Android Auto without cable

Aug 6, 2024 | 05:17 AM

Ruby2023

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Android Auto without cable

Hi,
I wanted to know if its possible to use Android Auto without having to plug the phone in via cable every time? Mine is working fine while plugged in, but I can't get it to start when not plugged in.

Thankyou

Aug 6, 2024 | 08:05 AM

rich-96db

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Android Auto should work wirelessly if your car is running MBUX2.

Aug 6, 2024 | 09:46 AM

wildta

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2024 has wireless AA and CP. 2023 and older does not but you can purchase a cheap dongle ($50-$100). There are a dozen different ones sold on Amazon and they all pretty much work the same. Buy a few, see which one works the best and return the rest. I specifically got one with a USB-C pigtail so I wouldn't have to clutter that tight space with a USB-A to USB-C adapter.

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Aug 6, 2024 | 03:02 PM

Ruby2023

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Ok thanks, my car is 2020 gle, was hoping I could just get some kind of software update to allow this but sounds like I need to purchase the dongle..cheers

Aug 6, 2024 | 03:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruby2023

Ok thanks, my car is 2020 gle, was hoping I could just get some kind of software update to allow this but sounds like I need to purchase the dongle..cheers

If you just want to access tunes that are on your phone, you don't need any wire at all.
Just link via Bluetooth.

Aug 6, 2024 | 04:00 PM

Ruby2023

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mikapen

If you just want to access tunes that are on your phone, you don't need any wire at all.
Just link via Bluetooth.

Thanks, I like Android Auto for Google maps, just find it a bit easier than the in built nav... cheers!

Aug 6, 2024 | 04:05 PM

wildta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruby2023

Ok thanks, my car is 2020 gle, was hoping I could just get some kind of software update to allow this but sounds like I need to purchase the dongle..cheers

Just search "android auto wireless adapter usb c". on Amazon.

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Aug 11, 2024 | 12:05 PM

wildta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krzyoldgy

Just note that this is dual platform so beneficial if your household has both Android and iPhone. It's a bit more buggy because the software has to negotiate both platforms. There are wireless adapters out there that are single platform (Android Auto or carplay but not both) with a USB-C pigtail. I found those to much more reliable since it only has to deal with a single platform. Just my experience.