Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter (Open Box)
$41.30
$99.99
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Condition: New; Open Box
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Consistently Connects and Simple
By dwaltz on Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
I previously purchased the first adapter to come to market to allow a wireless connection for Android Auto. This was the AAWireless product and it served me well. I have owned it for a few years now. It generally receives the most favorable reviews of all the available adaptors, and this is due in part to its overall quality and the ability to do detailed configuration via the companion app. This is important in that some cars are more finicky with Android Auto than others and for those vehicles the app allows for adjustments to be made. However, for me, my phone often would not connect and I would have to toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a off to get it to connect. This can be common when you leave your residence and the phone has to switch from you home Wi-Fi to the car Wi-Fi. However, for me, this happened a lot when I was away from home and not switching from one Wi-Fi signal to another. After a few years, I got tired of trying to make configuration adjustments in the app and got tired of toggling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a off to get it to connect. On a whim, I decided to try the Motorola adapter. I noted that it is sold as the only USB adapter accessory using "Google-licensed bridge technology" to enable a wireless Android Auto connection. I thought maybe it would be more stable and connect consistently. I also noted that it does not have a companion app and as such, if it did not work, I would be back to my AAWireless product. Turns buying the Motorola was a good decision. It connects every time without fail. No more toggling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a off. I connects quickly. If there is a lag, it is when my phone needs to drop the connection to the home Wi-Fi and then connect to this adapter. That happens within about 30 seconds or less and most of the time, it is less. When I am away from home, it connects shortly after starting my vehicle within about 15 seconds. I think which manufacturer makes the best adapter is debatable. The AAWireless product worked well and I am not making this review to suggest it is not an excellent product. However, for me, this one is just simpler (no configuration needed for my vehicle) and it consistently connects and does so quickly. Simple, no drama, and it just works! That makes it the right choice for me and my 2018 Ford F150.
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Worth the Wait? NO.
By The Final Test on Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2022
Review Written on June 22, 2022 >>>SUMMARY>>> The Motorola MA1 was released in January 2022. Due to Amazon's inability to control scalpers artificially inflating prices and my refusal to pay double, I was unable to purchase this product directly from the manufacturer for the MSRP until late June 2022. FIVE MONTHS. That is pathetic. To both Amazon and Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics Co., LTD (the manufacturer of the Motorola MA1), shame on you. If you're buying this for any more than $89.95, it is simply not worth it, due to the pre-attached cord, the power on issue, the inconsistent connection. >>>EQUIPMENT>>> I am utilizing a Pixel 5a and a Pixel 6 phone running the latest version of Android 12. The vehicles that were tested on were a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, and a 2022 Kia Seltos, both equipped with Android Auto (wired only) and Apple CarPlay (wired only). >>>PRODUCT REVIEW>>> Starting with Dimensions, the square part of the MA1 measures a roughly 2.125" (2&1/8", 54mm) square, 0.50" (1/2", 12.7mm) thick. The pre-attached cord measures 4.00" (4", 101.6mm) from the square to the tip of the male USB-A port. The cord is not removeable or replaceable and is not very easy to maneuver, making it difficult to mount the MA1 utilizing the (included) adhesive Jel Pad. This also means that when (not if, but when) the cord fails, you will have to buy a new MA1. If you have more than one vehicle that you want to use this for, I would recommend using Velcro (not included) instead of the included Jel Pad. There is one button on the right hand side of the square. This button is used for pairing purposes only. There is a light on the front of the square, which serves as an indicator. The USB-A port is not bi-directional. The entire body is plastic; the top with the logo having a piano black finish, and the bottom having a more rough finish. There's nothing stating what the plastic is, but the manual does state "do not expose to direct sunlight" so possibly some type of ABS. >>>SETUP>>> Before you do anything, plug in your phone directly to your car and make sure Android Auto is set up, otherwise you will have issues! Once you plug in the adapter, the indicator light on the front will start flashing blue. (Pro tip: if you bought it new and the light is flashing green when you first plug it in, you got a used one.) With the blue light flashing, go to the Bluetooth settings on your phone, find the "AndroidAuto-XXX", and connect. This seems like the initial handshake the MA1 does to connect your phone to the MA1's Wi-Fi. You need to have both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on for your phone to use the MA1. I did not time the first pairing, Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics claims the initial pairing takes longer. Every other pairing for me took 30 seconds flat, on both vehicles, with each phone. For comparison, Bluetooth connectivity to each car's radio took 25 seconds. >>>USE>>> Everything works as expected. Phone call quality, good, with some normal amounts of lag. Music sound quality rivals that of Bluetooth, maybe slightly better (I'm not audiophile). It quite literally works like wired Android Auto, just without the wires. EXECPT... For Hyundai and Kia at least, the USB port does not power off immediately when you turn the car off and open the driver door, etc. This means that you will still be connected to the MA1 after you leave your car until the USB port powers off. The MA1 does recognize this (sort of), as your music will pause, but your phone will remain connected regardless until that 10 minute timeout hits and the car powers off the USB port. For the Santa Fe and Kia Seltos, this was roughly 10 minutes, but depending on your vehicle, your experience may vary. Additionally, connection to the MA1 unit does not occur consistently. Some times I wait 5 minutes after powering up my vehicle and no connection happens, other times it works in 30 seconds. >>>ADDITIONAL NOTES>>> Additionally, the indicator light will remain illuminated solid green when connected. The light is fairly bright, and can be distracting depending on how the MA1 is positioned. The packaging was nice, minimal plastic waste. The manual also states "Do not expose your product to fire, explosives or other hazardous conditions"... so don't do that... >>>CONCLUSION>>> After all the hype and the waiting and scalpers, I thought this had better be a perfect device. It is not. Its fatal flaws are the pre-attached cord, the power on issue, the inconsistent connection, and the lack of explosion-proofing (as stated in the manual). Everything else is solid, if you want to support a company that profits off of artificial price gouging.
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Consistently Connects and Simple
By dwaltz - Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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I previously purchased the first adapter to come to market to allow a wireless connection for Android Auto. This was the AAWireless product and it served me well. I have owned it for a few years now. It generally receives the most favorable reviews of all the available adaptors, and this is due in part to its overall quality and the ability to do detailed configuration via the companion app. This is important in that some cars are more finicky with Android Auto than others and for those vehicles the app allows for adjustments to be made. However, for me, my phone often would not connect and I would have to toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a off to get it to connect. This can be common when you leave your residence and the phone has to switch from you home Wi-Fi to the car Wi-Fi. However, for me, this happened a lot when I was away from home and not switching from one Wi-Fi signal to another. After a few years, I got tired of trying to make configuration adjustments in the app and got tired of toggling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a off to get it to connect. On a whim, I decided to try the Motorola adapter. I noted that it is sold as the only USB adapter accessory using "Google-licensed bridge technology" to enable a wireless Android Auto connection. I thought maybe it would be more stable and connect consistently. I also noted that it does not have a companion app and as such, if it did not work, I would be back to my AAWireless product. Turns buying the Motorola was a good decision. It connects every time without fail. No more toggling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a off. I connects quickly. If there is a lag, it is when my phone needs to drop the connection to the home Wi-Fi and then connect to this adapter. That happens within about 30 seconds or less and most of the time, it is less. When I am away from home, it connects shortly after starting my vehicle within about 15 seconds. I think which manufacturer makes the best adapter is debatable. The AAWireless product worked well and I am not making this review to suggest it is not an excellent product. However, for me, this one is just simpler (no configuration needed for my vehicle) and it consistently connects and does so quickly. Simple, no drama, and it just works! That makes it the right choice for me and my 2018 Ford F150.
Easy to install. Wireless functions as expected. Poor installation instructions.
