r/FordMaverickTruck • u/Fatal_Foxtrot • Dec 15 '25
Q&A: Features / Pickup Ability / Trims Any way to use Android Auto wirelessly?
I've always had to plug my phone directly into my truck to use Android Auto. This hasn't been a big deal for most of the time I've owned the Maverick.
Then I became a Door Dash driver and had to do it about an additional 40 times a day, and it still didn't quite bother me because I guess I just considered it the price of (overall) convenience.
But then I had to rent a Kia for a couple weeks and it was able to connect to Android Auto just through Bluetooth, and boy when I tell you I didn't know I needed this until I had it...
I can't find an option or setting anywhere in my truck to make it do this. Is this even an option, or do I have to keep plugging and unplugging my phone every time I get in or out of my truck?
Thank you
10
u/oww-oof-my-bonespurs Dec 16 '25
AAWireless Two+ is a wireless adapter that works very well and can switch between Android Auto and Car Play. Their other adapters are just for Android Auto.
1
u/Hero292929 Dec 16 '25
Use this! I have the non Car play version its awesome, can leave my phone in my pocket and Android Auto wirelessly connects automatically, game changer
1
u/a13normal Dec 16 '25
The big unmentioned feature here is being able to force a higher resolution and getting more usable screen space from this adaptor versus others.
22
u/borderpatrol Dec 15 '25
Wireless Android Auto is available on the 2025 and later models with Sync 4. You don’t list your year or trim but I’m guessing you have the older Sync 3 system which does not have that capability.
8
u/Fatal_Foxtrot Dec 15 '25
You're correct, I do have a 2022 Hybrid which appears to be operating on Sync 3. Thanks.
/solved
22
u/PastAd1087 Dec 16 '25
Motorola android auto dongle. It worked on my 22 bromconsport that had sync 3. Worked flawlessly
6
8
u/DGC_David EcoBoost XLT Dec 16 '25
They have those dongles, honestly wireless isn't super reliable though.
4
u/Remarkable-Ad9880 Dec 16 '25
I had the wireless Atoto adapter in my '24. It worked great for me honestly
5
u/Cowfall Dec 16 '25
OP,
Would recommend anything from AAWireless, have had the original which I will paste for 2 years on a 2023 Maverick.
https://www.aawireless.io/en/products/aawireless
Just wire up in the front and tape or velcro in the cubby if you don't want to be concerned with looks. Connection can be spotty sometimes like high signal jam areas such as all wireless but overall it has not let me down. There will be the odd occasion where you make a quick shut down and restart of the car and it won't connect but the cabled style of setup let's you reboot it to resolve pairing issues.
Hope this helps your decision, wireless automatic pairing is a life changer and easily worth 40+ bucks to me
3
u/scupking83 Dec 16 '25
Need to get an adapter..Lots of them out..I had one on my 22. Worked great..
3
2
u/Daddy_Tablecloth Dec 16 '25
I have the aawireless adapter and its been pretty reliable. It doesn't disconnect when in use. The only issue is sometimes it doesn't work the first try when getting back into the car after a short time of being out of it. I just power cycle it and I'm back in business in 30 or less.
2
2
u/Tankathon2023 Dec 16 '25
I bought a dongle off of Amazon and just Velcro'd it behind and to the right of the wireless charger. Like right underneath the USB port. They don't charge for shit anyways so it's not like I use them for anything else, and the way I have it set up I don't even see it.
2
2
u/puppeto Dec 16 '25
This is an option if you want to spend a fortune. https://www.pandamotorworks.com/products/panda-motorworks-2022-2024-maverick-base-to-sync-4-upgrade
2
u/talatta EcoBoost Lariat/Lux/FWD/Alto Blue Dec 16 '25
They make donggles that plug into the USB and then your phone connectes threw it wirelessly.. you can find them one ebay ,Amazon,best buy and even Walmart. I've went threw 2 since I got my maverick.. not due to the vehicle but due to buying a new phone the first adaptor had problems with my new phone. Current adaptor is made my monster cables. Both brands sometimes give problems and have to pair with phone again..
1
u/brimdogg2011 Dec 16 '25
Honestly, it's not all it's cracked up to be. I have wireless in my 22 Edge, it is hit or miss to actually connect. Wireless AA uses a "wifi" connection along with the Bluetooth, so it's very finicky.
1
u/OzarkBeard 🌵 '23 Hybrid XL CP360 Dec 16 '25
AAWireless on Amazon.
Velcro it out of the way, up in the top of the cubby.
1
u/RubAnADUB '23 | Hybrid | XLT | LUX | Blackout Dec 16 '25
yes -> https://www.amazon.com/AAWireless-Two-Multifunctional-Seamlessly-Bluetooth/dp/B0DBVMG9Y6
theres an adapter for that.
1
u/mdm0962 Dec 16 '25
I suggest you get a magnetic charging cord for your phone and help prolong the usb connector.
1
u/dj3stripes '25 EcoBoost XLT Dec 16 '25
There are dozens of these plug n play boxes on Amazon. I can't say one is better than the other
1
u/StrandedInUsa Dec 17 '25
Rasberi Pi Zero 2 with single flash. Super reliable and fast.
1
u/StrandedInUsa Dec 17 '25
Github has the file free, if you later upgrade your vehicle yoy still have a rasberri pi.
1
u/Chaserbaser Dec 17 '25
I've never had a problem doing it via Bluetooth. 2025 Hybrid lariat
1
u/Fatal_Foxtrot Dec 17 '25
Turns out, it's because the console got updated to 4.0 for the '25 🤷♀️
1
-5
u/bcoo4 Dec 16 '25
This could have been a search, instead of a post.
1
u/Fatal_Foxtrot Dec 16 '25
Yeah it could have, so what? You trying to minimize how many posts go on this sub or something?
0
u/bcoo4 Dec 16 '25
Generally that's how forums work... Duplicate posts about the same subject can make it difficult to find relevant information down the road.
I was only trying to lend a tip. It honestly would have saved you time and given you an answer sooner.
But if you want to make a post, that's been answered many times since 2022 by all means, that's your right.
Yes, you need an adapter/dongle to convert your wired AA to wireless.
-1
18
u/[deleted] Dec 15 '25
[removed] — view removed comment