[DigitalCherokeeDC]

Good heads up. I had been following these guys, and I hope it works out. I'd like to see a production unit first, but it does look promising.

 

[DigitalCherokeeDC]

I'll be sure to give a review when I get it. Am doing one for XDA as well...

Thanks! Looking forward to it. I realized I'll also need a new phone for this, too. Wireless AA only works with Android 11, and my old S8+ is stuck on Android 9.

 

[DigitalCherokeeDC]

Google opened it up to Android 10 last year in a patch. Not sure on Pie from the phone update (Google Pixel and S20 here, so haven't seen Pie in years), but you could do this way (the S8 is in the list):

How to get wireless Android Auto working on non-Pixel phones

Android Auto is Google's take on Apple CarPlay, but it only works wirelessly on Nexus and Pixel phones. Here's how to get it working on non-Google phones.

www.xda-developers.com

Nice! Thanks for the tip. I haven't been on XDA in years (except to get obd2AA), but used to frequent there quite a bit to get my compulsive ROM flashing fix back in the day! 😄

Edit: The wireless projection option is indeed available for me in the AA Dev Settings. Can't wait to try it out someday.

 

[DigitalCherokeeDC]

Nice! I saw the price increase the other day. Still debating whether I want to grab it at the current price, or wait for more reviews and possible risk a further increase. As it is, I'm getting real tired of AA messing up if I merely bump my USB cable.

 

[DigitalCherokeeDC]

I'll be sure to give a review when I get it. Am doing one for XDA as well...

Just got mine on order. I would like the ability to charge faster when needed.

Hey, just wanted to see if either of you guys got your AAWireless yet and, if so, how you like it?

 

[DigitalCherokeeDC]

Thought I'd point you guys and girls to another option, too.

Carsifi: Wireless Android Auto Adapter

Our adapter wirelessly connects your smartphone to Android Auto, even if your car doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi.

www.kickstarter.com

Looks a bit nicer than AAWireless, if I'm being honest. Would like to see a comparison of how they perform.

 

[DigitalCherokeeDC]

Therefore, I can't use a VPN (it can't authenticate since that wifi network doesn't have internet), and if I use a hotspot from my phone, it won't transmit data as it's trying to pull from that network.

Thanks for the review. I wonder if you can set up IFTTT or Tasker or Bixby routine, or whatever, to turn off your VPN when connected to that specific network, and then turn it back on when disconnected? Not exactly elegant, but it might do the job.

 

[DigitalCherokeeDC]

Thanks -
I guess I miss the point on this then, if you have wifi turned on, then cellular data is off, so you have no data connection while connected.
Glad I found this out before I ordered one, I had wanted this so I could use google maps without charging the phone.

That's not necessarily true. Android can still use cellular data while connected to wifi. In fact, Android even lets you select apps to prioritize cell data over wifi on an idividual basis. Although I don't have the device yet, I'm positive the designers wouldn't make it so you lost your data connection when connected to it.