By V - Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
Verified Amazon Purchase
Problem: Aftermarket android auto head-unit repeatedly disconnects and reconnects to my phone while driving long distances which wreaks havoc while listening to music, navigation, and phone charging. From what I've learned, modern phones draw significant power and data loads through the older USB controller within the head-unit, which overheats during long commutes and road trips. Solution: Buy a wireless android auto adapter. I chose the Motorola MA1 dongle because of past experience with quality products from Motorola, the company's direct ties to Google and it's android operating system, and because its owned by Lenovo which makes the best mobile computing products. Installation: I recommend ignoring the installation instructions. Instructions say to open the andriod auto app and enable wireless auto, and to make sure android auto is up-to-date which is not necessary. Android incorporated android auto into the OS in June of 2022 and Android Auto is no longer an app in your app drawer. There is no need to change any settings unless you own an old phone (android 13 or older). To install, simply turn on your car and connect your phone via USB to the head-unit like you would usually. Then disconnect the USB cable and plug in the Motorola MA1 dongle into the head-unit USB. Navigate on your phone to the bluetooth devices and pair to the dongle (it was called AndroidAutoXXX) and that was it! My phone started transmitting navigation and music to my head-unit and now I can charge my device using another more powerful source. Problem solved. Special notes: A lot of users complained that the dongle stopped functioning within a year. I suspect its a heat issue. I recommend not installing the sticky pad and let the dongle hang freely so that it can most efficiently expel heat. Do not leave the dongle exposed to the sun. Do not operate it in enclosed storage areas. I also recommend setting your phone to "forget" the previous bluetooth connection to the head-unit in case it prioritizes that connection verses the dongle bluetooth connection. Unexpected: The Motorola MA1 uses both the wifi AND the bluetooth connections at the same time. While connected to the dongle, you will not be able to connect to any other bluetooth or wifi source. Conclusion: I like it! Paid $50. Good value for name brand product. If it stops functioning, I will update my review. Good luck!
Worth the Wait? NO.
By The Final Test - Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2022
Verified Amazon Purchase
Review Written on June 22, 2022 >>>SUMMARY>>> The Motorola MA1 was released in January 2022. Due to Amazon's inability to control scalpers artificially inflating prices and my refusal to pay double, I was unable to purchase this product directly from the manufacturer for the MSRP until late June 2022. FIVE MONTHS. That is pathetic. To both Amazon and Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics Co., LTD (the manufacturer of the Motorola MA1), shame on you. If you're buying this for any more than $89.95, it is simply not worth it, due to the pre-attached cord, the power on issue, the inconsistent connection. >>>EQUIPMENT>>> I am utilizing a Pixel 5a and a Pixel 6 phone running the latest version of Android 12. The vehicles that were tested on were a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, and a 2022 Kia Seltos, both equipped with Android Auto (wired only) and Apple CarPlay (wired only). >>>PRODUCT REVIEW>>> Starting with Dimensions, the square part of the MA1 measures a roughly 2.125" (2&1/8", 54mm) square, 0.50" (1/2", 12.7mm) thick. The pre-attached cord measures 4.00" (4", 101.6mm) from the square to the tip of the male USB-A port. The cord is not removeable or replaceable and is not very easy to maneuver, making it difficult to mount the MA1 utilizing the (included) adhesive Jel Pad. This also means that when (not if, but when) the cord fails, you will have to buy a new MA1. If you have more than one vehicle that you want to use this for, I would recommend using Velcro (not included) instead of the included Jel Pad. There is one button on the right hand side of the square. This button is used for pairing purposes only. There is a light on the front of the square, which serves as an indicator. The USB-A port is not bi-directional. The entire body is plastic; the top with the logo having a piano black finish, and the bottom having a more rough finish. There's nothing stating what the plastic is, but the manual does state "do not expose to direct sunlight" so possibly some type of ABS. >>>SETUP>>> Before you do anything, plug in your phone directly to your car and make sure Android Auto is set up, otherwise you will have issues! Once you plug in the adapter, the indicator light on the front will start flashing blue. (Pro tip: if you bought it new and the light is flashing green when you first plug it in, you got a used one.) With the blue light flashing, go to the Bluetooth settings on your phone, find the "AndroidAuto-XXX", and connect. This seems like the initial handshake the MA1 does to connect your phone to the MA1's Wi-Fi. You need to have both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on for your phone to use the MA1. I did not time the first pairing, Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics claims the initial pairing takes longer. Every other pairing for me took 30 seconds flat, on both vehicles, with each phone. For comparison, Bluetooth connectivity to each car's radio took 25 seconds. >>>USE>>> Everything works as expected. Phone call quality, good, with some normal amounts of lag. Music sound quality rivals that of Bluetooth, maybe slightly better (I'm not audiophile). It quite literally works like wired Android Auto, just without the wires. EXECPT... For Hyundai and Kia at least, the USB port does not power off immediately when you turn the car off and open the driver door, etc. This means that you will still be connected to the MA1 after you leave your car until the USB port powers off. The MA1 does recognize this (sort of), as your music will pause, but your phone will remain connected regardless until that 10 minute timeout hits and the car powers off the USB port. For the Santa Fe and Kia Seltos, this was roughly 10 minutes, but depending on your vehicle, your experience may vary. Additionally, connection to the MA1 unit does not occur consistently. Some times I wait 5 minutes after powering up my vehicle and no connection happens, other times it works in 30 seconds. >>>ADDITIONAL NOTES>>> Additionally, the indicator light will remain illuminated solid green when connected. The light is fairly bright, and can be distracting depending on how the MA1 is positioned. The packaging was nice, minimal plastic waste. The manual also states "Do not expose your product to fire, explosives or other hazardous conditions"... so don't do that... >>>CONCLUSION>>> After all the hype and the waiting and scalpers, I thought this had better be a perfect device. It is not. Its fatal flaws are the pre-attached cord, the power on issue, the inconsistent connection, and the lack of explosion-proofing (as stated in the manual). Everything else is solid, if you want to support a company that profits off of artificial price gouging.
