Motorola's Wireless Android Auto Adapter Is a Lot Cheaper Now

It was announced at Google's I/O developer event in 2022, and getting your hands on the adapter in the first months of availability was a major challenge.

The stocks were incredibly limited, and Motorola's adapter appeared online occasionally and in very small numbers. All units were sold out in minutes as the parent company struggled to align the production with the demand.

All these problems have been resolved, so the MA1 is now available with next-day shipping on Amazon. Motorola tries to make the wireless Android Auto adapter more enticing with massive discounts, and if you've been keeping an eye on my reports lately, you probably know that the device has regularly received major price cuts.

It's happening again in the United States, where the MA1 received another significant discount. Its price dropped 32%, so instead of the regular $89.99, it now costs just $61.19. It's one of the lowest prices the MA1 has ever featured. Motorola hasn't publicly announced the price cut, so I believe it's temporary, meaning that you must hurry up to get the device while you still can.

If you're new to the wireless Android Auto adapter world, these devices convert a wired connection to a no-cord experience. Everybody knows that finding the right cable to run Android Auto is often a major pain in the neck, as cords sometimes stop working without users doing anything on their sides. With such an adapter, you can forget about cables and keep the phone in your pocket or backpack.

The adapter connects to the vehicle via the USB port used to run Android Auto and then pairs with your phone via Bluetooth. When you start the engine, the adapter boots and connects to both devices, establishing a wireless connection between your phone and the infotainment system. It typically takes a few seconds for Android Auto to start (so the wireless connection is slower than when using a cable), as the device must boot, connect to the head unit and the phone, and project the Android Auto to the infotainment screen.

It's worth the wait eventually, as you can get rid of cables and keep things organized in your car. The MA1 adapter has a premium design, and you can forget it's there, as the small form factor allows you to plug the device into the USB port and leave it connected permanently. It starts and shuts down automatically when you turn the engine on and off.

Once the campaign ends, the MA1 should return to its regular $89.99 price tag, though I expect more discounts to land on Amazon in the coming weeks.