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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 Autoâ„¢ 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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  • 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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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 Autoâ„¢ 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 27, 2024 10:57 AM
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square_oneAug 27, 2024 10:57 AM
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I've had 2 of these. Both lasted a little longer than a year before dying. I think the heat kills them.
Aug 27, 2024 01:12 PM
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WiseManWhiteAug 27, 2024 01:12 PM
27 Posts
Quote from Andrey95 :
Any deals on the apple equivalent?
It works for iOS too.
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Aug 27, 2024 04:02 PM
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overnowAug 27, 2024 04:02 PM
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I had to stop using mine. Kept disconnecting at random periods of time and would take a long time to reconnect, or require unplugging, which was frustrating while driving. It also was a pain when I switched phones. Ended up just using a better USB cable to wire directly in.
Aug 27, 2024 04:55 PM
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tshrimpAug 27, 2024 04:55 PM
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I won't shop at Targer, but will say I have 2 of these and they have worked great!
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Aug 27, 2024 05:30 PM
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NiceGuyFinishLastAug 27, 2024 05:30 PM
511 Posts
got 1 when it was $45 last 2 weeks from Target. Requested and got a price adjustment through chat agent.
Aug 27, 2024 08:50 PM
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MorningWoodAug 27, 2024 08:50 PM
64 Posts
hahaha was literally just going through my Amazon wish-list and came across this like 5 minutes before coming to SD. Figured I'd bite the bullet and check it out to see if it's worth the lack of (or added) hassle.
Aug 28, 2024 02:50 AM
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shaansarode93Aug 28, 2024 02:50 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.
I have been using it for a year and can actually just plug my phone it to charge it when I need to which is rare. But having wireless access to AA is very worth it since you don't need to fumble around with your phone

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Aug 28, 2024 02:51 AM
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shaansarode93Aug 28, 2024 02:51 AM
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Quote from overnow :
I had to stop using mine. Kept disconnecting at random periods of time and would take a long time to reconnect, or require unplugging, which was frustrating while driving. It also was a pain when I switched phones. Ended up just using a better USB cable to wire directly in.
Have had the same issue to a lesser degree, this is still worth using even with once weekly connection drops
Aug 28, 2024 12:33 PM
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Raistlin1Aug 28, 2024 12:33 PM
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Quote from overnow :
I had to stop using mine. Kept disconnecting at random periods of time and would take a long time to reconnect, or require unplugging, which was frustrating while driving. It also was a pain when I switched phones. Ended up just using a better USB cable to wire directly in.
Could be heat related, was this stored in a glove box or center console? I find these types of dongles need open air around them.
Aug 28, 2024 12:56 PM
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XoblaimAug 28, 2024 12:56 PM
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Quote from overnow :
I had to stop using mine. Kept disconnecting at random periods of time and would take a long time to reconnect, or require unplugging, which was frustrating while driving. It also was a pain when I switched phones. Ended up just using a better USB cable to wire directly in.
I plug wired to my 23 Sienna and my Subaru, they disconnect regardless. Android is just crap half the time esp if it goes through dead spots etc for mobile service. I have variations of pixel pros, they all disconnect randomly wired or AA wireless. Doesn't matter. Android sucks half the time that's all.
Aug 28, 2024 12:58 PM
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XoblaimAug 28, 2024 12:58 PM
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Quote from prvns :
yeah. But I dont know about buying it from Ali
ali is legit enough.
Aug 28, 2024 02:20 PM
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XoblaimAug 28, 2024 02:20 PM
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I'll bite, it's cheap enough. Buying the Square trade All State warranty just in case.
Aug 28, 2024 03:14 PM
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TellyDSPAug 28, 2024 03:14 PM
125 Posts
Had this unit for about 2 years. The first one stopped connecting just under a year in. Seems to be an issue for some of them. Motorola sent me a new one without issue. Second one has been good so far.

It's in my wife's car and she swears by it. She plays her music through AA and no longer has to plug it in each time she gets in the car.
Aug 28, 2024 04:29 PM
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mrspeedAug 28, 2024 04:29 PM
225 Posts
Quote from ArixSin :
Tried one of those no-name devices and it didn't work with my S21 and CX-5. I trust that when I get this that it will work.
That trust might be misplaced. I've had this for about 18 months. For my Pixel 6, it has never worked with my 2016 VW, but has always worked with my wife's 2023 Hyundai. Or at least it did up until one month ago when it suddenly stopped working in my wife's car as well. Based on the LEDs that light up, it seems like it's constantly rebooting every 5 seconds.

Even when it was working in my wife's car, I'd have about one out of 15 times turning the car on and it wouldn't work until I rebooted my phone and restarted the car. Now it's just a brick and I'm back to plugging my phone into both cars.

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Aug 28, 2024 09:11 PM
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CruzwebAug 28, 2024 09:11 PM
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Quote from mrspeed :
That trust might be misplaced. I've had this for about 18 months. For my Pixel 6, it has never worked with my 2016 VW, but has always worked with my wife's 2023 Hyundai. Or at least it did up until one month ago when it suddenly stopped working in my wife's car as well. Based on the LEDs that light up, it seems like it's constantly rebooting every 5 seconds.

Even when it was working in my wife's car, I'd have about one out of 15 times turning the car on and it wouldn't work until I rebooted my phone and restarted the car. Now it's just a brick and I'm back to plugging my phone into both cars.
I also have a 2016 VW and android auto has always been spotty at best. My wife's iPhone works well with carplay, so Im hoping this will play nice. Right now I can't use android auto at all (it tries and then just disconnects me). Please no advice on what I can do differently, Ive been through the gamut of options in the last 7 years and there's just no good solution.

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