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Give your Android Auto the ultimate wireless upgrade

Motorola MA1.

If you're looking for the simplest, best and most reliable Android Audio upgrade, the Motorola MA1 is it. You'll wonder how you ever drove or rode without it.

If your car, bike or truck came with Android Auto you'll know that despite the many joys of Google's in-car and on-bike system, there's one big downside: it's almost always wired, so you have to plug your phone into it every time. Motorola is here to change that. 

The Motorola MA1 doesn't just make your wired Android Auto system fully wireless; it's the only adapter that does it using bridge technology straight from Google. 

What makes the Motorola MA1 so special

The Motorola MA1 is the world's only wireless Android Auto USB adapter that uses Google-licensed bridge technology. In plain English that means it doesn't rely on hacks or tricks to upgrade your system: it uses Google's own technology to ensure you get the best quality connection as well as rock-solid reliability. 

It's also exceptionally simple to set up and use: because it's built around Google's own tech there's no need for a separate app to set it up, configure it or control it. Simply plug it in, pair it with your phone and you're good to go. Everything you're used to doing with your wired Android Auto system is now available to you wirelessly. All you need to do is say "Hey Google" or tap your vehicle's touchscreen.

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A seamless shift from wired to wireless

The MA1 looks a bit like Google's Chromecast, and like Google's streamer it's been made with ease of use in mind: simply plug it into your car, truck or bike's USB port and you're good. There's no need for a separate power supply either: the aim here is to reduce cables, not add to them.

Once you're connected, you'll forget there's an adapter there. The MA1 delivers smooth, high quality connections over 5GHz Wi-Fi Direct for the fastest possible data speeds between it and your phone, and that means sound quality and response times that are just as good as with a cabled connection. The only difference you'll notice is that everything works automatically: no more pulling your phone out of your pocket or purse and fiddling with cables to get your car connected. 

The ultimate upgrade for any vehicle

The Motorola MA1 is a genuinely go-anywhere device: if a vehicle has Android Auto, the MA1 will work with it. Its tiny size means it's as happy in a small hatch as a monster truck, and its flexible connector makes it a great option for motorbikes where there isn't much room for accessories. And because it's so small it's also a great option for travelling: if your hire car has Android Auto, your MA1 can talk to it too.

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Compatible with all modern Android phones

The Motorola MA1 has been designed to play nice with hundreds of different Android phones, so its system requirements are really modest: if your Android phone has Android 11 or later and supports the 5GHz wi-fi frequency band (most modern Androids do) then your hardware will work with the MA1. The only other thing you need is a mobile data plan, which usually comes with your contract or bundle and which you'll need for Google's online services.

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A huge Android Auto upgrade for an astonishingly low price

We know what you're thinking: surely an upgrade like this is going to be expensive. Nope: the MA1 is just £89, and right now Amazon is selling it for even less in a pre-Christmas special offer, making it a great present for any Android Auto owner – including you. Click here to see the current deals and click here to discover how the Motorola MA1 is the easiest, simplest and smoothest way to make your Android Auto even better.

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