Wireless Android Auto should be a must in all vehicles these days. But there are still a lot of vehicles that don’t have it at all. So having Android Auto surely will make the driving experience more enjoyable. The only downside is that if the vehicle doesn’t support a wireless connection for Android Auto a USB cable is a must in order to take advantage of that. Luckily there is a wireless solution for cars that only support a wired connection, and the solution is plug and play Wireless Android Auto adapters.
What is Android Auto ?
Android Auto will allow your Android Phone phone to be connected to your car display. Some Android apps will show up onscreen which. Most users will use navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze to get around. You can talk to send a text hands-free thanks to Google Assistant. Android Auto can be used via USB or Wireless (select vehicles or aftermarket car receivers).
Connection via USB or Wireless
The USB connection has its own perks. First, it can charge your smartphone while using Android Auto. Second, being a wired connection and while most smartphones will feature a USB C cable there will be minimal or no delay while transferring data. That results in a smooth experience when browsing the Maps or skipping songs, in other words, the screen will feel more fluid and responsive. This also has some drawbacks as well. First, the inconvenience of plugging the smartphone to the car for short trips. Second, not any USB cable will do the job, you either use the cable that the smartphone was supplied with or one from a high-quality brand.
We took some of the best-reviewed Android Auto adapters on Amazon to test them.
Last update on 2024-12-16 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
In the following video, we tested these adapters in terms of boot time or loading time and responsiveness. The results are interesting.
