Wireless Android Auto.

April 26, 2022

Hello. My last car had wireless android auto, and I was really hoping the NX would have it. I think it is strange it does not, does anyone know why it does not have wireless Auto?

Yesterday I managed to get my hands on a Motorola MA1 adaptor which when plugged into the cars USB socket, claims to transform the car into wireless android auto. Unfortunlaley I had a mixed experience with it. Yes it did do as claimed, however, to work you have to have your phone connected to the vehicle with Bluetooth only, not Android Auto. The adaptor then activates Android Auto wirelessly, Where it goes wrong, is when you shut the car down and start up again. The car still try's to connect to the phone using Android Auto, this it cant do as it needs to start off in Bluetooth mode. You then have to go into the phone settings in the car and change it back to Bluetooth, the adaptor will then connect the android auto wirelessly. Too much of a faff so may as well just connect with a short cable.

Has anyone tried any other Android auto wireless adaptors in the NX and managed to get it working well?

Many thanks

Kenny

Steve Oliver · April 26, 2022

2 hours ago, Kenny Barclay said:

Hello. My last car had wireless android auto, and I was really hoping the NX would have it. I think it is strange it does not, does anyone know why it does not have wireless Auto?

Yesterday I managed to get my hands on a Motorola MA1 adaptor which when plugged into the cars USB socket, claims to transform the car into wireless android auto. Unfortunlaley I had a mixed experience with it. Yes it did do as claimed, however, to work you have to have your phone connected to the vehicle with bluetooth only, not Android Auto. The adaptor then activates Android Auto wirelessly, Where it goes wrong, is when you shut the car down and start up again. The car still try's to connect to the phone using Android Auto, this it cant do as it needs to start off in bluetooth mode. You then have to go into the phone settings in the car and change it back to bluetooth, the adaptor will then connect the android auto wirelessly. Too much of a faff so may as well just connect with a short cable.

Has anyone tried any other Android auto wireless adaptors in the NX and managed to get it working well?

Hi Kenny, I have had total success with the AAWireless dongle https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aawireless#/ - it connects to my Google Pixel 6 Pro really quickly every time (within 10 seconds) - no faff whatsoever. I used to have a Samsung Galaxy S10 though and connections were hit and miss with that - something to do with the way Samsung allows apps to activate Bluetooth or something. So success may depend on your phone.

April 26, 2022

1 hour ago, Steve Oliver said:

Hi Kenny, I have had total success with the AAWireless dongle https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aawireless#/ - it connects to my Google Pixel 6 Pro really quickly every time (within 10 seconds) - no faff whatsoever. I used to have a Samsung Galaxy S10 though and connections were hit and miss with that - something to do with the way Samsung allows apps to activate Bluetooth or something. So success may depend on your phone.

many thanks Steve, will look into that. I am assuming that was with the pre-facelifted NX model?

Pm4 · April 26, 2022

3 hours ago, Kenny Barclay said:

many thanks Steve, will look into that. I am assuming that was with the pre-facelifted NX model?

If it's any help I have been told by the dealer that wireless android will be updated over the air towards the end of this year.

April 26, 2022

That's great thanks for letting me know, would make sense considering most new model cars have it as standard. Take care Kenny

Andy B · April 27, 2022

15 hours ago, Kenny Barclay said:

many thanks Steve, will look into that. I am assuming that was with the pre-facelifted NX model?

I agree with @Steve Oliver - I have been using the AAWireless device for a couple of years now (I was one of the early adopters) and it has been pretty much flawless . I've used it in my previous 2018 NX300h and now in my 2022 NX350h via a Samsung s10+. The only issue I have had with it is that it drops it's connection to the headunit at the exact same spot on my commute every time (must be due to some outside wireless interference at that location) but then reconnects a few seconds later so it's not a showstopper.

It's proven so popular however that there are currently long waiting times for an order so not sure if you would be able to get one before Lexus potentially upgrade the infotainment system to support wireless AA itself.

