How is everyone charging their AirPods with the wireless charger?

[FairladyZed]

I think I've gotten spoiled with the wireless charger in the center console. I never carry a charging cable for my phone anymore, but then I'm out of luck when my AirPods need a charge. Has anyone found a good way to get AirPods to charge on the wireless charger? It needs to be spaced up quite a bit for it to actually work, and they usually just fall once I start driving.

I was taking a look at this "AirPods booster seat" accessory thats made specifically for Teslas, but I wasn't sure if anyone had tried it yet or had better options? If so, let me know!

 

[CaptUAL]

Well nice (expensive) idea, but since mine are in a silicone case, that will not work. I just plug them in to the USB in the center console in the MSP (faster charging than wirelessly too).

 

[OxBrew]

Wow, that's kinda steep for what it is. You could get one 3d printed or laser cut for a lot less, I'd think.

I can make a .stp file for that, upload it to grab cad, anyone can print it out at their favorite online vendor or their own printer. Or just copy the dimensions and cut out your own.

But yeah, I just plug mine in to one of the cords I got to leave in the car. Much faster too. Use it for my phone a lot also, wireless is really slow.

 

[MY1stEV]

I have no experience with this product or company, just sharing a possible less expensive alternative

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[gx9901]

I just keep a pile of charging cables in the center console storage bin since it's so huge. That way passenger iphones and Air Pods can get charged when needed.

 

[Daekwan]

I purposely sought out a March 2021 build last year because it had the built-in wireless charger with the new console (and heated steering wheel, dual pane windows, etc).. and it's honestly useless. Useless even for charging my iPhone, I cant imagine trying to use it to charge AirPods. The wireless charging in my 2021 MY is maybe about.. 20% reliable with my phone. It almost never charges when leaving the phone in its case.. and even taking off the case, wireless charging is still hit or miss.. as soon as I drive around a corner the phone will slide around, and charging will stop. So I depend on wired charging only when driving my Y.

As you can imagine I have a full array of 3' charging cables tucked into the center console. Four (4) USBC-to-lightning.. so that wife & I can charge our iPhones and kids can charge their iPads in the rear.. all using the built-in USB-C ports in the vehicle. I also use these cables to charge accessories like my AirPods which stay in my car (I work from home.. so it's not like I need to use them around the house). I also keep one USB-C to USB-C in the console to charge my Macbook (my wife occasionally uses it to charge hers). Finally, I keep a couple of adapters so that I can connect/charge a legacy device.. like the USB micro on my Xbox game controller.. which also stays in the center console.

 

[DanDi58]

I purposely sought out a March 2021 build last year because it had the built-in wireless charger with the new console (and heated steering wheel, dual pane windows, etc).. and it's honestly useless. Useless even for charging my iPhone, I cant imagine trying to use it to charge AirPods. The wireless charging in my 2021 MY is maybe about.. 20% reliable with my phone. It almost never charges when leaving the phone in its case.. and even taking off the case, wireless charging is still hit or miss.. as soon as I drive around a corner the phone will slide around, and charging will stop. So I depend on wired charging only when driving my Y.

As you can imagine I have a full array of 3' charging cables tucked into the center console. Four (4) USBC-to-lightning.. so that wife & I can charge our iPhones and kids can charge their iPads in the rear.. all using the built-in USB-C ports in the vehicle. I also use these cables to charge accessories like my AirPods which stay in my car (I work from home.. so it's not like I need to use them around the house). I also keep one USB-C to USB-C in the console to charge my Macbook (my wife occasionally uses it to charge hers). Finally, I keep a couple of adapters so that I can connect/charge a legacy device.. like the USB micro on my Xbox game controller.. which also stays in the center console.

I have zero issues charging either my iPhone XR or my wife's new 13 in the new console. Both have cases.

 

[iamnid]

I purposely sought out a March 2021 build last year because it had the built-in wireless charger with the new console (and heated steering wheel, dual pane windows, etc).. and it's honestly useless. Useless even for charging my iPhone, I cant imagine trying to use it to charge AirPods. The wireless charging in my 2021 MY is maybe about.. 20% reliable with my phone. It almost never charges when leaving the phone in its case.. and even taking off the case, wireless charging is still hit or miss.. as soon as I drive around a corner the phone will slide around, and charging will stop. So I depend on wired charging only when driving my Y.

