[dhouk]

Saw the news come out this morning:

https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/04/13/android-auto-wireless-now-enabled-nexus-pixel-devices/

I tried it out at lunch using my Pixel 2 XL but had no luck. The head unit may not have a wireless receiver or it may be turned off. Does anyone know if the necessary hardware is installed?

I'll experiment some more this evening when I have more time but I'm not hopeful since I think Apple Carplay wireless also doesn't work.

 

[bro1999]

Fairly certain the Bolt's head unit doesn't support wireless AA. Not sure about'18s though? I'm guessing not.

 

[jeffshawn]

The car has a builtin wireless router you can enable in the system controls, only really helpful if you're using the LTE radio on the car, BUT when I bought my bolt, the dealer knew that android wireless was coming when I asked about it and he said the car should have everything you would need to use wireless AA, it has android auto and a wireless radio. So maybe in the future with an infotainment system firmware update?

I'm not holding my breath, but I'm hopeful we'll have that ability at some point without needing new hardware.

 

[Sean Nelson]

...when I bought my bolt, the dealer knew that android wireless was coming when I asked about it and he said the car should have everything you would need to use wireless AA, it has android auto and a wireless radio.

Any correlation between what a dealer says to make a sale and reality is no more than coincidence.

 

[jeffshawn]

Any correlation between what a dealer says to make a sale and reality is no more than coincidence.

I mean... What the dealer said was just a fact(in this case). The car has the basic hardware that supports Android auto and WiFi, it does have those things. That's not hyperbole.

The question is whether it will support wireless Android auto eventually. I'm doubtful, I don't see many car makers putting money into software updates to add features the car was never advertised to have when sold, I hope I'm wrong, but as I said, I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Sean Nelson]

I mean... What the dealer said was just a fact(in this case). The car has the basic hardware that supports Android auto and WiFi, it does have those things. That's not hyperbole.

It happens to be fact, but building on my previous comment, that could just be coincidence. My dealer tried to tell me that OnStar services could never be out of "cell range" because it uses satellites for communication, which is patently false.

The question is whether it will support wireless Android auto eventually. I'm doubtful, I don't see many car makers putting money into software updates to add features the car was never advertised to have when sold, I hope I'm wrong, but as I said, I'm not holding my breath.

Yes, I agree. I do not expect to ever see wireless Android Auto in my 2017 Bolt.

 

[Bolt Action]

Another article: https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-auto-goes-wireless/

 

[NightHawk]

All Cars Compatible With Android Auto as of Feb. 2022

Android Auto is an excellent way to enhance your driving experience. You can get turn-by-turn directions, stream music, use Google Assistant, send text messages, and more. We’ve listed all the vehicles that are currently compatible with Android Auto.

www.howtogeek.com

This article lists as wireless android auto capable some Google Pixel and recent model Samsung Galaxy phones. The car list however is just for regular android auto support, can't find a list of cars that are known to support "wireless" android auto.

 

[One1whaoo.]

Google has a page that supposedly lists AA cars capable of wireless, and it includes the Bolt. However, it is the same page that is linked to for compatibility using USB.

Get started with Android Auto - Android Auto Help

Android Auto brings apps to your phone screen or car display so you can focus while you drive. You can control features like navigation, maps, calls, text messages, and music. If your vehicle is not

support.google.com

Yesterday I updated AA on my Pixel phone to the latest version that supposedly supports wireless and tried everything I could think of on my 2019 Bolt to get it to connect without the USB, but had no success.

 

[NightHawk]

From info on other sites, it appears currently only some new 3rd party aftermarket media receiver devices support android auto wireless. Support on new built-in on cars isn't coming until next year on some new models apparently, so best to hope for is the 2022 Bolt EV and EUV?