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Dongle for wireless Android Auto...?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ugawino, Sep 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM.

  1. Sep 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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    ugawino

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    Has anyone found a wireless dongle to plug into the USB port to make the wired Android Auto (2021 Tacoma) wireless? I bought an inexpensive one on Amazon and it only stays connected for 30 seconds or so at a time. So it's going back.

    Wondering if anyone else has gone this route and found success with a specific brand.

    Thanks!

    Thanks!
     
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    jamestcurran

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    I've been using this one for a few years, at least for me it's been pretty good. I bought from Amazon, but it looks like they don't carry it anymore:
    https://ebay.us/m/mlHv4I
     
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    I used the Motorola one for awhile, and it stopped working after about 10 months. It was replaced under warranty, but I ended up switching to the AA Wireless 2. I have not had any issues with that at all...so far(got it last November)
     
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    Yes,iI haven't had any issue with it. Had it for about 8 months now.
     
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