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[Nexus 5 Accessories] stbxxl:
I'm using the InfiniApps Slyde CD Slot Magnetic Mount. I already used this with my GNex. Once you had a magnetic mount nothing else compares. I still remember my awesome trusty Pre and Touchstone car mount setup :D

Anyway, the case I'm using is the Spigen Slim Ultra Fit. I put one of these metal plates pretty close to the lens hole. This way I get a robust hold and wireless charging still works just fine. I tried it with my Choe Qi Pad and a colleagues Nokia DT 910. The only downside is that it only works with the N5 in portrait orientation. But that is just fine for me since I still get to use a magnetic car mount and wireless charging.

Wireless charging rocks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AndrasLOHF:
Do you think the Owl CarPad wireless charging would work when using a Slim Armor case? I've read it works with regular desktop wireless chargers but haven't seen anything about wireless car chargers.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cHarOn99:
Thanks for this great tip I ordered already the CarPad/all for Nexus 5 with Car Air Vent Mount – US$49 and i also ordered a G17 Ball to mount it on my Proclip for my car and the Vent Mount will go into my second car :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Antebios:
The e-mails for the Owl Pad take a long time, just be patient.

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Yes, it will work with a case on. I've had cases on my N4 and it worked fine. I have the LG desk Qi charger pad with the Spigen case on my Nexus 5 and it charges fine also.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] watzone69:
I really want to do this but I cant find the cradle. They are sold out on amazon and there are a few on ebay that are going for $150. Anyone know where else to find them?

I just now ordered the Koolpuck from amazon though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mrRobinson:
Yea the one from my Galaxy s3 held my s4 just fine and now the nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] serialtoon:
I use the Nokia CR-200. Wireless charging while i drive, cant beat that.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846

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I use the Nokia CR-200. Wireless charging while i drive, cant beat that.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
I have five car and tablet docks presently and this one made for the lg which I am using with the koolpuck charger is the best by a wide margin. My reasons being very secure padded clamps which work in portrait and landscape, one button release, qi charging works very well with my koolpuck charger and maintains charge even though used it for sat nav on 3g plus with Google music streaming at full volume for 1.5h journey and phone was not hot and maintained charge but didn't change more than at start as I was obviously using the phone intensively in the journey. Will buy one more myself when price comes down for the holder. It sticks very well to the windscreen too. If you find one cheap then BUY IT WITHOUT HESITATION. I DO NOT THINK PHONE HOLDERS CAN GET ANY BETTER! Very pleased with my purchase and it works very well with my Samsung Galaxy note 3, S4 and nexus 5 as shown in my YouTube upload found in my tag line.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zenrage:
I ordered an Owl N5 CarPad with suction cup and vent holder. Hoping that the mixed stories on the device work in my favor, just like the "defects" did for my N5 (no defects :) ). Hope to have it before I travel for Thanksgiving when it would be most useful.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rg2:
I have the Kensington (used it for my NS4G) and it does fit, however it does not go in too smooth; over time it might take some of the finish on the device off. The reason I came to this thread was because of my concern for said problem.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Neoz64:
Anyone tried the "Magnetyze Car Stand/Charger" from BuQu Tech with the Nexus 5?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kilter1975:
Don't have one to say for sure, but their website and reviews say CONductive not INductive which is the Qi standard....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Neoz64:
Oh ok, too bad.

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellybrf:
so it works with the nexus 5? I know there were some compatibility issues with the n4 and I haven't seen anyone say they're using it. mind snapping a few pictures of it with the n5 to see how it fits?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 2.0t03speed:
yes please tell us if this works. i was a bit skeptical about it working just because of how tall the nexus 5 is and how the charging coil is directly in the middle of the back. I didn't think it would line up with the cr-200 i thought we would need something like the lg smart fit 2 for their qi charger. http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-LG-WCP-300-Wireless-SMARTPHONE/dp/B00EJRQ5YK
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TECK:
I'm using the Samsung dock, excellent product.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089VO7HE/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EXyGBpahUU

