Wireless android auto

[Ellibob]

Hi all,
Has anyone tried to fit an echo dot 2nd gen ( USB powered ) to mg zs ev for hands free calls etc.got one spare if it would work to achieve wireless android auto

 

[LeoRBK]

Hi all,
Has anyone tried to fit an echo dot 2nd gen ( USB powered ) to mg zs ev for hands free calls etc.got one spare if it would work to achieve wireless android auto

Hi @Ellibob
Sorry, you will not be able to beam your Android phone application to MG ZS EV screen without either connecting your phone to infotainment via a USB cable or connect a wireless android auto adaptor via a USB cable (and in turn connect the phone to wireless android auto adaptor).

Echo dot does not work as a Wireless Android Auto adapter.

 

[SCB86]

There is a wireless AA dongle currently for sale on Indiegogo and this one:

Wireless Android Auto adapter for all cars and head units - Carsifi

Carsifi is an adapter(dongle) that plug-in to Android Auto head unit and connect to your Android device Wirelessly. Make your life easier without extra cords in your car. Compatible for all cars and head units which have Android Auto support. Quick and automated connection, easy setup, small size.

carsifi.com

If you click pre-order all you do is give them your email (you don't pay now or give them anything other than your email address) and when it's ready for UK shipping they will give you 20% discount because you clicked the preorder.

As soon as it becomes available I'm going to be buying it. It's so tedious plugging in the phone every time and it means you can use a wireless charger at the same time, plus finding space for your phone if it's plugged in. If mine isn't in the cup holder if flies about the cabin under acceleration.

 

[pjmuk]

I'm in the queue for the October delivery of this one
Which I've seen recommended elsewhere on the forum

 

[Ellibob]

Thanks for that

 

[AussiePete]

A number of people already have AAWireless and I’m on the June delivery list (they’re running about 3 months behind with delivery). If you search the forum you’ll find some of the people who already have it and it seems like the answer to your problem.

You can also do similar without the echo dot ... if you use the google assistant & your phone is connected via Bluetooth you can switch to the media player screen and issue google commands hands free.

 

[Dr Dave]

A number of people already have AAWireless and I’m on the June delivery list (they’re running about 3 months behind with delivery). If you search the forum you’ll find some of the people who already have it and it seems like the answer to your problem.

You can also do similar without the echo dot ... if you use the google assistant & your phone is connected via Bluetooth you can switch to the media player screen and issue google commands hands free.

I have echo dot working in my car!

 

[mystreet]

I have echo dot working in my car!

Ok, you must tell us how you did it.

Looks very smart and the placement is spot on.

 

[Ellibob]

Agree with "mystreet" please tell

 

[Dr Dave]

Agree with "mystreet" please tell

The Echo Dot fits perfectly in the MGEV cupholder to add Alexa app applications. I can now use voice commands to open my gates, turn on driveway lights, house lights. Turn on and set house heating receive notifications from Amazon etc,etc.

How to get Amazon Alexa in your car: Echo Auto or... Echo Dot (seriously)

Voice assistants in the car are now big business, and we're seeing companies try to get Amazon's assistant into your vehicle in a handful of different ways....

www.the-ambient.com

 

[SCB86]

You can do all of that stuff with your phone plugged and just using Google voice
My phone is always plugged in and I can tell it to turn lights on, turn the robot vacuum on, turn appliances on and off etc

 

[SCB86]

Or if you're adamant on having Alexa there's also a dedicated Amazon car device (Amazon Echo Auto) which means your cupholder won't be out of action.
Although I do applaud your ingenuity!

 

[Gomev]

There is also the Alexa app on your phone to do the same.

 

[Dr Dave]

There is also the Alexa app on your phone to do the same.

You are missing the point as it is not completely hands free, when driving, using the Alexa app or Google Voice

The Alexa dot integrates with all my systems, electric gates, house heating, lighting etc. At £20 in a cex store for a echo dot, a cheap option to integrate completely hands free voice activation to your car just like Toyota have done at a premium cost in some models.

Anyway, Mystreet and Ellibob asked me so share how I did this which I have done

 

[Kithmo]

I have echo dot working in my car!

My Nextbase Dash Cam incorporates Amazon Echo in it, unfortunately I don't have a data package on my phone to use it.

 

[AussiePete]

The Echo Dot fits perfectly in the MGEV cupholder to add Alexa app applications. I can now use voice commands to open my gates, turn on driveway lights, house lights. Turn on and set house heating receive notifications from Amazon etc,etc.

How to get Amazon Alexa in your car: Echo Auto or... Echo Dot (seriously)

Voice assistants in the car are now big business, and we're seeing companies try to get Amazon's assistant into your vehicle in a handful of different ways....

www.the-ambient.com

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Thanks for showing this, however I have to ask what the benefit is over this versus plugging in your phone and using the Alexa app or Google assistant? After all this can’t make phone calls so you’ll need your phone as well

 

[AussiePete]

You are missing the point as it is not completely hands free, when driving, using the Alexa app or Google Voice

The Alexa dot integrates with all my systems, electric gates, house heating, lighting etc. At £20 in a cex store for a echo dot, a cheap option to integrate completely hands free voice activation to your car just like Toyota have done at a premium cost in some models.

Using your phone is completely hands free if you have your settings correct.

 

[mystreet]

Thanks for showing this, however I have to ask what the benefit is over this versus plugging in your phone and using the Alexa app or Google assistant? After all this can’t make phone calls so you’ll need your phone as well

He answered this in post 14

 

[Dr Dave]

Using your phone is completely hands free if you have your settings correct.

But not if you want to access Alexa or Google Voice.

 

[AussiePete]

But not if you want to access Alexa or Google Voice.

Yes you can. If the phone is set to stay on when charging then you can use voice commands hands free.