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Why does Android Auto require usb connection in some cars, even though the same car connects to other apps wirelessly (eg. Spotify) (lemmy.zip)
submitted 4 weeks ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I had another usb cable wear out just this weekend and it got me thinking

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[–] [S] 5 points 4 weeks ago (5 children)

I know there are options but all I can find are from manufacturers I don't know/trust. Which one are you using?

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  • [–] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 child)

    The one I'm using doesn't seem to be stocked any more, it was from a brand called Jansite (no, I'd never hear of them either) and has a horrible RGB glowing ring around it, but it's small and I could plug it in to the USB port in the glove box, so I don't have to look at it. It's worked flawlessly so far, and I'm sure there are other brands of then out there. It was advertised as "Highly compatible wireless carplay adapter Android Auto Wireless adapter 2 in 1, Plug-and-Play Type-C/USB Wireless Carplay Adapter with 5Ghz WiFi, Fast Transmission RGB Easy to Use", so you kniw it has to be good! (It's actually USB Type-A).

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