Awesome video, exactly the kind of review I was looking for. The reason your wife was having issues connecting AA via cable is that AA is very data heavy, and the slightest glitch in the connection causes AA to immediately terminate. As the USB port on the phone ages, and as the USB ages or gets dirty, the connection becomes unreliable. Also, cheap USB cables make the issue worse. I'm buying an AAWireless mainly because the USB port on my old phone can no longer hold a connection when I'm driving with AA running.
Delete your connection from phone to car and disconnect from home wifi and then follow the instructions for installation of the wireless donggle. It works as advertised.
Beware: The video uses the default settings which require a 4G connection. The 2.0.2 update he did provides a setting under WiFi connection called Cient mode that is supposed to allow you to use a different internet connection such as an in-car internet hot spot. I could not get that feature to work and AAWireless said if it didn’t work they couldn’t do anything about it. They did refund my money when I send the device back but if the menu has an option in it, I expect that option to work. So, if you are using something other than an unlimited data plan on your phone be prepared to up gobs of data because you probably can’t you a different WiFi plan. I’ve watched a number of videos on both the AAWireless and Motorola MA1 devices and none of them have brought this up. The Motorola device does at least say you need a cell data plan but doesn’t explain why.
So if I'm hearing you correctly, I won't be able to use my car's Hotspot for wifi with this? I currently am using an old pixel 3 as a dedicated android auto device but am considering this so I can use my primary phone which would allow me to make calls and reply to texts. The reason why I don't use it currently is because I don't want to deal with plugging and unplugging my phone.
@@John_Locke_108 Correct. I was not able to use both a WiFi connection and the AA device at the same time. I believe newer phones may allow the dual connection but I was not able to do that with a Galaxy S9 or a Pixel 3. I returned the AA device and bought the Motorola version. I also understand that the setting on the AA device that looks like it is supposed to allow the dual connection did not work, even on newer phones but I can’t verify that.
I think that is not your wife car, you just trying to blame her for your mess because that's your car, you are the messy one. Any way thank you for the video it was very helpful.☺😉😊.
Someone beat you to that ... But yes .. believe it or not, it IS my wife's car. Of course, now my son drives HER car all the time, she drives MY car - and now MY car looks more like her car. You ever tried to get dried marinara off a gearshift?
Thanks for this video. I'm getting a new car soon and I was hoping for wireless Android auto connection, seeing as it comes with wireless charging but no, the manufacturer has been short sighted once again!
@@Darkuni it seems these days my wife has her phone connected all the time as she wants her music played, says I have no taste! Now I'll just say whoever connects first has the choice of music lol
VW Touareq CR with Samsung S21 Ultra After testing a number of different brands of Wireless dongles, I was actually done with it, promising everything but only misery. But if I have something in mind, it must eventually happen, so I searched further. AA Wireless dongle should DEFINITELY work well according to its makers! So after a bit of e-mailing back and forth, I ordered it anyway. Received the AA Wireless today and of course immediately tested! Installing is very simple, just download the App in the App Store, then just follow the steps shown in the app. I immediately updated the dongle to the latest software, that was also without problems. In the system in my VW Touareq CR from 2019, after the entire system has started, it starts immediately. Just a side note, I have a Samsung S21 Ultra with 5G for the connection. So here's to VW and I think also the other brands of this concern, finally a working wireless Android!
So I ended up purchasing one for my car also. My wife's never seems to disconnect now. There was another firmware upgrade and I think that took care of it. The one in my car has briefly disconnected, but I haven't applied the new firmware (I drive very rarely). We are huge fans. My wife is so happy - and happy wife, happy life, you know ... :D If you have any follow up questions or want to know anything more, please reach out. This is the way AA SHOULD be.
