Android Auto Wireless?
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 289
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From: Hanover Township PA
My aftermarket VW radio and my Pixel 3 XL worked perfect via AA over wireless and was only 2.5ghz wifi. Maps refreshed fast while streaming Spotify.
I need to take my 2016 in to have the firmware updated (early model) to get AA functionality. I miss having it in my car.
I need to take my 2016 in to have the firmware updated (early model) to get AA functionality. I miss having it in my car.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 26
Likes: 4
From: Fernandina Beach FL
Hello. I have a samsung galaxy note 10 (android phone) and a 2016 corvette. I was looking for a way to play spotify music wirelessly in the car. I can connect a USBC to USBA wire from phone to car, and android auto works fine. However, I've been looking for a way to do this wirelessly. I found AAWireless on indiegogo here: AAWireless | Indiegogo. This is a crowd funding site, and there are thousands already in customers hands. At under $100, I decided to risk it. I also found someone with a C8 who has an AAWireless device on youtube here: AAWireless Unboxing / Review - 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 - Bing video. Seems it works well for him I gather. Anyway, I signed up for one of these devices, and I'll report back once I receive and test it.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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Hello. I have a samsung galaxy note 10 (android phone) and a 2016 corvette. I was looking for a way to play spotify music wirelessly in the car. I can connect a USBC to USBA wire from phone to car, and android auto works fine. However, I've been looking for a way to do this wirelessly. I found AAWireless on indiegogo here: AAWireless | Indiegogo. This is a crowd funding site, and there are thousands already in customers hands. At under $100, I decided to risk it. I also found someone with a C8 who has an AAWireless device on youtube here: AAWireless Unboxing / Review - 2020 Chevy Corvette C8 - Bing video. Seems it works well for him I gather. Anyway, I signed up for one of these devices, and I'll report back once I receive and test it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 6,515
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From: Windermere FL
Have an AAW in my daily driver, and it works ok there. Only issue is that the Waze voice route directions tend to cut out.
The one I got for my DD took like 7 months to come. I ordered another for the C7 even though many Camaro owners reported issues at the time. The new firmware seemed to clear those issues up. But I suspect it won't come for another 7 months
The one I got for my DD took like 7 months to come. I ordered another for the C7 even though many Camaro owners reported issues at the time. The new firmware seemed to clear those issues up. But I suspect it won't come for another 7 months
Last edited by Flame Red; Jun 28, 2021 at 12:11 PM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 289
Likes: 62
From: Hanover Township PA
Have an AAW in my daily driver, and it works ok there. Only issue is that the Waze voice route directions tend to cut out.
The one I go for my DD took like 7 months to come. I ordered another for the C7 even though many Camaro owners reported issues at the time. The new firmware seemed to clear those issues up. But I suspect it won't come for another 7 months
The one I go for my DD took like 7 months to come. I ordered another for the C7 even though many Camaro owners reported issues at the time. The new firmware seemed to clear those issues up. But I suspect it won't come for another 7 months
4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2021
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I am new dont think I can PM yet..what hardware you referring to?
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Joined: Feb 2012
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I'm a beta-tester for AAW and have several devices, but unfortunately it's hard for me to use because of the de-googled nature of my phones. What works best for me is to use a USB-PD splitter so I quick-charge my phone and ALSO use AA at the same time.
Currently I leave an old Galaxy S9+ in my car, using the splitter to connect it to data of the AA, and then power comes from my large battery backup. S9 stays charged all the time, even when the car is off.
I also ordered the cardongle, because the current solution is not very smooth for phone calls. I'm not confident it will work any better, because it's glorified vaporware/clone stuff, but we'll see.
Currently I leave an old Galaxy S9+ in my car, using the splitter to connect it to data of the AA, and then power comes from my large battery backup. S9 stays charged all the time, even when the car is off.
I also ordered the cardongle, because the current solution is not very smooth for phone calls. I'm not confident it will work any better, because it's glorified vaporware/clone stuff, but we'll see.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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Sorry I missed this, but you can check here for the product. I know many people who are extremely happy with this. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aawireless#/
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Burnt Hills NY
I use AA Wireless and have had zero problems other than my phone getting pretty warm in my pocket. I've been using it for about 4 months.
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Yep it's a neat concept but I don't necessarily understand why. Maybe so you can take the phone off the cable to take a picture or to walk around a bit. Otherwise, I need to be charging mine anyhow, ESPECIALLY when using Android Auto with navigation.
If I was silly enough to leave my phone's original google spyware installed, I would consider the freedom to unplug for a quick picture or text to be useful. Otherwise I would just do USB-PD charging w/ Android Auto wired. WAA drains my Galaxy S9+ and Pixel 4 XL batteries even on a USB-PD charger, haha. Get way too hot, unfortunately. Other phones fair better I'm sure.
For the price I say it's an impulse buy and you're supporting some really good dudes. It has been an immense amount of work for the two devs, and the OG beta testers. I must have put in 150 man-hours to the project. Luckily I enjoy tinkering.
If I was silly enough to leave my phone's original google spyware installed, I would consider the freedom to unplug for a quick picture or text to be useful. Otherwise I would just do USB-PD charging w/ Android Auto wired. WAA drains my Galaxy S9+ and Pixel 4 XL batteries even on a USB-PD charger, haha. Get way too hot, unfortunately. Other phones fair better I'm sure.
For the price I say it's an impulse buy and you're supporting some really good dudes. It has been an immense amount of work for the two devs, and the OG beta testers. I must have put in 150 man-hours to the project. Luckily I enjoy tinkering.
Advanced
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Granted, I leave my phone screen on, in my magnetic mount as an auxiliary display. AA is too crippled for anything but Waze, really. Options are nice to have though, and there's no reason why you can't just plug in when needed. I keep my dongles behind the screen in case I'm feeling froggy. Since I need a cable to charge anyhow, it's more of a toy for me than anything else. I appreciate the custom 'hacky' possibilities that are hidden behind the scenes.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,902
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From: North Fulton Georgia
There is also a Kickstarter fund for CARSIFI another small startup developing a wireless AA dongle that shows promise. I joined the Kickstarter fund for it. It will be $85 and supposedly available in late October, hopefully... I liked the fact that iit's a small form factor and fits well in the center console from the pics they have posted on their website.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 668
From: North Fulton Georgia
There is also a Kickstarter fund for CARSIFI another small startup developing a wireless AA dongle that shows promise. I joined the Kickstarter fund for it. It will be $85 and supposedly available in late October, hopefully... I liked the fact that iit's a small form factor and fits well in the center console from the pics they have posted on their website.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 6,515
Likes: 1,301
From: Windermere FL
I use AA Wireless and have had zero problems other than my phone getting pretty warm in my pocket. I've been using it for about 4 months.
Another happy AA Wireless customer here. Works good in the C7. Best if you have a Qi charger cradle. Just take 6 months or so for them to ship them.
Last edited by Flame Red; Nov 29, 2021 at 08:57 AM.