Hands-on: AAWireless TWO builds on the best wireless Android Auto adapter

Ben Schoon | Oct 20 2024 - 6:00 am PT

Wireless Android Auto adapters have been an incredibly convenient tool, and now the best one is getting a sequel. With availability starting today, here are a few initial thoughts on AAWireless TWO.

The original AAWireless was a solid product, offering the ability to plug the adapter into your car’s USB port and take over what was a wired-only Android Auto connection and turn it wireless. The crowdfunded adapter works wonderfully in most vehicles, and also had the most utility. Not only did it make a wireless connection available, it also offered further tweaks to the experience that you can’t do with anything else through an app, and got regular software updates to squash any bugs or issues that arose. There was even a way to use the adapter to use CarPlay too.

So, what comes with the upgrade to AAWireless TWO?

Primarily, this is an upgrade about fit and finish, starting with the updated hardware. TWO is smaller than the original model, though not to the point where it would matter in most cases. In the tight spot in my center console, though, the smaller size is definitely appreciated as it helps to reduce the clutter.

More impactful is the addition of a button on the device. This button can be used to switch between paired smartphones, as well as to “pause” the connection. You can also use it to default back to a specific paired device, or start pairing. This is a great quality-of-life change, as it makes it much easier to connect to a new device, or switch between who’s phone is paired, which is of course helpful in a shared vehicle, or if you have more than one device. The actions on this button are also mappable in the app, with press, double-press, and long-press actions being re-mappable.

The other benefit of that button is that it moves the LED to a place that’s easily and readily visible. When connection troubleshooting comes into play, that’s going to be a welcome change.

In terms of features and performance, though, there are no noticeable changes. I’m seeing the connection in roughly the same amount of time, have had no issues with staying connected over the past week, and have really had the same experience as a whole. That’s not a bad thing, though, as AAWireless has always provided a stable experience for me.

I’ll be continuing to use AAWireless TWO over the coming weeks ahead of a full review, but if you’ve got any questions, leave a comment below.

AAWireless TWO is available for purchase as of today, though I’m told that stock might be hit or miss as those who registered for the device had the first crack as sales over the past day or two. AAWireless TWO costs $65, and the original is still on sale for $59.

Update: AAWireless TWO is completely sold out for the time being, we’ll keep an eye out for a restock we’re told should come soon.

AAWireless TWO+, the model that also adds CarPlay support, is set to launch in 2025.