Again, as Steve says, success may depend on the model of your phone so do some research first before ordering. Also be aware that anything on Indiegogo is basically a crowdfunding enterprise. Check out the Comments section of the Indiegogo site that Steve referenced, plus there is a Reddit forum for it - https://www.reddit.com/r/AAWireless/

April 27, 2022

Hello Andy, thanks for the comprehensive reply, much appreciated. I have placed an order for an AA wireless device, which I understand might be a while till it arrives, but at least I have one on order!

It's a Samsung S21 Ultra and the car is 2022 NX450h, so sounds like it should work fine if you had no issues.

Thanks again Kenny

May 3, 2022

Hi Andy, sorry to be a pain, looking for a bit of help with getting AA wireless set up on my NX 450h. Every time I try to connect I get the following error message. Internal clock error, screen shot attached, I have tried disable the auto clock updates on both phone and car and still no joy. Get the same message ever min or so when it keeps trying to connect. Any suggestions. Thanks Kenny

Andy B · May 3, 2022

5 hours ago, Kenny Barclay said:

Hi Andy, sorry to be a pain, looking for a bit of help with getting AA wireless set up on my NX 450h. Every time I try to connect I get the following error message. Internal clock error, screen shot attached, I have tried disable the auto clock updates on both phone and car and still no joy. Get the same message ever min or so when it keeps trying to connect. Any suggestions. Thanks Kenny

Hi Kenny.

I haven't seen this before I'm afraid.

Just to rule one thing out - do you get this same error when you connect your phone directly to the car with the cable (i.e. taking the AAWireless dongle out of the equation)?

May 3, 2022

Hi Andy thanks for getting back to me, no it works fine when direct cable

It's a strange one, I've sent a support question to the makers so hopefully they can shed light on it.

Thanks again

Kenny

May 4, 2022

Hi Andy, sorted now. The guys at AA are great, just had to enable pass through and it works fine now

Thanks again

Kenny

Steve Oliver · May 4, 2022

On 4/26/2022 at 5:45 PM, Kenny Barclay said:

many thanks Steve, will look into that. I am assuming that was with the pre-facelifted NX model?

It was! (Sorry for the delay)

Roberta D · January 7, 2023

I purchased a 2020 NX300 I also have a Samsung Fold 4 will this be compatible with Android Auto?

Las Palmas · January 7, 2023

All not very old Samsung phones have Android Auto installed from Samsung. If compatible with Lexus is something you find out when opening it on the phone. Maybe wireless maybe through USB.

Peter Brown · February 5, 2023

Hi all, I've just got my 2nd NX (2023 450H F Sport) and have already wasted hours trying to connect my 9 month old Samsung S21 to Android Auto wirelessly. When I try, following the laid down procedure, it seems to make "all the right noises" as it were, but won't make the connection except via usb cable.

I found this thread whilst researching solutions, and just wondered, has anybody managed to do it wirelessly, ever?

If not I'll relax. LOL

Andy B · February 5, 2023

Unfortunately the new NX does not currently support wireless Android Auto - at least not in the UK (possibly due to a licensing issue). It may be enabled in the future via an OTA software upgrade but there's been nothing from Lexus UK to suggest that's on the horizon.

Myself and others on here have managed to get a flavour of wireless AA by purchasing the AAWireless dongle (as mentioned in this thread and in other threads on this forum).

Harrier Man · February 5, 2023

3 hours ago, Peter Brown said:

Hi all, I've just got my 2nd NX (2023 450H F Sport) and have already wasted hours trying to connect my 9 month old Samsung S21 to Android Auto wirelessly. When I try, following the laid down procedure, it seems to make "all the right noises" as it were, but won't make the connection except via usb cable.

I found this thread whilst researching solutions, and just wondered, has anybody managed to do it wirelessly, ever?

If not I'll relax. LOL

Relax Peter. P132 of the multimedia manual states that Android Auto can be connected using a USB cable. Unfortunately, it doesn't explicitly state that wireless isn't possible yet so a cable has to be used. Early in this thread it mentions that Lexus were hoping to resolve the issue by the end of the year (2022), sadly we are still waiting. Note also that not all cables and ports are equal; you will need to use a data cable in the USB A port. The USB C port is for charging only (why Lexus?) and some after market cables are only for charging a phone and will not carry data (see pages 134 and 135 of the multimedia manual).

