Custom iPhone mount and charger

[darn_kyle]

I just created this custom iPhone holder / charger for my 2018 Mazda CX-5. I created it by combining two products that I purchased on Amazon.com (see parts below). I did this so I could securely mount my iPhone between the air vents and charge it using a MagSafe style charger. The total cost was about $55 (if you have Amazon Prime).

Parts acquired from Amazon.com:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) (as of 3/8/22 costs about $32)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) (as of 3/8/22 costs about $22)

Assembly Instructions:
1. On the Beerte iPhone holder, remove the ball-joint assembly from the unit.
2. On the Syncwire Magnetic Wireless Car Charger, remove the ball-joint assembly from the unit.
3. Swap the ball-joint assemblies (Beerte ball-join goes to Synchwire and Syncwire goes to Beerte).
4. That's it!

 

[Candurin]

I did something similar a few months ago. I am using just a magsafe compatible holder attached to the same base plate as you have and I plug the CarPlay/usb cable into the phone (which I routed under the shifter into the center console to keep the cable hidden).

I’m using this base:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

And this holder:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

Holds the phone (MagSafe phone) solidly with no movement.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

I like that holder a lot! If only they had one that fits the 2016.5 CX-5...

Anyone know of a clip like this below that works on a 2016.5?

 

[theblooms]

I like that holder a lot! If only they had one that fits the 2016.5 CX-5...

Anyone know of a clip like this below that works on a 2016.5?

I use a mount made by Kuda. It looks absolutely factory, and is super easy to install.

 

[fp99]

@darn_kyle
Can this work with an android phone? meaning with a case with a metal plate in it or having the metal plate between the phone and case? I have an iphone but sometimes I use my work phone, an android and would like to know if it will work.
Or else just go with a mount with brackets (like the one on the 2 sides and 1 at the bottom) to hold the phones.
Thanks.

 

[darn_kyle]

@fp99, I don't have a way to test this, but in theory it should work with your Android. If you have Amazon Prime, you could try it out and if it doesn't work, you should be able to return the parts to Amazon.

BTW, if your Android case with a metal plate isn't strong enough to adhere to the magnet, then could also try taking placing the magnetic sticker that ships with the Beerte Phone Holder on the back of your phone.

Note: While the image below appears to show two magnetic stickers, the Beerte Phone holder only ships with one magnetic sticker. The image is designed to show the front and back of that sticker.

 

[darn_kyle]

I use a mount made by Kuda. It looks absolutely factory, and is super easy to install.

@Conrad 16.5. I haven't used this, so I don't know how well it works, but https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned) claims it works with 2012-2017 CX-5s. I should add that you could (in theory) epoxy, or otherwise affix, https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) (or similar charger with a flat surface) to this phone holder to create your own holder/charger.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

I use a mount made by Kuda. It looks absolutely factory, and is super easy to install.

Did you attach the wrong pics? I'm not sure what we're looking at in your post but I don't see a phone mount or a CX -5.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

@Conrad 16.5. I haven't used this, so I don't know how well it works, but https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned) claims it works with 2012-2017 CX-5s. I should add that you could (in theory) epoxy, or otherwise affix, https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) (or similar charger with a flat surface) to this phone holder to create your own holder/charger.

Thanks!

 

[theblooms]

Did you attach the wrong pics? I'm not sure what we're looking at in your post but I don't see a phone mount or a CX -5.

The Kuda looks just that factory! I hot glued some neo magnets to the back to capture the phone.

 

[Candurin]

Lol! I thought it was a calf or leg pillow/bumper at first.

 

[PatrickGSR94]

@Conrad 16.5. I haven't used this, so I don't know how well it works, but https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned) claims it works with 2012-2017 CX-5s. I should add that you could (in theory) epoxy, or otherwise affix, https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) (or similar charger with a flat surface) to this phone holder to create your own holder/charger.

does anyone know if this actually fits between the air vents in the 12-16 CX5? I was going to get the ProClip mount base, but it shows it halfway blocking the driver side air vent, and they say in the install instructions that it's made to fit only in that location. I'm guessing there are some relief areas or something behind the trim that allow the ProClip base to fit in front of the air vent, but not between them in front of the emergency flasher switch.

I've had a piece of crap magnetic vent mount in our car for like 2+ years, and I'd love to upgrade. And I'd rather the phone not be in front of the air vent because it gets the phone super, super cold in summer months, especially on long road trips. And with the humidity in my area, I'm concerned about moisture condensing on the inner workings of the phone.

 

[darn_kyle]

@PatrickGSR94, based on the pictures provided for the https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned), it appears the phone would be mounted directly between the left and right vents. While that might minimize condensation, that could still be an issue.

Of course, the only way to avoid the condensation issue is to mount the phone somewhere far away from the vents, like on top of the dashboard, on the windshield, or below the dashboard. If you mount it on the dashboard or windshield, then you'd have to worry about excessive heat from direct sunlight. If you mount it below the dash, then the phone is not very accessible. So, there doesn't appear to be many great options.

 

[PatrickGSR94]

I would just rather it be between the vents, also so that the driver still has full air flow. I don't like A-pillar mounts because of the distance a cable would have to run to keep the phone charging. And I don't care for mounts way down low as it's too far to look away from the road.

I was just asking if anyone has had any luck installing it where it's shown in the photos, or if it leaves large gaps between trim panels.

 

[ADS-B]

I've got this yesterday

 

[Ladd]

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Information about what brand/model of that phone mount would be helpful ...

 

[LAMike240]

I've got this yesterday View attachment 308473

A link or other information please.

 

[ADS-B]

Link here https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

 

[PatrickGSR94]

ugh dangit why are there so many choices for 17+ and almost nothing for 12-16?

 

[7eregrine]

That...almost makes me want to get a new car.

Proclip makes a cool A-pillar one for the 16's.

2016 Mazda CX-5 Dashboard Phone Mounts

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