USER MANUAL
AA & CP Wireless Adapter
CONTENT
- How to check a car has CarPlay or not
- What's in the box
- Interfaces
- Connection diagram
- User interface
- How to set up wireless Android Auto
- How to set up wireless CarPlay
- Settings
- Firmware update
- Update on iPhone
- Update on Android smartphone
- How to report an issue
READ ME FIRST
This adapter is designed for iPhone/Android smartphones to use Apple CarPlay/Android Auto wirelessly on factory car multimedia systems which have built-in wired Apple CarPlay function. Please refer to the next page for how to check if a car has Apple CarPlay or not. However, NOT every car with built-in CarPlay could fit this adapter. If there is any issue while using the adapter, please do not hesitate to contact us.
| Function | Convert OEM Apple CarPlay to Android Auto and CarPlay wirelessly |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cars with OEM Apple CarPlay |
| Control | OEM touch screen, steering wheel, and joystick control |
| Input Power | USB 5V |
| Connectivity | WiFi & Bluetooth |
How to check a car has CarPlay or not
- Plug an iPhone (running iOS 10 or newer) into the car USB ports with a genuine factory lightning cable. If there is a notification pop up on iPhone like below, that your car has built-in Apple CarPlay:
[Notification: Allow CarPlay with "Your Car's Name" while phone is locked? Your contacts and other information will appear on this car's display without unlocking your iPhone. Buttons: Not Now, Allow]
- If there is a CarPlay icon in the car stereo menu, that your car has built-in Apple CarPlay.
[CarPlay icon] or [CarPlay icon]
- Contact your car dealer for help.
What's in the box
- Wireless adapter *1
- USB cable (Type-C to A) *1
- USB cable (Type-C to C) *1
- User manual *1
Interfaces
[Diagram showing 4 interfaces: 1. USB Type-C port, 2. LED indicator, 3. USB-A port, 4. Smart button]
- USB Type-C port: connect to car
- LED indicator:
- Power on: red light is always on
- Connected to car successfully: blue light on
- AA/CP connected: blue light flashes slowly
- Android phone update mode: green light on
- Updating: red and blue lights flash alternately
- Update successful: white light on
- USB-A port: for USB flash drive firmware update and wired Android Auto connection
- Smart button:
- Click once: disconnect wireless AA or CP
- Press & hold for 3s then release: switch to update mode (for Android phone)
- Press & hold for 10s: factory reset, this will erase all data
Connection diagram
Connection via Factory USB A port: [Image description: Factory USB A port connected via USB-A to Type-C cable to the Adapter, which then connects wirelessly to a smartphone displaying Android Auto. Text: USB-A, Type-C, Adapter, Smartphone (Android Auto)]
Connection via Factory USB C port: [Image description: Factory USB C port connected via Type-C to Type-C cable to the Adapter, which then connects wirelessly to a smartphone displaying CarPlay. Text: Type-C, Type-C, Adapter, Smartphone (CarPlay)]
NOTE! The adapter should be plugged into the USB port that is for wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connecting if there are multi USB ports in your car.
User interface
[Image description: First screen shows "Please enable the WiFi and Bluetooth on your phone. Disconnect and forget the Bluetooth connection between your phone and factory infotainment system." with a "TIPS. For Android users, please enable the option of [wireless Android Auto] on Android Auto app settings" and an "I Understand" button. An arrow points from "Settings" to a gear icon.]
[Image description: Second screen shows "Search and pair the following device on your cell phone Bluetooth menu" with a device named "AUTO-1234" and options "iPhone 12" and "Google Pixel 6". Arrows indicate "Another connected phone" and "Last connected phone (1st priority)".]
TIPS! Pressing the connected-phone list and holding for 3s will allow deleting this device.
How to set up wireless Android Auto
Before using Android Auto, please make sure the latest Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.
- Enable "wireless Android Auto" in Android Auto app settings on your Android phone.
- Turn on your smartphone's WiFi / Bluetooth and search BT name "AUTO-xxxx" then tap it to pair.
