Can Android Auto be setup to work wirelessly - 2020 TRD Pro

Hi,
Is there anyway to have Android Auto start when I enter the vehicle...without plugging it in?
I suppose the Bluetooth would have to trigger the Android Auto to start.

Sorry if this is a lame question. I tried in settings but couldn't figure it out. It connects when I plug it in but disconnects when I unplug.

Thank you.

 

Pretty sure android auto only works while plugged in.

 

you've got to get a wireless adapter like this. Plenty of different options out there.

2023 Carlinkit 4.0 Adapter - Wireless CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto for OEM Factory CarPlay Cars, Fast Connect, Plug & Play, 2 in 1 No Delay, Built in CarPlay

https://www.amazon.com/Carlinkit-4-...mzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

 

I've heard this works well

$53 Motorola Sound MA1, The Only Google Authorized Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter, Smartphone to Screen Wireless Bridge Car Accessories, USB Type-A

Amazon.com: Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter - Instant Connection from Smartphone to Car Screen with Easy Setup - Direct Plug-in USB Adapter - Secure Gel Pad Included : Electronics

 

Will maps still work with the adapters?

 

Google Maps/Waze will still work. The adapters will just create a wireless connection for wireless AA/Carplay, and feed that signal into the headunit. Your headunit will just see it as the usual wired connection.

I use AAWireless, so that I can set the dpi high enough to were the icons are to the left of the screen.

 

Yes, maps work. I use Google maps and waze with the

$53 Motorola Ma1 , The Only Google Authorized Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter, Smartphone to Screen Wireless Bridge Car Accessories, USB Type-A

Motorola Ma1. Some times a little glitchy, but overall works pretty good. I like being able to just leave my phone in my pocket.

 

Thank you!!!
Just ordered it.

 

I use this on my 23 Pro. It works as best as a non oem solution can be expected to work. There is some lag while it boots up and once in a while it drops the connection due to interference, but rarely. I would not mind buying again if I had to.

 

This is my experience with the

$53 Motorola MA1 , The Only Google Authorized Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter, Smartphone to Screen Wireless Bridge Car Accessories, USB Type-A

Motorola MA1 too. Overall, I would buy it again.

 

I got mine from aliexpress for half the price, its the carlinkit mini 3.0 one but its the carplay version.

 

I tried both the

$53 Motorola MA1 , The Only Google Authorized Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter, Smartphone to Screen Wireless Bridge Car Accessories, USB Type-A

Motorola MA1 and the AAWireless in hopes to never use a cable again as the cable would randomly disconnect after 3/4 months from new.

Both would disconnect in certain spots due to signal interference. Otherwise they did their job.

 

In AAWireless, you can use 2.4ghz mode, and that will prevent disconnections. The trade off is that in high interference zones, it will slow down but won't completely disconnect.

The 5ghz, which is used by default by Android Auto, is easily susceptible to high powered signal towers (airport, toll gates, cell towers, etc.)

 

I used that as well. Unfortunately in my experience, it still disconnects.

 

Any of those plug in devices do both AA and Carplay?

 

this one

2023 Carlinkit 4.0 Adapter - Wireless CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto for OEM Factory CarPlay Cars, Fast Connect, Plug & Play, 2 in 1 No Delay, Built in CarPlay

https://www.amazon.com/Carlinkit-4-...mzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

 

Thanks! The reviews don't sound very appealing though.

 

Don't get this exact one. Did not work at all for me - only wanted to work with Carplay and their customer support was terrible trying to return it.

 

the #3 is CarPlay only - wonder if you had that?