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CarPlay and Android Auto Certification Service

We automate intelligently: not 100% of tests, but 100% of the tests that matter. We integrate testing into the delivery flow: every sprint, every release, and every upgrade is automatically validated.

Validation and Certification Support for Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Although both technologies are available for free, no OEM can ship a vehicle with AA/CP without passing the official certification process. Ensuring seamless, safe and high-quality smartphone projection is now a mandatory requirement for every modern vehicle.

We support OEMs and Tier1s throughout the entire Android Auto (AA) and Apple CarPlay (CP) certification journey — from early planning to final approval — helping brands achieve full compliance with Google and Apple requirements efficiently and without delays.

Our expertise covers end-to-end certification, including system description submissions, precertification testing, UX design validation, and test bench preparation.

Smartphone Projection Guide

End-to-end guidance to achieve seamless, compliant and production-ready smartphone projection systems.

Certification Strategy & Documentation Support

We guide OEMs and Tier1s through the most critical early stages of certification, defining a solid strategy and preparing all mandatory system documentation for both platforms.

From the Android Auto AAP Application & Project Overview to the CarPlay Configuration Record, we ensure accurate, complete, and timely submissions — preventing approval delays and reducing compliance risks.

Pre-Certification Development & UX Compliance

Our experts support pre-certification testing, UX design validation, exception handling, and system refinement to reach a certification-ready state.

We help OEMs detect issues early, validate UX flows against platform guidelines, and guarantee that the head unit behavior fully aligns with Google and Apple requirements before entering official certification.

Automated Infotainment Test Suite & Continuous Verification

We provide a comprehensive suite of automated test procedures designed specifically for CarPlay and Android Auto–enabled certification. Leveraging on Concept Reply proprietary Test Automation framework we reproduce complex interaction scenarios, validate system robustness under real conditions, and ensure consistent test execution across iterations — enabling faster issue detection, reduced manual effort, and higher overall certification readiness

Test Bench Setup, Testing & Laboratory Support

We can help to prepare certification-compliant test benches, execute all functional and performance tests for Android Auto and CarPlay, and collaborate directly with accredited third-party labs.

Our hands-on support ensures successful bench assessments, complete test coverage, and an efficient path to final approval.

The main features

Certification Documentation Management

Complete preparation, review, and submission of all required Google and Apple documents.

Pre-Certification Testing & Compliance Verification

Comprehensive testing of AA/CP functionalities, UX flows, connectivity, media, performance, and integration — identifying gaps long before official certification.

Test Bench Preparation & Validation

Support the production of the test benches that accurately reflect the final system architecture and certification configurations

Third-Party Lab Coordination & Final Approval Support

Direct collaboration with certified labs to manage sample validation, debug issues, prepare official reports, and streamline the path to Google & Apple certification

Key advantages

Reduced Certification Risk

Early detection of compliance issues avoids last-minute failures and project delays

Faster Time-to-Market

Optimized processes, clear documentation, and efficient testing accelerate the certification timeline

Expert Guidance on Google & Apple Requirements

Direct experience with AA/CP protocols, UX rules, and certification workflows ensures accurate interpretations and fewer reworks

Production-Ready System Quality

End-to-end validation results in a stable, compliant, and high-quality projection system ready for SOP

Flexible sensor fusion and pipeline integration

Our digital multi-sensor setups support complex systems, with real-time X-in-the-Loop capabilities to fit smoothly into existing testing workflows.

Privacy-centric and GDPR-compliant

With no human testers involved, our solutions streamline compliance with GDPR, ensuring efficient, privacy-friendly testing processes.

Ready to accelerate your Android Auto and CarPlay certification journey?

Our end-to-end support ensures you reach Google and Apple approval faster, safer, and without costly delays.

From documentation and pre-certification testing to lab coordination and final approval, we turn compliance challenges into streamlined, production-ready results.

Don't let certification bottlenecks slow down your launch—partner with experts who know the path to success.

Concept Reply

Concept Reply, part of the Reply Group, specialises in IoT hardware and software innovation, delivering solutions in Smart Infrastructure, Industrial IoT, and Connected Vehicle sectors. Its services encompass the entire development process, from concept and design through to implementation and operational support, with expertise in hardware design, embedded software, edge computing, and cloud applications. In addition to IoT innovation, Concept Reply is recognized as a leader in Testing and Quality Assurance (QA), offering comprehensive product and service validation. Supported by advanced laboratories and a global team of QA specialists, it enables businesses to optimise costs and reduce time-to-market with reliable, high-quality solutions.