- Confirm the BT pair request and other notifications.
- It will then connect to Android Auto wirelessly after a few seconds.
NOTE! Wireless Android Auto is supported on:
- Smartphones running Android 11 or newer with 5GHz Wi-Fi built-in.
- Google phones: Pixel /XL, Pixel 2/2 XL, Pixel 3/3 XL/ 3a/3a XL, Pixel 4/4 XL/4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 6/6 Pro, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P.
- Samsung Galaxy phones: Galaxy S8/S8+, S9/S9+, S10/S10+, S20/S20+/S20 Ultra, S21/S21+/S21 Ultra, Galaxy Note 8, Note 9, Note 10/10+, Note 20/20 Ultra.
How to set up wireless CarPlay
- Turn on your iPhone's WiFi and Bluetooth, then pair to the Bluetooth named "AUTO-xxxx".
- Tap "Pair-Allow-Use CarPlay" on the iPhone pop-up notifications.
- It will connect to CarPlay wirelessly after a few seconds.
[Play button icon]
Settings
[Image description: Settings screen showing Language (English), AA Display Mode (Split Screen), Auto Connect (Toggle ON), Clear All History, and Software Version (2022081212.1505.02).]
- AA Display Mode: Allow setting up the display mode for Android Auto, including split screen and full screen (NOT available for some resolutions such as 800*480, 1920*720).
- Auto Connect:
- ON means every time the adapter starts, it will connect to the last Android phone (iPhone) to use wireless Android Auto (CarPlay) automatically.
- OFF means you need to connect to Android Auto (CarPlay) by manually tapping the device name from the pair list.
- Clear All History: This will delete all connected history at once.
Firmware update
Firmware updating is NOT recommended when every function works well.
[Image description: Online Update section showing "New version is available" and an "Update" button. Below it, "Update Notes: 1. fix some bugs". Also shows "Copyright©2020 - 2021", "AA", and "192.168.1.101".]
NOTE! The red and blue indicator lights will flash alternately while updating. Wait for more 30s after the light is always on, then disconnect and reconnect the adapter from the USB port to finish the whole update.
Update on iPhone
- If your iPhone is connecting to the wireless CarPlay, enter 192.168.1.101 on iPhone's browser, next tap "Update" if there is an update available.
- If your iPhone could not connect to the wireless CarPlay, please join the adapter's WiFi network [AUTO-xxxx] by manual and the password is 88888888. Next enter 192.168.1.101 on iPhone's browser, and tap "Update".
Update on Android smartphone
- If you have connected to the Android Auto wirelessly, disable Bluetooth and forget the WiFi network first.
- While powered on, press the button and hold for 3s then release. The LED indicator will switch to green light after 1-2 seconds.
[Image description: Hand pressing the button on the adapter.]
- On your phone, go to WiFi >> Advanced settings >> WiFi direct, tap [AUTO-xxxx] and make sure it has connected. [Image description: Phone showing WiFi connection to AUTO-xxxx, status "Connected", with a WiFi icon.]
- Enter 192.168.1.101 on smartphone browser, next tap "Update" if there is an update available. [Image description: Online Update section showing "New version is available" and an "Update" button.]
How to report an issue
Any issue while using the adapter, you could directly report the issue online and send us the feedback screenshot. We will fix it as soon as possible.
For iPhone users: please enter 192.168.1.101 on your iPhone browser to submit the issue details after connecting to the WiFi network [AUTO-xxxx].
For Android users: please follow the steps of [update on Android smartphone] on the previous page, then enter 192.168.1.101 to submit the issue.
[Table with fields: System Version, Build Number, Choose Headunit (Unit Type: Factory OEM CarPlay Unit), Problem Description (Car Make, Model Name, Year, Detailed description of the problem), and a Submit button.]
Compliance and Trademarks
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Google, Google Play, Android, Android Auto, are trademarks of Google Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple, iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. We are not affiliated with Google Inc. or Apple Inc. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.