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CVO Technical => Electronic Toys and Gadgets => Topic started by: rrprofessor on June 21, 2022, 01:12:16 PM

Title: Wireless Android Auto
Post by: rrprofessor on June 21, 2022, 01:12:16 PM
I picked up a Motorola MA1 recently to see if I could figure out a better way of using Android Auto without the wire coming out of my faring cubby to the phone. 

It works great.  It actually solved 2 problems I have been less than happy with.  1.  I had a hard time finding a phone cord that would last more than a few rides if I wanted to close the cubby door while the phone was connected.  2.  when I would turn the bike off, the system would default to FM radio when starting up again if I unplugged the phone between rides.  Now, the bike starts up and immediately (10-15 seconds) starts to look for the Android Auto connection, and doesn't launch with FM at all. 

So far I am happy with the solution.  everything works just like it would if the phone was plugged in.  and now I can put the phone in the saddlebags and out of the sun and rain(if needed). 

FYI:  this also works for Apple CarPlay.

Now I am thinking I can get rid of my handlebar mount for the phone.  :)