This Tiny Device Brings Wireless Android Auto to Incompatible Cars

Sep. 12, 2020

Google, with thelaunch of Android 11, added a lot ofnifty featuresto its software for the Android devices of the world. One of the long-awaited features that the company added to Android is thewireless connectivity for Android Auto. Now, although the feature is quite useful, it depends on a lot of factors to work properly. And as wired connections now seem like pre-historic, an Indiegogo project aims to bring wireless connectivity for all Android owners, regardless of the compatibility factors.

Developed by a Netherlands-based recognized developer, Emil Borconi-Szedressy, the “AAWireless” is essentiallya tiny box that works as a mediatorbetween the head Android Auto unit of your car’s infotainment system and your Android smartphone.

The device connects with your car’s infotainment system via a USB cable and sits like a dongle.It uses Wi-Fi to connect your smartphone to the Android Auto systemin your car, whether your car model supports wireless connectivity for Android Auto or not.

So, there will be no messy wires coming your way to distract you while driving. The device takes a mere 30-second period to connect with your smartphone. Once it connects,you can access all the Android Auto featureslike live navigation, media controls, and call interactions right on the dashboard of your car.

Currently, the development team of the device has a prototype of the “AAWireless” and is running a campaign on the crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo.

You can check out the demo video of the device right below.

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