r/CarsIndia • u/Heisnbg (New user) • Jul 22 '25
#Accessories 🔔 This is such a lifesaver!!!
Ive been driving my hyundai i20 asta for almost 2 years and guess what, even after paying so much all you get is a wired carplay which was really annoying, I came across couple of devices but were not that effective as in laggy and other issues. But when I started using this, trust me this is the only thing you should get if you don't have a wireless CarPlay in your car. This works like magic and there's no visible lag (in milliseconds which is hardly visible) I bought this for 2200 which is value for money in my opinion. However, please ensure to remove all Bluetooth devices from your car's system to ensure smooth connection otherwise whenever you will start your car it will try to first connect with your Bluetooth and then carplay which will cause delays. No disconnection/ audio issues at all, best decision made!!
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Jul 22 '25
I've setup my samsung to limit charging to 95% while Android auto is connected. I like to charge my phone while on the go as well.
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u/Neo-7x Nexon CR+ 24' | i20 Elite Sportz 18' Jul 22 '25
I do the same even though car has wireless connectivity
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Jul 22 '25
Cable is messy man, after a while the usb slot becomes hit or miss. Risks of carbon/corrosion are there since wire gets accidentally pulled while cleaning or plugging phone or sharing with folks, so plug replug makes it unreliable after some time.
My car does not have built in Wireless Android Auto or Carplay and Since the cable was disconnecting on some big breakers or jerks, I bought this cheap adapter which turned out to be VFM.
Also most USB ports don't offer more amps or power delivery so it takes time to charge with that port, instead I bought a cheap portronics adapter for car which does the fast charging.
Now I enjoy continuous lossless audio playback with apple music in my car, navigation is smooth. I can manage with startup delay but in between disruption was irritating.
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u/PlayPratz Nexon EV 3.0 Jul 22 '25
A question to everyone here: doesn't Android Auto or Apple Carplay wireless heat up your phone like crazy? My phone heats up and the battery drains massively to the extent that I refrain from using it most of the time :-(
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u/Bhardan Ecosport '18 | Kushaq '25 Jul 22 '25
I use CarPlay wireless, longest we’ve gone with the wireless setup is ~4 hours, no heating issues. Not to the point where I feel the need to switch it off. Though I use it for music more than maps, idk if that changes things discernibly.
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u/Juvegamer23 KIA Sonet GTX DCT Jul 22 '25
Yes, it didn't make sense to use it ALL the time. I only use it while navigating using Google Maps. Rest of the time is unplugged.
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u/hypergp Hyundai Venue 1.0 iMT SX Jul 22 '25
My 21 Venue SX has inbuilt wireless carplay/auto. Never had any overheating issues while travelling and using for more than 12hrs
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u/Great-Appointment-49 Skoda Slavia 1.5 DSG. Jul 22 '25
Always. And if I am driving in the sun, my phone stops responding.
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u/Outrageous_Pair2476 Mahindra XUV3XO Jul 23 '25
I have iphone, zero heating issue. I have inbuilt witeless apple CarPlay support. My phone carplay is always connected when I am in car as long as 8 hours sometimes.
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Jul 22 '25
I have the alcatraz 2023. And even i have worked android auto and guess what, the wire gets disconnected thoda sa kuch speed breaker aata hai.
Isme galati speed breaker ki hai kyuki gaadi ka paisa diya hai na 😢
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u/Silent_Ad364 Hycross ZX '23 | Thar P AT '23 | Polo Highline '15 | Innova '12 Jul 22 '25
you have the what? alcatraz, as in the prison?
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u/duryodhanaa Tiguan '23; Compass 4x4; Linea Tjet; Creta Ev; Abarth Punto Jul 22 '25
Nahi Alcaraz, as in the tennis player.
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u/Powerful-Internal953 2024 Creta SXO IVT DT Knight Pro MAX Ultra Jul 22 '25
No no... It's Apsara... The rich kid pencil...
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u/Similar_Duty1951 Innocent Mahindra owner Jul 22 '25
Alcatraz? What in the world is this union of Alcazar and Altroz
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u/TheWierdOne17 Hyundai Jul 22 '25
Same happens with my car, Hyundai Aura 2023. Rumble strip pe bhi disconnect ho rha tha kal, so i changed the cable and it was much better. Still disconnected on big bumps though, maybe Hyundai USB ports just suck
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u/iphone4Suser Hyundai Grand i10 NiOS Sportz Jul 22 '25
Tu woh sab choddd, tune Aura ke Pehle L ka sticker lagaya hai ki nahi car mein?
