Long Message template

With the Long Message template, you can show a long message to be read while the car is parked, with optional relevant actions.

This template is useful for providing details about a destination or for presenting legal text, such as terms of service or a privacy policy, during a sign-in process.

A long message template includes the following:

  • Header with optional action strip
  • Unlimited lines of wrapping text (scrollable)
  • Up to 2 buttons in template body (optional), where one can be designated as primary

Long Message template examples

Example of a long message being displayed while parked
When the car is parked, this template can show a detailed message, such as a privacy policy, or terms of service for the user to accept when signing in to the app (Android Auto example).
Example of a long message not being displayed while driving
To prevent distraction, the long message is not shown while the user is driving. For these situations, it's helpful to provide a button with an alternative option, such as skipping sign-in and using the app in guest mode.

Long message template UX requirements

App developers need to meet the following requirements:

MUST Include text.
SHOULD Designate a primary action when providing 2 actions.
SHOULD Place the primary action closest to the driver (on the left for left-hand-drive vehicles) when there are 2 actions.
MAY Include up to 2 actions.