This is a test drive with my previous N4, no shattering with my sport suspension (flickering from the extreme heat outside):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb7cJqPsew8
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jkcarp94:
Totally agree. Great product.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] al2x:
Same, got mine for $25, at an Apple store.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MarkyH:
I have the CR200 and it doesn't work with my nexus 5. It starts charging, but a short while later (sometimes seconds sometimes minutes) it stops charging. It will intermittently restart, but the net result is the phone discharges.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LilDrunkenSmurf:
I used something like this for my S3, where it provides power, and has an Aux out. Anyone know of something like this for the N5? Although I would use a minimalistic Qi one, and just plug the aux cable into the headphone jack, I want it mostly hidden from my view with those huge arms that seem to wrap around it from the universal ones. It'd be awesome if there was a magnetic/Qi charger combo for the car.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] elementaldragon:
Well... next pay, i plan on buying one or two cheapy Qi charging docks, and ripping one apart to see if anything can be done to attach it to the iMagnet magnetic dash/windshield mount. Even if that's just sandwiching the Qi bits between the mount and a metal plate, and sticking the phone to that (if it works), that would be OK for me. Ideally, would like to somehow get the Qi bits behind the rubberized pad that the phone normally sticks to, but i don't think it's nearly large enough for that.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] serialtoon:
The phone charges fine. No issues at all. Now if you have a case like i do, then it wont charge. Although i do have to exchange my unit as the charger plug is loose around the cabling. Other than that it charges and holds the phone just fine.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dandywin:
You could make one using a universal dock, a cheap Qi charger and 4 magnets properly positioned on the charger. And a little bit of epoxy. :)

Also There's a post discussing a DIY magnetic/Qi charger dock.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] D3_:
I have one of these, used it with my Note 2 previously, it doesn't seem to hold the Nexus 5 very tightly.

My charger has a coiled cable and as my car is RHD it pulls the nexus 5 over to the passenger side a little, if I'm not careful with how I put it in, the nexus 5 slides out quite a bit (when the dock is in landscape mode, not an issue in portrait)

I should add that this issue is WITHOUT a case. It may do better with a case on the phone. My Neo Hybrid should arrive on Tuesday so I can test it out.

Planning on selling it to a friend of mine and getting an iOttie one-touch or whatever they're called instead.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellybrf:
could you take a few pictures of a naked n5 in the dock?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kyle.hanson:
Wireless Charging Orb w/ N5

So far, my ideal setup has been the wireless charging orb for my Nexus 4 in my car. It requires a tiny modification, but works really well.

You have to attach the orb to one of those adhesive disks for suction mount devices. Then stick the disk with the adhesive on your dash on a flat surface. The only other modification was to superglue a small piece of plastic on the bottom of the orb so the phone doesn't gradually slip down due to vibration. It's a good landscape setup and if you clean the charging orb every now and then, it's sticky as hell.

I drive quite a bit throughout the day and this worked pretty well for my N4 and same with my N5.

I have a tasker plugin with Ultimate Rotation Control that's works fairly well to put the phone in landscape when wireless charging, but it's not perfect and sometimes leaves it in forced auto rotate, but other than that, best setup I've found w/ the Nexus 4/5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Lookatthemonkeys:
Because it is an easy install solution that often puts the phone front and center. It's especially good if your in a rental car or borrowing a friends. There is no damage to the unit at all. The only issue is that is really depends on the car how well it works. Some cars it's perfect but some it's too low or blocks other controls.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] elementaldragon:
you say that, but i can't imagine slot-loaded disc drives being built to handle having something wedged into it and then clamped into place. Not to mention if i had a car, i'd much rather have access to my disc drive as well as my phone. dash mounts work just as well for getting the phone easily within reach, and don't look odd, either.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ehcool:
I use the Greatshield mount because it was inexpensive and it is holding up quite well, as a side note i also use NFC Tags stuck to the mount to setup my phone in a tasker powered driving mode when its in the mount here's the links

GreatShield Windshield Dashboard Universal Smart Holster Car Mount

RapidNFC NFC Tags Six Pack Stickers
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fceeviper:
Come on ProClips finish up the N5 holder already!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Greefus:
Hey Brodit please make us a pro clip wireless charging car dock as nice as your other mounts and also buy us new unpolarized sunglasses so we we can see the GPS screen again in landscape.