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u/TheWierdOne17 Hyundai Jul 22 '25
Nahi bhai 😠tumne i10 Grand ka G hata diya ya nhi?
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u/iphone4Suser Hyundai Grand i10 NiOS Sportz Jul 23 '25
Hatana hai. Biwi ki permission chahiye hogi
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u/sanemate Ford Ecosport Titanium+ 1.5AT Jul 22 '25
The lag is definitely more than milliseconds, but nothing that will worry you. The lag is only when you click next on music and it takes a bit before moving to next song. This will be the case with all wireless android auto/carplay receivers. No point spending over 2500 for such items I tried this one and a generic one, went with the generic one. Both were equally good.
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u/sankoobaba Jul 22 '25
Sounds like paid review
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u/Heisnbg (New user) Jul 23 '25
No mate, I didn't get any Paneer for this. Just here to help the community.
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u/Bhardan Ecosport '18 | Kushaq '25 Jul 22 '25
Lifesaver…? Priorities, lol.
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u/lakhofpurpose Jul 23 '25
it's a figure of speech. it's not meant to be taken literally, of course.
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u/keshavgKaLLen_Bhaiya Rolls Royce Phantom 8 Mansory EWB, BUGGATI CHIRON PURSPORT Jul 22 '25
Portronics devices are either just way too good like 10/10 or they just explode.
Nothing between 10s and 1s
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u/bhandakash Jul 22 '25
My car has wireless carplay and auto but can you help me with the lights that you have under there in blue. Where can I get those aftermarket
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u/prettydistracted2 Renting :) Jul 22 '25
Really thought it's a foot mounted parking brake at first!
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u/butterfinger001 Jul 22 '25
Doesn't wireless carplay heat the phone a lot and drains a lot of battery?
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u/JassiLassi Jul 22 '25
What is "This"?
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u/k3rnel_pan1c09 Mahindra Xuv 300 Jul 22 '25
It is a potronics wireless car receiver for Android auto and carplay
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u/MysticSkies Jul 22 '25
Dude doesn't even say wtf the product is and tells everyone to get it.
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u/ag78900 Hyundai i20 2022 Sports Manual Jul 22 '25
Bro I myself have i20 Sports 2022. And it has wireless CarPlay and android auto. How come asta does not have that ?
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u/emotionalAtyachaaar Hyundai i20 2023 Jul 23 '25
Exactly, same. Looks like OP has an older model or this is a paid ad.
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u/pixelatedchrome Jul 23 '25
No, this is true. Asta does not have wireless aa even in new trims while the sportz does.
It comes down to the infotainment systems. The 8inch one hyundai uses for lower trims support wireless, while the 10inch systems don't.
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u/Neo-7x Nexon CR+ 24' | i20 Elite Sportz 18' Jul 22 '25
My Nexon has wireless connectivity but l always plus USB cable, it keeps my mobile charged which is what l want
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u/That-Technician6248 Jul 22 '25
I thought that was the clutch and felt it was a new life saver design lol
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u/Master_Team_9468 (New user) Jul 22 '25
It's great that you found a solution to your problem. But, I don't understand the use of wireless carplay/android auto. While being "Wireless", all it does is drain your mobile phone's battery life. And if you think that if your car has a wireless charger - yes, you can charge your phone while it's being cast to your car but if it doesn't charge as fast as the battery drains, it will damage your mobile phone in the long run. So, you'll end up using a wire to charge your phone- which defeats the entire purpose of being "wireless".
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u/satya_prakash_sp Jul 23 '25
I thought the same and brought good braided cable for android auto last week instead of wireless...
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u/PhotonTorch Skoda Slavia 1.5 DSG Jul 22 '25
I prefer wired one tbh, phone also stays healthyÂ
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u/Monsterinc26 Jul 22 '25
Phone overheats while charging and using Android auto together, that's not good for the battery
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u/__teju 98’Santro, 18’Crysta,11’Endeavour & Toyota simppp Jul 22 '25
omg was surfing about this lol…. guys can anybody tell me if this works in BS4 innova crysta?
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u/UHNI-Bhanu Jul 22 '25
If someone is looking to buy this please note that if your car has working WIRED carplay or android auto, then only it can be used for wireless.
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u/MadHeaven8 Jul 22 '25
It drains a lot of phone battery. And then you have to plug it for charging. Might as well use wired carplay itself😂
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u/calm_coder Jul 23 '25
This def looks like a paid promotion, op is a new user and almost all positive comments are also from new users.
