ESR Cryoboost MagSafe Car Mount Question

[macphoto861]

My 12 Pro Max often gets hot when plugged into CarPlay, and throws the not charging warning. I keep it out of the sun, and it’s not in a fully enclosed compartment (glove box or armrest compartment), but it still overheats. Since I have a 15 Pro Max on the way, and have to replace my Lightning cable arrangement with a USB-C, I’m considering reconfiguring the setup to improve cooling.

The two options I’m thinking about are either an ESR Cryoboost MagSafe charger (with a built in fan), or some other basic MagSafe mount only (no charging, and just relying on the a/c vent for cooling). I’m leaning towards sticking with wired CarPlay rather than using a wireless adapter, which prompts my question. From what I understand, the iPhone will prioritize wired charging if it’s plugged in while on a wireless charger. Furthermore, I’ve read that the ESR’s fan will only run when a phone is attached. So, if the iPhone is charging via cable, will the ESR fan not run? Or will the ESR still be able to recognize that a phone is attached and will run the fan, even if the wireless charging is not actually being utilized by the phone?

 

[Macalicious2011]

For journeys longer than 20min, I used wired instead of wireless CarPlay. Phone is cooler and less strain on the battery.

 

[Synomenon]

For those super worried about the phone overheating while charging and Wireless CarPlay-ing; use a vent mount and turn the AC on.

 

[macphoto861]

For journeys longer than 20min, I used wired instead of wireless CarPlay. Phone is cooler and less strain on the battery.

Yeah, I plan on continuing to use wired, but I'm just trying to figure out a way to help my iPhone from getting too hot, and am considering moving it up to a MagSafe mount on an a/c vent, though I'm not thrilled about that.

 

[Synomenon]

Interesting. I just got a ship notification for my button cover Sheath.