Thanks.

sent form my Palm Pilot
[Nexus 5 Accessories] serialtoon:
Ill try and do it today. Here is the dock though..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] youareme7:
Could you share a picture or two of your setup for that? I have the x-grip and a useless orb charger that never really kept the n4 gripped to it so I'd love to see how well that works for you
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vinc3l3:
Using Aduro U-mount for the nexus 5 for now. Great mount but i don't like the position of it in my car.

Bought a puck style qi charger and planning to mount four magnet on it and replace my touchstone car mount (GSIII). Why not take the advantage of the four metal disk in the back of the nexus? Once you go magnetic wireless charging, it's hard to adapt to any other type.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zoglog:
Does anyone know of a solid dock that has Qi Charging built in? that would be the ultimate set-up for me :)

only one I could find was the cloe one on amazon (won't let me post links here)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] laur3n.newm4n:
I was contacted by the guy that sells these (http://www.amazon.com/TechMatteTM-E..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1384203511&sr=1-1) and asked to review the unit if he sent one, so I agreed.

I also bought a small wireless charging puck that I am going to try and mount on that car mount. If the Nexus 5 is wider than the puck, it would work out well, and the one-touch device mounting will still work if the puck is small enough. I'm not sure when the mount is supposed to get here, but the puck is on the way.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gbk1:
Reused old car mount

Previously owned a Note 2. The iOttie car mount was the mount I used. Solid suction cup.

Happy to find out that the Nexus 5 fits snug as well.

Would recommend.

http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Windsh...d=1384204318&sr=8-1&keywords=note+2+car+mount
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tzfardaya:
Here you go. If you want to see different angles just let me know.. might be a few days as my truck is currently in the shop getting a leak patched, with the xgrip/orb hybrid still attached to the window.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zoglog:
haha, same exact setup for me too. I wonder if I can shove a QI charger in the back. That would ruin the mounting mechanics though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kwchristensen:
Sorry I know this is a bit off topic but I used that dock for both my GS3 & Nexus 4. Its a great dock, unfortunately doesn't fit the Nexus 5. The audio jack did not work on the Nexus 4, or the GS3 after installing a custom ROM so what I did was strip out the sliding power/aux connector and just used the bare dock. I bought this recently and play audio over Bluetooth. It works amazingly well, is very cheap, and wireless!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANDHBNS/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jeimygirl:
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Windshield-Dashboard-Holder-Galaxy/dp/B007FH716W

This is the one I use. I LOVE it! It also fits my GPS, the big Garmin 1450 one. I used it for my S2 and now my N5. I put lots of pictures on amazon review. The picture is of the mount with my S2 but I have it set up the same for my N5.

You just put the phone up to it and push it in and it clicks and locks your device in. Best mount I've ever used.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] psyclist:
Another Ram X-Grip, amazing for the car, and modular... so I use the medium suction cup on both my motorcycle tank and snowmobile cowl for my GPS mount. Great little setup!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] donatom3:
I have one of these on it's way to me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171146553202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I was going to go with the Owllpad but that used a barrel style plug and I have a Micro USB already routed through my dash to where my mount is. Also I'm mounting this on my Kuda Base so all I'm doing is taking the ball off this one and mounting it to the 17mm ball mount on my Kuda.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tzfardaya:
only issue I have with the x-grips is they like to fiddle with the volume button... :P