As you can imagine I have a full array of 3' charging cables tucked into the center console. Four (4) USBC-to-lightning.. so that wife & I can charge our iPhones and kids can charge their iPads in the rear.. all using the built-in USB-C ports in the vehicle. I also use these cables to charge accessories like my AirPods which stay in my car (I work from home.. so it's not like I need to use them around the house). I also keep one USB-C to USB-C in the console to charge my Macbook (my wife occasionally uses it to charge hers). Finally, I keep a couple of adapters so that I can connect/charge a legacy device.. like the USB micro on my Xbox game controller.. which also stays in the center console.

Strange thing to purposely seek out -- EVERY Model Y has come with a wireless charging pad regardless of center console.

OP, you might look into the wireless charging trays offered by companies like Jeda.

Tesla Model 3 and Y 2021/2022 USB Hub Console - Jeda Products

Upgraded with enhanced MagSafe charging for new Apple Watch Series. Designed for 2021,2022 and 2023 Tesla Model 3's and Model Y's with refreshed center consoles. The new Jeda USB Hub Console V2 divides your center console into two different compartments. If you have a smartwatch and/or...

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Tesla Model 3 and Y Center Console Organizer - Jeda Products

The Tesla Center Console Organizer Tray keeps your items safe, organized, and charged with integrated Airpod and Apple watch charging, and a unique two-tiered storage system design made for your Tesla Model 3 and Y.

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Also, Jowua has a stand for $5: AirPods Charger Stand

 

[Daekwan]

Strange thing to purposely seek out -- EVERY Model Y has come with a wireless charging pad regardless of center console.

"I purposely sought out a March 2021 build last year because it had the built-in wireless charger with the new console (and heated steering wheel, dual pane windows, etc)"

 

[Daekwan]

I have zero issues charging either my iPhone XR or my wife's new 13 in the new console. Both have cases.

Wonder if its something to do with the size of my phone. I have the 13 Pro Max.. and had the 12 Pro Max when I originally purchased the vehicle.

Neither charges even remotely reliable.

I do notice if I flip the phone upside down its basically 50/50 at that point. I got that tip from someone who was having the same issues.. But thats also useless as Im generally running Waze or some other app on my phone while driving and orientation does not flip upside down.

 

[DanDi58]

Wonder if its something to do with the size of my phone. I have the 13 Pro Max.. and had the 12 Pro Max when I originally purchased the vehicle.

Neither charges even remotely reliable.

I do notice if I flip the phone upside down its basically 50/50 at that point. I got that tip from someone who was having the same issues.. But thats also useless as Im generally running Waze or some other app on my phone while driving and orientation does not flip upside down.

Could be - I've seen posts where people have had issues with iPhone Mini (if that's what it's called) as the actual charging element seems to be centered in the pad.

 

[OxBrew]

I've heard of people getting their wireless charger fixed by SC. Mine is really bad also. Might add to an appointment to fix it later in the spring when I get the salt hosed off the underside and the brakes lubed.

 

[GadgetGary]

Prime example of the Tesla Tax. Product may be quality but the price is insulting.

 

[chan_man]

Here is a design that I put together after reading this thread. This is simply a block to move the airpod charging case to the center of the charging coil. As you can see, I use the silicone case and at least with my MY, it will charge (see third photo and you can see the small red light). Tested it out this morning with this in place and the case did not fall off. Its designed it so you can leave this on the charging pads and still close the charging door. Print away.

Airpod wireless charging adapter by chan_man

 

[Jackboy M3]

Hi guys i found this on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/CHARGEOP-Wireless-Accessories-Compatible-Generation/dp/B09XBTT4B5/

 

[DanDi58]

Hi guys i found this on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/CHARGEOP-Wireless-Accessories-Compatible-Generation/dp/B09XBTT4B5/

No reviews yet so I guess it's new. I may order it and try it out.

 

[mswlogo]

I wouldn’t know. I would never think to use them in a car for safety and legal reasons. Maybe for a passenger but they would have their own and probably wouldn’t keep them in my car.

 

[Corndart]

Prime example of the Tesla Tax. Product may be quality but the price is insulting.

Prime example of a problem that doesn't really need to be solved. Charge them at home or with a wired lightning cable. The End.

 

[Jackboy M3]

I found this on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XBTT4B5

 

[Jackboy M3]

No reviews yet so I guess it's new. I may order it and try it out.

let us know