--- title: Using Car Mode (Android) description: Car Mode is currently only available on Android. --- [Skip to content](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-car-mode-android#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Zello Logo](https://support.zello.com/hubfs/Zello%20logo%20NEW.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Zello F&F](https://support.zello.com/zc?hsLang=en) 2. [Using Zello Friends & Family](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family?hsLang=en) 3. [Android](https://support.zello.com/zc/using-zello-friends-family?hsLang=en#android) July 6, 2026 # Using Car Mode (Android) This article is written for: ❌ Zello Work ✅ Zello Friends & Family **Car Mode is currently only available on Android.** Never handle a mobile device while driving. Make sure your device is securely mounted before using Car Mode and keep your eyes on the road at all times. ### What is Car Mode? Car Mode is designed to provide a simplified interface so you can use Zello without looking at your screen. Car Mode is especially useful if you’re using a smaller device or a split-screen. ### How do I use Car Mode? To enable Car Mode, select the **car icon** in the bottom left corner of the channel or contact talk screen. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXf_Foy0qaj9xhw-H8MJqMFMDmaaIN9U7eCIVSbbdRct_Tf56d7zvzvGRP0aecHTdnd05dbyNzgmmB_UpVc-qX897kvUsxJJiWEteL_vbpxgvBLFopeiab9ytfuTgL6BSy2QMutoh2i92yX2Y-2.jpg?width=300&height=481&name=AD_4nXf_Foy0qaj9xhw-H8MJqMFMDmaaIN9U7eCIVSbbdRct_Tf56d7zvzvGRP0aecHTdnd05dbyNzgmmB_UpVc-qX897kvUsxJJiWEteL_vbpxgvBLFopeiab9ytfuTgL6BSy2QMutoh2i92yX2Y-2.jpg) Once in Car Mode, you can take the following actions: - **To start/stop sending an audio message,** tap anywhere on the screen. - **To switch between recent contacts or channels,** swipe left or right. - **To replay the most recent message,** swipe down. - **To open Google Maps,** swipe up. - **To change your Zello status,** double-tap anywhere on the screen. - **To exit car mode,** press the back button on your device or restart the Zello app. - **To mute an incoming message,** swipe left or right. The screen will automatically switch to the contact or channel where you have most recently received a message. While in Car Mode, the screen will not turn off as long as Zello continues running. ![](https://support.zello.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXchAs3rHz7v2Vp2-5ZO_ghxjY7ECb6_LXA1JAYNGmL1C3PrxGzia0HJJLSVSOGN0K3NC66ZdjJlylyK-7qVrw2MeLkIEBBECOty30eBfoGma6fleB2dHZ8nRmm7COOVCX7ofd0VQjMOwe_cs-3.png?width=300&height=561&name=AD_4nXchAs3rHz7v2Vp2-5ZO_ghxjY7ECb6_LXA1JAYNGmL1C3PrxGzia0HJJLSVSOGN0K3NC66ZdjJlylyK-7qVrw2MeLkIEBBECOty30eBfoGma6fleB2dHZ8nRmm7COOVCX7ofd0VQjMOwe_cs-3.png) ### Feedback Car Mode is an experimental feature. 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