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

Product Information

For these you install an app on the head unit (like you do on your phone) so that the little box works. On your car screen, navigate to the Bluetooth phone list, and 'forget' or 'delete' all paired phones. I notice some reviews claim there's quite a drain on the phone battery, have you seen any evidence of that? For detailed requirements, refer to the Google support page for wireless Android Auto at: https://support. Google is aware of this issue and its impact on wireless Android Auto in general, and are working with the automotive ecosystem to address it over time.

Granted, you do need to be able to run the platform to begin with, but if you've always had to plug in via USB to make it happen, this device may let you untether it.Also in the box is a small foam sticker, which can be used to attach the puck to any number of surfaces in your car. Sad really but sometimes it’s good that others observe the same issues as it eliminates the potential that it’s your phone/case/car. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3. Users therefore enjoy an original equipment (OEM)-like user experience that improves over time as Google continues to enhance Android Auto.

Not a big deal, in the grander scheme, but something to consider if you feel the device could somehow get in the way. The Motorola MA1 is a solution to a problem that has plagued Android Auto for a while: Despite being available since 2018, wireless Android Auto support is rare. Wireless Android Auto has something of a reputation for battery drain, which I could sort of see with the Motorola MA1. For detailed requirements, refer to the Google support page for wireless Android Auto at: https://support. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.As expected, supplies did not last long, with the MA1 dongle selling out at Target within 5 minutes. Despite wireless Android Auto having been around for a few years now, it’s still not yet been made available on most vehicles. That being said, be aware that the Motorola dongle is NOT firmware upgradeable, so if google changes something in the future, that breaks the functionality, it is not possible to get it updated.

Now I can connect immediately without plugging in my phone and if my phone does need a charge instead of using the radio's ancient USB 2.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If you thought the Motorola MA1 looked a lot like Google’s Chromecast, you wouldn’t be alone in that assessment. Only after the LED light turns solid red, release the button on the side of the MA1, unplug the MA1, and then re-plug it into the same USB port. The Motorola MA1 does exactly what it promises to do, offering wireless Android Auto support in cars that don’t have that capability. Bluetooth pairings don't make the transition, even if you are migrating from one phone directly to another, which means you have to pair the MA1 all over again.

This makes it easy to get several features like maps, media, and message notifications on your car’s display. Obviously not as instantaneous as using a cable, but hey, I'll take it if it means I can leave my phone free or use a wireless charging dock instead.I have had a message once saying it had diconnected and had to unplug it and plug it back in - but has been working fine apart from that one off event. Going in, the main question I had about the Motorola MA1 was “how is this going to compare to a hardwired connection? Once done, I could unplug my phone, plug in the MA1, and then have a wireless tether going to run the platform. I think the phone power drain is the same on units that already have wireless AA and CarPlay built in.