How close does the phone have to be to the receiver. If I were to mount it in my car under the center console plastic would it still charge?
1982510
It would be best to have right on top of the charger...I do have a pretty thick case on my phone and it still chargers.....but be warneded...the connection of the charger cable and the unit is very temperamental....easily breaks.
2116747
Technically yes, the system runs on its internal battery so plugging it into the cigarette lighter will charge it. I found what I have to do is leave my Bluetooth on my phone in the "on" position all the time, and turn this off when I get out of the car. Then when I return to the car, turn it on and my phone automatically connects. A bit of an annoyance but it beats all the other wires hanging around and the feedback I used to get from them.
1626286
Yes u need the receiver that fits flat on your battery and plugs in to two prongs inside your phone where the battery is located
581602
It comes with a GPS receiver, you just mount it anywhere inside the car, even on top of the stereo itself behind the dash should still get you good reception.
1317157
Can be placed in the front or the rear. I figured just to reduce clutter I would put it in the rear port and see how signal was. I can usually get about 10 feet away from my car before it cuts out. It usually connects to the car in less than 30 seconds when I get back in. So, yeah, you can put it in the USB port out front, but why? I love having that port as another place to charge from.
517083
Since all phones are of a different size, I really can't answer your question. I placed my card (thin film type) under the removable back cover and not under the battery. The battery might be too much a shield for the antenna to work. I found no more garble or dropped calls since I installed the unit, however, some folks find it doesn't work too well. ....regards....
2081451
This device needs to be within a few feet of the cell phone you are using. The Bluetooth radio in this thing doesn't reach farther than maybe 10 feet.
547431
I haven't fully measured it out, but if I were to take an educated guess, about a foot and a half. I drive a Dodge 04 Ram my plug in is at the bottom of my dashboard and I can set my phone on the console and it still hangs off a little. Hope this helps
1754412
I have used it up to about 15 ft as long as the receiver was pointed at the transmitter, the receiver is under the hood of my car so the signal is blocked some what.
2090744
I've got mine mounted on the shiny dashboard plastic on the top of my center console in my Honda Element. It has been holding perfectly since I bought it, even in 90 degree plus weather. I'm not that gentle with it either, frequently yanking the phone out from the jaws rather than unloading the clamp to remove it.
140480
The holder is very open where the phone sits. If the phone charges from the bottom, there shouldn't be a problem.
741432
I am not sure how well it will work if I am moving my cell phone around. It has worked perfectly since I installed about a month or so ago, but I keep my phone directly beside the PhoneLynx since I am using this a my primary home phone. I don't take this cell phone out of the house. I think the directions say you need to be within 10 feet, but can't be certain on that.
1740804
The receiver plugs into the pin connector of the phone, so when you connect the power cable to the reciever and cigarette lighter it transfers power to the phone and charges it. Its not as effective as a USB cable but will keep the phone from dying while listening to music - it can be a little finicky.
1439800
as long as you mount the mini near a power source and the charge cable will reach, then you can easily charge the mini while mounted. I charge mine while mounted in my car as well as in my airplane. No issues either location.
2230822
No. The phone must rest face up with the charger touching the center of the back.
855893
I guess that would all depend on how long you have it running for, most people still charge their phones with the car off
937254
As an addendum: I found a tray that fits into my center console and the CHOE pad fits in this tray. The phone is placed on top of the pad, and I use a couple pieces of foam on the side of the inside of the tray to keep the phone stationary. I am able to leave my phone in it's protective case and get charging started as soon as the phone is placed in this tray with the charge pad