For those of us who have spent more time than we’d care to admit idling in traffic while praying we don’t miss the start of a “can’t-miss” status meeting, the latest update from Google feels like a long-overdue sigh of relief. Google has officially brought Google Meet to Android Auto, finally letting drivers integrate their professional—or personal—video call schedule directly onto their car’s dashboard.

The rollout, which recently completed its final phase, means you no longer have to fumble with your phone or deal with the precariousness of propping it up on the passenger seat to catch a quick audio update. Instead, when you plug your phone into your vehicle, the Meet app icon appears right there in your Android Auto app launcher. It’s a clean, simple addition that aims to turn that unproductive commute time into a seamless extension of your office.

Of course, if you’re wondering where the “video” part of the video conferencing experience went, the answer is tucked away behind a very intentional safety design. Google has made it clear that this is an audio-only experience. When you join a meeting or a call, your camera is automatically disabled, and you won’t see the incoming video feed of your colleagues. It’s a move that prioritizes the road over the boardroom, ensuring your eyes stay on your mirrors rather than on a gallery view of your team.

The interface itself is refreshingly minimal, designed to limit distractions to the absolute baseline. From your car’s dashboard, you can pull up a “Scheduled” tab to see what’s coming up on your calendar and join a meeting with a single tap. There’s also a “History” tab, which is handy if you just need to quickly dial a coworker or client you were speaking with earlier in the day. Because the calls are handled through the car’s native speakers and your vehicle’s microphone, it all feels like a standard hands-free phone call, just routed through a smarter, more integrated app.

It’s worth noting that while this brings Android Auto up to speed with the CarPlay support that rolled out earlier this spring, the limitations remain the same across both platforms. You won’t be raising your hand, participating in polls, or watching a screen-shared presentation while you’re behind the wheel. If you find yourself in a meeting where you absolutely need those interactive features, Google’s advice is the sensible one: find a safe place to park, and then switch to the full Meet app on your mobile device.

For the vast majority of us, though, this update isn’t about running a complex presentation while merging onto the highway. It’s about the convenience of being able to listen in on a meeting while you’re navigating the afternoon rush, or hopping on a quick call with a client without breaking your flow. By focusing on audio-only interaction, Google has managed to weave in just enough productivity to be genuinely helpful without turning your dashboard into a mobile distraction machine. For frequent commuters, it’s a small change, but one that makes the modern, always-connected workday feel a little bit more manageable.