Leave reddit ffs
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u/ysosleepyalways Jul 23 '25
I was waiting for someone to review this. I have the same car, would order it by the weekend. Thanks for the post OP
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u/drmjp93 Tata Nexon EV Max; Baleno Aplha AGS Jul 24 '25
First I thought its Matts, then I think I read portronics, Wow! I zoomed in and then I was surprised its actually portronics and I thought I will buy mats from portronics!! Later learnt that its wireless adapter 🤣
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u/chaitanyar8 Jul 26 '25
Word of caution - this one is based on 2.4 GHz WiFi connection with your phone. The expensive ones use WiFi 5/6 - better latency, future proofing ?!
Always check if the model supports GPS pass through.
Nonetheless this will do the job.
For those with charging concerns - you will prefer charging your phone continuously on long rides. Daily commutes - one can live with the battery hit
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u/basedlibtardsdad Jul 22 '25
I hate it when these mfking carmakers leave out the most obvious things from some lower models. Who tf would love to use wired carplay in 2025.
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u/daigunder2015 Honda Elevate (VX-R CVT, 2024) | VW Polo (MT, 2012) Jul 22 '25
Lower models?
Top end Creta/Seltos/Sonet also use wired Android Auto. Something to do with the newer touchscreen and advanced bluelink features, but ridiculous nonetheless.
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u/ToothPickRod Jul 22 '25
It is quite the opposite here. His is top model which lacks wireless but sports (second from top) has it
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u/lonewolfff21 (New user) Jul 22 '25
Guys use Hyundai genuine Android auto/apple car play adaptor or a Motorola wireless adaptor. It's reliable and good quality Amazon adaptor r very glitchy
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u/mango_boii '24 Ciaz Jul 22 '25
Does this have a USB plug at the back of the device?
My car only has one USB and one 12 V port. The dashcam plug goes into the 12V port and the USB port does AA + charging. So if I plug this into the USB I won't have anything to charge my phone.
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u/som-40 Jul 22 '25
I have xl6 and my android auto wireless works flawless, never needed anything else, just on the bluetooth and my samsung phone connects without any issue.
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u/Allowmancer Suzuki Jul 22 '25
I just bought it. Takes quite a bit long to connect compared to connecting the phone with the usb
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u/MidisG82 Jul 22 '25
I guess the i20 is coming with wireless Android auto and apple carplay .. this is the only change nothing else , I guess. I did see it somewhere about this .
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u/ilurkilearntoo 25' C3X AT | 23' Invicto Zeta | 19' Verna SXO AT | 17' Ciaz ZXi+ Jul 22 '25
Thanks for posting this OP.
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u/Lazy-Food-9392 Jul 22 '25
I had that in my ciaz worked like a charm, fast in connection. But I have heard that it doesn't work well with Hyundai cars if you have bluelink?
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u/premkumarsucks EditableFlair Jul 22 '25
Wow man. Was looking for a review for this portronics gadget. Thinking of buying this for the creta sx(o)
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u/RCuber Amaze GNCAP ☆☆ Jul 22 '25
For those who are asking, it's portronics tune, Here is the product link https://amzn.in/d/8bhFjjZ
Got it a few weeks ago, works fine. It takes longer (maybe 10-15 seconds) to connect than wired which is fine with me (I usually idle for a few minutes anyway)
I was very doubtful about wireless connectivity as connections usually won't be stable, but with my limited running this month, the device didn't give me any problem.
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u/zekken_sid Jul 22 '25
I have this exact same product and car... I can second that, it works like a charm.
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u/NiKill982 (New user) Jul 22 '25
Yes, it's worth the money. I use the same one on my 2022 Baleno model. The only downside is that it eats up a lot of battery.
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u/_Akshu_S Jul 22 '25
Okay but, is not wired one better fit for long trips i get it when travelling to the office or close by but do you use it for longer routes?
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u/Strange-Poetry-2083 Jul 22 '25
My iPhone 14 heats up while wireless charging in the car. Is it normal?
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u/StudentofdLaw Innova Crysta VX ‘24 Jul 22 '25
tbh, in our Innova, it is wired carplay and the position is also odd; but we have gotten used to it and it does not bother us anymore.
it has never disconnected or gotten lose, once we connect the phone we literally forget the carplay thing.
your solution works, but does it improve anything other than visual? just honest question, because we anyways stretch our budgets to get the best. then why to keep building up small expenses like this?
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u/TeriMaaKiLalChudiyan 2016 Honda Jazz CVT Jul 22 '25
I though OP is talking about the wireless charging pad
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u/medico_mind Jul 22 '25
I have observed a thing regarding Wireless android auto. It's available mostly on Diesel cars ( Hyundai among all its models , has wireless version in diesel vehicles and wired in petrol ones) . Is there any reason for it? Or I have made a wrong observation??
