The embodiments of the invention relate to the technical field of wireless network, and disclose an automobile control method and an automobile control device. The method comprises the following steps: an automobile control device receives alarm information sent by a body area network device; the automobile control device determines whether the health state of a user is abnormal or not according to the alarm information; and after the automobile control device determines that the health state of the user is abnormal, an automobile where the automobile control device is located starts a default drive mode under control so as to enter a safety state. By implementing the embodiments of the invention, the safety risk to users in the driving process can be reduced, and the safety efficiency of users can be improved.