We have already talked about Android Auto / CarPlay Wireless systems and today we bring to your attention a USB dongle that allows you to use your smartphone without cables with the infotainment system already installed on your car. Compact and easy to use, AUTOABC USB Dongle 2 in 1 solves the situation of cables in the car, both for Android and iOS.
Once the dongle is connected via cable to the car (which must be natively set up for Android Auto or CarPlay) the system will “pretend” to be a CarPlay product by starting its interface waiting for the Bluetooth connection of your Android or iOS smartphone. The peculiarity of the product proposed by AUTOABC is that the USB connection is equipped with 360° rotation, allowing flexible positioning according to your needs, taking up very little space but alternatively for particular needs you will have a USB extension available. So whether your car USB port is arranged horizontally or vertically, you will not have any connection problems. I emphasize that this product is only compatible with vehicles already equipped with wired OEM CarPlay or Android Auto systems.
Once the connection is made, even the Bluetooth one, you just need to confirm the message on the screen and a wireless connection will automatically be created between the two, just as if you had Android Auto wireless or CarPlay wireless native in the car. You can also switch between the two platforms from the main screen with a double tap on the screen, as long as the other smartphone has been disconnected.
And from here on, it works just as you imagined: the CarPlay or Android Auto system appears on the car display with all its apps, just as if you had connected it via cable. But without. There is no delay in controlling the system or even in managing phone calls, in addition to the fact that the physical navigation buttons integrated into your car are supported.
Another special feature of the AUTOABC dongle is the integration of multi-color LED lighting: 7 integrated lights that automatically change color, to create a personalized atmosphere in the car and improve the driving experience. The design is super compact and resembles a USB stick: less than 3 cm thick, making it one of the thinnest solutions available, adapting effortlessly to your car (L. 54 P. 26,27 H. 12,66 mm).
This 2-in-1 multifunctional wireless adapter combines Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, converting your current wired CarPlay system into a wireless connection, allowing seamless integration between your smartphone and your car system. You can enjoy music, navigation, messaging and more without having to plug and unplug cables, providing a more convenient driving experience. Finally, you can set some settings by using the WiFi connection with the dongle. Just go to http://192.168.1.101 and press Enter to access the device management panel. Among the settings you will find the item relating to the LEDs but also other possibilities, such as reporting a malfunction and updating the firmware.
This box does what it promises. It has no bugs in calls like other products and will help you get rid of cables in your car. Considering the dual compatibility (iOS / Android) it will be the choice of many even if the price could discourage many others since there are similar solutions on the market at almost half the price. AUTOABC is a leading company in this technological sector and considering that you can count on a 22% discount, the gap between the official price list and the economic solutions on the market is reduced. You can therefore count on a quality system, in addition to the fact that the possibility of rotating the USB port 360 ° is a unique function, never seen before and that could be useful to many. And what do you think?
