What are the advantages of Android Auto?

[Cocijo]

Ok. Thanks. It works with my iPhone - but it needs to work with an android phone as well with an adapter on the end. Not tried it yet.

 

[Gomev]

Ok. Thanks. It works with my iPhone - but it needs to work with an android phone as well with an adapter on the end. Not tried it yet.

why not try something like this

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[Cocijo]

Looks good - and cheap. I’ll give it a try. Thank you.

 

[macd2401]

I've been having problems getting Android Auto to work properly with Waze.

It links up OK, but only shows the warning to open settings, and switch on GPS. When I do that, it stays stuck on wherever Waze last had a location, and doesn't update. But when I disconnect from AA and run Waze on the phone, it immediately finds its location and runs normally. ?‍

 

[Mark Holmes]

I've been having problems getting Android Auto to work properly with Waze.

It links up OK, but only shows the warning to open settings, and switch on GPS. When I do that, it stays stuck on wherever Waze last had a location, and doesn't update. But when I disconnect from AA and run Waze on the phone, it immediately finds its location and runs normally. ?‍

The same things happens with Charge Point app for me, check you settings and permissions on the phone.

 

[notdodgy]

Latest is that Android auto refused to work this afternoon.
When I checked the connector I spotted the tiny plastic connector has crumbled. Only been used a couple of days.
Emailed them about a replacement or refund. (It is a lot easier to connect/disconnect these leads).

This afternoon the right angled adapter came, so back to plan B tomorrow.

Right angle connector only fits if if have it pointing upwards.

My samsung S10 fills most of the space and the cable hole is in exactly the wrong place.

I had a reply and they are sending another set of magnetic cables.
i think that will work the best.

 

[Tango130]

My samsung S10 fills most of the space and the cable hole is in exactly the wrong place.

I've trimmed my mat to allow the connector to fit through the hole.

 

[notdodgy]

I've trimmed my mat to allow the connector to fit through the hole.

I was thinking of making a replacement mat rather than damaging the original.
May try using a cutting up a mouse mat.

 

[Tango130]

I was thinking of making a replacement mat rather than damaging the original.
May try using a cutting up a mouse mat.

Might be worth seeing how much a replacement mat is from MG, can't see it being that expensive.

I'm planning on keeping my car for >5 years so trimming the mat doesn't bother me.