That a car is equipped with Android Auto is good news because it makes your travels easier thanks to its compatible navigation, multimedia or messaging applications, among others. In this way, it is possible to benefit from guidance, entertainment or even keep an eye on messages, minimizing risks and without taking your hands off the wheel (otherwise we could be fined) thanks to this simplified interface and voice commands for Google Assistant. But there is an even better step: so you can use Android Auto wirelessly.
Because it is one thing that your car is compatible with Android Auto and another that you can use it with or without cables (in my case I opt for the wired connection for reasons like mobile battery or greater reliability): with all you can use a USB port to connect car screen and mobile, but the list is drastically reduced in terms of compatibility with Android Auto wireless. If you are unsure if your car can be used wirelessly with Android Auto
The easiest way to have Android Auto wireless: with an adapter
It’s worth remembering that with wireless Android Auto, Google’s infotainment system is projected onto the car’s console via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth after pairing. But if after following the steps of this connection you do not succeed, it may be because does not support wireless mode: There will be times when an OTA update from the manufacturer will be necessary, other times it will be necessary to go to the workshop or directly when the vehicle hardware is not suitable due to the absence of a component key. In fact, if your car is from after 2018 and has built-in Wi-Fi, the first option is very likely.
Just like Google has a list of models compatible with Android Auto (which needs to improve a lot in terms of updates), There is no list of these cars suitable for wireless Android Auto., so further research will be necessary. The first option is to take a look at the technical specifications of the vehicle and the console, as we can dispel doubts.
If we are still not clear, there is another resource to find out and if it is not compatible, repair it without having to go to the workshop or spending too much: with an adapter for Android Auto. If you are also not sure whether you can use an adapter, the solution is simple: do a compatibility test
The AAWireless website, the brand behind the first wireless adapter for Android Auto, offers a compatibility test that takes less than a minute and adds a little more the make, model and year of manufacture of the car You can find out if it is suitable for Android Auto and its adapters. Of course, you’ll also need to add your name and email (although you can keep the receive promotions box disabled if you want). However, technically if the brand’s adapters work, other models should work as well.
With this quick questionnaire it is easy to dispel doubts: I tested several models that I know do not have Android Auto or do not have the wireless version and it answered correctly.
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