MagSafe iPhone Car Mounts?

[theautopilot]

This is the link I used to get mine. I got the clip version but they also offer the stand version.

Said delivery was 1-2 months but it turned up in a week.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164518487626

Thanks. Is the Apple MagSafe strong enough on a bumpy ride?

 

[domhoenig]

Has anyone found a good option (Belkin included) that works well with vertical AC vents like these?

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edit: not bothered about the ability to charge. 95% of my car journeys are short.

The ones I’ve posted about work fine on vertical vents. Clip is plenty strong enough. Using in my car with vertical vents.

 

[macmic]

I really like the look of that. The only thing that is stopping me is I have wired CarPlay. The usb slot is dead-center at the bottom of the dash/console, near the cup holder. The power cable would dangle in front of some controls and things, looking sloppy. I looked the other day, and there is no space between panels to slip the cable through.

I have a 2020 Kia Sportage EX w/Tech package. This is kind of what it looks like. I’d want to mount left vent, and you can see the usb at the bottom (and where the wireless charging bay is). Unfortunately, not a lot of good forums for Kia owners.

If anyone happens to know a solution, I’m all ears!!!

HI decypher

solution would be to use a carplay-wifi box with USB passthrough. so you connect the carplaywifi adapter to the USB-port and use the passthrough to power the QI.

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There's also a great aupport-thread here in this forum:

CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?

I have a manufacturer fitted head unit that has CarPlay in and works great. The unit is wired only though. Works fine just a bit awkward when going short journeys when I'd like CarPlay but it's in bag or pocket and forget. It uses the USB plug in the front. Is there a way to make it wireless...

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cheers,mic

 

[Ninja Dom]

Thanks. Is the Apple MagSafe strong enough on a bumpy ride?

Yes it is.

I've been using it for a couple of days now and it's been absolutely fine. It works great. I'm using a 12 Pro Max with the Apple MagSafe clear case. Not the stickiest magnet but good enough for all the driving I've done.

Had to buy a USB-C car adapter for it.

 

[macmic]

To follow up, here’s a few photos of my setup. Seems to be working very well. I haven’t driven over speed bumps at highway speeds but it sure seems stable. Magnets are strong. It breaks free easily when pulled but the force to make it come loose seems beyond what’s going to happen in the car.

One note: the larger platform of something like the belkin vent mount would be useful here. The round holder I printed for the MagSafe charger is barely larger than the charger. If it was squared and went a little higher up or down it would prevent more lateral movements that could cause the magnet to break free. I do not believe there will ever be enough force, barring collision, to have enough force to pull straight off.

I need to learn to make my own STLs heh.

@rKunda I would like to get one printed as well Can you send me a PM with infos? THanks,mic

 

[iEnvy]

I have a ProClip mount for my car. I’m thinking about using this AMPS ball adapter in conjunction with the mounts everyone has been using.

Has anybody tried this? I thought I saw some replies that said they would but haven’t anything yet.

 

[x-evil-x]

Has anyone found a good option (Belkin included) that works well with vertical AC vents like these?

View attachment 1687808

edit: not bothered about the ability to charge. 95% of my car journeys are short.

Vertical it should work. Just put it at the bottom of the vent. I don’t think it matters as long as it can tighten onto the back of the vent. My jellyfish mount has this type of tighten piece into the vent and locks into it. Also a ball mount.
amazon.com/dp/B01GHV33KY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glc_fabc_2MpZFb0W5AZH1

 

[jimmysalg]

Is it a ProClip?

No its craven speed

 

[jimmysalg]

ESR mount option

 

[iEnvy]

To add to my post. I just ordered the MagSafe car mount and AMPS 17mm adapter. I will report back once I receive both and see if this is a compatible solution for those using ProClip/Brodit mounts.

 

[rodriguez256]

Annoying! You should get one of these, they’re honestly great

Honestly after me and others getting the USB-A cable attached and with the quality of it I’m not ever buying one like it again. I won’t truly know which one I would be getting, not worth the gamble for me. I’ll still use it for the time being. And get something later.

 

[x-evil-x]

USB c input and removeable. Photos...

wasn't the silicone magnet parts supposed to be black? Are there any usb-c like ones like that all black? Thats literally what I want and definitely don't want a white silicone standing out on black like that. I might be a tad picky. Ill stick with my usb-a version for now all black even though I was expecting a usb c like that just all black.

