Hi John, Unfortunately I haven't had the opportunity to try this with a MagSafe case. I'll pin this comment though and hopefully someone can let us know. 🙂
That means a lot Kupah! I don't really get much feedback on this and I often wonder how the process looks to others. The feedback is truly appreciated!
I'm not entirely sure, but I do have a phone with a thick OtterBox Defender case and it works. Results MAY vary depending on the phone and case. But MOST cases work. 🙂
My ottie auto sense 2 will not open automatically when my CRV is running - only when in accessory mode. My original ottie (as shown here) worked when CRV was running. Works fine if wired into home plug. Anyone else experiencing this?
Hi Dennis, It should. The arms open very wide. The bottom arm may need to be adjusted so you can align the wireless charging coils though. My Z Fold3 is a tall phone as well, and I had to adjust the bottom arm to align the wireless charging coils and wireless charging worked. Hope this helps. 🙂
Hi Max, That's a great question! The devices I've tried prevent both methods from being used at the same. So if charging wirelessly with this device, you can't use a cable at the same time. 🙂
Hi Jannelle, The built in battery is backup from the power source, but once it's depleted, the unit needs to be plugged in to recharge the built in battery and power up the clamp to open it. 🙂
@@TechCrackedWeekly ok mine would not work when I started. I may not be explaining it right. But when I first put it together in the car, the buttons for the clamp would not open when I pushed them. Is it because it has not been charged?
Yes, the battery doesn't last too long, but just long enough to be able to open the clamp after it's not being fed power. Ideally, you want to keep it plugged in. That's correct.
Hi William, It depends on the thickness of your case. Is this a battery base you are using? I'm not entirely sure, but depending on thickness, it may not fit in the clamp.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by and asking. Unfortunately your phone has to come with wireless charging support so you can wirelessly charge. It looks like the A51 does not support this feature.
Tell me I don’t know if anyone else having a problem or could help me. I have an iPhone and it appears that mine don’t charge properly or it’s not charging fast enough . It’s a very slow charger. Is anyone having the same problem?
No one ever goes over if you can use a wired charger with this mount. I assume you can based on the feet, but I wonder how difficult it is to connect the cable once the phone is in the mount. Qi charging is convenient, but just too slow in most cases.
Hi Jazzin, Are you talking about plugging it into an outlet? This does work. In fact, I thought about buying one for indoors. The cable plugs into the back of the mount, which is possible to do but hard to see if it's mounted to a windshield already (coming from personal experience). If there is anything I missed, please let me know.
Hi Marie, The stand is actually charged by a USB cable. It gives the unit enough power to open and close a limited amount of times. 🙂 The wireless charger works as long as the whole assembly is connected via the USB cable. 🫡
Can you use this charger with a MagSafe case?
Hi John,
Unfortunately I haven't had the opportunity to try this with a MagSafe case. I'll pin this comment though and hopefully someone can let us know. 🙂
Hey Bro, I’m not much of a comment person but I really enjoyed the production of this video, Thanks.
That means a lot Kupah! I don't really get much feedback on this and I often wonder how the process looks to others. The feedback is truly appreciated!
2:31 what’s the name of the aftermarket Amazon dash adhesive you’ve used im curious it looks better then the one iouttie gave us
Splendid! I purchased this phone mount solely on your concise review. Thank you 👊😎
I bought one recently for my boat. Didn't want my phone to end up in the Pacific. have only used it a few times ,but seems to do the job.
Does it sense to open, when removing the phone?
will it work with the otterbox defender black without the reflective sticker? or should i just get the one that doesnt have that feature. thanks
I'm not entirely sure, but I do have a phone with a thick OtterBox Defender case and it works. Results MAY vary depending on the phone and case. But MOST cases work. 🙂
@@TechCrackedWeekly did you have to use the reflective sticker to get it to work?
My ottie auto sense 2 will not open automatically when my CRV is running - only when in accessory mode. My original ottie (as shown here) worked when CRV was running. Works fine if wired into home plug. Anyone else experiencing this?
Can you plug-in the charger cord straight in the phone just in case the wireless charger base stops working?
I just bought the S21+. Will it clamp an work on this phone even with a case? I love the auto clamp, didn't know that until this video.
Hi Dennis,
It should. The arms open very wide.
The bottom arm may need to be adjusted so you can align the wireless charging coils though.
My Z Fold3 is a tall phone as well, and I had to adjust the bottom arm to align the wireless charging coils and wireless charging worked.
