Can you connect Android Auto without USB?

Yes, you can use Android Auto without USB cable, by activating the wireless mode present in the Android Auto app.

Can Android Auto be connected wirelessly?

In order to achieve a wireless connection between your phone and your car, Android Auto Wireless taps into the Wi-Fi functionality of your phone and your car radio. … When a compatible phone is paired to a compatible car radio, Android Auto Wireless works exactly like the wired version, just without wires.