diablicja@lemmy.zip to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 3 days agoWhy does Android Auto require usb connection in some cars, even though the same car connects to other apps wirelessly (eg. Spotify)message-squaremessage-square33linkfedilinkarrow-up163arrow-down15file-text
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minus-squaren1ckn4m3@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·2 days agoFYI, they make $30-40 bluetooth pucks that make android auto wireless if your car only supports wired. I got one from Motorola and it works great.
minus-squaremipadaitu@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·2 days agoI tried the Motorola one and it was unreliable. Switched to the AA wireless and it’s been great. I still use wired USB for long trips tho, phone doesn’t heat up quite so much that way.
minus-squarehoodles@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 days agoAnother AA wireless user here. Worth the extra bucks to have a solid connection compared to the cheap adapters.
FYI, they make $30-40 bluetooth pucks that make android auto wireless if your car only supports wired. I got one from Motorola and it works great.
I tried the Motorola one and it was unreliable. Switched to the AA wireless and it’s been great.
I still use wired USB for long trips tho, phone doesn’t heat up quite so much that way.
Another AA wireless user here. Worth the extra bucks to have a solid connection compared to the cheap adapters.