Sergio Gonzalez · October 21, 2023

On 4/26/2022 at 6:40 AM, Guest said:

Hello. My last car had wireless android auto, and I was really hoping the NX would have it. I think it is strange it does not, does anyone know why it does not have wireless Auto?

Yesterday I managed to get my hands on a Motorola MA1 adaptor which when plugged into the cars USB socket, claims to transform the car into wireless android auto. Unfortunlaley I had a mixed experience with it. Yes it did do as claimed, however, to work you have to have your phone connected to the vehicle with Bluetooth only, not Android Auto. The adaptor then activates Android Auto wirelessly, Where it goes wrong, is when you shut the car down and start up again. The car still try's to connect to the phone using Android Auto, this it cant do as it needs to start off in Bluetooth mode. You then have to go into the phone settings in the car and change it back to Bluetooth, the adaptor will then connect the android auto wirelessly. Too much of a faff so may as well just connect with a short cable.

Has anyone tried any other Android auto wireless adaptors in the NX and managed to get it working well?

Many thanks

Kenny

Hello Kenny, I have the exact same problem with my Lexus 250h 2022. I also have the Motorola M1 dongle and it is a hassle to connec it. Did you find any solution?

The Swedish Guy · October 22, 2023

On 2/5/2023 at 2:28 PM, Andy B said:

Unfortunately the new NX does not currently support wireless Android Auto - at least not in the UK (possibly due to a licensing issue). It may be enabled in the future via an OTA software upgrade but there's been nothing from Lexus UK to suggest that's on the horizon.

Myself and others on here have managed to get a flavour of wireless AA by purchasing the AAWireless dongle (as mentioned in this thread and in other threads on this forum).

According to my dealer upon delivery of my NX he stated "expect wireless AA as OTA in Q1 2024" so in 2024 ( fingers crossed)

DavidCM · October 22, 2023

On 10/21/2023 at 2:21 AM, Sergio Gonzalez said:

Hello Kenny, I have the exact same problem with my Lexus 250h 2022. I also have the Motorola M1 dongle and it is a hassle to connec it. Did you find any solution?

Buy a dongle from AAWireless.

It works..read this and a number of other related threads for proof/recommendations.Do NOT buy from Carlinkit..it doesn't work and their customer service is abysmal.

Harrier Man · October 22, 2023

4 hours ago, The Swedish Guy said:

According to my dealer upon delivery of my NX he stated "expect wireless AA as OTA in Q1 2024" so in 2024 ( fingers crossed)

I hope your dealer is correct Magnus. When I got my car in September 22, I was told to expect wireless android by the end of the year (2022)!

bgb · October 23, 2023

21 hours ago, Harrier Man said:

I hope your dealer is correct Magnus. When I got my car in September 22, I was told to expect wireless android by the end of the year (2022)!

Q1 2023 for me. I'm beginning to wonder if OTA stands for something else?!

Riccardo · December 10, 2023

Hello all, read through this thread and understand that the AA dongle on Indigogo works, unfortunately I bought the Motorola MA1 - which works ok when you set it up (i say OK as the one time I got it to work it lost connection about 2 hours into the drive) - anyone get the MA1 to work?

smish · April 19

On 12/11/2023 at 7:01 AM, Riccardo said:

Hello all, read through this thread and understand that the AA dongle on Indigogo works, unfortunately I bought the Motorola MA1 - which works ok when you set it up (i say OK as the one time I got it to work it lost connection about 2 hours into the drive) - anyone get the MA1 to work?

I picked up a 24 nx350h today, and no wireless Android Auto. I already had the MA1 adapter but have had no luck connecting in the NX. It works flawlessly in my wife's Outlander. The Dealer told me it's coming in an OTA update soon. But seems we've been hearing that for years. I won't hold my breath - and I suppose I'll grab the AA Wireless adapter since others here have had some success with it.

Saxacat · April 20

I've been using an MA1 for a couple of years on my RAV4 without any issues, hoping it works as well on the 450h+ that I'm due to pick up in a few weeks' time. It would be nice to have wireless built in, but after reading up on this, like Smish, I won't be holding my breath.