AAWireless Two Plus ZDNET's key takeaways The AAWireles Two Plus costs $65, and supports both Android and iOS wireless connectivity.
There's still a multifunctional pairing button for seamlessly device switching.
If you're an Android user, opt for the cheaper $55 model. View now at AAWireless
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Dozens of tech products make their way onto my reviewer's desk every year, but only a select few manage to have enough staying power to remain my everyday carry. Last year's AAWireless Two was one of those rarities, and it somehow just got better in two ways.
For one, AAWireless has launched the much-anticipated successor to the wireless Android Auto adapter, named the Two Plus. While it's designed the same as the previous model, meaning it's still a plug-and-play affair, you can now use the device to run Apple's CarPlay operating system wirelessly. So, instead of having to wire your iPhone to an older vehicle to run the iOS-based platform, you can simply pair it to the dongle.
Also: My search for the ultimate Android Auto adapter is over: this one checks all the boxes (including price)
The entire process, including the ability to switch between Android Auto and CarPlay with the press of a button, works magically. For families with different phone brands, tech enthusiasts who swear by the duo-phone lifestyle, and users who simply want a reliable, functional, and fairly priced wireless car adapter, this is the one I've settled on -- and recommend you do the same. Here's why.
If you've read my review of last year's AAWireless Two, then it shouldn't come as a surprise that I still use it in my car (a Mazda CX-5) every day. Since setting up the adapter last October, which involved plugging the device into my car's USB-A port, long-pressing the multifunctional button to initiate Bluetooth pairing, and confirming the pairing from my phone, the AAWireless Two has lived in my center console throughout the seasons.
The only times of friction were when I was reviewing a new iPhone and found myself tapping into CarPlay more often than Android Auto, which required a wired connection, as my Mazda didn't support wireless.
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