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[–] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 23 points 8 months ago (13 children)

The first time I tried using android auto in a rental car I hated it. The damn thing would disconnect constantly and there was no safe way to restart or reconnect it while driving, I had to pull over somewhere. The car's screen controlled things like the radio and AC so I had to constantly take my eyes off of the road to adjust anything.

[–] Ironfacebuster@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago (12 children)

Were you using Android Auto with a USB cable or wireless? I have an aftermarket AA radio in my car that I use wired and it works almost perfectly, but I also have physical climate control so I can't fully relate

[–] MDKAOD@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm researching aftermarket head units for my wife's Kia, what did you go with?

[–] teamevil@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You definitely don't want wireless android auto...the interface sucks and it's amazing to be able to unplug it and use your phone correctly then plug back in

[–] MDKAOD@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

I have wireless android auto in my GLI. It's fine. There have been a few random instances where being connected wirelessly has been inconvenient. But my biggest gripe is the battery drain.

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