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Wireless Android Auto

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by remoguy55, Jan 24, 2022.

  1. Jan 24, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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    remoguy55

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    For all you smart, intelligent, Android phone users :transformer:, there's a dongle you can purchase to get Android Auto wirelessly so there's no need to plug in!

    https://motorolasound.com/audio-products/android-auto/ma1

    I don't have any experience with it yet but I plan to purchase one when they are released later this month.
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2022 at 9:25 AM
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    I've been watching this page for about a month now patiently awaiting to purchase.

    It's crazy auto makers can't seem to make wireless Android integration but a Motorola dongle can
     
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  3. Jan 24, 2022 at 9:25 AM
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    Thank you for sharing this link..!! :bowdown:

    I'm interested in wireless Android Auto. I have to see since my main Audio is USB and having to use the USB port for this is little inconvenient. I tried a USB hub with USB multimedia + wired android auto. They don't work together.
     
  4. Jan 24, 2022 at 9:31 AM
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    Same here! I know there's an Indiegogo company that made a similar dongle called AAWireless. Some have said it works great but I think I'd trust a name brand like Motorola (even though I think they just slap their name on it)
     
  5. Jan 24, 2022 at 5:21 PM
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    I ordered it as soon as it showed on Amazon. They say it should come in 1/29-2/1. Figured that was sooner than the indegogo route for carsifi or aawireless. I'll post back with what I think when it arrives.
     
  6. Jan 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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    You ordered the Motorola? I didn't see it....
     
  7. Jan 24, 2022 at 5:33 PM
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    There was a very brief period where it was up on Amazon a week or so ago. By time I found the link it was all sold out.
     
  8. Jan 24, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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    Gotcha...thanks.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2022 at 6:31 PM
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    I just got a shipped notification. My device should come Saturday via usps.
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2022 at 6:36 PM
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    Nice! You'll have to report back and what phone you're using
     
  11. Jan 26, 2022 at 4:45 AM
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    I have an s20 ultra on tmobile. I'll post more after I try it out.
     
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    Hopefully it will reappear on Amazon soon.
     
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  13. Jan 27, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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    It is up for order again on Amazon.
     
  14. Jan 27, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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    Ordered....Thanks!!
     
  15. Jan 27, 2022 at 11:18 AM
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    In for one too!
     
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  16. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:09 PM
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    Mine says it's arriving February 28th. It's strange that the actual listing has it as unavailable for new orders.
     
  17. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:21 PM
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    I think they get a stock estimate and sell out quickly. Maybe that is why it comes and goes.
     
  18. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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    I got the same. Between late Feb and March
     
  19. Jan 28, 2022 at 6:47 PM
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    Mine shows March 8th. Edit....now Feb 9th.
     
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  20. Jan 29, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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    So you guys with CarPlay/Android Auto in your stock decks - you can't connect to them via bluetooth? You need to hard plug your phones into the usb outlet for connectivity?
     
  21. Jan 29, 2022 at 2:11 PM
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    You can play music and make phone calls but you can't display your maps or phone apps on the main screen. I bought it to make it easier to use the apps and big screen navigation. Now I can keep the phone safe in the console and not need a mount for phone visibility.
     
  22. Jan 29, 2022 at 2:12 PM
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    I'm actually using this for my car so I can't comment on the 4Runner aspect of this. For my car yes, I have to have a cord from my phone to the car to use android auto. It's kinda annoying.
     
  23. Feb 3, 2022 at 8:54 PM
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    I ordered the Motorola MA1 when it initially was offered on Amazon. I received it on 1/25. Unfortunately, I was out of town so I just set it up a few days ago.

    I did get a 90 degree USB adapter so the MA1 tucks into the lower cubby nice and clean.

    So far, I am very impressed. It takes about 30 seconds to negotiate with the 4runner on initial start and once it displays the android auto icon, it is good to go. Have used it for some music and Google maps so far.

    Gonna order one for my wife when it's a available again
     
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    Thanks for sharing! Amazon says mine will arrive this Wednesday so I'll be sure to report back
     
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    Mine is arriving on Wednesday as well.
     
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    Do you have a picture of it with the 90 degree connector? Mine's supposed to come Tuesday...
     
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    They are listed on Amazon as we speak.
     
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    I'm using this on my car and not my 4Runner, but I have to say the Motorola MA1 works flawlessly.
     

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