Motorola’s new wireless Android Auto adapter, the MA2, is finally on sale. But buyers will have to pay a lot more than they were promised. The adapter went live on Amazon in the US on November 11 at $69.99, nearly double the $39.95 price Motorola had announced earlier this year.
The MA2 is the successor to the popular Motorola MA1, one of the first adapters to turn a car’s wired Android Auto into a wireless one. It brings a few useful upgrades, including support for two phones and a physical button to switch between them. Here is everything to know about the Motorola MA2, its price and whether you can buy it in India.
Motorola MA2 Price: Why It Costs More Than Expected
When Motorola first revealed the MA2 in March, the listed price was $39.95, which would have made it one of the cheapest wireless Android Auto adapters from a known brand. The adapter was originally due in May, but the launch was pushed to November.
It has now launched at $69.99, about $30 more than promised. Motorola has not explained the increase. A listing on the Motorola Sound website had shown the $69.99 price for months, so the jump did not come as a complete surprise to those following the product closely. Even at the new price, the MA2 is still cheaper than the MA1, which launched at around $90.
| Product | Motorola MA2 Wireless Android Auto Adapter |
| Launch price (US) | $69.99 (about Rs 6,600) |
| Price announced earlier | $39.95 |
| Predecessor | Motorola MA1 (launched at around $90) |
| Available on | Amazon US |
| Shipping | Mid-to-late December in the US |
| India launch | Not announced |
What the Motorola MA2 Does
Many cars, especially those from a few years ago, support Android Auto only through a USB cable. The MA2 plugs into the car’s USB port and connects to the phone wirelessly, so drivers get Android Auto on the car screen without plugging in their phone every time they get in.
Motorola says the MA2 is “the only one engineered by Google”, and it uses Google-licensed technology to give a stable, wired-like connection over 5GHz Wi-Fi. Software updates for the adapter are delivered through the Android Auto app, so users do not need a separate companion app.
The biggest upgrade over the MA1 is multipoint support. The MA2 can remember two phones and comes with a dedicated button to switch between them. This will be handy in families where two people share the car, or when a passenger wants to play music from their own phone. Earlier, switching phones usually meant digging through menus on the car screen.
Other changes include:
- A physical on/off switch
- A detachable cable, with both USB-C and USB-A cables in the box
- A gel pad to keep the adapter in place on the dashboard or console
The MA2 works only with Android Auto. It does not support Apple CarPlay, unlike some rival adapters such as the AAWireless TWO+.
Requirements: Will It Work in Your Car?
Before buying the MA2, it is important to check two things. First, the car must already support wired Android Auto. The adapter does not add Android Auto to cars that do not have it. Second, the phone needs to support wireless Android Auto, which most recent Android phones with 5GHz Wi-Fi do.
Users should also keep in mind that wireless Android Auto uses more battery than a wired connection, since the phone is not charging while it runs. On long drives, a car charger or wireless charging pad will help.
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Motorola MA2 Availability in India
Motorola has not announced an India launch for the MA2. At launch, the adapter is officially sold only through Amazon in the US. Its predecessor, the MA1, was also never officially launched in India.
Indian buyers who want the MA2 right now will have to import it, either through international shopping sites that ship to India or through a parcel forwarding service. The US price of $69.99 works out to about Rs 6,600, but customs duty, shipping and forwarding charges will push the final cost much higher. For reference, the older MA1 is currently being sold by some Indian third-party sellers for around Rs 10,000.
Buyers looking at such listings should check the seller’s ratings and return policy, as imported units will not come with an official Indian warranty. The MA2 is also expected to start appearing with third-party sellers in India over the coming months.
For now, the Motorola MA2 is a solid upgrade for anyone tired of plugging in their phone, especially in a car shared by two drivers. But the higher-than-promised price and the lack of an Indian launch mean most buyers here may want to wait for official availability.
Note: Prices in Indian rupees are approximate conversions and do not include import charges.