Android Screen Mirroring? 8.4 UC?

[ChadinTexas]

I apologize if I missed a zillion threads on this, but I did search first.
Is there a fully wireless mirroring device from my Android phone to the 8.4 Uconnect of my 2021 Ram Laramie?
Android Auto is a terrible product. I am hoping for something that can interact with whatever is on the screen, WhatsApp, YouTube vids, random internet videos etc.
It looks like there are a few Apple Carplay options, but I don't see Android.

Thanks!

Chad

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[vlamgat]

Its amazed me how little knowledge/experience/insight is shared on this subject. I have the same set up and the same experience. I have learned that in effect Google has discontinued AA and the latest versions which I received on auto update are only compatible with Android 12+. But Google is phasing out AA and replacing it with something else of unknown functionality.

 

[chri5k]

Google is phasing out AA in favor of Google Assistant with Driving Mode. Unfortunately Assistant screen format is optimized for a vertical screen layout like a phone. I guess Google wants you to put your phone in a dock or holder in the car.

My AA experience was so bad I switched to iPhone. Carplay is a much better interface and I have a wireless Carplay dongle that connects in 30 seconds or less first thing in the morning (boot up) and 10 - 15 seconds when I am out of the car for a few minutes. Very seamless phone connection getting in and out of the truck.