I bought the MSXTTLY U2A-AIR Wireless Android Auto Stick for my Toyota Innova Crysta for around Rs 6,500.
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Short review of MSXTTLY U2A-AIR Wireless Android Auto Stick 2024
My Innova Crysta comes with only wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay. The data USB port is located near the front armrest and the dangling cable was inconvenient. So I was looking for a wireless AA adapter and came across this product on Amazon.
Got the product and here are my observations.
Pros
- Extremely small in size. Same as the size of a USB stick 6.6 x 2.7 x 1.2 Centimeters.
- Direct plugs into the USB A port as shown in the below picture. Most other adapters need a cable.
- Come with multiple cable adapters for hard-to-reach USB ports. Type C adapter is also included.
- Very fast setup. In my Crysta, the set up was completed in 30s. This was for Bluetooth pairing with the phone.
- Relatively fast seamless Android Auto connection. Approx 15 seconds after the car powers on, Android Auto is up and running.
- Good performance. I did not observe any lag in the interface or audio. Audio quality also I did not perceive any difference with respect to wired AA.
Cons
- Relatively high pricing. Got it for around 6500.
- Supports only one wireless car tech. Either AA or Carplay. You will have to buy 2 adapters if you want to switch.
- Relatively new product of Chinese origin. But available on Amazon across the world and has got good reviews even in the US.
Overall I feel this is a good investment if you want a fuss-free wireless Android Auto experience. Can't vouch for the longevity since I got it recently.
Here's what BHPian swarnava.ch had to say about the matter:
Thanks for your review.
Two points:
- I just wanted to double-check on this - from the Amazon link, looks like this device is only for wireless Android Auto. It will not work for Apple Car play - which will require something completely different.
- Looks like the price has already increased on Amazon - currently listed at 7999 with a coupon discount of 1100 + Credit Card discount of 750 if the total purchase is above 7k.
Keep us posted once you have used it for a month or so.
Here's what BHPian M_Poweredd_ had to say about the matter:
It would be useful for people who have older cars but don't want to upgrade their system to those huge Chinese screens for stuff like maps. I had 'upgraded' my XUV500's stereo because the OEM one died. Repairing it would cost 10k. So I decided to go with a Chinese 10-inch system with climate controls included in it, bad decision.
The screen is too bright, have to connect a hotspot every time I need maps. BT started acting up after a month and couldn't play songs without lagging. In the end, I decided to just download all the songs in a pen drive and play that. It feels like I have paid for a downgrade.
More than the system, my dashboard's panel gaps are all messed up during the installation and are an eyesore. This would be a better option for those whose system supports it.
Here's what BHPian SuvidC had to say about the matter:
I got the CarPlay version for my Vento just last month. Apart from its L-type connector accessory not being able to supply enough data/power to the RCD340G unit for the latter to stream wirelessly, the stick by itself works seamlessly.
The best thing is that the system fires up upon car unlock and by the time I am in and switch the ignition, my phone is all connected to the car and is ready to go.
Money well spent (for now)!
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