Car Sensors only available after start of HA app in Andorid Auto

Mobile Apps Home Assistant Companion for Android
1

Hey guys,
I would like to make use of the sensor car_name for notifications.
According to this documentation the HA app must be started once after connection to provide the car sensors accordingly (CAUTION box):
https://companion.home-assistant.io/docs/core/sensors/#car-sensors

This is working, but the app must be started manually.
I am wondering if I can trigger the Start of the HA App in Android Auto based on sensor android_auto is on (and probably close ist immidiatly again) automatically.

Or is there even a smarter way to get the sensor car_name populated automatically?

Best regards, Bastian

2

This is expected and the app cannot be started automatically at best you can send a notification to click and open it

3

Thank you!
Well, then I am afraid I just need to wait till this limitation is gone at some point in the future. As these sensors are useless, I will deactivate them in the companion app.

4

it won’t be, Google only gives the app proper context when the app is open.