Solid Product with a Quirk or Two
By NikonEsque - Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
Verified Amazon Purchase
I bought this to wirelessly connect my phone (Galaxy 23 Ultra) to my 2022 Mazda CX-5's Android Auto. The car requires a wired connection; now there's one less cable to deal with. Ordinarily, the dongle connects very quickly (15 seconds) and stays connected; however, occasionally the phone disconnects from the car. It's unclear whether this is a phone issue, an Android Auto software issue, or is caused by a glitch in the Mazda. I can quickly reconnect and it's not enough of a problem to be concerned about. The USB connection for Android Auto is in the console so I tuck the dongle inside my console. The Mazda supplies power to the USB port and the adapter after the engine is turned off and I suppose if I didn't start the car for a few days the battery might be run down. This isn't the adapter's fault; it's a Mazda "feature." On the other hand, I suspect the adapter doesn't draw much power, so the odds of a dead battery are probably minimal. All things considered, I'm happy with this adapter and the price has come down since it was first introduced. Connection is quick and flawless with the occasional glitch.
Perfect wireless solution for AA
By wishkid - Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
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This device is definitely a must have if your vehicle head unit doesn't support wireless AA (Android Auto) natively. I have been waiting for this for years and is finally here. The difference about this one from the rest is that it used license technology by Motorola & Google so the connectivity between your phone to the device is seamless. The setup is very easy, just plug in the device into your vehicle USB then pair it to your phone Bluetooth. After that your phone will connect to the MA1 via WiFi to transmit your wireless AA to the head unit. Even tho your connected to the MA1 WiFi your phone will be able to use the cellular data. I have been using this for a several weeks and I absolutely love it. When you start up the vehicle it will not load immediately but it doesn't take long. Some people had complaint of the device draining your phone battery to fast. I don't have that issue and for that to happens there's a lot of factors to take in consideration. For example how old is your phone and the battery life retention. Also your using cellular data plus your streaming via WiFi that consumes battery. If you battery doesn't hold the charge you can plug the phone to another USB plug is your have multiple plugs in your car. That was one of my worries that if I connected the phone to a second USB it will take over the wireless connection but that's not the case. You can plug and unplug your phone and the wireless AA will be running no issues, and your phone can be charged. I'm using this on an 2017 Audi Q7 and it work flawlessly. Overall this a must have device if you want wireless AA in your vehicle. It's small, easy to use and to setup. Once you have it running don't need to messed with it anymore. ***Update*** This is an update from my original review. After approximately a year and 3 month my original M1 gave up. It's started to loose connectivity at first then it just got stuck on the white light I was not able to pair it anymore. The Bluetooth light never came back. The fact that this device it so easy to use and works flawlessly from the time I had it, I decided to order a second one. I did notice the packaging on the second unit look more retail than the original. The device itself looks exactly the same and works just as good. Despite my original unit died this device still worth the 5 stars as is easy to setup and works like charm. ***Update on second unit** So the second unit I order lasted about the same as the first, and the same issued happened. The device stayed on the white biking light and it didn't connect. Before I gave up on the MA1 completely, decided to contact Motorola support. To my surprised that went better than I expected. After explaining the issues they advised me that device entered into a loop mode. They gave me a few trouble shooting steps to correct the issue but unfortunately it didn't work. Thankfully the support staff was kindly enough to honor an exchange on my original unit and also replace the second since it was still under warranty. Now I can attest say that MA1 support team is just as good as their device and they respond fast. In case your MA1 gets stuck just like mine did. Plug it to the computer USB wait for it to power up, then press the button for 45 seconds (ignore the LED) then unplug it. Wait for few seconds then plug it back. If the device boot back up into paring mode you should be able to see blinking blue light. After than try it in the vehicle.
