Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving?

100Kmphormore · 27th July 2023, 13:22

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I also have an OCD for keeping my phone charged and my phone is always connected to charging cable in both my cars.

I think its not good for the battery to be always be connected to the charger. Yes modern technology disconnects the charging when its fully charged during overnight charges but an unfortunate aftereffect is the bulge it creates in the battery and battery life considerably decreases after that. Happened in my powerbank and erstwhile POCO F1 after around 3-4 years of use, now i have a fully charged powerbank and a M51, iPhone 13 that has both set to its optimized charge cycle to improve battery life.

JReacher13 · 27th July 2023, 13:33

I think best allocation for placing phone among the current options is in Nexon, next to driver armrest in a neat and compact way. It's another issue that the cupholders and the storage beneath it are nearly useless

( image from internet).

Gamemaztr · 27th July 2023, 14:26

The 2022 Brezza comes with a Wireless charging and Wireless AA/ACP. So, the phone safely stays in the wireless charging dock. It is big enough to hold up to three phones one over another.

I still have a 0.5m USB A to lightning cable attached to the charger though since Wireless charging on Apple phones is useless.

Small Bot · 27th July 2023, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Gamemaztr

The 2022 Brezza comes with a Wireless charging and Wireless AA/ACP.

I agree. That space in the Brezza is decently designed, with some rubber treads to keep the phone in place.

My phone does not have wireless charging, so I've switched that off and use a tiny USB type-B to type-C cable to charge the phone.

Attaching the photo from the official review, which is way clearer than whatever potato photo my phone can take.

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LordSharan · 27th July 2023, 18:09

My Honda City 5th gen has a nifty feature - slots near the center armrest to keep the phone. So beautifully thought out. Never rattles, and fits all phones. Prior to this, I was used to place the phone in a holder attached to windscreen. Or may be just place it in my lap if directions are not required.

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aniketi · 27th July 2023, 18:46

I almost never use cup holders to keep coffee or cold drinks, I always stop and take break for such things. Also it can spoil your interiors if you spill something and becomes sticky which I really hate.

So I always use cup holders to place my mobile vertically, it's easy to pick up as well

Kkumar · 27th July 2023, 19:20

Hi, in my Safari the phone is parked on the wireless charger whereas in the Xcent, Hyundai has been kind enough to provide space for the phone next to the USB port.

aviator1101 · 27th July 2023, 19:24

In my Ecosport, I keep the phone in the cup holders next to the hand brake. Charging, if required, is via the 12V socket next to the gear lever.

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The phone remains connected to the Media Centre via Bluetooth. That takes care of the phone calls. As far as navigation is concerned, I keep the Google Map running with alerts ON and correlate with the Ford Sync map on the display. Works for me.

The only downside is while the Google Map alerts are playing, the audio source needs to be selected to Bluetooth, so that turns off the radio.
Generally I don't need to use the navigation within the city, so even that is not a problem.

airbus · 27th July 2023, 19:38

In my TUV3OO, I use two phones - one for map, another for TPMS. Charging from the 2nd 12V socket near the gear lever.

DustyWanderer · 27th July 2023, 20:11

In Renault Duster, there is an open compartment on top of the dashboard to keep the phone, I placed a non slip mat over there as an extra safety measure. I installed Woodman Xtreme 4.0 with sim card facility in my car and although it has wireless android and apple connectivity, I never really had to use them as the android tablet OS system along with 4g sim was enough for any daily use or highway tours.

K_Drive · 27th July 2023, 22:49

Nexon variants without the touchscreen display got many options to keep your mobile phone(s).

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I use this space as my false head unit. Phone won't fall even if you jump a medium hump.

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Even though it is a little bit difficult to plug in the USB, you can use this particular area to keep your mobile phones in a stacked way. Easily two or three mobile phones can be placed there.

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Sebring · 27th July 2023, 23:49

Agree. This is the best space in my nexon to keep the phone. I also have the windscreen mounted RAM

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Originally Posted by JReacher13

I think best allocation for placing phone among the current options is in Nexon, next to driver armrest in a neat and compact way.

lemedico · 28th July 2023, 16:44

I use these pockets on my cars, I got them from Maruti for ₹130 or ₹150 each. I'm not sure on the price. I had to re-enforce the adhesive by using some more double sided (ivory) tape and it easily holds the weight of a general smartphone.

vishal21 · 29th July 2023, 16:06

We have some space below the handbrake lever, just allowing the phone to sweep in. Especially when connected to the ICE for Android Auto/Apple Carplay. The space is fine for something like an iPhone 6s, but anything bigger would lift up. Been using this location ever since the car got update for Android Auto.

Quite ergonomic for cable management too. Just connect it to the USB port below the AC controls, make two loops, and connect it the device.

The space below handbrake:

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Phone parked:

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BoneCollector · 30th July 2023, 18:19

While driving the Brezza, my phone would be connected for Android Auto and I used to keep it infront of the gear lever. But at times, it would create issues while changing gears. So I purchased a Hiker magnet and fixed it next to headunit. That has solved my problem.