After the 4th apology: _"LOOK, my wife is an animal...she makes huge messes despite all our best efforts to get her to use napkins. This review is for A.A., not my wife or her questionable lifestyle!"_ 😂 LMAO, JKJK... Nicely done review and the dirty vehicle just adds a touch of realism- *10/10!* 👏👏🎬💯
BAHAHAHHAA! No outright shill would do a video with car that messy. So gross. HAHAHAHAHA. I just got one for my car and LOVE it. I should have waited and did the video there (mine isn't super clean, but in far better shape than that :D)
Maybe this question has been answered already. AA Wireless is not wireless actually because the dongle has always be connected to your infotainment system via USB or am I wrong?
I listen to podcasts, not music and they sound great. My wife uses RUclips Music EXCLUSIVELY while in the car for music (I've been present) and it sounds exactly the same as streaming it from your phone normally would. What people need to understand is inherently what this is; a translator. What used to go over a cable, is now being transmitted wirelessly instead. If you plug your phone into Android Auto and you like what you have? This is IDENTICAL. Whatever you had with a wire - you will have now wirelessly. The dongle tells the car "I'm a phone with Android Auto". Car doesn't know the difference. The device broadcasts to the phone "hey, I'm an Android Auto Wireless car" connect with me. The AAWireless acts as the broker of data between the car and phone.
I own one. If you are watching this, you are wasting time. Order it now. It would be worth it if it were three times the cost. It works perfectly EVERY TIME. Couldn't be happier with mine. Quit wasting time. Just get one.
@@Darkuni - YES! I really can't believe it. I've now had mine for several weeks. I've stopped even thinking about it. I had my installer run my USB cable into my glove compartment (was that a fortuitously good idea!) and plugged my dongle in my glove compartment! NO WIRES ANYWHERE! I haven't opened my glove compartment once since then. No fidgeting with my phone either. It just connects and works. For reasons I won't bore you with, I garage my car down the street. The other day I left my home and went to get my car forgetting my phone on my desk. Half way to my car, I remembered that I had left my phone on my desk. Forget it I said, I'll just get my car and swing back for my phone. I did that, ran into the house and went to grab my phone off my desk. The screen light was on. Asked myself why. Then I realized. The phone was connecting to the car FROM INSIDE MY HOUSE. I love my AA Wireless dongle. If only everything we ever bought was as well thought out and reliable as this is! Love it!
@@Nat1031 - Maybe if you gave a little bit more detail about what your problem is people might be able to help you. Simply saying you can't get it to work doesn't really do much. Leads people to believe you really didn't read the directions and don't know what you're doing. Maybe if you want help, you might try indicating what exactly isn't working.
@@rnbfreak74 100% sure the vehicle supports it and not CarPlay or something? These things are pretty plug and play braindead to use outside of update issues. Does it show any sign of connectivity?
The only time that I've seen this happen is when we get some sort of a dead zone. My wife has one on the way to and from work that the device simply drops offline and then comes back up in a few seconds. It sounds more like a cable problem in your scenario or maybe the plug on the car?
I have ordered one last week, I have tried the 3 CarKit versions, but they all do not work, and when they work, they work for just one time, the next time when you start the engine the connection is lost. I need it for my VW Touareq 2019 with Samsung S21 Ultra. When I have installed it I will let you all know if this works!
When using android auto on my 2019 Hyundai Tucson with my samsung galaxy s21 phone it works for a short time then I get a message "reading USB, phone not responding", then I lose it on my screen. If I unplug my phone from the USB cord and then plug it in again it comes back on my screen, works for a very short time then goes off again and I get the same message. I've contacted Hyundai, Samsung and everyone else to see if there is a problem between Samsung and android auto. Also bought a new USB cord! Any ideas?
There is definitely something .. off .. about Hyundais ... AAWireless actually asks specifically during troubleshooting about if your car is a Hyundai. Have you tried any wireless adapters?
I share the car with my wife. Is there a way to set up two cell phones on this device? Does the connection between the cell phone and the aawireless work by wifi or bluetooh?
I believe it uses both. Yes, you can set up multiple phones and and set priority as to which one gets to connect first. In my wife's car, hers is set to be first. In my car, MINE is set to be first. If that doesn't work out, just turn off bluetooth for the passenger that doesn't need to connect.
