My favorite Android Auto wireless adapter just got its biggest upgrade ever – and iOS users will love it
on Google. Dozens of tech products make their way onto my reviewer’s desk every year, but only a select few manage to have enough staying power to remain my everyday carry. Last year’s AAWireless Two was one of those rarities, and it somehow just got better in two ways. For one, AAWireless has launched the…
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Dozens of tech products make their way onto my reviewer’s desk every year, but only a select few manage to have enough staying power to remain my everyday carry. Last year’s AAWireless Two was one of those rarities, and it somehow just got better in two ways.
For one, AAWireless has launched the much-anticipated successor to the wireless Android Auto adapter, named the Two Plus
If you’ve read my review of last year’s AAWireless Two, then it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I still use it in my car (a Mazda CX-5) every day. Since setting up the adapter last October, which involved plugging the device into my car’s USB-A port, long-pressing the multifunctional button to initiate Bluetooth pairing, and confirming the pairing from my phone, the AAWireless Two has lived in my center console throughout the seasons.
The only friction came when I was reviewing a new iPhone and found myself tapping into CarPlay more often than Android Auto, which required a wired connection since my Mazda didn’t support wireless.
Both the AAWireless Two and Two Plus share a similar app interface with customizable settings.
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I’ll add that the Bluetooth connection is strong enough to trigger my Spotify playlist (set to autoplay when paired with a car) even when I’m still inside the house and have only started the vehicle to warm it up. My only qualm with this behavior is that podcasts or other audio shows may start playing ahead without you realizing it.
To make the most of your AAWireless Two Plus, you’ll want to dial into the companion app. Within settings, you can make finer adjustments, such as adjusting the DPI, enabling split-screen modes, and setting a pairing priority chain for multiple connected devices.
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This setup is helpful if you enter the car with a partner or family member. For example, the adapter always pairs to my Android phone first, but automatically switches to my iPhone if the Android isn’t present.
Like the previous model, you can still access diagnostic and troubleshooting tools from the mobile app, including the option to toggle pass-through mode for data transfer, fix audio stutters, disable TTS sink for routing navigation audio, and more.
ZDNET’s buying advice
Ultimately, the AAWireless Two Plus for Android-only users, as it does nearly everything the same, except for not supporting Apple CarPlay. However, for iPhone users or those looking to switch operating systems, the Two Plus is the new best option.
At $65, the AAWireless Two Plus isn’t necessarily the cheapest auto adapter. A quick Amazon search reveals listings that hover around the $40-$50 range, with reviews that show promise. But I doubt those options have the same functionality, software support, and in-app tools as the AAWireless, which is why it’s the adapter I’ll be recommending to most people going into the new year.
