road trip storm tracking There aren't many weather apps for Android Auto, but there's one that easily rises above the rest. Written by Artie Beaty, Contributing Writer Contributing Writer May 31, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. PT Artie Beaty/ZDNET Follow ZDNET:  Add us as a preferred source  on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways You have a few options for Android Auto weather apps. The two main options provide much deeper info than the default. MyRadar has one extra feature that makes it my top pick. Android Auto has a fairly deep roster of useful apps you probably haven't downloaded, but there's one area it's surprisingly limited -- weather. If you've ever hit a huge storm on a road trip, though, or seen ominous clouds piling up in the sky ahead of your commute, you know how useful weather insight can be. I'm a bit of a weather nerd, and I love taking a peek at the radar and forecasts even if I don't expect storms to have a direct impact on my day. When I tried to see what apps I could add to my car's screen for easy access, though, I was a bit disappointed. Also: I saw the future of Android Auto, and now Google has me dreading my own car I only found two main options: MyRadar and Weather & Radar. There are a few other choices that don't have full Android Auto integration, some more apps for the confusingly named but different Android Automotive, and of course, you can mirror your phone to show any app.  After testing both apps for about a week, I found both useful, but one had a few features that set it apart. If you're looking for the best weather app for Android Auto, here's my pick. MyRadar Artie Beaty/ZDNET The MyRadar app isn't just the best Android Auto weather app; it's also one of the most robust weather apps I've used. It's as easy