Yeah it's not cheap, is it? Unfortunately there's two or three of these dongles running around and they all cost that much or more. I'm not sure what's going on inside those little black boxes.
Dude. No one cares about the package or mess in your wife's car.. And you should've done a trial run before the actual video. This was twice as long as it needed to be.
Awesome video, exactly the kind of review I was looking for. The reason your wife was having issues connecting AA via cable is that AA is very data heavy, and the slightest glitch in the connection causes AA to immediately terminate. As the USB port on the phone ages, and as the USB ages or gets dirty, the connection becomes unreliable. Also, cheap USB cables make the issue worse. I'm buying an AAWireless mainly because the USB port on my old phone can no longer hold a connection when I'm driving with AA running.
It is a great device...
Delete your connection from phone to car and disconnect from home wifi and then follow the instructions for installation of the wireless donggle. It works as advertised.
Let me try this I'm missing something
Beware: The video uses the default settings which require a 4G connection. The 2.0.2 update he did provides a setting under WiFi connection called Cient mode that is supposed to allow you to use a different internet connection such as an in-car internet hot spot. I could not get that feature to work and AAWireless said if it didn’t work they couldn’t do anything about it. They did refund my money when I send the device back but if the menu has an option in it, I expect that option to work. So, if you are using something other than an unlimited data plan on your phone be prepared to up gobs of data because you probably can’t you a different WiFi plan. I’ve watched a number of videos on both the AAWireless and Motorola MA1 devices and none of them have brought this up. The Motorola device does at least say you need a cell data plan but doesn’t explain why.
Thanks for the info!
So if I'm hearing you correctly, I won't be able to use my car's Hotspot for wifi with this? I currently am using an old pixel 3 as a dedicated android auto device but am considering this so I can use my primary phone which would allow me to make calls and reply to texts. The reason why I don't use it currently is because I don't want to deal with plugging and unplugging my phone.
@@John_Locke_108 Correct. I was not able to use both a WiFi connection and the AA device at the same time. I believe newer phones may allow the dual connection but I was not able to do that with a Galaxy S9 or a Pixel 3. I returned the AA device and bought the Motorola version. I also understand that the setting on the AA device that looks like it is supposed to allow the dual connection did not work, even on newer phones but I can’t verify that.
@@fanofthemick Thanks for the quick reply! Looks like I'll be passing on this and hopefully my next car has wireless AA built in.
I think that is not your wife car, you just trying to blame her for your mess because that's your car, you are the messy one. Any way thank you for the video it was very helpful.☺😉😊.
Someone beat you to that ... But yes .. believe it or not, it IS my wife's car. Of course, now my son drives HER car all the time, she drives MY car - and now MY car looks more like her car. You ever tried to get dried marinara off a gearshift?
Making an instruction video: 1) Pets are away. 2) Kids are away . . .
Lol ... Ain't that the truth?
This is hands down the best Wireless Android Auto dongle money can buy. So happy! (On 2020 Volkswagen T-roc- Xiaomi 11T Pro smartphone)
"Whats in the box!" Love that reference.
I try not to overuse it ...
Thanks for this video. I'm getting a new car soon and I was hoping for wireless Android auto connection, seeing as it comes with wireless charging but no, the manufacturer has been short sighted once again!
This should ease the pain...
@@Darkuni hope so. How does it work if you have more than one device paired with the dongle?
@@RichardJones73 it appears that the first one that connects wins. But you can flip after that.
@@Darkuni it seems these days my wife has her phone connected all the time as she wants her music played, says I have no taste! Now I'll just say whoever connects first has the choice of music lol
Does the dongle stay in USB port as I noticed you put your away in console??
VW Touareq CR with Samsung S21 Ultra
After testing a number of different brands of Wireless dongles, I was actually done with it, promising everything but only misery.
But if I have something in mind, it must eventually happen, so I searched further.
AA Wireless dongle should DEFINITELY work well according to its makers! So after a bit of e-mailing back and forth, I ordered it anyway.
Received the AA Wireless today and of course immediately tested!
Installing is very simple, just download the App in the App Store, then just follow the steps shown in the app.