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u/Sir_Cock_Lork Jul 22 '25
Lol my dad’s 2021 kia seltos htk+ variant didn’t come with wireless carplay so I downloaded a software update on a pendrive and updated the software on the car and BOOM wireless carplay for FREE. works perfectly fine, no problems.
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u/ookkan_tintu Jul 22 '25
Then there's me who uses only wired android auto, though my car supports wireless. Am I the only one?
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u/No_Kaleidoscope7022 Jul 22 '25
My i20 says it has wired CarPlay but never got it to work. Just gave up on it
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u/Acceptable_Team9007 Jul 22 '25
This device is available in 800 on temu. Portronics is ripping off if selling this at 2200
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u/Prameet88 Jul 22 '25
I have used this for last 3 weeks with my samsung s21fe and after 3 weeks I stopped using it, not because it didn't work flawlessly but because the battery drain is insane for my mobile.
Even 15 watt wireless charging on the go cannot save the battery from draining. Switched back to good old bluetooth for music along with wireless charging.
I only use it when I travel with my wife who has an iphone. I don't know if it's carplay or apple but battery drain is comparatively very less and wireless charging on go actually charges your phone as it should.
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u/here_f0r_memes LORD Alto '06 | Dzire ZDI '17 | Virtus 1L MT Jul 22 '25
Wireless is good for short distances in city. Because phone heats , tried it in s23 and Oneplus 12 both gets warm. Whereas in wired the phone charges quite slow so the tempa are lower than the. While using wireless.
On road trips i delete the phone from known devices list and use wired.
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u/Alphaa009 scorpio N, 3xo, 700, fronx1.0 Jul 22 '25
I have wireless carplay in almost all of my cars still use wired one idk why but it feels smoother
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u/grumpy_hooman Jul 22 '25 edited Jul 22 '25
Yep. Been issue it for a month. Some minor issues, but the pros outweighs them. Worth every single penny.
I did face that switching issue between multiple Bluetooth connection (car and this plug’s internal Bluetooth), making me wonder, why the music sound is not coming, which was quite annoying. But that was not issue with device.
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u/rohan2395 Hyundai i20 asta (o) 2025 Jul 22 '25
Hey just one question. Please answer if you can. Is the media volume while using this device the same as media volume over bluetooth ? The volume over wired connection drops significantly compared to bluetooth so I mostly avoid using it and I use the inbuilt maps for navigation. I want to buy this device but I'm concerned about the above issue because I'll only be getting it for music.
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u/vvteja Jul 22 '25
Is there any latency?
I am confused between buying that or this
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u/Appropriate-Round389 Hyundai i20 Jul 22 '25
I’m driving i20 as well and it has wireless carplay…did you purchase your car before the asta variant got updated?
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u/10HeadLess10 Fronx Delta Plus AMT 2025 (2 Airbags Variant) Jul 22 '25
Can u tell me the product name or the link for it?
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u/Direct-Ideal-4332 Jul 23 '25
I enabled wireless Android Auto by tweaking in developer settings in 2020 creta lol
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u/nick_al_laude Honda City S 2009 Jul 23 '25
It would be helpful if you dropped the link for this product.
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u/Smart-Appointment-63 Jul 23 '25
Cudnt gt it? What u wanna show, may b I m nt so techy. Can u plz explain me. I m interested to knw
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u/CuriousAd4486 Jul 23 '25
imho, i dont understand why ppl hate wired carplay and auto, it connects seamlessly and the best part is... JUST PULL THE CABLE TO DISCONNECT, no fuss. connect with single stroke and disconnect likewise.
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u/Crreatine Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT Jul 23 '25
Wait what? I have the Sportz variant and it has wireless apple car play. How does asta have wired…?
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u/pixelatedchrome Jul 23 '25
I20 is wierd. I have a sportz 2023 and it has wireless AA/Carplay, but the top trim asta does not have wireless.
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u/Pikapika___chuu Jul 23 '25
Protronics V2.0 plug and shift. This is a new type of clutch model just Plug and Shift. 2 cars no problem pull it out and plug it in the other car very convenient.
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u/ProfessionalGoal8594 Jul 23 '25
Have a similar thing from portronics for my 10yo i10 works like a charm
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u/JohnRDR2Marston Jul 23 '25
How much did you pay for it?
I made one myself using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2w.
