Hello my Fabia 2023 colour model has not got wireless android auto

 

Is it easy to enable, just a activation code or is it hardware?

 

Thanks Steve 

Update - I emailed supplying dealer who said it should be possible to enable wireless android auto which is good

 

As a side note have been using wired Android Auto , I'm leaving the cable connected to car and removing mobile when finished 

 

Will I have a problem draining problem , does car usb c power off ? or am I better just disconnecting cable each time ? Can't see the cable draining much with no phone attached ?

 

Regards 

On a cable note, the cable with nothing attached won't drain. The USB-C is smart from what I understand, if it detects power demand it will provide, if not then it won't.

If you choose to get it done please let me know how much it ends up costing, i'd love wireless carplay.

On 09/07/2023 at 17:12, steveeeg said:

Update - I emailed supplying dealer who said it should be possible to enable wireless android auto which is good

 

As a side note have been using wired Android Auto , I'm leaving the cable connected to car and removing mobile when finished 

 

Will I have a problem draining problem , does car usb c power off ? or am I better just disconnecting cable each time ? Can't see the cable draining much with no phone attached ?

 

Regards 

Any update on this? I see the wireless charging option was only 50 quid, wish I had noticed that when ordering.  But wondering if all the hardware is already there and just needs activted, at a cost.

I do have a wireless adapter plugged into the USB C slot, well hidden and works great, but would prefer a tidier finish in centre console.

Edited 23 July, 20232 yr by Tintowellfan

Still waiting for answer , dealer contacted Skoda not heard anything for a week

 

Have chased dealer no reply

 

Will let you know

 

Cheers Steve 

Contacted my dealer's service department this morning by email and got a reply from an aftersales manager, but he obviously did not read, or understand, my question as he advised me to "try connecting via bluetooth"!

So that was a waste of time. Hopefully steveeeg you get a better response.

My dealer said could not enable wireless AA , had to be part of original car build as it's hardware related

 

Regards Steve 

Yep, thought that would be the case. I am quite happy with the wireless dongle I am using, managed to secrete it very well, but would have preferred factory option.

7 minutes ago, steveeeg said:

My dealer said could not enable wireless AA , had to be part of original car build as it's hardware related

 

Regards Steve 

 

Edited 24 July, 20232 yr by Tintowellfan

1 hour ago, Tintowellfan said:

Yep, thought that would be the case. I am quite happy with the wireless dongle I am using, managed to secrete it very well, but would have preferred factory option.

 

 

Think I will try a wireless dongle , but have no idea which one to buy , would appreciate it if you let mw know which one you are using

 

Found this one on amazon but not sure its the right one 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Android-Converts-Bluetooth-Compatible/dp/B0C4L8M3W9?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3DM6POTZG4EGD

 

Thanks Steve 

 

 

Edited 24 July, 20232 yr by steveeeg

I have bought a few for family cars. All work no problem in the Skoda and in cars with aftermarket head units.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BX68HFYG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155615682476

Just realised that you are looking for an Android Auto adapter. Check out the reviews for these items for sale on Amazon, some are for sale from sellers also doing Carplay adapters. They look identical to mine, but I assume there must be different internals for Android and Apple.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=android+auto+wireless+adapter+uk&i=electronics&crid=EXMPIHOP9S9O&sprefix=Android+auto%2Celectronics%2C84&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12

Many thanks , do you leave the adapter plugged into car all the time , or just when using in case it drains battery ?

 

Regards Steve 

Just leave it plugged in, no drain on battery as it is not drawing any power when not connecting phone to head unit.

If you have an Amazon account, I would recommend you buy one there from a seller with lots of positive comments. Easy returns if you have any issues, but in my experience, these adapters just work. If you buy one keep us updated on how it goes.

Mine all came with double sided tape. I have mine discreeted on upper part of centre console, can only be seen when bent down and looking for it. I have not been in my car for well over a week, as since retiring I do not use any car very often. Car starts no problem, and by time I have reversed down driveway the adapter is fully connected and Carplay is on the car screen. 

Edited 24 July, 20232 yr by Tintowellfan

Many thanks , sounds ideal 

 

Regards Steve 

Look for items with USB C connections, as USB C port only in Fabia. Many come with USB A to USB C adapters, but aesthetically better with USB C and short cable.