android auto only works via wired and then has to be the via the USB connection in the QI charging hub. Does NOT work when connecting to the other charging ports.

You will also need to then go into options and connectivity and activate android auto for connected phone samsung xyz

 

Ok. Thanks. Hope it will come a update so wireless will work.

 

I'm also finding the wired connection is very unreliable and is frequently dropping out. Are you?

My phone also doesn't fit in the charging tray with the cable connected to it.

I'm hoping a different cable solves the connection issues when I get back to the car in a few days.

 

I'm also finding the wired connection is very unreliable and is frequently dropping out. Are you?

My phone also doesn't fit in the charging tray with the cable connected to it.

I'm hoping a different cable solves the connection issues when I get back to the car in a few days.

I have not tried the wired connection yet. Will try during next week. I have a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and having the same problem with the charging tray when the cable is connected to the phone.

 

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and it works very well using wireless Android Auto with our bZ4X. I haven't tried wired Android Auto though using my Note 20 but only tried Apple CarPlay using an iPhone X (which also works wirelessly).

 

Wireless?! I have an S21 Ultra.



I believe the UK system only supports wired, and the manual indicates this as well. How strange.

 

Even wired android auto is acceptable due to various operating systems. But selecting Bluetooth every time you disconnect your android auto "cable" is an obsolete technology and very painful. One has to remember as the phone does not connected automatically to Bluetooth.

 

I have tried with a Samsung cable and it works fine, but I hope we soon can use the wireless solution instead of the cable. Then we can have the phone in the wireless charge tray.

 

Hi everyone, I took ownership of bz4x a couple days ago and managed to get the wireless android auto to work after an hour. It worked fine plugged in but was annoying as phone didn't fit in the compartment. Anyways, what I did to fix it was uninstall android auto, power cycle, then reinstall it again. Next, turn on vehicle, plug phone into the android auto port, making sure Bluetooth is connected, then screen will pop up with android auto prompting you to hit next. Afterwards, it should loads up as usual. Finally, unplug phone, turn vehicle off and on and it will connect wirelessly.
Pixel 7, with AA version 8.8.630424. If this doesn't work, I recommend changing the cable then repeating those steps. I did change the cable to a newer one when I was finally successful but am not sure whether that had any affect.

Good luck fellow owners!

 

Hi everyone, I took ownership of bz4x a couple days ago and managed to get the wireless android auto to work after an hour. It worked fine plugged in but was annoying as phone didn't fit in the compartment. Anyways, what I did to fix it was uninstall android auto, power cycle, then reinstall it again. Next, turn on vehicle, plug phone into the android auto port, making sure Bluetooth is connected, then screen will pop up with android auto prompting you to hit next. Afterwards, it should loads up as usual. Finally, unplug phone, turn vehicle off and on and it will connect wirelessly.
Pixel 7, with AA version 8.8.630424. If this doesn't work, I recommend changing the cable then repeating those steps. I did change the cable to a newer one when I was finally successful but am not sure whether that had any affect.

Good luck fellow owners!

Welcome to the forum. Thanks for sharing what worked for you.
What phone and android version are you on?

 

Where do I begin? I am frustrated that I can not get the system to work consistently.

Bottom line is that it works without connecting via USB. (Perfectly... 60% of the time)

There are times when:

1. It detects your Driver profile but not your Android Auto App. Only the Toyota app and phone system is connected.
2. All is connected and Android Auto and Toyota app. Works great! Perfect.
3. Does not detect your profile. Assigns the guest profile. Does not detect Android Auto. Despite phone indicating blutooth has successfully connected.
4. Android App connected successfully. Toyota app connected successfully. But your in/out calls ... the car speaker does not work and you have to fumble with your phone to put it on speaker phone. Frustrating.

I end up with one of these 4 scenarios. If anyone has an idea what I can do better. Please let me know.

Connecting via usb works 100% of the time. But as others have mentioned the cable does not neatly fit the holder.

Samsung S21
Android version: 13

2023 BZ4X XLE AWD with Tech Package.

 

That sounds annoying. I'm wondering, were you able to add a 2nd profile that isn't a guest? Anyways, if you want a wireless solution that works as good as the plug in, I would suggest one of those wireless android auto dongles. Would cost some money, and that front pocket would no longer be usable, but should solve your issues until Toyota gets their stuff updated.

 

Hi everyone,

Discovered a few more things about Android auto wireless. For it to connect, you have to stay in Park a bit longer after starting the vehicle. As soon as you go into Drive it gives up on connecting. Also it helps to link your profile to the key which can be done in the touch screen settings.

Hope this helps,
Cheers

 

same problem

 

I bought the Chinese bz4x and realized it doesn't have android auto or apple car play. Anyone here have that experience? If so, how can I get android auto to work on my car?

 

Wireles Android auto isn't supported on my uk 24 plate so I baought a wireless dongle and a 90 degree adapter. I now have wireless android auto that connects every time, works perfectly and I can still fit my s 23 ultra in the charging compolartment. Photos attached.

 

What is a UK 24 plate? I have a Samsung S24 Ultra and Android Auto works just fine

 

Uk 24 plate refers to a car registered in the UK in 2024. We in the UK have not been granted the convenience of wireless android auto so we have to find a work arround.

 

Welcome to the forum @DAVID H.
What brand and model of the wireless dongle did you decide to go with?

 

Hi. Thanks for the welcome.
I had been using the dongle in my Rav4 and transfered it the BZ last week.
It was bought on Amazon and was the smallest I could find at the time. I think it was called Letrade.
I have attached a screen shot of my order.

 

I bought a Motorola MA1 for my RAV4 (which has Android Auto but not wireless) because it's a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid. It works great, EXCEPT, for the life of me I cannot pair more than one phone. So recently on our b/day trip to the Dells in WI for my wife's b/day I had to disconnect the MA1 and use a USB C cable. I sat here for nearly 30 min trying to get the stupid thing to pair. So PO'd with it I may just buy a second adapter for times I need to use the RAV. I'm also considering getting a different head unit with a larger screen. As the BZ has me so spoiled now