Android Auto

[afchiefw]

I have a 2021 G70 Prestige/Sport, all the bells and whistles. I used to not really care for the Android Auto app, but after having it on a lot of car rentals, I have grown to like it, especially the reply/talk to text feature. I have been unable to find if my G70 can have/get/run this app...? As I understand it, the G70 has to have the app in order for it to "show/run" the info on its screen (my phone of course has it and it works on rental cars if the rental car itself has the app installed to receive from a phone). Does anyone know?

 

[blinken-jim]

I can only speak to Apple CarPlay, because that's the universe I live in, but your G70 should not need a special app; support for Android Auto and CarPlay is built in. You may have to enable AA on your phone, and you should check the G70's Setup screen to ensure that AA is enabled. (I believe it's Setup -> Device Connections -> Phone Projection Settings -> Android Auto.)

 

[blinken-jim]

If your G70 supports AA at all, it should be build in, no app to install. AA might need an app on your phone - I use CarPlay, which does not need an app because CP is built into iOS. I suspect AA is likewise built into Android. You will need to ensure that AA is enabled on your car - go to Settings -> Device Connections -> Phone Projection Settings -> Android Auto.

 

[afchiefw]

If your G70 supports AA at all, it should be build in, no app to install. AA might need an app on your phone - I use CarPlay, which does not need an app because CP is built into iOS. I suspect AA is likewise built into Android. You will need to ensure that AA is enabled on your car - go to Settings -> Device Connections -> Phone Projection Settings -> Android Auto.

So, perhaps the easier way to ask my same question... does anyone know of the 2021 G70 has Android Auto installed? If not, is that the end of that...?

 

[XamnosiddA]

It does. I have a 2019 3.3 Prestige and it's built into the system. It works great and I use it every day wirelessly with a dongle.

 

[afchiefw]

It does. I have a 2019 3.3 Prestige and it's built into the system. It works great and I use it every day wirelessly with a dongle.

I see... so does not connect wireless on its own, needs either a cable or dongle to push wireless. Thanks!

 

[afchiefw]

It does. I have a 2019 3.3 Prestige and it's built into the system. It works great and I use it every day wirelessly with a dongle.

What specific product/dongle do you use?

 

[blinken-jim]

So, perhaps the easier way to ask my same question... does anyone know of the 2021 G70 has Android Auto installed? If not, is that the end of that...?

The G70 supports wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as is

What specific product/dongle do you use?

We've had good results with the CarlinKit 5.0 and the Ottocast U2-AIR. Both are about the same... it can take up to a minute for the phone to fully connect (I'm using an iPhone 14 Pro) but once it does it's solid.

 

[Alfer]

What specific product/dongle do you use?

MA1 - Wireless car adapter for Android Auto from Motorola Sound

Find the latest wireless car adapter for Android Auto from Motorola Sound - Direct USB plug-in, Fast media transmission, Fast automatic connection

motorolasound.com

Found at Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon etc.

 

[afchiefw]

MA1 - Wireless car adapter for Android Auto from Motorola Sound

Find the latest wireless car adapter for Android Auto from Motorola Sound - Direct USB plug-in, Fast media transmission, Fast automatic connection

motorolasound.com

Found at Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon etc.

Thanks!

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[Volfy]

I've been running 2 Motorola MA1's. 1st one for almost 2yrs. No problems.

Not having to plug/unplug my phone for AA is priceless. So is the ability to charge, or not charge, separately from the wired AA connection.

 

[G-37275]

I've been running 2 Motorola MA1's. 1st one for almost 2yrs. No problems.

Not having to plug/unplug my phone for AA is priceless. So is the ability to charge, or not charge, separately from the wired AA connection.

Agreed... that's why I was looking for Android Auto (with wireless option). thanks all!

 

[XamnosiddA]

I use this one. Never had ONE issue with it and it connects within 30 seconds of starting the vehicle. Good luck!

Amazon.com

 

[LuxuryCruiser]

Could you please tell me which specific product or dongle you use?

 

[XamnosiddA]

Could you please tell me which specific product or dongle you use?

Click on the Amazon link in my post. It takes you to the product page.

 

[Redwing]

Might want to hang on until the next map/nav update. Some are saying that Genesis will turn on wireless AA. But, you know how rumors can be. I didn't read closely, but you can just use your charging cable to use AA. Works great, but it has to be a good cable. I use the one that came with my old phone. Newer phones don't come with them it seems.