If you have Android Auto or Apple Carplay: I don't know why you'd want to have to physically plug your phone into the USB port to make that work, particularly in modern cars with modern phones that even recharge wirelessly. I bought this for my mom to put in her 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The only complaint I'd have is the dongle shape of it kind of gets in the way, so we put a piece of velcro on the bottom of it and affixed it to the top of the cubby hole in the Santa Fe which is also a wireless charging pad for her phone. Now: she gets in the car and without having to plug anything in can say: "hey Google: set destination to XXXX" and it works brilliantly.I don't know why cars aren't made to do this automatically but for her 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, at least, she can voice command her phone to take her anywhere without ever having to plug in a wire, touch the screen to program a destination or even tell the phone to connect. Everything happens automatically when she turns on the car. This device is well worth it.

Best choice to use as Android Auto to phone Bluetooth connection.

On a scale of 1 to 5, I give this awesome product a "10." I love Android Auto (AA), but as many users know, it's not the most stable of platforms. Upon starting my car, about 50% of the time my Android Auto app (on a Pixel 6) does not sync properly and I have to go through about 3-5 minutes of shifting USB port locations, reestablishing the bluetooth connection, re-pair the bluetooth to my car, switching my expensive USB cables around, and a host of other work-arounds just to get Android Auto connected with my Honda head-unit. It's a huge problem I've experienced on every car I've used AA on (a Honda, Hyundai and a Mazda) in the past 6 years I've been using Android Auto. But the Motorola MA1 adapter has resolved all issues! While it takes about 30 seconds for the MA1 to boot up, it does so flawlessly. And has done so for the past 5 weeks since I installed it, NEVER FAILING ONCE to start AA! A 30 second lag before head-unit connection is the only change in routine - this is nothing compared to the 5 minute scramble I go through if AA does not connect. Now, I simply turn the car on, drive away and AA starts up in 30 seconds ... just install it and forget about it. Installation was ultra-easy and took less than 5 minutes ... That's it! The hardest part may be pairing your car's bluetooth to the MA1, but I've become a pro at that due to constantly pairing my Android Auto to my phone almost every other time I use my car. But the literature walks you through the procedure and I've never had to repeat it since the initial install. I only have 2 minor criticisms. The 3" USB-C cord (comes with a USB-C to USB-A adaptor) limits where you can position the MA1, which is pretty small and unobtrusive. Plus the adhesive backing pad is not very effective in keeping the small dongle from becoming loose as you drive, and I can see it completely failing during the hot summer months. Other than those minor issues, what a great product! The MA1 saves me at least 30 minutes a week and is well worth your hard earned money. If you have Android Auto connection issues, as many users do, the MA1 is the solution.

My car has wireless Apple Carplay but only wired Android Auto. Not sure why they do that, but of course, I'm and Android guy. Android auto is far superior to the built in Nav system that my car came with even though I have a very nice display. Android Auto fixed that and works great, but until now, I had to plug in my phone to a USB-C cable which is not convenient, and worse, the cable would come loose and my Nav would stop working. This Motorola wireless adapter is outstanding, plugged it in, paired to my phone, and it just works. It's really great that I can get into my car, turn on the ignition, and my Android Auto just comes up on the screen while my phone is still in my pocket. One other advantage is that this obviously runs on very low power and even though I stash it in a small enclosed space, it doesn't get warm or worse yet, Hot, like my phone did when it was plugged in and enclosed. Don't waste your money on a cheap knock-off, this unit is the real deal, well worth it for how well it works. Bulletproof!

Initial impression after a handful of uses is very positive.SETUPSetting up is a little odd in that the instructions have you connect the phone and unplug this and quickly do that. I don't remember exactly the steps I took, but I was able to do a modified version by having the phone plugged in the dash and the Motorola in the armrest at the time.LOCATIONI left it plugged in the armrest USB port since it is out of the way and that port powers off when the car is not running. I've yet to put on the gel pad because I forgot about it until just now.CONNECTION TIMEConnection time from when the car starts to Android Auto to appear is about the same, perhaps faster, when you factor in the time it takes for Bluetooth to connect and the fumbling to connect the USB cable to the phone port hidden by the Otterbox Defender case. (I use wireless charging at home and was about ready to clip off the USB-C cover before I got this device.)Before, I would have to start the car and wait for Bluetooth to connect first. If I plugged in the USB cable before the Bluetooth connection, AA would not work necessitating stopping to unplug and disconnect Bluetooth and start all over again--and by then I've left my driveway.Now I just push in the clutch, hit the start button, and drive off, knowing AA will be working before I get to the first stop sign.MISCELLANEOUSAnother plus is that I don't have to worry about disconnecting when the phone is moved or even slightly jostled. I don't worry about charging since most of my trips are short, but if that changes I would probably install an OEM wireless charger (08U58-TVA-110).I have not perceived any delays with AA when used with the MA1.I did purchase the extended warranty as Florida summers are not always kind to electronic devices left in vehicles.UPDATESIf you see something here, then you know I had an issue with it.

Fantastic gadget. Used in Mercedes Benz Metrics cargo van (2021) that only supports wired Android Auto. Connects as described in instructions, no issue. Adding a second user is easy though if both are in the car, the car can't make up its mind on who to connect. I haven't attempted to find a fix for this since I'm the one using the car 99% of the time, and my husband doesn't really care.Warning: wireless Android Auto drains battery and heats up the phone REGARDLESS of this gadget. I experienced it in vehicles that come with wireless Android Auto by default. It's just how it is, you have to accept that. Wired connection is still preferred if going on a long trip or needing to save battery.Connection is immediate (or as soon as the entertainment display boots up). Zero delays with controls (skip song, volume up/down, call/hang up, voice Assistant).This is easily one of the best upgrades for my vehicle. Strongly recommend this vs other aftermarket versions originating from China.***UPDATE after 2.5mo using:Absolutely no regrets for buying this gadget. When I first bought it, I had a Google Pixel 7, upgraded to Pixel 8 early October. Reset the device to factory settings and paired my new phone, no issues at all. My only advice to new users: Practice. Patience. I know people want things to happen immediately, but this requires establishing both Bluetooth and Bluetooth WiFi connection. If your phone is still connected to your home WiFi (and your settings are set to preferred WiFi), you WILL experience a delay while you're pulling out of the driveway. You may also experience a delay if you're switching from one Bluetooth device to other (for example, if I'm connected to my Pixel Buds Pros, it may take 15 extra seconds for my phone to decide which device to connect to). Factors that play into that will be your phone, the car's entertainment system, and the WiFi connection you're on. Trying to force a connection to Motorola may not always result in success - just let it do it's thing, it will connect.Still haven't figured out 2 phones alternating when both are in the vehicle, but can't be bothered to spend more time on it, it genuinely doesn't matter to me. Hopefully someone finds a way, but I blame my car more than anything because it's really aggressive with its Bluetooth pairing (will connect even just opening the driver's door without key presence or the car running).10/10 recommend. Can't go back to cable connection, ever.