It works...most of the time. Can be difficult to set up and use, especially with multiple phones.
By C Dow - Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
Verified Amazon Purchase
My first experience with wireless Android Auto (AA) was on a rental truck while my car was being repaired. It was flawless, and I was blown away by the ease of use. The MA1 SORT OF approximates what wireless AA is like, but with frequent disconnects, I can't recommend you use this adapter. To start, the MA1 setup process was kind of a pain. "Make sure your phone is connected to your car via the USB port, then d/c the USB cord from the car, and connect the MA1 to the same port." Tricking your car into thinking a normal phone is connected. I get it, it's an aftermarket adapter, so I expect this kind of "expected workaround" behavior. But then connecting a second phone, and reliably getting it to switch between two phones? Not documented well, not really simple. My wife has gotten in the habit of just driving off with my phone connected and waiting until the car gets out of range and then hoping hers connects. And you'd better hope you don't turn your car on with your phone's bluetooth turned off. Listen, I have been an IT professional for 20 years, and I've never gotten it to successfully connect if I turned on the car and then remembered to turn my bluetooth on my phone on. At that point the only way to get the thing to connect is to reset my head unit. (I've even tried turning off the car, unplugging the MA1, waiting a little while, plugging it back in....nothing works except resetting the head unit by pressing and holding Home+Skip Forward.) Finally, what annoyed me enough to write this review is the frequent disconnects while driving. I've read a lot of explanations why this happens, but I refer to my first paragraph. Flawless in the car with native wireless AA. My phone never really gets more than 10" away from the adapter, but it will disconnect 5 times on my 16mi. drive to work. Always in the same places, so I know it's wireless interference, but I live and drive in rural California. I'm often (not always) on country roads when this happens. I can't even imagine what this would be like in larger cities with more wireless technology sharing the air. In town, during the last 6 miles of my driver, there are 3 places where it disconnects, my podcast keeps playing for a little bit, and I have to wait a minute or 2 for it to reconnect. Finally, in the 4 months I've been using this adapter, this frequent disconnect problem has gotten worse. Used to be 2 spots it disconnected. I changed my route to get it down to 1. Now on the route, there's 5 disconnect spots. I'm concerned that it's only going to get worse from here. Given the disconnects and the pain to get it set up, I really can't recommend this adapter. There's got to be another one out there that has a stronger, more reliable connection; something more approximating native wireless AA.
Essentially plug and play, but kept disconnecting on a long trip.