especially since I've mated the qi charging orb to it.... I can only ofset the phone so much before it stops charging... I'll have to take a look and see if I can offset the orb to compensate...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Philthy82:
This might be slightly OT but can anyone recommend a car cigarette lighter charger that works well with their Nexus 5? The one I've been using with my Galaxy S3 (input:12-24VDC, output: 5VDC 2100mA) doesn't work very well with my N5 - shows as charging but battery continues to drain. I tend to use GPS nav and play music via bluetooth while driving, not sure if that's drawing more power than the charger is putting back in.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AndrasLOHF:
Do you think there is enough space to put a Qi puck behind the phone and it still function properly???
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jeimygirl:
I'll have to look next time I use it. The phone is quite thin and it holds a nav to the very edge. Problem is that the center of the holder has a button that the phone clicks to grab the phone. You would probably have to add the Qi to the button so it clicks when pressed on.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] D3_:
Does that mount block the camera at alll? I'm considering getting one but I'm unsure if I should get the XL or the regular one.

I'm having the same issue with my Anker charger, which is 2A and worked fine with my Galaxy Note 2, charged that with google play music streaming over 3G and GPS navigation using Google Maps.

The Nexus 5, however, discharges just streaming Google Play Music unless the screen is off. Annoying, to say the least.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zoglog:
I have the XL one. I can report it doesn't block the camera. That was the first thing I tested.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jeimygirl:
It does not. Surprisingly I tested this today even though I've had it for a year and have never tested it.

The bottom "legs" do expand though so if they are in their longest position the clips will grab at the volume and power buttons and block the camera. But if you have it at the shortest length it's absolutely perfect for the N5

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jeimygirl:
Here are some other pictures I've taken. The device pictured is the Garmin Nuvi1450

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] D3_:
Thanks for the quick replies, looks like I'll be getting one of these soon.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tzfardaya:
Sounds similar to the one I use, haven't seen an issue with it charging my n5.

But then I only have gps (speed) and bluetooth (connected to garmin nuvi 3950 to provide data connection, and garmin ecoroute hd obd2 adapter to collect engine computer info) I'm not normally streaming audio at the same time (though streamed via bt as well when I am) and mine charges no problem... even though It's not actually plugged into my n5, put into a qi charging rig to top up my n5 as I drive..

might want to pick up one of those usb voltage monitors and see if yours is actually providing what it claims to...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AndrasLOHF:
Thanks for the pics. The pucks measure 1/2 an inch so I don't think it would work. Still thinking of grabbing one of these for the price and ease of use....and that super duty suction cup. Thinking I can handle plugging the phone in when needed at more than half the price some of these other docks are going for.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tzfardaya:
if you're not too squeamish about hardware modding, you could snip that puck open and see how much space the actual charging coil takes up, mount that to the dock... :P
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jeimygirl:
I can't justify paying for a Qi for my car right now. It takes a second to plug in my car charger which cost me $4 (Motorola one with a glass "m" works perfect with the N5 too) I'll stick to that cause I can't get rid of this great mount. It fell off twice and that was from it being in 110+ degree whether in the car in the Florida heat.

Sent from my Nexus 5

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This is the one I use. I've had it for 2+ years and it still works perfect, even with the N5. Can't beat it for less than $6! I bought it when it was $4.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S5Q9CA/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_slzGsb0FP69CV

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gbk1:
iOttie is the best!!

The bottom legs are annoyingly loose on my mount. Had to use thin rubber bands to keep the legs from sliding down. In the side profile, you can see the rubber band and the camera clearance. Flash is blocked though.

My car doesn't lend itself to many mounting points. I had to mount to the window on my door. And man oh man, that suction cup will adhere to glass like no tomorrow. 2 years of it in New England weather and it has never fallen off.

My car has a 1.8A-2A USB port, so I just run a standard USB cable to my phone.

