Android Auto (and maybe Carplay) wireless with SE

[QLeo]

Just thought I would post this in case of interest. Goth Leo, our MG4 SELR, is, as folk here know, one that needs the left USB plug connected for Android Auto to work, giving maps, music etc. As it happens, I was looking for something completely different on Aliexpress and noticed an MG4 (Mulan) section. I did, of course, leap down the rabbit hole. And one of the items was a little USB thing that, it claimed, provides wireless connections for Android Auto and Carplay. It was only about £12 so I thought worth the punt.
It duly arrived, and was simplicity itself to set up - essentially just connect via bluetooth, when it sets up a low-power wifi network between itself and the phone. The car screen then lights up in the traditional way, and it's the same as being plugged in. It's also possible to update the firmware on the device.
Now, I just climb into the car, and a few seconds later, my phone is on Android Auto. Voice commands work as well (or not) as before (tried once saying "Play Baroque Selection" and it responded. "Sure, Playing Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson", which needed to be looked up), music is just the same etc.
Posted because, you know, it's SO yesterday to actually have the hassle of plugging a phone in. ;-)

 

[defbref]

Yeah there's loads of these on the market, plenty of discussion previously on here about them. Some work fine, others are inconsistent. Seems its best if you have an option to delay start up by about 30s to allow the MG to boot before the dongle attempts to connect.

 

[QLeo]

Yeah there's loads of these on the market, plenty of discussion previously on here about them. Some work fine, others are inconsistent. Seems its best if you have an option to delay start up by about 30s to allow the MG to boot before the dongle attempts to connect.

Ah, sorry, I had a quick search to see if they'd been mentioned.

 

[defbref]

Thread 'A wireless carplay adaptor that actually seems to work reliably?!'

Jun 23, 2024

I've been using a Carlinkit 5.0 for the best part of a year and it's been reasonable; once you set the "startup delay" to 25 or 30 seconds and make sure you've updated the firmware it works 90% of the time which for me was OK - my wife was less impressed with the occasional dropout and so I investigated other options.
If we ever tried to change which 'phone was connected mid journey then it was game over! We got pretty sick of seeing that status display with both of our 'phones listed but neither connecting.

I got a Lyssiefeel Wireless Carplay Adapter for iPhone a couple of...

• FunkyWorm
• carplay mg4 wireless wireless carplay
• Replies: 62
• Forum: MG4 Upgrades & Accessories

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Thread 'Apple CarPlay dongle for MG4'

Mar 17, 2023

Any recommendations for dongle that will work in brand new MG4 to avoid need to plug in iPhone 10 by wire each time?

• Hugh Burnage
• apple carplay carplay dongle mg4
• Replies: 7
• Forum: MG4 Upgrades & Accessories

Thread 'Wireless Android Auto'

Aug 29, 2024

Hi all.

My S20 charger socket doesn't really like cables, so I was wondering whether anyone had any recommendations on a Wireless Android Auto USB adapter? There's lots on Ebay and Amazon, but at massively different prices. Don't want to overpay if a cheap one works.

Anyone had any experience with them and could recommend one?

• ojuk
• android android auto auto mg4 wireless
• Replies: 11
• Forum: MG4 Upgrades & Accessories

Just a few, but there's plenty more

 

[siteguru]

And this reply shows the one I use.

Post in thread 'Apple CarPlay dongle for MG4'

Feb 16, 2025

This is the one I've got, which has been rock steady.

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[QLeo]

Thread 'A wireless carplay adaptor that actually seems to work reliably?!'

Jun 23, 2024

I've been using a Carlinkit 5.0 for the best part of a year and it's been reasonable; once you set the "startup delay" to 25 or 30 seconds and make sure you've updated the firmware it works 90% of the time which for me was OK - my wife was less impressed with the occasional dropout and so I investigated other options.
If we ever tried to change which 'phone was connected mid journey then it was game over! We got pretty sick of seeing that status display with both of our 'phones listed but neither connecting.

I got a Lyssiefeel Wireless Carplay Adapter for iPhone a couple of...

• FunkyWorm
• carplay mg4 wireless wireless carplay
• Replies: 62
• Forum: MG4 Upgrades & Accessories

H

Thread 'Apple CarPlay dongle for MG4'

Mar 17, 2023

Any recommendations for dongle that will work in brand new MG4 to avoid need to plug in iPhone 10 by wire each time?

• Hugh Burnage
• apple carplay carplay dongle mg4
• Replies: 7
• Forum: MG4 Upgrades & Accessories

Thread 'Wireless Android Auto'

Aug 29, 2024

Hi all.

My S20 charger socket doesn't really like cables, so I was wondering whether anyone had any recommendations on a Wireless Android Auto USB adapter? There's lots on Ebay and Amazon, but at massively different prices. Don't want to overpay if a cheap one works.

Anyone had any experience with them and could recommend one?

• ojuk
• android android auto auto mg4 wireless
• Replies: 11
• Forum: MG4 Upgrades & Accessories

Just a few, but there's plenty more

My search-fu abandoned me there. Again, apologies. Happy to delete/have deleted the thread.

 

[hojnikb]

Yeah, these dongles work pretty well with delay. But the ultimate solution is to sideload your favorite apps to the infotainment itself, so no need for phone connection at all.