I immediately updated the dongle to the latest software, that was also without problems. In the system in my VW Touareq CR from 2019, after the entire system has started, it starts immediately. Just a side note, I have a Samsung S21 Ultra with 5G for the connection.
So here's to VW and I think also the other brands of this concern, finally a working wireless Android!
Fantastic. Thanks for looping back by with your solution. So far, the AAWireless seems to be the overall winner .
Nice review. Are you able to use the google assistant with this wireless device?
hmmm.. you know, I never tried. I'll check it out and get back to you.
Great video!! told me everything I need to know.
Great video, anything for the device's continuous disconnections?
So I ended up purchasing one for my car also. My wife's never seems to disconnect now. There was another firmware upgrade and I think that took care of it. The one in my car has briefly disconnected, but I haven't applied the new firmware (I drive very rarely). We are huge fans. My wife is so happy - and happy wife, happy life, you know ... :D
If you have any follow up questions or want to know anything more, please reach out. This is the way AA SHOULD be.
After the 4th apology: _"LOOK, my wife is an animal...she makes huge messes despite all our best efforts to get her to use napkins. This review is for A.A., not my wife or her questionable lifestyle!"_ 😂 LMAO, JKJK... Nicely done review and the dirty vehicle just adds a touch of realism- *10/10!* 👏👏🎬💯
BAHAHAHHAA! No outright shill would do a video with car that messy. So gross. HAHAHAHAHA. I just got one for my car and LOVE it. I should have waited and did the video there (mine isn't super clean, but in far better shape than that :D)
Maybe this question has been answered already. AA Wireless is not wireless actually because the dongle has always be connected to your infotainment system via USB or am I wrong?
You are not wrong. Wireless (in this context) means wireless to the phone. "You don't have to plug a wire into your phone".
Can you close the center console and the connection is still good? My vehicle has aa wired in that console area
Yep that's exactly how I do it.
Out of sight out of mind, thanks!
Could you please tell me if this device connects to a radio that is not compatible with Android?
Many thanks
No, it doesn't.
@@Darkuni thanks so much for answer my question,
Do tou know some advice can put the android auto to work on radio not compatible?
Many thanks
Didn't work on mine, what a bullshit device this is, spent more then an hour to try to get this to work
Is support for chevrolet equinox 2012
Do i need to turn on gps on my phone every time or has built in gps or how does it work?
Will this work on a 2016 Honda Pilot?
Can't guarantee anything but if it has wired Android Auto? Very likely.
Is this work with audi a3 2016?
How does music sound going thru this device?? Also do Google Assistant voice commands work?!
I listen to podcasts, not music and they sound great. My wife uses RUclips Music EXCLUSIVELY while in the car for music (I've been present) and it sounds exactly the same as streaming it from your phone normally would.
What people need to understand is inherently what this is; a translator. What used to go over a cable, is now being transmitted wirelessly instead. If you plug your phone into Android Auto and you like what you have? This is IDENTICAL. Whatever you had with a wire - you will have now wirelessly. The dongle tells the car "I'm a phone with Android Auto". Car doesn't know the difference. The device broadcasts to the phone "hey, I'm an Android Auto Wireless car" connect with me. The AAWireless acts as the broker of data between the car and phone.
I own one. If you are watching this, you are wasting time. Order it now. It would be worth it if it were three times the cost. It works perfectly EVERY TIME. Couldn't be happier with mine. Quit wasting time. Just get one.
RIGHT? I love it. Both cars have'em now, and they have been flawless.
@@Darkuni - YES! I really can't believe it. I've now had mine for several weeks. I've stopped even thinking about it. I had my installer run my USB cable into my glove compartment (was that a fortuitously good idea!) and plugged my dongle in my glove compartment! NO WIRES ANYWHERE! I haven't opened my glove compartment once since then. No fidgeting with my phone either. It just connects and works.