By J. Curran - Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
Verified Amazon Purchase
I bought this because the OEM Android Auto (AA) connection in my 2021 Toyota 4Runner was, at best, annoyingly untrustworthy. I was hesitant due to the cost, but... it's Motorola. As far as these thing are concerned, I figured I might as well trust the actual name brand rather than the knock-offs floating around on Amazon. Anyways, I've only had it a few days, but it's already worth every penny. No more hitting bumps and disconnecting. No more having to restart my phone while plugged in to get AA to connect. It's seamless so far. Set up was pretty simple. Plug your phone in to whatever AA USB plug you use, let AA activate, unplug your phone and plug in this adapter, connect to the adapter via Bluetooth, and you are up and running. All told, it took about 30 or so seconds to "install." Once installed, it takes maybe 30 or seconds as well to boot up. I don't even really notice it. By the time the Toyota "warning" message goes away (Yota drivers know what I'm talking about), it's essentially ready to go. I don't even notice it. the story might be different in other automobiles, but... by the time you're done backing out of your driveway or parking spot or whatever, it's up and running. All original AA features work (that I'm aware of). Spotify, Maps, phone calls, voice-to-text... The stuff I use all works the exact same except now I don't have to plug my phone in... over and over... and then restart it... and keep plugging it in... yadda yadda. Update: 7/11/23 I went on a long road trip, and for some reason the AA kept disconnecting. My theory is that the Bluetooth of my vehicle and the Bluetooth of the adapter are fighting each other. It essentially kept disconnecting about every five minutes until I just got sick of it and went back to my chord. I haven't completely followed the FAQ steps on their website to see if that will fix it, but forgetting all the paired phones in my vehicle has, so far, only gotten the wired connection to work correctly again... so... there's that. In fact, you should try that before buying this if you're having connection issues. If you're not having connection issues, you're paying $90 so you don't have to pull your phone out of your pocket. (And, for what it's worth, it does add convenience, so I'm not knocking it. It's just... $90.) Updated to 3 stars because, technically it does work and there is a step-by-step procedure to [hopefully] get this sucker working again, but... it currently doesn't work. Not in any manner that isn't tremendously annoying at least... 3 stars for the hope. I'll update again when/if I can get this thing working again. If I can, I'll raise the rating. If not, I'll drop it to 1 star and ask for a refund. It would be silly, at this point, to recommend something that functions like the emotions of a teenager, if it functions at all, and also costs $90.
Fast setup and quality performance
By colonel54 - Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
Verified Amazon Purchase
Works right out of the box! Just pair it with your phone via Bluetooth (it will then connect to your phone's Wi-Fi) and you're good to go. I have had no problems with lag or responsiveness, Google Assistant works perfectly when invoked from the steering wheel, the reconnect time is reasonable when getting back into the car, and call quality is great. Highly recommend
Problems with Product, but Seller made it right.
By N.A. - Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
Verified Amazon Purchase
*** UPDATE *** Well, the seller stood behind their product and offered to take care of the issue and make me a happy customer. Sometimes that is all you can ask for. Not everything will be 100% So kudos to "Motorola Nursery, Sound and Voice" for taking the time to address and take care of my concerns. I have decided to change my rating from 1 to 4, due to the prompt customer service and the ease in which the seller address my concerns. *** ORIGINAL *** It's branded as Motorola... Hah!!! I have tried to use this every day since I got it in the mail. But I'm going to try and see if I can return this. Adds more frustration to my commute, than it is worth. PROS: Easy initial set up. Basically plug and play. CONS: Slow initial connection (On average 3+ minutes from power on to connection.) Drops signal, forcing a hard reset (Unplug and plug back in, and then see first CON) Small simple device, supposedly connect your phone to Android Auto via Bluetooth. Well after waiting for a connection between the device and my phone (on average just over 3 minutes) it works great... for about 15-20 minutes. Then it loses connection, and I have to re-start the device... Yes, unplug the USB and plug it back in... And wait another 3 minutes in total silence for the connection to be re-established. Then today... final straw... 5 minutes from start, no connection. Unplugged and re-started, 5 minutes again, still no connection... Unplugged and tried again... nothing... Grabbed the old USB cable and plugged in my phone to the car. Useless bit of tech, if it's not reliable or consistent.
Solid… until it is not.
By Jesus Marcano - Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
Verified Amazon Purchase
The device pairs easily, and once it is connected it can reliably keep a connection to the phone daily except for a point where the devcie just completely bricks, and once that happens there is no way to reset it in order to re-pair your phone to it. My original unit which I bought at launch lasted for about 2 years until one day suddenly it stopped working. The device would flash white and green almost as if it had lost connection to the phone, but when trying to reset it using the instructions in the manual a red light would come up and stay up. Disconnecting and reconnecting the device would not fix the problem it would just start in the white/green light loop. I reached out to Motorola about this and they sent me a replacement unit but warned me they would only do it once and I had to send my old unit back. I was hoping they could fix the issue eventually through firmware, the unit they sent me arrived quickly over the mail and I started using it without issues. But after the 9 month mark it bricked in the exact same way the other one did. I am not 100% sure if my car is somehow bricking these devices, but to me it seems like the device is just not long-term reliable. When it works, it actually works as advertised. I would just beware; it will eventually stop working and you do not know when it will happen. Always keep a cable as a back-up in your car.
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