Back seat Magsafe chargers

[Miguel]

I had this idea, because of my kids, to have some sort of phone support/charger for the back seats.

Here are the results along with the "ingredients":

1. Headrest Mount - Link
2. Magnetic Phone Holder for Car, 15W Qi Fast Wireless Car Charger Use with Magnet Case - Link
3. USB A to Type C Cable Braided Charger Cord - Link
4. USB 90 Degree Adapter - Link

To do it:

• Raise Hearest
• Unsecrew the bottom pole cover - Link
• Using a pull wire tool - Link - carefully run the usb cable inside the seat until the bottom
• Install magasfe charger on headreast support
• I used the 90 Degree so the usb wire doesnt stick out so much.

 

[AmmoJoe]

Interesting idea. Just out of curiosity why did you opt for MagSafe for back there? While I typically use MagSafe in the house I’d imagine in the back seat of the car the kids are constantly using their devices and they wouldn’t be able to charge while being used.

 

[Miguel]

Interesting idea. Just out of curiosity why did you opt for MagSafe for back there? While I typically use MagSafe in the house I’d imagine in the back seat of the car the kids are constantly using their devices and they wouldn’t be able to charge while being used.

You have a point there.
But when reviewing options to have a magsafe solution for charging other than cable, I decided to have it there as it's adjustable and allows for landscape and angle adjustment for viewing videos.

 

[AmmoJoe]

I use an excellent MagSafe mount (not charging) from Lisen off Amazon. I have installed in all of my cars and they work very well.

 

[Miguel]

I use an excellent MagSafe mount (not charging) from Lisen off Amazon. I have installed in all of my cars and they work very well.

Have you installed for rear seats? If so, what to share where?

 

[AmmoJoe]

Have you installed for rear seats? If so, what to share where?

No I have it installed in the front. I’ll snap a picture in a little while. But what’s nice about is it has 2 separate mounting feet that pivot so you can find a good mounting place in almost any car. I don’t like those mounts that utilize the vents and this works great.

 

[AmmoJoe]

I have to grab another device to take a photo of my phone on it but you get the idea.

 

[Miguel]

I have to grab another device to take a photo of my phone on it but you get the idea.

That's a good angle for viewing info on the screen!

 

[AmmoJoe]

That's a good angle for viewing info on the screen!

Yes it works exceptionally well. It’s down low, out of the way for both me and passenger. In the 2019 there is no wireless CarPlay so I have it plugged so I don’t need the MagSafe charger. The 2022 has wireless CarPlay but the wife was having too many issues with it I told her to just keep it plugged in and it seems to work better.

By the way the magnet on this thing is stronger than any other MagSafe accessory or charger I have seen. If you install it properly your phone doesn’t move.

 

[Miguel]

My 2019 has wireless charger. Because of that I use a cheap Amazon/Aliexpress usb pen to covert the wired to wireless.
That's why I don't have supports installed in the front.

 

[AmmoJoe]

My Lt doesn’t have that. Womp womp lol