For reasons I won't bore you with, I garage my car down the street. The other day I left my home and went to get my car forgetting my phone on my desk. Half way to my car, I remembered that I had left my phone on my desk. Forget it I said, I'll just get my car and swing back for my phone. I did that, ran into the house and went to grab my phone off my desk. The screen light was on. Asked myself why. Then I realized. The phone was connecting to the car FROM INSIDE MY HOUSE.
I love my AA Wireless dongle. If only everything we ever bought was as well thought out and reliable as this is!
Love it!
I can't get mine to work. 😢
@@Nat1031 - Maybe if you gave a little bit more detail about what your problem is people might be able to help you. Simply saying you can't get it to work doesn't really do much. Leads people to believe you really didn't read the directions and don't know what you're doing. Maybe if you want help, you might try indicating what exactly isn't working.
Just got it can't get it to work in my '21 Honda I'm missing something
Firmware update?
@@Darkuni it's up to date
@@rnbfreak74 100% sure the vehicle supports it and not CarPlay or something? These things are pretty plug and play braindead to use outside of update issues. Does it show any sign of connectivity?
This device works perfect when it works but keeps disconnecting when I need it. Any advice?
The only time that I've seen this happen is when we get some sort of a dead zone. My wife has one on the way to and from work that the device simply drops offline and then comes back up in a few seconds. It sounds more like a cable problem in your scenario or maybe the plug on the car?
Does your car have to be able to run the original android auto or does this just display from your phone?
Your car must be wired Android Auto ready.
I have ordered one last week, I have tried the 3 CarKit versions, but they all do not work, and when they work, they work for just one time, the next time when you start the engine the connection is lost. I need it for my VW Touareq 2019 with Samsung S21 Ultra. When I have installed it I will let you all know if this works!
Yeah, circle back. Nice to have choices.
Where did you purchase it from? Thanks
Best buy.
by the time I get it working I would have reached my destination
That sucks :(
When using android auto on my 2019 Hyundai Tucson with my samsung galaxy s21 phone it works for a short time then I get a message "reading USB, phone not responding", then I lose it on my screen. If I unplug my phone from the USB cord and then plug it in again it comes back on my screen, works for a very short time then goes off again and I get the same message. I've contacted Hyundai, Samsung and everyone else to see if there is a problem between Samsung and android auto. Also bought a new USB cord! Any ideas?
There is definitely something .. off .. about Hyundais ... AAWireless actually asks specifically during troubleshooting about if your car is a Hyundai. Have you tried any wireless adapters?
Do they have one for Iphone users? Carplay? Thanks sir!
Afraid I don't cover Apple products. I do not know if they do or not.
@@Darkuni Thank you sir!
Do you need to keep that usb dongle always plugged in, or just once when you "install" your phone to radio?
The dongle is required to be there at all times.
@@Darkuni okay thanks
I share the car with my wife. Is there a way to set up two cell phones on this device? Does the connection between the cell phone and the aawireless work by wifi or bluetooh?
I believe it uses both. Yes, you can set up multiple phones and and set priority as to which one gets to connect first. In my wife's car, hers is set to be first. In my car, MINE is set to be first. If that doesn't work out, just turn off bluetooth for the passenger that doesn't need to connect.
Is it possible to downloade in play store for android?
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.aawireless&hl=en_US&gl=US
What’s the name of the app?
AAWireless
Can this show the AAAD apks. By the way AAAd is the best application to watch youtube in the car
I didn't know this existed. I will check it out!
My guess this is HIS CAR and just needs to fake us out.. LOL... who cares who's car it is.. LOL
Lol ... It's really her car...I bought another for mine, though. We love 'em.
whats the length of the cable?
About 2 feet. I've had mine since April. Works fantastic in my 2018 Chevy Volt.
I know those Taco Bell napkins anywhere!!
:)
Wow really? So expensive
Yeah it's not cheap, is it? Unfortunately there's two or three of these dongles running around and they all cost that much or more. I'm not sure what's going on inside those little black boxes.
Do you need a car wash? i do it for 3$
Bahahahaha
Dude. No one cares about the package or mess in your wife's car.. And you should've done a trial run before the actual video. This was twice as long as it needed to be.
Thank you for your feedback.