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Title: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: davo245 on 15 February 2026, 09:21

Anyone using one and whats the verdict?

Lots on line reviews but jut wondering what you are using or if there are any you have tried but are not great on VW.

Any help or advice appreciated.

TIA

Title: Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: golfDB on 16 February 2026, 07:45

I used one when i had an Android phone and it used to run my phone battery down too much. I now use an iphone and just plug it in to the USB port on the dash on a cable.

Title: Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: jdoubleu on 16 February 2026, 08:49

I am currently using an Ottocast mini, but I have an AA wireless 2+ on order. The Ottocast was absolutely fine and I suspect some of the issues I see are actually to do with the car (though in my case, this is actually in an Audi A4).

I originally wanted the AA wireless 2+ as that seems to be the go-to for this purpose, it just wasn't generally available when I was looking. I can try to report back in a week or so once I've got it.

Title: Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: golfDB on 16 February 2026, 11:24

Further to this, mine was an AA wireless 2023 unit.  £70.

Title: Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: Al1040 on 16 February 2026, 16:44

£10 special from Ali Express, works great but will run battery down quite quickly, 6-8 hours on mine using waze. Now powered via the cigarette lighter. I had trouble connecting mine via USB so was only option.  Samsung A53 5g.

Title: Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: davo245 on 18 February 2026, 07:04

Thanks for the info so far.

Seems a lot of different ones but suspect most are not that great always good to get proper user feedback.

Title: Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: fredgroves on 18 February 2026, 12:32

Wireless AA kicks the hell out of your phone battery.

Its great for jumping in the car for a short journey and having it play music for you... its not the solution for running nav for hours on end. You will need to plug the phone in to charge because nav is a very processor intensive operation for your phone.

This is true whether its VW's wireless AA or some third party one.

Title: Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
Post by: Nilz on 24 March 2026, 11:15

I got one off Ali Express as a shot in the dark and its been really good.  Only cost about £7 so wasnt bad at all, never had any connection issues with it either. 

I got a USB-C lighter charger from Amazon for about £2 which also does super fast charging, so if there ever is a need for a quick top up of the battery, this also does the trick too.