Proaok U2A-AIR Android Auto Wireless Adapter User Manual

Proaok U2A-AIR Android Auto Wireless Adapter

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name : U2A-AI R Android Auto Wireless Adapter
• User Manual Version : 230613.U2A-Air-1
• Compatible with: OEM wired Android Auto car units and aftermarket radios (e.g., Boss, Alpine, Pioneer, JVC, Kenwood, etc.)

Precautions
This wireless Android Auto adapter is designed to convert wired Android Auto to wireless. It is compatible with original car units equipped with OEM wired Android Auto and aftermarket radios. Please note that updating the firmware online is not recommended if the adapter is working well with your car and mobile device, as it may affect your daily use. Some firmware versions may require enabling the ‘Developer settings’ in Android Auto settings.

Connection Steps

1. Install Android Auto on your smartphone and turn on Android
   Auto ‘Developer settings’:

2. Open Android Auto app settings (latest Android versions have built-in Android Auto app, or you can find it in the settings menu >> Apps / or Bluetooth setting).

3. Click several times (about 10 times) on the ‘Version’ at the bottom of the Android Auto settings to activate Developer settings. Select ‘Yes’ in the pop-up window.

4. Enable [Wireless Android Auto] in Android Auto app settings.

5. Pair your smartphone with the vehicle’s Bluetooth.

6. Plug the adapter into your vehicle’s Android Auto-enabled USB port (USB A or USB C).

7. Pair and Enjoy:

8. Turn on the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions of your Android phone.

9. Pair the adapter’s Bluetooth ‘smartBox-XXXX’ with the phone. It will then connect to Android Auto wirelessly after a few seconds.

Firmware Update

1. Connect to the ‘smartBox-XXXX’ Wi-Fi device:
   • If you have already connected to wireless Android Auto, please disable your mobile’s Bluetooth and forget this ‘smartBox-XXXX’ Wi-Fi device first.
   • Join this [smartBox-XXXX] Wi-Fi device with password ‘88888888’ (Press ‘Connect’ when there is a notification about no internet access).
2. Switch to P2P:
   • Enter IP address ‘192.168.1.101’ on your mobile’s browser.
   • Press ‘Switch P2P’ on the bottom of the IP setting page.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi Direct
   • Turn on the [Wi-Fi Direct] function in Wi-Fi/Network preferences settings.
   • Tap this ‘smartBox-xxxx’ Network device and wait for it to connect.

FAQ

• Q: What devices is the U2A-AI R Android Auto Wireless Adapter compatible with?
  A: The adapter is compatible with original car units equipped with OEM wired Android Auto and aftermarket radios, such as Boss, Alpine, Pioneer, JVC, Kenwood, etc.

• Q: Is it recommended to update the firmware online?
  A: It is not recommended to update the firmware online if the adapter is working well with your car and mobile device. Updating the firmware may affect your daily use.

• Q: How do I enable the ‘Developer settings’ in Android Auto settings?
  A: To enable the ‘Developer settings’ in Android Auto settings, open the Android Auto app settings, click several times on the ‘Version’ at the bottom of the settings to activate Developer settings, and select ‘Yes’ in the pop-up window.

• Q: How do I pair my smartphone with the vehicle’s Bluetooth?
  A: To pair your smartphone with the vehicle’s Bluetooth, follow the instructions provided by your vehicle’s manufacturer.

• Q: What should I do if the wireless Android Auto connection fails?
  A: If the wireless Android Auto connection fails, make sure that both the adapter’s Bluetooth ‘smartBox-XXXX’ and your phone’s Bluetooth are turned on. Also, ensure that you have followed all the connection steps correctly.

• Q: Can I use the U2A-AI R Android Auto Wireless Adapter with Android 13 phones?
  A: The U2A-AI R Android Auto Wireless Adapter currently does not support searching the signal on Wi-Fi Direct with Pixel 7 and some Android 13 phones. Please use a phone with Android 12 or below for firmware upgrades.

• Q: Where can I get technical support?
  A: For technical support, please send a message to the technical service team at support@proaok.com.

Precautions

Notice to all users
This wireless android auto activator is for converting wired android auto to a wireless only, supporting original car unit which equipped with OEMwired Android Auto, and aftermarket radios, such as for Boss, Alpine, Pioneer, JVC, Kenwood, etc.

Notice for Update
It’s not recommended to update a new firmware online, when the adapter works well with your car & mobile. It might affect your daily use after the update. Some versions needs to turn on the ‘Developer settings’ in Android Auto settings.

Questions? Comments?
We are here to help!
Send message to technical service team: support@proaok.com

Connection Steps

1. Install Android Auto on your smartphone and turn on Android Auto ‘Developer settings’ :
2. Open Android Auto app settings (latest Android versions has built-in Android Auto app and you can find it in settings menu>> Apps /or Bluetooth setting)
3. Click several times(about 10 times) the ‘Version’ on the bottom of the Android Auto settings to activate Developer settings, select ‘Yes’ in the pop-up window.
4. Enable [Wireless Android Auto] in Android Auto app settings.
5. Pair your smartphone with the vehicle’s Bluetooth.
6. Plug the adapter into your vehicle’s Android Auto-enabled USB port(USB A or USB C).
7. Pair and Enjoy:
8. Turn on the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions of your Android phone.
9. Pair adapter’s Bluetooth ‘smartBox-XXXX’ with the phone. It will then connect to Android Auto wirelessly after a few seconds.

