Karter - Car Headunit Launcher

Karter is a modern home launcher for Android car multimedia screens, landscape tablets, and large touch displays. Replace the factory interface with one driving-focused screen: GPS speed, weather, Bluetooth, music controls, volume, and your apps — all at a glance. WHY KARTER? • Landscape layout — readable on head units with large touch targets • Driving dashboard — speed, weather, media, and connection status on one screen • Customizable dock — quick access to maps, music, phone, and settings • Built-in phone screen — recents, contacts, and dial pad (Bluetooth hands-free) • Optional driving assistants — seat belt voice reminder and speed gauge heat colors • Privacy-minded — contacts and call history stay on your device DRIVING DASHBOARD See everything on the home screen: → GPS-based speed gauge (km/h) → Live weather for your location (Open-Meteo) → Now playing track, artist, and album art — system media controls → Bluetooth connection status and linked device names → Media volume slider and shortcut buttons → Maps shortcut — one tap to your preferred navigation app DOCK AND APPS • Swap dock icons for maps, music, phone, and settings with your own apps • Move the dock to the left or right on wide screens; optional dual dock for the passenger side • List all installed apps in the drawer; hide the ones you do not need • Personalize appearance with light, dark, or system theme PHONE SCREEN Use your phone even on head units without a SIM: • Recent calls and searchable contacts • Direct dialing from the dial pad • Outgoing calls over Bluetooth to a paired phone (hands-free) Permissions are optional — other features keep working if you skip them. DRIVING ASSISTANTS (enable in Settings) • Seat belt voice reminder — short spoken prompt after speed stays above a threshold • Speed gauge heat colors — gauge tint shifts warmer as speed increases • Internet connected alert — brief sound when connectivity returns after a drop SETUP 1. Open Karter and complete the setup wizard. 2. Set Karter as your default home app (required). 3. Grant only the permissions you want: location (weather + speed), notification access (now playing info), nearby devices (Bluetooth), contacts / call log / phone (built-in phone screen). WHO IS IT FOR? • Aftermarket Android multimedia systems • OEM in-car tablets and landscape Android head units • Large tablets used in landscape Note: Portrait phones are supported, but the primary design targets landscape car displays. PRIVACY Location coordinates are sent only to Open-Meteo for weather. Contacts and call logs never leave your device. Details: in-app Settings → Privacy & data. REQUIREMENTS Android 8.0 (API 26) or newer. Keep your eyes on the road while driving. Karter is not a navigation or emergency service — it is a home screen that makes your existing maps and phone apps easier to reach. Set Karter as your default launcher — a simple, capable home screen for the road.