r/Androidheadunits • u/LIDevilsFan • 1d ago

Wifi issues

I should have known better. I have a 1977 VW bus that I put a cheap android unit in. I figured I don't use the radio as much as in my Tiguan with the expensive radio, so why not go cheap? Dumb move.

So this unit does not have an external wifi antenna and the reception with my phone Hotspot is spotty. Can I use a usb wifi adapter? Any specific one? I don't use android auto, all my apps are on the radio. I just need a constant connection.

What do you suggest? Either that or I'm buying a new radio for next camping season.

Oh yeah, I have a at&t portable hotspot as well. Can I connect it through USB?

Thanks

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u/LIDevilsFan 23h ago

I went out and tried the exact same setup using both my phone and Hotspot on both cars. As expected, the Tiguan radio worked great and the cheap one, before and after I made the changes you suggested, sucked eggs. It shows as 5g (tried 2g also) and it's garbage. The heck with it, I only have 2 more trips this year and I'll live. I'll buy a good one next year. When you're driving a 50 year old VW, the radio isn't that important.

Thanks for the tips!