Taptes new wireless charging pad

[zeezz]

Received mine in the mail last week, and it's been great. Haven't measured charging speeds, but it's a decent regular wireless charger (not fast). Pixel 3 XL reports it as "slowly charging."

 

[paulvinh]

Does this charge with magnet plate and phone case on the phone? IPhone XS

 

[jkoya]

Thanks for all the informative posts !! I ordered my Taptes yesterday and hope to get it by the end of January.
Happy 2019 to all !

 

[remlemasi]

Does this charge with magnet plate and phone case on the phone? IPhone XS

Nope. Magnets (and metal) prevent any/all wireless charging.

 

[Koflach]

If you didn’t see I mentioned it earlier, just flip the Tesla pad back to back with the TapTes and you can easily align where the pads should go.

I ended up putting the pads into the holes (with a small piece of paper in each hole to raise them a little) and placed the taptes in place. they all stuck to the bottom and it sits in there securely now. I'm thinking of tapering the top of the pad a bit and securing the cables behind the tray with a cable tie to completely secure it though.

 

[whatthe2]

I ended up putting the pads into the holes (with a small piece of paper in each hole to raise them a little) and placed the taptes in place. they all stuck to the bottom and it sits in there securely now. I'm thinking of tapering the top of the pad a bit and securing the cables behind the tray with a cable tie to completely secure it though.

What are you going to use to taper it?

 

[boriszima]

Anybody here has a think case such as OtterBox Defender? I am interested in this, but not sure if wireless charging will even work with such case. thanks!

 

[TheFuture]

I have an iPhone XS with an Otterbox Symmetry case. It fits great has no issues charging.

 

[Atari2600]

Anybody here has a think case such as OtterBox Defender? I am interested in this, but not sure if wireless charging will even work with such case. thanks!

I have the Spigen Tough Armor which has a small kickstand built in and it charges fine.

 

[Koflach]

What are you going to use to taper it?

not sure yet, maybe some fine grit sand paper and some elbow grease.

 

[Daniellane]

I just ordered this from Amazon:
Premium Fixate Cell Pads by sunshot, Sticky Anti-Slip Gel Pads Double Sided Tape Roll, Stick to Glass, Mirrors, Whiteboards, Metal, Kitchen Cabinets or Tile, Hold Picture Frame on Wall etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9CQX83/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HKblCb05YE7KS

 

[daver6640]

I scrounged up a Pop Socket from my daughter. Just tried it on the TapTes and it would charge, the light kept flashing, instead of staying solid and charging didn’t engage.

I don’t know a lot about Pop Sockets since I’m not a 14 year-old girl, but I have seen some that appear to be thinner so maybe the one I tried is a little too thick because of the design.


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So did the Tap Tes charge with the pop socket?

Thanks.

 

[wbhokie]

I just got my TapTes pad after ordering it in December, and plugged it in last night. Works (and fits) great with my iPhone XR and basic clear case. Only issue I have, which is not really Taptes related, is that any time I have a phone in the phone holder area, the weight makes the tray rattle unless I put finger pressure on it. Other than taping it down, anyone know if a good way to stop that?

 

[voip-ninja]

I just got my TapTes pad after ordering it in December, and plugged it in last night. Works (and fits) great with my iPhone XR and basic clear case. Only issue I have, which is not really Taptes related, is that any time I have a phone in the phone holder area, the weight makes the tray rattle unless I put finger pressure on it. Other than taping it down, anyone know if a good way to stop that?

The Nomad doesn't do that. Can you lay the Taptes pad on a flat table and see if it's bowed and not straight? You might be able to shim it with some foam tape wherever it is furthest away from being straight and get the rattle to stop.

 

[wbhokie]

The Nomad doesn't do that. Can you lay the Taptes pad on a flat table and see if it's bowed and not straight? You might be able to shim it with some foam tape wherever it is furthest away from being straight and get the rattle to stop.

This also happened before my Taptes pad. I would sometimes get a rattle anytime I put a phone in there. It was more of a general question on how best to resolve phone tray rattle issues

 

[whatthe2]

So did the Tap Tes charge with the pop socket?

Thanks.

No, it wouldn't charge with the one I tested.

 

[FloridaGary]

I just got my TapTes pad after ordering it in December, and plugged it in last night. Works (and fits) great with my iPhone XR and basic clear case. Only issue I have, which is not really Taptes related, is that any time I have a phone in the phone holder area, the weight makes the tray rattle unless I put finger pressure on it. Other than taping it down, anyone know if a good way to stop that?

Small piece of double sided tape may help.

 

[daver6640]

No, it wouldn't charge with the one I tested.

Ok thanks I appreciate it. I don’t use the pop socket but my way wife does. I wonder if the Nomad does.

 

[zapbranighan]

I ordered my Taptes on December 24th and it came in the mail today. Mine came with two pieces of double sided tape but it seems others got pads. The double sided tape was easy to install but I’m not sure how long it will hold.

 

[debuggr]

I ordered my Taptes on December 24th and it came in the mail today. Mine came with two pieces of double sided tape but it seems others got pads. The double sided tape was easy to install but I’m not sure how long it will hold.

Have you tried contacting them about it? Seems easy to resolve on their end. I’m still waiting for mine, but I only just got my shipping confirmation today.