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Wireless Android Auto Indiegogo project
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It was the same for me. I remember having to really wedge the phone and wire into the cubby so that bumps didn't disconnect it.
I'm so happy with my setup now. The AAWireless, the wireless charging pad and the USB splitter cable all fit in the cubby (I have a pixel 3 so it fits horizontally across the cubby perfect)
I just get in my car, flop my phone unceremoniously into the cubby and everything just automatically connects and just WORKS.
viewsonic9
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That sounds pretty sweet. I have my AAWireless on order. Can you share what wireless charging pad and the USB splitter cable you used? I have a Pixel 5 which looks to be about the same size as the 3.
There definitely might be better items to use, but here is what I'm using right now
USB Splitter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CKQSTCB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Wireless USB Charging Pad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SG8QPTR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
The charging pad is trimmable, use a straight razor and trim it down to size to make it fit nicely in the cubby
Enjoy!
viewsonic9
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That's awesome. Thanks!
Rollk1
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Glad I found this thread, my AA unit just shipped and excited to see it should work well. I have a Pixel 4 so definitely concerned about battery life, but found this OEM quality wireless pad. The AA unit should be small enough to slot to the right, or at the very least route it elsewhere from the USB port. I’ll report back
imthanick_a
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Just FYI, google is planning on discontinuing android auto with the launch of Android 12
Rollk1
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They're only discontinuing the standalone AA app on your phone, not car.
viewsonic9
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- 2018 GTI- Autobahn
They are killing the Android Auto stand-alone PHONE app, not the car functionality per this: https://www.engadget.com/android-auto-phone-app-shutting-down-130020711.html Not sure how or if it will affect AAWireless.
Acadia18
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It shouldn't affect it at all.
imthanick_a
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im aware
KyACRASH
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- Fort Walton Beach, FL
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- 2015 GTI 6MT, 04 R32
I've been running Android 12 beta on my PIxel 5 and AA works just fine.....
Cuzoe
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Used my AA wireless dongle for the first time this weekend. I have a rebooting issue (every 5-10 minutes) but my unit is an earlier one that needs the OTA update. I didn't feel comfortable trying to do it using the MIB USB jack and didn't have a 12V plug in the car. I'll update it later this week. But it's pretty sweet... plug in and it connects within 30 seconds or so, I don't notice any difference from using it wired.
imthanick_a
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