Hope this helps. 🙂
@@TechCrackedWeekly thank you for your reply, yes it did help 👍
are you able to charge with the device as well as plugging in the usb lighting from the bottom at the same time? would that cause damage to the phone?
Hi Max,
That's a great question! The devices I've tried prevent both methods from being used at the same.
So if charging wirelessly with this device, you can't use a cable at the same time. 🙂
@@TechCrackedWeekly thx
@@tdbbe Glad to help. 😎
Is the clamp supposed to work without being charged because mine won’t open
Hi Jannelle,
The built in battery is backup from the power source, but once it's depleted, the unit needs to be plugged in to recharge the built in battery and power up the clamp to open it. 🙂
@@TechCrackedWeekly ok mine would not work when I started. I may not be explaining it right. But when I first put it together in the car, the buttons for the clamp would not open when I pushed them. Is it because it has not been charged?
@@jannellemeans8293 I’m having the same issue, also I have no lights coming in either. What did you end up doing?
@@isaacmmartinezz I’ve just kept my charged in the car the whole time.
Yes, the battery doesn't last too long, but just long enough to be able to open the clamp after it's not being fed power. Ideally, you want to keep it plugged in. That's correct.
Hi, I have a Iphone 11 Smart Case. Think this windshield mount handle work for this case? And the wireless charge will work?
Hi William,
It depends on the thickness of your case. Is this a battery base you are using? I'm not entirely sure, but depending on thickness, it may not fit in the clamp.
Can u charge with pop socket
Hi Donut,
You may have to remove the pop socket to have charging work due to the increased distance from the wireless charge coil.
@@TechCrackedWeekly ok thanks for the great reviews and fed
You're welcome and thanks for stopping by! 😎
Is the internal battery rechargeable?
Hi Cosmic,
Great question! It does hold charge for a few uses in case the power goes out or power is disconnected.
i bought one, so far i like it
Love the show. Do you have to have something installed in your phone to be charge wirelessly. I have a Samsung A51
Hi!
Thanks for stopping by and asking.
Unfortunately your phone has to come with wireless charging support so you can wirelessly charge.
It looks like the A51 does not support this feature.
I couldn't find that exact 3M Dual Lock on your Amazon storefront. How did you manage to get a circular version... Self cut?
Hi Gaius,
I most likely cut this to size for that situation. The 3M Dual Lock is great for cutting to your application. 😎
@@TechCrackedWeeklyThanks for the reply!
Great info thanks I just bought it today
It's an awesome little device. :)
So i bought this today from best buy, I installed it and all but the charging is not working, I need help please any suggestions anyone?
return it and buy another
Drop the bottom part more .. the back of the phone isn’t lining up to charge
Nice video thanks ! Can I remove it and place in a different car ?
Yes. However, the suction is so strong, it takes a bit of work. But that's good, because it won't fall off easily.
Tell me I don’t know if anyone else having a problem or could help me. I have an iPhone and it appears that mine don’t charge properly or it’s not charging fast enough . It’s a very slow charger. Is anyone having the same problem?
The only thing I could think of is if you're device is too hot charging performance may be reduced.
Lol.. tbh.. I was wondering why you would even bring this up.. UNTIL it clamped the phone on its own lol.. so cool haha
I agree. It's from the future! 🤖😂
No one ever goes over if you can use a wired charger with this mount. I assume you can based on the feet, but I wonder how difficult it is to connect the cable once the phone is in the mount. Qi charging is convenient, but just too slow in most cases.
Hi Jazzin,
Are you talking about plugging it into an outlet? This does work.
In fact, I thought about buying one for indoors.
The cable plugs into the back of the mount, which is possible to do but hard to see if it's mounted to a windshield already (coming from personal experience).
If there is anything I missed, please let me know.
Hello, great video! I've a doubt. Will the mount work as a bluetooth receiver as I have a car without bluetooth and that'd be a huge ➕
Hi Gustavo,
Wish it had Bluetooth! That would be amazing! But unfortunately not.
How do you charge the stand itself?
Hi Marie,
The stand is actually charged by a USB cable.
It gives the unit enough power to open and close a limited amount of times. 🙂
The wireless charger works as long as the whole assembly is connected via the USB cable. 🫡
PixelMan. We need a video from google ecosystem !
I agree. 🙂
I'd suggest a 'whats on my phone/Pixel' video
Does it let you rotate the phone on it?
Hi Rama,
You can. You just have to loosen the ball joint first.
@@TechCrackedWeekly I just bought it and it works great
Nice
It is very nice. 🙂
Wish you showed removing the phone from the holder.