finally enjoying Wireless android auto using an adapter

[marinereef]

I picked up this adapter off of Amazon from car tech and it works great super easy to install. Plus you can use it on other cars that have wired only Android auto.
CarlinKit A2A Wireless
https://amzn.to/3DabF8J
And here's a quick video of the install

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[Cryozebra]

This is great! I was just watching a video today of someone else installing a different brand of an Android Auto wireless adapter into their Maverick, but unfortunately the link they provided was broken.

Apparently these Android Auto/CarPlay wireless adapters are rather finnicky, and not all work with the Maverick's system, so I'm glad to hear of another brand that works!

 

[mavkid]

i thought everyone said CarlinKit doesnt wokr ?

 

[Darnon]

Apparently these Android Auto/CarPlay wireless adapters are rather finnicky, and not all work with the Maverick's system, so I'm glad to hear of another brand that works!

Wireless Android Auto adapters seem to work more universally, but CarPlay adapters can be hit or miss specifically based on whether it's a Maverick with Sync 3 (Lariat Lux) or the Connected Touch Radio in lower trims.

 

[marinereef]

Wireless Android Auto adapters seem to work more universally, but CarPlay adapters can be hit or miss specifically based on whether it's a Maverick with Sync 3 (Lariat Lux) or the Connected Touch Radio in lower trims.

Nice, Thank you for the clarification

 

[thevol]

This is the carlinkit AI box. You can add apps from the play store and do carplay/AA with it. Im running Torque Pro to add some gauges.

 

[marinereef]

This is the carlinkit AI box. You can add apps from the play store and do carplay/AA with it. Im running Torque Pro to add some gauges.

very nice even has a Google play store. Got a link for it?

 

[thevol]

very nice even has a Google play store. Got a link for it?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B12CJRQZ

This is one of the lesser expensive ones but it works pretty well. You can get nicer ones with more memory/processor but more $$

 

[JerseyMike]

I'll try it again, but I had a Motorola MA1 in my Mazda. It sucked the phone's battery down really quick. Then I got a wireless charger to fix that, and it just made the phone overheat.

 

[marinereef]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B12CJRQZ

This is one of the lesser expensive ones but it works pretty well. You can get nicer ones with more memory/processor but more $$

That's a good price and it lets you watch netflix and treat your infotainment system like a Android phone, I like. I put it on my wish list. thanks

 

[teamlook]

I've had my maverick hybrid since Jan 22 and immediately purchased the AAWireless dongle. Plugged into my USBc, foam tape to secure/hide it and had 100% reliability since day one. HIGHLY recommended!

 

[Gullzway]

I'll try it again, but I had a Motorola MA1 in my Mazda. It sucked the phone's battery down really quick. Then I got a wireless charger to fix that, and it just made the phone overheat.

Most likely the phone type. I use the MA1 with my Pixel 6 Pro(and sometimes OnePlus 9) and don't have those issues.
You can also mirror apps like Torque Pro, and Video apps, using the MA1(or other AA wireless adapters) with Screen2Auto App.

 

[JerseyMike]

Most likely the phone type. I use the MA1 with my Pixel 6 Pro(and sometimes OnePlus 9) and don't have those issues.
You can also mirror apps like Torque Pro, and Video apps, using the MA1(or other AA wireless adapters) with Screen2Auto App.

Damn it, don't make me get a new phone too

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