Motorola MA1 Wireless is the Best Car Adapter For Android Auto

Oskar Fällman

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Released: Motorola MA1 Wireless Car Adapter For Android Auto

On 28 January Motorola started to ship the MA1, a wireless car adapter for Android Auto. The Motorola MA1 is one of the first Wireless Android Auto adapters that are licensed technology from Google. The dongle makes it simple for users to connect to existing USB-enabled Android Auto vehicles wirelessly, removing the need to plug in the phone to the data USB port.

The MA1 or any wireless dongle on the market does make it easier to access maps, media, and messaging apps on the built-in car’s display.

The market has spoken and the MA1 has been sold out where ever it has been stocked. At the current time you can get the wireless car adapter from both Amazon and Target (usually sold out) so check for availability.

Android Auto is available on more than 100 million cars today – many of which require connecting a mobile device to the vehicle infotainment system using a USB cable. The Motorola MA1 is an ideal solution for drivers who want to experience a seamless wireless connection but do not have the factory-supplied technology that allows them to do so.

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“Motorola strives to simplify our customers’ lives through innovative technology that seamlessly integrates into everyday life,” says Dave Carroll, Executive Director Strategic Brand Partnerships at Motorola. “The Motorola MA1 eliminates the need to plug your phone into your car’s infotainment system every time you get in your car, allowing for easy access to your favorite navigation apps.”

Dave Carroll, Executive Director Strategic

To wirelessly use Android Auto on your car display, your car must be compatible with Android Auto, and you must have a compatible Android smartphone running Android 11 or higher, with an active data plan. Check Android Auto compatibility with your car at: www.android.com/auto/compatibility/

The Motorola MA1 pairs with the phone using Bluetooth and then transmits data over 5Ghz Wi-Fi.

Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter

Motorola MA1 features include:

  • Fast media transmission (5 GHz WiFi for wireless Android Auto)
  • Direct USB plug-in to existing Android Auto-enabled vehicles
  • Fast automatic connection using Bluetooth
  • Lightweight, sleek design

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About Oskar Fällman

Oskar Fällman, founder of FallmanTech, is a seasoned Onewheel rider and a visionary system engineer with a master's in Industrial Management and Engineering from Lunds University. With thousands of miles under his belt, Oskar combines technical expertise with a passion for technology and innovation. As a leader in the Onewheel community, he not only rides Onewheel's but also prioritizes safety, new innovations and the growth of the sport. As a system engineer he also holds a multiple patents and innovations. LinkedIn, Academia profile, Contact, Twitter, Patents.