Transform your car's head unit into a powerful, personalized command center with Car Penguin. This Android-based launcher puts essential driving information front and center, streamlining your journey. Replace your standard head unit launcher and enjoy seamless access to maps, navigation, media playback, contacts, and more, all within a user-friendly interface designed for drivers.

Car Penguin boasts multilingual support, customizable themes, and a flexible, bidirectional layout to perfectly suit your preferences.

Feature Highlights

Customizable Dashboard

Access key features quickly and easily with a fully customizable dashboard. Arrange the layout and content to match your driving needs. Note: Each page offers its own menu (accessible via the hamburger menu icon) for personalized settings.

Maps, Navigation, and Location Services

Leverage Google Maps for real-time location, address display, and traffic updates. Customize map themes and layouts for optimal visibility. Search for places, save locations to lists for easy navigation, and utilize Google's robust APIs for turn-by-turn directions. Track your trips with detailed statistical information and logging.

Media Playback

Enjoy built-in media playback for local audio and video files, complete with album art and controls. Quickly access other media apps through customizable shortcuts on the dashboard and toggle bar.

Smartphone Integration

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

Additional Features

• Car image/photo display and device information
• Real-time weather updates
• App browsing and shortcuts
• Screen saver functionality
• Sound recording capabilities
• Speedometer
• Calendar integration
• Volume control linked to speed
• Notification and speed warnings