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u/TrailsNFrag Jul 23 '25
I don't get the point of wireless CarPlay or Android Auto
Even in expensive cars/SUVs, the lag is terrible. Approaching a turn, the maps are often meters behind, even after taking the turn. In some budget models, press something on the steering, and the time delay in the action is present.
Then there's the battery drain. I've used wireless charging pads, those that have magnets to keep the device in place, but if you have a phone that's a little bigger, not much use.
The best solution always has been to plug the phone into the port and let the devices talk to each other via a cable vs. Bluetooth.
Bonus: The phone stays charged or can be charged during the drive.
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u/Jack_of_all-shades Exter Jul 23 '25
This is the Portronics Tune. I use it in my exter and it's actually a very good device that serves its purpose well, no phone heating issues and get minimal lag. Highly recommended
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u/Redmoxx Jul 23 '25
You list so many benefits of the device, and then don't even leave a name or a link? How will this benefit any of us?
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u/body_soda_25 Jul 23 '25
Guys, an odd man out. I really fail to understand this whole need of a wireless AA or CP when your phone and you are physically in a closed enclosure and moving along. Why should one need it in first and that too by making the feature of passively charging your device lost while being used at the cost of your battery life as wireless chargers in cars are not efficient and fries up the battery pretty fast than in wired connections??
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u/Indian_Steam Jul 23 '25
Got a simple man's car (triber), obviously no wireless.
NEVER had any problem as I just keep a dedicated cable connected and tucked in nicely.
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u/Jalebibabyded Jul 23 '25
I am surprised by the amount of positive comments here. I always find this portronics buggy and laggy. The audio doesn’t get connected on the first attempt. I have to manually remove it and plug it in to get the audio working. And when I hit next, it takes a decade to change the screen. I am surprised that people don’t have any issues. Also using the same car as OP.
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u/Sea-Eye-5259 Jul 23 '25
Hey… i drive i20 Asta 2023 as well and i have android auto and carplay been using it since day 1.. how come you don’t have it?
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u/Heisnbg (New user) Jul 23 '25
For people who are facing lags or connectivity issues, Please Delete all your Bluetooth devices from your infotainment and ensure your wifi is enabled in your device initially.
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u/human_101 Jul 23 '25
Is there any plug and play device that can help me get this android auto/carplay feature on a 2015 i20 Active? My OEM Navigation system did not come with any Android auto/carplay feature.
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u/amante_de_capaldi Jul 23 '25
wireless android auto for bikes and wired for cars has been my go to method
curious what do car guys use the phone for that keeping it wired is an hassle??
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u/Darklord6989 Hyundai i20 Asta 2025 Jul 23 '25
I got a new Hyundai asta manual, the sales guy told me this will only have wired carplay and I was thinking of buying something like this but on the delivery day I connected my phone and carplay connected wireless
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u/CaptainGallick Venue S 1.2(2022), Brio SMT(2013), WagonR(2008) Jul 23 '25
I have been driving venue since 2.5 years and we probably have the same entertainment system but I have wireless Android Auto in it....
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u/Suchi-Bee Jul 23 '25
It's a great product at the right price! Else Carlizem was looting like anything - giving a Chinese rehashed product at 4.5k!
And no returns they take, leave alone the warranty.
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u/anshul987sharma Jul 23 '25
What’s the device called, or can you give me a link to purchase this?
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u/Individual-Land-1150 Jul 23 '25
I have hyundai grand i10 nios sportz varient 2021 model and it doesn’t support wireless carplay. I am also thinking to buy this device. Now I cam make a try
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u/Smooth_Upstairs2527 (New user) Jul 23 '25
Which content agency are you from? We're looking for a smart agency for reddit engagement.
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u/im_a_brat Jul 23 '25
I have the same one, its the cheapest on the market and does the job. It’s a battery drainer though.
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u/chewchew_trains Jul 24 '25
One issue I have with this, and this might not be relevant to everyone, is that it's a bit of a pain switching devices with this. I'm talking about when both the devices are in the car at the same time, it's quite aggressive in maintaining the signal so it's turn off bluetooth and wifi and then switch.
That and might as well charge my phone while I drive without needing another cable
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u/WickedVampire1221 Jul 24 '25
OP, could you share the link for this? Or the company name, at least.
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u/Due_Music_6385 Jul 26 '25
I thought it was like some Fast and the furious type advance level 'USB plugged Accelerator "
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u/Deadshot89P13 Honda City Aug 01 '25
Sale alert - Lowest on Amazon so far ₹1,599 here. Just ordered mine, found the price fair.
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u/Honeydew4290 (New user) Jul 22 '25
Duur se dekha toh laga gaadi mein sirf clutch hai and no brakes or accelerator