Tesla has become one of the benchmark brands in the electrification of the car, something that in Europe is progressing slowly but little by little it is advancing. Despite everything, the Californian brand is not exempt from criticism, many of which are justified because they are based on decisions that the company makes for reasons that customers do not always understand.
One of the most common complaints is that caused by absence of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in their cars. Tesla has impressive software, perhaps the best in its industry, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. The company does not want to submit to the yoke of big technology, as mobile manufacturers did a few decades ago.
Despite this, there are ways to use Android Auto in Tesla even without having to buy a device, although it is true that the fluidity of the system left something to be desired. To solve this Devices have been designed to help you use Android Auto more efficiently.
A wireless decoder
The device that allows this is a device that emulates the operation of Android Auto, wirelessly. It is not the same as that used in cars that already have the wired system for use without them, but it is similar. The best known is that of CarlinKit, called T2C.
This is a device that is placed in the glove box or in one of the car compartments with access to a USB C socket. There, it is plugged in and linked to the car’s Wi-Fi network, as well as Bluetooth. Thanks to the hardware it is capable of emulating Android Auto through a website more smoothly than through the app.
Once installed, operation is simple, You just need to start the car and open the website, and the phone pairs wirelessly and automatically. This allows the use of Android Auto compatible apps, such as Google Maps, WhatsApp and music streaming apps.
The price is $100 with shipping already included, and it can be purchased on their website or on platforms such as Amazon. There are other options, including a SIM card slot which makes it unnecessary to use the mobile phone as a router, which extends its autonomy.
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