Tired of fumbling with cables every time you hop in your car? The AAWireless TWO+ adapter promises to liberate you from that daily ritual, offering a cable-free connection for both CarPlay and Android Auto. Think of it as a smart upgrade for your car's infotainment system, an investment in pure convenience.
For those whose vehicles demand a wired link to activate CarPlay or Android Auto, the new AAWireless TWO+ adapter is designed to be your solution for hands-free and cable-free smartphone integration. It's a small device, roughly the size of a matchbox, featuring a USB-C port. It comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable, intentionally omitting a USB-C to USB-C option. This is because most cars equipped with USB-C ports are likely newer models that already boast built-in wireless CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities.
But here's where it gets important: Even older cars with standard USB-A ports still need to have CarPlay or Android Auto functionality already integrated into the vehicle for the AAWireless TWO+ adapter to work its magic. This adapter does not add CarPlay or Android Auto to a car that lacks these features natively; separate devices are available for that purpose.
Essentially, the AAWireless TWO+ adapter acts as a wireless bridge between your smartphone and your car's infotainment system, enabling wireless CarPlay and Android Auto for a smoother journey. The convenience is undeniable: simply enter your car, and your iPhone or Android device will automatically connect via the AAWireless TWO+ to activate CarPlay or Android Auto.
During our testing, we connected the AAWireless TWO+ adapter to my wife’s Kia Sportage, a car that typically requires a cable to enable CarPlay with her iPhone. The adapter itself sports an illuminated button that changes color to indicate its connection status: a blinking green light signifies it's connecting to your phone, while a blinking blue light means it's establishing a connection with your car's screen. Once everything is successfully linked, a solid blue light confirms the connection.
To initiate the pairing process, you press and hold the button for two seconds. The ring around the button will then blink purple, and the adapter should appear in your phone's Bluetooth settings. And this is the part most people miss...
Despite following the instructions meticulously, we encountered an issue. For an entire hour, we struggled to get CarPlay to work. The AAWireless TWO+ adapter simply refused to appear in the iPhone’s Bluetooth menu, even when placed in pairing mode. This was a stark contrast to our experience with the previous model, which was specifically designed for Android Auto and connected immediately. Similarly, when we tested the AAWireless TWO+ with our Samsung Galaxy S25, it connected in mere seconds through the phone’s Bluetooth menu. There's also a companion app available for AAWireless that can assist with the connection. We attempted to connect our iPhone 17 Pro Max through this app as well, but unfortunately, we had no success there either.
We're not entirely sure if we received a faulty unit, but we were assured that it is indeed supposed to connect your iPhone wirelessly to your car for a seamless CarPlay experience. A quick look at some online reviews revealed that other customers have also reported difficulties connecting CarPlay. It seems AAWireless is aware of these issues and is reportedly working on a firmware update to address them.
When it does connect successfully, the AAWireless TWO+ empowers you with hands-free access to your favorite messaging, mapping, and music applications. The AAWireless TWO+ is currently priced at $109.99 on Amazon.
VERDICT
The AAWireless TWO+ adapter offers a compelling solution to reduce car clutter and save valuable time by eliminating the need to connect your smartphone via a cable every time you get in your car. It's a true investment in convenience.
Now, I'm curious to hear your thoughts! Have you experienced similar issues with wireless adapters, particularly with CarPlay? Or have you found a solution that works flawlessly? Do you believe the convenience of wireless connectivity outweighs the potential setup hassles? Let us know in the comments below – we'd love to hear your experiences and opinions!
