# 2026-04-24 — OpenClaw on Android Head Unit## Session StartTopher asked about running OpenClaw on an Android Auto head unit. Found a solid use case.## Hardware Confirmed### Head Unit — Topway TS10 (QT10 variant)- SoC: Unisoc UIS7862, 8-core (2×A75 + 6×A55) @ 1.8GHz- GPU: Mali-G52- BT 5.0, 1280×720 IPS- **RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32GB** ✅- Firmware variant: VOVOL XC90 20230### CAN Decoder — Simplesoft HY-SS-04 (uple soft)- Model: HY-SS-04, P/N: K0090- Software: V3.01.101BYPT (DC: 2023-06-27)- Protocol: TTL UART 38400 baud 8N1- Output: 6-byte CAN frame dumps (e.g. `46 32 02 01 01 XX` for VOL+)- Compatible: Hyundai Sonata 8 (2011-2014), Sonata 9 (2015-2017), Kia Sportage/Sorento/Cadenza- Header: 4-pin but only 2 populated (TX + GND likely)### Car — 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid- HS CAN on OBD2 pins 6 (CANH) / 14 (CANL)- CAN decoder wired in, steering wheel controls + door status working## Connectivity Path```Sonata CAN → HY-SS-04 decoder (38400 UART) → TS10 head unitTS10 BT tethering to phone → OpenClaw gateway on media server (100.91.1.57)```## Connectivity Options (优先级)1. **BT tethering** — recommended; uses BT 5.0 radio, WiFi stays free for wireless CarPlay2. **Wired USB** — most reliable, good for setup/debugging3. **WiFi hotspot** — conflicts with wireless CarPlay; use wired or BT instead## Key Decisions- Head unit runs voice client only; gateway stays on media server- BT tethering chosen to preserve wireless CarPlay capability- CAN sniffing via UART tap (TX line only, 38400 baud) — CH340/FTDI adapters available## Next Steps1. Enable ADB on TS10 (Factory Settings → `adbon`)2. Sideload OpenClaw Assistant APK3. Configure BT tethering to phone4. Point to gateway via Tailscale5. Sniff UART from HY-SS-04 to map byte sequences6. Steering wheel button → OpenClaw wake## Project File- `projects/android-head-unit-openclaw.md`## Noises- WAL edit conflicts on rapid file edits — file intact, just transient save bumps