How can I fix an Android Auto connection issue with my Nexus 6?

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Android Auto Connection Issue with Nexus 6

I recently purchased a Pioneer AVH 4100NEX to work with my Nexus 6 phone via Android Auto (AA). Everything is working great with the head unit, including CarPlay with my iPhone and bluetooth with my Nexus 6, but AA does not work. When I plug it in, it begins to charge the battery, but the head unit doesn't seem to recognize it in anyway.

It’s connected with the CD-AH200 kit using the USB2 Port so hoping the quality of the cables are high. The system settings in the unit instruct it to start with AA.

I had it installed with a professional who noted before even installing that other customers were having connection issues recently. Perhaps it's updates to the AA app?

I'm not a hardware person, but was able to pull out the MHL adapter and tried to connect directly to the USB extension + USB micro extension in case the MHL was off. Same results.

Any suggestions or thoughts? Ideally, I won’t have to take out the stereo if it could be a AA or Nexus 6 concern.

 

[dpham00]

Re: Android Auto Connection Issue with Nexus 6

Mod Note, I will move this to the n6 forums for more visibility

 

[Eddster]

Re: Android Auto Connection Issue with Nexus 6

I recently purchased a Pioneer AVH 4100NEX to work with my Nexus 6 phone via Android Auto (AA). Everything is working great with the head unit, including CarPlay with my iPhone and bluetooth with my Nexus 6, but AA does not work. When I plug it in, it begins to charge the battery, but the head unit doesn't seem to recognize it in anyway.

It’s connected with the CD-AH200 kit using the USB2 Port so hoping the quality of the cables are high. The system settings in the unit instruct it to start with AA.

I had it installed with a professional who noted before even installing that other customers were having connection issues recently. Perhaps it's updates to the AA app?

I'm not a hardware person, but was able to pull out the MHL adapter and tried to connect directly to the USB extension + USB micro extension in case the MHL was off. Same results.

Any suggestions or thoughts? Ideally, I won’t have to take out the stereo if it could be a AA or Nexus 6 concern.

So in settings you've changed the phone input source from "iPhone/iPod" to "All Others" before plugging in your Nexus 6?

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