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expiredufjason posted Aug 25, 2024 05:49 PM

Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter

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Target has Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter
on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select store pickup where available.

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Product Description & Features:
  • The power of your phone on your car screen. Android Auto™ is a simpler, safer way to use your phone in the car. The MA1 provides a wireless connection to your car's existing Android Auto-capable infotainment system, making it even easier to get all your favorite maps, media and messaging apps on your car display.
  • Fast media transmission (5 GHz WiFi for wireless Android AutoTM)
  • Direct USB plug-in to an existing Android Auto-enabled car or truck
  • Fast automatic connection using Bluetooth
  • Lightweight sleek design

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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $9 lower (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $44.99.
    • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Target has Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter
on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select store pickup where available.

Thanks to Deal Hunter ufjason for finding this deal.

Product Description & Features:
  • The power of your phone on your car screen. Android Auto™ is a simpler, safer way to use your phone in the car. The MA1 provides a wireless connection to your car's existing Android Auto-capable infotainment system, making it even easier to get all your favorite maps, media and messaging apps on your car display.
  • Fast media transmission (5 GHz WiFi for wireless Android AutoTM)
  • Direct USB plug-in to an existing Android Auto-enabled car or truck
  • Fast automatic connection using Bluetooth
  • Lightweight sleek design

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $9 lower (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $44.99.
    • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Darkside2984
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Worked for about a year and was good enough. The AA wireless device (different device than this) has a slew of features and an app. The feature I ended up needing was to scale the android auto interface differently than OEM. It also switches between Apple and Android for those of you who also live in a house divided. Still a good deal for this one if you want a basic device.
freey29
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Some newer cars don't have wireless android auto only wired AA by plugging in. This is nice to fix that and keeping your phone in your pocket
TrollingBy
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Then what are you bummed about?

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Aug 26, 2024 01:21 AM
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ibuythingshereAug 26, 2024 01:21 AM
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Quote from tennis8363 :
It has an old school orange text type calculator screen. And yes, like I said it was a boring car when it came out.

I had cars that were even older with GPS and displays, but not the current beast.
you sound like one of those secret millionaires no one suspects.
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Aug 26, 2024 01:33 AM
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DealsRG000dAug 26, 2024 01:33 AM
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Quote from Mason742 :
Had this worked well with few disconnections everyone once and a while. Eventually I switched back to a high quality USB a to c and that fixed all my disconnect issues in my Honda
Which wire did you use? I have a honda accord 2018 and have been using anker wires and they kinda suck.
Aug 26, 2024 01:43 AM
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calpolymikeAug 26, 2024 01:43 AM
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Had two of these mine lasted less than a year a 2nd one past two years. The convienence is wellllll worth the money.
Aug 26, 2024 01:53 AM
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carlson03Aug 26, 2024 01:53 AM
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Quote from ibuythingshere :
you sound like one of those secret millionaires no one suspects.
Didn't Bezos drive an older Accord for a while?
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Aug 26, 2024 01:54 AM
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carlson03Aug 26, 2024 01:54 AM
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Quote from DealsRG000d :
Which wire did you use? I have a honda accord 2018 and have been using anker wires and they kinda suck.
I have an Ottocast in my 2018 Accord, works perfectly, when the cars Bluetooth decides it wants to
Aug 26, 2024 02:00 AM
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AlpineManAug 26, 2024 02:00 AM
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Quote from tennis8363 :
Bummer, guess you need a new enough car to have a screen Smilie
My son has a 16 year old Corolla. I replaced the factory stereo with a 2-din Android Auto/Apple CarPlay head unit for less than $200 including wire harness and dash kit. Working great and feels more modern.

Bought AA Wireless instead of this MA1 to make it wireless. Supports both Android and iPhone.
Aug 26, 2024 02:01 AM
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CoolSofa553Aug 26, 2024 02:01 AM
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i remember buying it for $80+tax 2 years ago but returned it after 1 or 2 use as the phone battery drop with my S22 Ultra was huge - 18% for 1hr drive. Ordered it again as i have to use $13 Target Circle Rewards which is about to expire next month good timing - also hope my current phone S24 Ultra can handle it better.

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Aug 26, 2024 02:06 AM
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AlpineManAug 26, 2024 02:06 AM
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Quote from zeradragon :
What's the appeal of this device besides being able to connect wirelessly? Immediate drawbacks that come to mind are that it adds another interface layer between the car and the phone, plus I don't get to charge the phone anymore while driving either.
Lessens wear and tear on your phone and car's USB port since you won't have to plug/unplug your USB cable. My phone remains in my pocket since I drive less than an hour. Besides...my car's built-in charger is a slow charger...so I bought a fast charging USB adapter instead in case I need to charge. This allows me to fast charge and still connect to Android Auto.
Aug 26, 2024 02:11 AM
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AlpineManAug 26, 2024 02:11 AM
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Quote from BillyJackAz :
Thank you, for the reply and the feedback. I was mostly curious, though, about what the benefits of having an Android Auto device are? Is it basically just a glorified Bluetooth connection device? Or is there more to it, than that?
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay are more than just glorified Bluetooth. Android Auto/Apple CarPlay allow you to project certain phone apps to a large screen in your car. Makes it much easier when using Waze, Spotify, replying to text messages/answering or making calls w/o touching your tiny phone screen, etc.
Aug 26, 2024 02:16 AM
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vic222Aug 26, 2024 02:16 AM
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I'm thinking about getting something like this for my sister's car that has no display.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQP3CVCD
Last edited by LannieQ August 25, 2024 at 08:18 PM.
Aug 26, 2024 02:21 AM
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prvnsAug 26, 2024 02:21 AM
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carlinkit 5.0 is way better than this. MA1 is very less reliable and does not hold up well in heat.
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Aug 26, 2024 02:29 AM
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wildtaAug 26, 2024 02:29 AM
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Quote from Darkside2984 :
Worked for about a year and was good enough. The AA wireless device (different device than this) has a slew of features and an app. The feature I ended up needing was to scale the android auto interface differently than OEM. It also switches between Apple and Android for those of you who also live in a house divided. Still a good deal for this one if you want a basic device.
Was that carlinkit?
Aug 26, 2024 02:34 AM
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Convit161Aug 26, 2024 02:34 AM
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Quote from lekhtuz :
Couldn't resist the price and picked one up. It is someone's return or refurb. The box not sealed, no protective plastic on the unit, manual's corner unnaturally folded. I could at least check the box right by the counter and demand the replacement. Oh well... As they say, what you pay is what you get.
Going back tomorrow.

Update: OOS at my Target. Shipping only.
Same to me. Picked up a used one. Connected, worked fine
Aug 26, 2024 02:47 AM
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ChesterJTAug 26, 2024 02:47 AM
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Like most people, I've had one for about 10 months and it died. I wouldn't waste the money. There are other options that are just as cheap and built to last.
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For me i had to connect to my head deck/ radio bluetooth not the dongle to get it to work. But 1 year+ and it's working like a charm. I'm using a sony ax3200 head unit

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