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Hey everyone,

 

I just bought a 2021 Silverado Z71 RST.  My Samsung S10 connects via Bluetooth just fine, and I can use Android Auto with a USB cable.  But Android Auto is greyed out if I'm not plugged in, and if I select it it says to plug in a compatible device via USB cable. Does that mean my truck's unit doesn't support wire Android Auto?

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11 hours ago, malibu43 said:

Hey everyone,

 

I just bought a 2021 Silverado Z71 RST.  My Samsung S10 connects via Bluetooth just fine, and I can use Android Auto with a USB cable.  But Android Auto is greyed out if I'm not plugged in, and if I select it it says to plug in a compatible device via USB cable. Does that mean my truck's unit doesn't support wire Android Auto?

On '21 RST, the IOR audio is standard and the IOS is optional.

 

Only the IO supports wireless AA and CP

Of course, the phone must also be capable of wireless projection of AA/CP.

I don't know if an S10 supports wirless AA

 

On '21 RST IOS is included and only available wiht the PCM package.

 

IOR Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 8" diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabl

 

 

IOS Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system, 8" diagonal HD color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable, voice recognition, in-vehicle apps, cloud connected personalization for select infotainment and vehicle settings. Subscription required for enhanced and connected services after trial period.
1 - Included and only available with (PCM) Convenience Package II.

 

 

 

'The '21's with IOT also have wireless AA/CP capability  -- IOT is available on LTZ, included on HC

 

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ratman6161 Enthusiast

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I have and use wireless Android Auto on my Sierra but I don't think you are missing much by not having it.  I'm definitely a Fan of AA but the connection can be a bit quirky.  I also discovered that it requires the WiFi Hotspot to be active, though you don't need a data plan on it.  

 

Thing is, it uses a lot of battery on the phone so you will need to plug it in anyway to keep from draining your battery.  I have the bucket seats with center console so I got a cheap organizer that has a wireless charger in it...but the USB ports don't deliver 3nough juice to power it.  So I have to use one of the 12v outlets to plug in the charger.  Ends. Up being more trouble than it's worth.  I'd just plug in the phone with the cable instead and call it a day.

 

The main case where I'd see wireless being that useful is if you also have the built in wireless charger...which I would have had to get the NAV package to get...which I don't need because I use Google maps with AA :)

 

See: https://www.lifewire.com/android-auto-wireless-4176354. Says S8 and newer so your S10 should be good if your truck supports it.

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