Phone mount nerds...

"Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig" (AndySheehan-StreetsideStig) 06/20/2016 at 13:57 • Filed to: None

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I know you’re here, and I need your help. I’m going to switch to wireless charging. I have to plug and unplug my phone too many times when I’m delivering at night, so I’m ready to make the jump.

My current phone mount is one of those neat and cheap little magnetic pads that sticks in my vent. I love it. Get in the car, stick the phone to the dash. It’s awesome. No adhesives, no suction cups, no huge and ugly mounts.

Does a wireless charging mount exist with these characteristics? Can I get in my car, and with a single motion, slap my phone vertically to the dash and start it charging?

Many thanks. Some classic Group B Rallycross for your trouble.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 06/20/2016 at 14:02

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I wouldn’t think so as wireless charging relies on magnetic fields to charge your phone so adding another magnet to hold the phone may cause issues with the charging process.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 06/20/2016 at 14:14

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I was rather worried about that bit. DARN YOU, PHYSICS!

E92M3 > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 06/20/2016 at 14:25

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Which vent mount did you get? I’ve been looking at getting one, but I haven’t made a decision yet.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > E92M3 06/20/2016 at 14:39

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It was this one , or one just like it. I like that it’s so minimal, so when my phone isn’t in it, it doesn’t look like my car is sprouting extra appendages.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 06/20/2016 at 15:13

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Even if the two magnet thing wasn’t an issue, most (all?) wireless charging systems are not “fast” charging and the phone can get warm especially if you are using it while charging. Some manufacturers have put the wireless charging pad in a cubby that gets a bit of diverted AC to make sure while others put the pad on the armrest or some other place in easy reach.

There are a couple grip mounted solutions that include the Qi wireless charging pads (most android phones that handle wireless charging support Qi as well as any manufacturer specific solutions). Unfortunately any of these mounting options are significantly bulkier than what you have currently.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 06/20/2016 at 15:26

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They exist!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller…

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Phyrxes once again has a wagon! 06/20/2016 at 15:58

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Yeah, I’m counting on more bulk, to be sure. I just like the convenience of the magnet. But I think vent mounting would be good if more cooling is needed, right?

E92M3 > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 06/20/2016 at 16:01

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Gracias!

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 06/20/2016 at 16:01

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What phone do you have so I can check to see if any of the mounts I’ve looked at for my S6 will work for yours.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! 06/20/2016 at 16:05

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This is exactly what I’m looking for. But the Amazon reviews are pretty mixed...

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Phyrxes once again has a wagon! 06/20/2016 at 16:07

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I have an LG G4 with a semi-hefty Seidio case. Thanks!

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 06/20/2016 at 16:16

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Something like this might work then.

https://www.amazon.com/SOJITEK-Wirele…