AndroidAuto suddenly unable to send WhatsApp messages

[u/BigAbbreviations8164]

For about a month now I'm experiencing an issue while driving. Previously I could ask Google Assistant "Hey Google, send a WhatsApp message to..." and it would trigger the start of a new message. It stopped working though and now each time I try I'm getting "Who do you want to message?". Doesn't matter whether I respond with voice or choose one of the options on the screen it just goes over and over again with "Who do you want to message?".

If I change the command to "Hey Google, send an SMS to..." it all works fine. If I am replying to a freshly received WhatsApp message also no problem.

I'm perplexed.

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Android version 17

Whatsapp 2.26.33.76

happens for both wired and wireless connection

[u/kkarmah]

This happened to me. The only thing that fixed it was allowing Gemini on my Pixel 8. Works fine now although I'm not thrilled with gemini.

[u/kkarmah → u/kkarmah]

Well mine reverted back. I did restart my head unit Sunday and haven't driven it since so I wonder if that's the issue.

[u/eusty]

Exactly the same issue 😔 Even allowing Gemini didn't fix it for me 😔

[u/carmen42071]

My android won't connect to my truck for aps use. Connects for calls and audio but using waze on the screen has stopped. Any suggestions??

[u/Notorious_jib]

Same here. Samsung s25u and Android Auto in my 23 Accord

[u/metroii]

Happened to me back in June, pixel 8pro also but with At&t. Also happened multiple times on my 7pro. It would come back at random then disappear. Since getting rid of that pos, no problems.

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[u/Temporary-Outside737]

I never understood why one would want to use Whatsapp while driving. You are driving.