 

[MM07]

To add to my post. I just ordered the MagSafe car mount and AMPS 17mm adapter. I will report back once I receive both and see if this is a compatible solution for those using ProClip/Brodit mounts.

Interested to see.

I just ordered a CD mount and I might get the MagSafe charger and go that route with 3M tape.

I really just wanted a good no charging magnet holder without using a MagSafe case and without putting a magnet in the case to work with the mount.

Maybe it just isn't possible?

 

[domhoenig]

wasn't the silicone magnet parts supposed to be black? Are there any usb-c like ones like that all black? Thats literally what I want and definitely don't want a white silicone standing out on black like that. I might be a tad picky. Ill stick with my usb-a version for now all black even though I was expecting a usb c like that just all black.

Hahaha seems trivial really doesn’t it, imagining your phone will be on it whenever you’re in the car?!?

 

[iEnvy]

I have a ProClip mount for my car. I’m thinking about using this AMPS ball adapter in conjunction with the mounts everyone has been using.

Has anybody tried this? I thought I saw some replies that said they would but haven’t anything yet.

Interested to see.

I just ordered a CD mount and I might get the MagSafe charger and go that route with 3M tape.

I really just wanted a good no charging magnet holder without using a MagSafe case and without putting a magnet in the case to work with the mount.

Maybe it just isn't possible?

I’ll be just using the MagSafe charger as a holder and not using the plug in for charging.

If not using a MagSafe case, as long as your phone is naked or using a thin case, I don’t see why it wouldn’t be possible.

 

[MM07]

I’ll be just using the MagSafe charger as a holder and not using the plug in for charging.

If not using a MagSafe case, as long as your phone is naked or using a thin case, I don’t see why it wouldn’t be possible.

I need a strong enough magnet to work without adding a magnet in the case or buying a MagSafe case.

That’s why I think the MagSafe charger will work.

Don’t need to charge in the car either. Just a bonus I guess.

 

[x-evil-x]

Hahaha seems trivial really doesn’t it, imagining your phone will be on it whenever you’re in the car?!?

Well maybe. This would be for my bedroom side table. So yes don’t want to see a white outline out of black.

 

[rKunda]

@rKunda I would like to get one printed as well Can you send me a PM with infos? THanks,mic

I used this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4647550

already had the brodit base

 

[theautopilot]

I used this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4647550

already had the brodit base

Fantastic, that’s exactly what I need for my brodit base. Any ideas where I could get one?

 

[theautopilot]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but in case it interests anyone - Proclip (Brodit) have confirmed to me that they are in the process of developing a MagSafe mount, but may be a few weeks away.

 

[acousticbiker]

No its craven speed

Ah, ok - let us know what you think of the Zeera (when you get it) compared to the ESR

 

[TotalMacMove]

Are you guys looking for something different than using a magnetic cd mount/vent mount and attaching the oem magsafe to the surface? Just wondering why not many people are going with that.

 

[Gjwilly]

The one I bought from eBay finally arrived and it does have the removable USB-C.

MagSafe iPhone Car Mounts?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Mount-Wireless-Charger-with-MagSafe-for-iPhone-12-12-Pro-12-mini-12-Pro-Max/353285528511?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180816085401%26meid%3D3e263727569f497fb7cef7a483e64c52%26pid%3D100970%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D40257056...

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The rubber accents are grey instead of black and there’s no MagSafe animation when charging but it does hold the phone which is all I really wanted since I still have wired CarPlay.

 

[chrisdazzo]

The one I bought from eBay finally arrived and it does have the removable USB-C.

MagSafe iPhone Car Mounts?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Mount-Wireless-Charger-with-MagSafe-for-iPhone-12-12-Pro-12-mini-12-Pro-Max/353285528511?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180816085401%26meid%3D3e263727569f497fb7cef7a483e64c52%26pid%3D100970%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D40257056...

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The rubber accents are grey instead of black and there’s no MagSafe animation when charging but it does hold the phone which is all I really wanted since I still have wired CarPlay.

Good to hear, thanks. I bought the same and am cutting the cord the moment I receive it, using it only for its magnetic mounting feature.

 

[x-evil-x]

For anyone that ordered from AliExpress I just got a message from the seller I got these from and he said this one has a detachable cable. I’m going to be getting a few more of these soonish.

also, has a better vent clip that pulls in and out to lock in better.

http://aliexpress.com/item/10050017...&terminal_id=79a7c1126bb646beb2feb19d6a3e954c