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The plate is fixed to back of phone case using a 3M sticker that came with the plate.

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Fixed this magnet to the dashboard.

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This is how the phone is kept now.

27th July 2023, 13:33	#17
JReacher13 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 57 Thanked: 184 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? I think best allocation for placing phone among the current options is in Nexon, next to driver armrest in a neat and compact way. It's another issue that the cupholders and the storage beneath it are nearly useless ( image from internet). Attached Thumbnails
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27th July 2023, 14:26	#18
Gamemaztr BHPian Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Mumbai Posts: 65 Thanked: 110 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? The 2022 Brezza comes with a Wireless charging and Wireless AA/ACP. So, the phone safely stays in the wireless charging dock. It is big enough to hold up to three phones one over another. I still have a 0.5m USB A to lightning cable attached to the charger though since Wireless charging on Apple phones is useless.
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27th July 2023, 18:09	#20
LordSharan BHPian Join Date: May 2014 Location: in Transit Posts: 173 Thanked: 719 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? My Honda City 5th gen has a nifty feature - slots near the center armrest to keep the phone. So beautifully thought out. Never rattles, and fits all phones. Prior to this, I was used to place the phone in a holder attached to windscreen. Or may be just place it in my lap if directions are not required.
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27th July 2023, 18:46	#21
aniketi BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,015 Thanked: 2,815 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? I almost never use cup holders to keep coffee or cold drinks, I always stop and take break for such things. Also it can spoil your interiors if you spill something and becomes sticky which I really hate. So I always use cup holders to place my mobile vertically, it's easy to pick up as well
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27th July 2023, 19:20	#22
Kkumar BHPian Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: KL-01/MH-16 Posts: 171 Thanked: 234 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? Hi, in my Safari the phone is parked on the wireless charger whereas in the Xcent, Hyundai has been kind enough to provide space for the phone next to the USB port.
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27th July 2023, 19:24	#23
aviator1101 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Kolkata, Tezpur Posts: 575 Thanked: 2,505 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? In my Ecosport, I keep the phone in the cup holders next to the hand brake. Charging, if required, is via the 12V socket next to the gear lever. The phone remains connected to the Media Centre via Bluetooth. That takes care of the phone calls. As far as navigation is concerned, I keep the Google Map running with alerts ON and correlate with the Ford Sync map on the display. Works for me. The only downside is while the Google Map alerts are playing, the audio source needs to be selected to Bluetooth, so that turns off the radio. Generally I don't need to use the navigation within the city, so even that is not a problem. Last edited by aviator1101 : 27th July 2023 at 19:25. Reason: Adding content
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27th July 2023, 19:38	#24
airbus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 3,485 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? In my TUV3OO, I use two phones - one for map, another for TPMS. Charging from the 2nd 12V socket near the gear lever. Attached Thumbnails
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27th July 2023, 20:11	#25
DustyWanderer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 63 Thanked: 141 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? In Renault Duster, there is an open compartment on top of the dashboard to keep the phone, I placed a non slip mat over there as an extra safety measure. I installed Woodman Xtreme 4.0 with sim card facility in my car and although it has wireless android and apple connectivity, I never really had to use them as the android tablet OS system along with 4g sim was enough for any daily use or highway tours.
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27th July 2023, 22:49	#26
K_Drive BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: BLR - PKD Posts: 161 Thanked: 827 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? Nexon variants without the touchscreen display got many options to keep your mobile phone(s). I use this space as my false head unit. Phone won't fall even if you jump a medium hump. Even though it is a little bit difficult to plug in the USB, you can use this particular area to keep your mobile phones in a stacked way. Easily two or three mobile phones can be placed there.
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28th July 2023, 16:44	#28
lemedico BHPian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Agra, Cambridge Posts: 629 Thanked: 1,897 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? I use these pockets on my cars, I got them from Maruti for ₹130 or ₹150 each. I'm not sure on the price. I had to re-enforce the adhesive by using some more double sided (ivory) tape and it easily holds the weight of a general smartphone. Attached Thumbnails
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29th July 2023, 16:06	#29
vishal21 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 26 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? We have some space below the handbrake lever, just allowing the phone to sweep in. Especially when connected to the ICE for Android Auto/Apple Carplay. The space is fine for something like an iPhone 6s, but anything bigger would lift up. Been using this location ever since the car got update for Android Auto. Quite ergonomic for cable management too. Just connect it to the USB port below the AC controls, make two loops, and connect it the device. The space below handbrake: Phone parked:
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30th July 2023, 18:19	#30
BoneCollector Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: BIHAR Posts: 3,240 Thanked: 10,960 Times View My Garage	Re: Where do you "park" your smartphone while driving? While driving the Brezza, my phone would be connected for Android Auto and I used to keep it infront of the gear lever. But at times, it would create issues while changing gears. So I purchased a Hiker magnet and fixed it next to headunit. That has solved my problem. The plate is fixed to back of phone case using a 3M sticker that came with the plate. Fixed this magnet to the dashboard. This is how the phone is kept now.
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