I’ve had my eye on the upgraded version of the wireless Android Auto adapter I reviewed earlier from AAWireless. I’m glad to say the new Two+ model finally brings the kind of improvements that really matter day-to-day for you and your passengers. If you’ve been plugging your phone into your car and thinking, “there has to be a better way,” this upgrade makes that much more believable.
Design
The new AAWireless Two+ could easily be mistaken for the previous generation Two model. The overall build and footprint is nearly identical. Think USB thumb-drive size yet still has that braided USB-C to USB-A cable included so you’re ready out of the box.
Of course, the new internals allow the LED-ringed button built for toggling phones or pairing new ones. This little addition alone changes users can easily interact with multiple phones including passengers or additional drivers with minimal setup. It’s a game-changer… hard stop.
Setup & Companion App
Setup is still plug-in and go, but now the companion app and pairing process feels a level up. When you power it up you’ll see the LED ring flashing a purple color to indicate pairing mode, then you open the app and walk through a simple wizard: grant Bluetooth, find the device (usually shows up with an “AA” prefix), and you’re off.
The new AAWireless Two+ is a game-changer for shared vehicles, adding seamless CarPlay compatibility to its established reputation as one of the best wireless Android Auto adapters on the market. This $65 dual-OS device makes ditching the cable a no-brainer for families using both iOS and Android.
The app isn’t just setup-only, either. It supports firmware updates, making this feel less like a disposable gadget and more like a piece of tech you’ll keep around. The dual-phone support via the button is baked in: need to add a second user? Hit the button to send the device back to pairing mode, add the new phone via the app, and then you can switch between phones with a quick press.
Daily Use
Once I got the initial setup done, the adapter sort of faded into the background, which in this space is exactly what you want. On a day-to-day basis: hop in the car, phone mounts, the dongle finds it, Android Auto appears. It connects quickly and stays solid. I didn’t experience random drops or weird re-boots. In terms of latency and responsiveness, it’s close enough to a wired setup that for most users it just works.
The real world benefit: if someone else hops into the car (partner, friend, whatever) you don’t have to unplug your phone and plug theirs in — you hit the button, switch phones, done. That kind of seamless hand-off is now baked in.
Let’s be honest, that’s not why you’re reading this review. The previous AAWireless Two can do all this. The company has made the decision to buck its namesake and add CarPlay to the Two+. The addition of iOS compatibility makes this one of the most compelling options for dual OS families who also share a vehicle.
Just like you’d switch in the above mentions for Android devices, the same is true for your iPhone users. Once the new device is added to the pairing process, a quick button click changes to the other phones previously paired. The bounce from an Android device to iOS just as seamless and has worked great for me and my wife to share our Jeep.
Final Thoughts
All things considered, if you’ve been contemplating ditching the cable for wireless Android Auto, this latest model makes a strong case for doing so. If you’re a family using both iOS and Android, it’s a no-brainer. AAWireless has the reputation of one of the best and most well-supported Android Wireless adapters. Adding CarPlay now makes it a top option for either OS mirroring.
The AAWireless Two+ is available now from the company’s website or Amazon. Full retail cost is just $65, which is a steal for this dual purpose wireless adapter.