Symbols that Wireless AA connect succeed

1. [smartBox-XXXX] Bluetooth Device switch to ‘Not Connected’;
   The smartBox Bluetooth is for activating wireless Android Auto only, on the other hand, Android Handy will pair to the original Car Bluetooth system automatically;

2. [smartBox-XXXX] Wi-Fi Device automatic-joined.
   The smartBox Wi-Fi device will be connected automatically, displaying ‘Available via Android Auto’.

Firmware Update

1. Connect to this ‘smartBox-xxxx’ Wi-Fi device
   If you have connected to the wireless Android Auto, please disable your mobile’s Bluetooth, and forget this ‘smartBox-xxxx’ Wi-Fi device at first;
   Join this [smartBox-xxxx] Wi-Fi device with password ‘88888888’ (Press ‘Connect’ when there is a notification about no internet access)

2. Switch to P2P
   Enter IP address ‘192.168.1.101’ on Mobile’s browser, and press ‘Switch P2P’ on the bottom of IP setting page. Note! Please use the phone with Android 12 or below to upgrade. (due to the change in Wi-Fi band for Android 13, temporarily not supported to search the singal on Wi-Fi Direct with Pixel 7 and some Android 13 phones.
   Firmware Update

3. Connect to Wi-Fi Direct
   Turn on the [Wi-Fi Direct] function on Wi-Fi/Network preferences settings; Tap this ‘smartBox-xxxx’ Network device and wait for it ‘connected’.

4. Press Update
   Enter IP address ‘192.168.1.101’ on Mobile’s browser again. Refresh the browser, and press ‘Update’ on the bottom of IP setting page.

Note! The blue light will flash rapidly while updating. Wait for more 30s after the light is always on, then disconnect and reconnect the adapter from USB port to finish the whole update.

Questions & Answers

1. Q1: Is it necessary to turn on Developer settings, how?
   Yes! It’s necessary to turn on the Developer settings, since it can optimize the connection issue for most of the Android mobiles.

2. Go to the Android Auto settings
   Setup steps as below:
   Settings >> Connected devices >> Connection preferrences >> Android Auto >> Slide down to the bottom and find the
   Version(8.x.xxxxxx-release)

3. Press it more than 10 times, and wait for a notification about the
   Developer settings;

4. Press ‘yes’ to turn on the Developer settings.

5. Q2: Bluetooth keep connecting to the smartBox, is it normal?
   Sometimes connect android auto in multiple methods will cause the
   data interference, and it needs to clear the data of the ‘Google Play
   services’ app, and force it off once.

6. Force stop Google Play services app
   Setup steps as below:
   Settings >> Apps >> Google Play services >>Force stop

7. Clear Cache
   Setup steps as below:
   Settings >> …… >> Storage & cache >> Clear cache

8. CLEAR ALL DATA
   Setup steps as below:
   Settings >> …… >> Manage storage >> CLEAR ALL DATA

9. Q3: Can I use VPN when using wireless AA?
   When using wireless Android Auto, we recommend turning off the VPN apps.
   Using VPN will lead to signal error and the connection cannot be established.

10. Q4: Issues with Google assistant or voice commands.
    If you have any issues with Google assistant or voice commands, try to update your Android to the latest version and update the Android Auto app.

    • Please clear the cache of the Android Auto app.
    • Please try to turn off ‘Intercept AA protocol’

11. Q5: How to switch between 2 paired phones?
    When you need to use a 2nd phone for connection, it needs to turn off the last mobile’s Bluetooth & Wi-Fi function(or not in the car), and then press the ‘smartBox-xxxx’ Bluetooth device again in your 2nd phone Bluetooth setting.

12. Q6: There is no sound out while making a phone call.
    After successful connection, your phone’s Bluetooth should only connect to this car’s original Bluetooth, and the ‘smartBox-****’ signal should already be in disconnected state.
    You can try to forget the ‘smartBox-XXXX’ device for Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
    Pair your car’s Bluetooth first, then pair the ‘smartBox-XXXX’ Bluetooth again.
    After switching to Android Auto mode, the data and music from Android Auto were transferred via the automatically established Wi-Fi ‘smartBox’ connection, and only sound of phone calls was transferred via your car Bluetooth.

13. Q7:Why is it so hard to connect to my RAV4 with AA?
    For some car units, such as the MM17/19
    multimedia car unit, it needs to setup the Preferred service as ‘Android Auto’ at first before connecting to A2A adapter.
    Setup steps
    Setup >> General >> Preferred service >> sellect
    ‘Android Auto’

14. Q8: Huawei no internet connection.
    Some Huawei phones don’t provide mobile data when connected to ‘smartBox-XXXX’ Wi-Fi (during Wireless Android Auto session). There are some approaches how to solve it(try each step separatly):

15. Enable “Wi-Fi+” in Settings -> Wi-Fi -> More settings -> Wi-Fi+

16. Make sure ‘smartBox-XXXX’ Wi-Fi is removed from Wi- Fi known list. Connect to adapter Bluetooth again. If your phone asked to connect to WIFI without Internet, ignore this message(don’t click on connect or cancel button).

17. Please check if you have VPN turned on, if so, try to close VPN and connect again.

18. Q9: How to get more help when I encounter other connection issues?
    A:
    Please send the email to us at first, and subscripe the issue you have encountered. Further information & photos are helpful for our technicians to identify the cause of the problem:

    • Screenshots of your Mobile’s Bluetooth Settings;
    •  Operating video if available.

If it confirmed by the technicians that the current firmware might doesn’t work well with your car, you can follow the technician’s instruction and fill in your car model & year in the IP setting page(192.168.1.101).

Customer Service

• 18-month limited warranty
• Lifetime technical support
• support@proaok.com
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FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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