Again, would recommend this mount 100%
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellybrf:
saw that on amazon today, interested to see how it works out

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I got this one over the weekend. it's a very sturdy mount with a strong suction cup and a death grip on the phone. almost no vibration over rough road, which is nice. the spring to grab the phone is plenty powerful. the only drawback I have is that it's a bit clumsy to get the phone out since the spring clamps the phone instead of releasing it, but that's a tradeoff with this style mount and not unique to this product.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] automaddux:
Wait a minute, so do they mess up the wireless charging and makes it forever useless or you just can't do both at the same time? I need to know!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] stennett:
After reading through this thread (and others) I decided to buy the Kenu Airframe.

The reason being, I can't stand these big suction pads mounted on my dash or windscreen, 90% of them look horrible and bulky.

My concerns with the Airframe prior to buying were; price and would such a simple design hold my phone securely whilst on the move and going over speed bumps. Despite the price I ordered one with the thought in mind it would last through a couple of generations of phones due to it being universal.

I can honestly so the product is excellent if you're like me and want something small and simple to hold you phone. The product grips the phone without damage and holds it even when going over speed bumps (Massive problem in the UK).

If you can live without wireless charging this in my opinion is the best product on the market.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wywywywy:
Just got some news from Brodit!

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Hi

I am happy to inform you about our new holder for the Nexus 5.

http://brodit.se/productList.html?brand=Nexus&model=5&pn=prod

http://brodit.se/findDistributor.html?pn=handle&sm=fd

Best Regard

Lars Dufva

Brodit AB
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gbk1:
Big bonus is you can blast the AC to keep the phone cool on hot summer commutes :cool:

...maybe not so exciting when you gotta turn on the heat or defog the window
[Nexus 5 Accessories] pittrich:
Brodit active Holder

I will rebuild the brodit active holder from the N4. the n5 fits inside just the usb connection you have to turn. 've ordered at Amzon a charging cable with angle plug. hope it's right. will report as soon as everything is there.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wywywywy:
The USB connector has quite a odd shape... so best of luck!

It may be easier to buy a cheap 2nd hand Brodit holder with the correct USB and use that?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LilDrunkenSmurf:
That thing is ridiculously bulky. I just want a mount where I can keep the phone in portrait mode (24/7), as the only thing I use the phone for in the car is Nav. I have a hardwired 1.5A micro usb, and a I have an aux 3.5mm cable if I want. I just want something to stick it on the windshield in portrait mode.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AndrasLOHF:
Thinking of going with this http://www.amazon.com/xProDock-Sony...qid=1384273702&sr=1-6&keywords=ibolt+xprodock and this http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-Vent-Mount-Phone-Holder/dp/B00EOAVVDW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (to help with overheating issues in summer heat). I had the iBolt for my Evo LTE and it worked perfectly the entire time I had the phone. This one requires one extra step of plugging in the phone where as the LTE could just be dropped in(charging port was on the side) but at least the charging cable is steel reinforced so it stays near the charging port. I don't think a Qi charger would be powerful enough as when the phone is docked I leave Daydream mode on and stream music over bluetooth sometimes using GPS. With a wired charger you can gain battery charge where the general consensus on wireless is it would remain the same the same or lose charge.

Edit: Just placed an order for the dock. It'll be here in 2 days and I'll post my opinions when it arrives.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] knowlesy:
the nexus 4 holder works just fine....still using mine for my n5 :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LilDrunkenSmurf:
That iBolt one actually looks pretty good. I'll think on it.

Which one?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] THE_KINGDOM:
won't magnetic holders generally interfere with certain sensors in the phone, for example compass
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Watcher07:
Not everyone uses the gps in the car though. Personally I don't want a car mount that will interfere with GPS (and to answer your question, it does interfere with compass), but I know a few people that just spend alot of time in the car and don't need gps, just need a good charger and phone within reach.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] elementaldragon:
I'm not sure about a compass... but everything still seems to work just fine.

And [MENTION=2696932]Watcher07[/MENTION] GPS still works just fine with a magnetic car mount, as it doesn't rely on the magnetometer. Used it the other day with my Nexus 5 on my iMagnet car mount with no accuracy out travel issues.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Watcher07:
Interesting, bouncing around the threads thought I saw something about it causing a problem but thanks for clearing that up.