Always-on dark mode for Waze on Android Automotive OS (AAOS)

Please add a Light / Dark / Automatic setting directly in the native Waze app for Android Automotive OS.

I use Waze on a 2022 Volvo XC60 with Google built-in, running Volvo software version 5.2.16. The car’s Waze settings have no dark mode option, and changing dark mode in the phone app does not affect the car app.

I would like to keep the map dark during daylight as well, independently of the car’s automatic day/night mode. The preference should remain saved after restarting the app or car.

This request concerns the native AAOS app, not Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

Dark mode is not turning on when it is used in Android auto (tried all the different setting combinations....)

too bright

Prior to Waze 4.101, Waze followed the "only at night" setting when map projected to Android Auto. It would auto-switch at dusk and dawn. For users with aftermarket head units, this was a great feature, and prevented distracted driving, as most aftermarket units do not connect to the car's lighting system.

Please restore this feature, even if it has to be a user enabled option or developer option.

Via Android Auto dark mode won't switch off. It used to. I find this mode unreadable and it now comes on at night and even when going under bridges. Please fix the off switch. I know some like the dark mode so clearly important that the choice works.

Putting the option of having darkmode on Waze android auto screen. There is no option for it now and it's difficult and quite dangerous driving at night with a bright screen not being able to turn on the darkmode.

Implement night mode in Android Auto. With Waze on the big screen the glare is killing my eyes.