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expiredDesertGardener | Staff posted Oct 18, 2024 10:16 PM

Open Box: Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter

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RetailkingBusiness via eBay has Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Direct Plug-in USB Adapter (Open Box) on sale for $31.78 after coupon codes RETAILKING20OFF and SHOPGIFTSEARLY​​​​​​​ at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

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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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this item:
    • The item in this listing is an Open Box (packaging maybe slightly distressed). The unit powers on with factory settings restored and includes the original accessories. The unit may have some minor cosmetic marks. Product comes with a Minimum 90 days warranty.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by DesertGardener | Staff
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RetailkingBusiness via eBay has Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Direct Plug-in USB Adapter (Open Box) on sale for $31.78 after coupon codes RETAILKING20OFF and SHOPGIFTSEARLY​​​​​​​ at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

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 johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this item:
    • The item in this listing is an Open Box (packaging maybe slightly distressed). The unit powers on with factory settings restored and includes the original accessories. The unit may have some minor cosmetic marks. Product comes with a Minimum 90 days warranty.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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jmg1174
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It's not the adapter. It's your car. It powers the usb port even when the car is off.
techie333
1916 Posts
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I went through 3 to 4 of these within a few years, kept dying. A lot of people have issues with it dying within a few months to a year
240SXFAN
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Remember your car needs to have android auto for this to work. All this does is allow you to do it wirelessly. If your car is not prepped for Android Auto, you need a more expensive retrofit.

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Oct 19, 2024 12:52 PM
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freakingwillyOct 19, 2024 12:52 PM
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Quote from speedyslick46 :
Is there a link to how to do this?
Not the OP who mentioned it, but I managed to find a detailed reddit post going over the entire installation process.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidA...car_using/

I might try this as I have a few 3B's lying around and the wireless AA in my 2021 CT4 constantly complains about wireless interference and disconnects my phone.
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Oct 19, 2024 01:30 PM
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Quote from techie333 :
I went through 3 to 4 of these within a few years, kept dying. A lot of people have issues with it dying within a few months to a year
I've had this adapter for years, and I park outside in the scorching Texas heat. Mine is still going strong.
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Oct 19, 2024 01:56 PM
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zyg0teOct 19, 2024 01:56 PM
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Was waiting for a deal for Carlinkit... wonder if I should just get this instead.
Oct 19, 2024 02:27 PM
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BabyTantrumOct 19, 2024 02:27 PM
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Quote from techie333 :
I went through 3 to 4 of these within a few years, kept dying. A lot of people have issues with it dying within a few months to a year
Maybe poorly made for heat levels. If you live in a warmer area, all this will get fried. Hot and windows closed, it will die most likely.
Oct 19, 2024 03:00 PM
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pmzo33Oct 19, 2024 03:00 PM
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I've had mine for about a year plus now. Zero complaints. Works perfectly every time I start the car up. Great price on this.
Oct 19, 2024 03:04 PM
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coolbag159Oct 19, 2024 03:04 PM
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I bought an unknown brand on Amazon for $20 last year that works better than this one.
Oct 19, 2024 03:13 PM
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poohbeeOct 19, 2024 03:13 PM
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Quote from sbant :
Does Hyundai push updates to the vehicle wirelessly (Over The Air), or does it need a USB stick to load updates? The reasons I ask is my Genesis EV got upgraded from wired AA/CarPlay to wireless in an update last month and I got sick of waiting for the update to be downloaded wirelessly so I loaded the new firmware on a USB drive and now I have an adapter that is no longer necessary. I just put my phone on the charging mat, turn the car on and it just works, which is better even than the adapter I had before.
The ioniq 5 does get OTA updates and can be updated with USB too. But unfortunately only 2025 models and up with the ccNC headunit will have wireless capabilities.

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Oct 19, 2024 03:44 PM
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ElatedBreakfast830Oct 19, 2024 03:44 PM
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Mine died after about two years. My friend's lasted a year. Still cheaper than buying a new car, though. The last time around, I went with another company I found on Amazon and it is faster to pick up and hasn't died, but occasionally seems to cause some sort of hanging in my car's computer that I need to turn the car off for a minute or two to get rid of. Only affects the radio, though.
Oct 19, 2024 03:50 PM
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downwithcvilleOct 19, 2024 03:50 PM
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I've used this for 2 years in my Kia K5 and it's been flawless. It's got a slight delay but that really only matters when watching videos which I rarely do.
Oct 19, 2024 04:01 PM
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debunOct 19, 2024 04:01 PM
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I'm on my 3rd one of these. Never last more than a year then they die. Luckly they replace them under warrantly. Also takes about 45 seconds to boot up with my stereo. Might be worth is for $30 bucks but I certainly wouldn't pay more than that for it.
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Oct 19, 2024 04:18 PM
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Rumzie
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Oct 19, 2024 04:18 PM
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Great deal on a wireless adapter that I have been using in my '22 RAV4, mad I paid $90 for this a few years ago. Works almost flawlessly with both stock and aftermarket head units.
However, even to this day, I get random disconnects (Pixel 7, 8). Typically happens shortly after first connect, but once navigation/music starts playing the connection is stable.
Oct 19, 2024 04:57 PM
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muchwowOct 19, 2024 04:57 PM
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Quote from zyg0te :
Was waiting for a deal for Carlinkit... wonder if I should just get this instead.
There are a lot of people who say these don't last (myself included). Mine died within a year, so I emailed Motorola, but radio silence from them. I went with AAwireless, only been about 7 months but absolutely no issues yet.
Oct 19, 2024 05:11 PM
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4vangerOct 19, 2024 05:11 PM
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Quote from 4vanger :
AAWireless releasing a new version in 2 days - from my research it is a much better option
For my fellow slickdealers - early bird order link was just published this morning - grab it if you see it in stock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBVMG9Y6 - it won't last
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Oct 19, 2024 05:19 PM
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johndoe35Oct 19, 2024 05:19 PM
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Quote from freakingwilly :
Not the OP who mentioned it, but I managed to find a detailed reddit post going over the entire installation process.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidA...car_using/ [reddit.com]

I might try this as I have a few 3B's lying around and the wireless AA in my 2021 CT4 constantly complains about wireless interference and disconnects my phone.
Yea I'm not going to do that. LOL
I'd rather use that time for something else, more productive, like figure out how to accumulate more wealth.
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Oct 19, 2024 05:36 PM
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dejavu157Oct 19, 2024 05:36 PM
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This only works on cars with Android Auto WIRED. Won't work if it's not Android Auto "ready". I've had this and it kept disconnecting from time to time, works well when it does. With that said, there's better brands that I havent had any issues with d/c or connection issues (CarlinKit and AAWireless)

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