Although this is a novel idea for phone holster users, wireless charging has a very small window of usability. Meaning you pretty much have to the phone exactly centered and touching the charging pad at all times.
EchoDelta
Supporting Member
Exactly this. That whole removable panel area just screams 'mod me people'
I'm more bummed at the lack of USB-C 3A ports #showstopper #courage #CancelingMyTM3OrderAndGettingAnOhWaitNotCancelling
Can anyone post a picture of their smartphone wireless charging in a car and not sliding all over the place with the help of magnets. I am interested to see what this would look like.. thank you.
Daniellane
Supporting Member
Ok,
You have my attention. Found you on the web. I have a model s & a model 3 reserved with delivery est for February
Love to have it in both cars.
Tesla Wireless Pad
MorrisonHiker
S 100D 2021.4.12
I think @DÆrik will have another video review out on YouTube this Friday. The one he tested looks pretty nice and doesn't use magnets, just a pad that should stick to virtually any phone.
I don't think I've seen someone wear a phone on their belt for about 15 years.
ModelNforNerd
Active Member
chojn1
Member
Here is my simple DIY solution custom fitted to our phones.
3D printed soft TPU plastic with wireless Qi pad underneath.
No sliding allowed.
3D printed soft TPU plastic with wireless Qi pad underneath.
No sliding allowed.
Randy Spencer
Active Member
That's odd. As an Apple Genius for the entire iPhone era I saw a lot of cracked phones from those who just put them in their pocket and then sit on them, and charging ports that won't charge because they are full of compressed pocket lint. If you have your phone in your pocket it is hard to get out when seated, or if you keep it in your shirt pocket it's easy to drop when bending over. Putting the phone on your belt means no pocket lint and that it is protected by two layers of leather so if you hit it on something it is MUCH less likely to sustain damage. When I finish using the phone it goes back, no walking and holding the phone so I don't need an ugly case, that doesn't fit in a charging stand. Repairing or replacing the phone is expensive, they give us the title Genius in leu of pay.
Actually the only damage I EVER got on all my iPhones was standing on top of a ladder trying to take a high photo of my RV solar install while I was recuperating from a shoulder injury. Ouch.
-Randy
JPP
Active Member
...I'm one of them...side leather holster. For as long as I have had an iPhone (...and I have owned them since Steve Jobs introduced them here @ Macworld). Randy's post is spot on for me. Oh, and no Otter Box or large clunky case. yes, I do use the thin Apple leather back case to add some texture and grip.
Daniellane
Supporting Member
I reserved one for the model 3.Glad you like it! We will be shipping the Tesla Wireless Pad for model 3 on April
Would love a pad for my Midel S. Please...
Randy Spencer
Active Member
Noticed this wireless solution that will be interesting to try in a Model 3:
Dash Mounted Qi Charger
Wonder if it would mount behind the wheel so you can see the screen easier than in the center console
-Randy
Dash Mounted Qi Charger
Wonder if it would mount behind the wheel so you can see the screen easier than in the center console
-Randy
MorrisonHiker
S 100D 2021.4.12
It's easy to install and they do offer different cable versions. You can always swap out the cable with a different one and install it wherever you'd like. It works great holding and charging our phones.
There are quite a few of these types on sale at places like Amazon. And for less. But my question is how would those do on the 3 dash? On the open pore Wood?
GDNTX
Member
If you move to wireless charging do you lose any features from your phone? I know the phone will connect to the car via Bluetooth and it seems everyone is thinking the cable is simply for charging only, but is there more you get when plugged in to the cable?
In many other car brands you get better music playback if plugged in to a cable vs playing over bluetooth, and plugged in is the only way to get CarPlay to work for most (I'm talking iPhone here obviously), so what about the M3? Is there anything you lose or won't work by not plugging in and moving to a wireless solution?
In many other car brands you get better music playback if plugged in to a cable vs playing over bluetooth, and plugged in is the only way to get CarPlay to work for most (I'm talking iPhone here obviously), so what about the M3? Is there anything you lose or won't work by not plugging in and moving to a wireless solution?
Tesla doesn’t have CarPlay (gnashes teeth), and doesn’t play music via USB cable.
No features lost that im aware of.
Except for possibly charging if you take a turn really, really, quick
No features lost that im aware of.
Except for possibly charging if you take a turn really, really, quick
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