yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] I[E:
the cd mounts don't just work in the cd slot, you can use it anywhere there is a gap wide enough to slide the tabs in
[Nexus 5 Accessories] andy o:
The iOttie Easy Flex Wireless should be coming soon, probably by mid-Feb, according to their FB page. That's the one I'm waiting for.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] RED ZMAN:
Unfortunately, the fit is so tight on everything in my car, I can't even get a credit card into the seams. I'm using a nice wireless QI vent mount one I found on Amazon. I'll share more this weekend.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 55runner:
My official Nexus wireless charging mount

I build my own magnetic wireless charging mount with the official charger. I didn't even have to use glue, tape or screws. Just ordered the charger, the mount and an adapter plate parts and sticked it together. The bottom of the charger is a little sticky and holds with the force of 1000 suns on this setup.

Amazon DE

Mount: amazon.de/gp/product/B000OE2E9C

Adapter Plate: amazon.de/gp/product/B000VPBR7E

Charger Adapter for the car: amazon.de/gp/product/B00A0L4P0A
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aaa111sss:
simple but helpful item.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] letdatbassknock:
I need to purchase one of these. Been trying to find one for my N5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lfbuccat:
Anyone having problems with Google Maps with magnets? I have a DIY mount using magnets on a powerboat QI charger. I just recently purchased stronger N52 magnets for my mount and I just also recently updated google maps. So I do not know if its the magnets or the google maps update that is causing this weird behavior.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] undercover:
What behaviour? Need some description.

Sent from my ? phone
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lfbuccat:
Google maps just gets lost during navigation and reorients itself and then its ok again.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kellybrf:
I've got the air dock and google maps and waze work perfectly
[Nexus 5 Accessories] winhhh:
Thread is tl;dr so just gonna read from my post onwards :P

Looking for:

- Cheap (But wouldn't mind looking at what else is available)

- Magnetic

- Wireless charging

- Not too bulky

I really like the Air Dock and Scosche designs
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xdraconis:
I couldn't find a mount that I liked, so I built this one.

I used the guts from a nexus 4 wireless charger inside of my printed plastic housing. So far, the fit is just a *hair* tight on the right side, but I'm loving it :)

Total cost with the charger, the screws, and the 3D print ran me about $75 though, so it wasn't cheap.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] matt_not_andrew:
I'm using my wife's old Garmin Nuvi satnav mount. Its almost the exact same width of the Nexus 5 in a slim case and can swivel for portrait and landscape perfectly. Its also quite a small profile which I like.

I don't remember the exact model but its pretty much the same as this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001XUQPJG/ref=pd_aw_sims_6?pi=SS115

Cheap as chips at less than £5.

It basically holds the Nexus 5 by pressure so eventually might mark the case but as I use the Spigen cases with rubber sides, I don't mind. I work in the emergency services and can confirm that this will hold the phone tightly despite some pretty heavy bumps and corners at speed.

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JamieFL, I don't know why I ended up quoting you. That was meant to be an unquoted reply to this thread.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aaa111sss:
How about this hot seller mount http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-C...-iPhone-5-4-Phones-GPS-PSP-iPod-/390556207929 ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gaga111:
made 2.0 version a while ago :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2602990
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nexii:
What would be best for recording and getting minimal shake? Dash or window mounted?

I've been taking my son out the track and hooning my Camaro with him and he love it. Giggles all the entire time. So naturally I want to get both of us on video.

Any idea on what mount would be best? Trying to see if the Nexus would do just fine, or just buy a GoPro.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] b1g1an:
Judging from the way american cars seem to be screwed together I would've thought the glass :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aaa111sss:
That's awesome, thank u!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AG206:
Here is mine i made tonight. little worried about it staying on there.

http://imgur.com/a/L8LA7
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jrmiller:
thats the best one yet. well done man :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AG206:
lol Jrmiller. It's adam_bobomb from Nano-reef. sup man. random.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jrmiller:
Haha what a small world. Wanna give me a list of the stuff you used? :highfive:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AG206:
iOttie

CHOE Qi

Neodymium Magnets

Total: $45.81
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jrmiller:
thanks man <3
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vectron:
Though I reviewed most of the popular car mounts (you can scroll down my review list: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192333), I have to say that Arkon Slim Grip Ultra (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2174449) and recently reviewed Arkon Mobile Grip 2 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2648852) are at the top of my recommended list.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Wow, that's an unbeaten price.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lanwarrior:
I wonder if anyone tried this

wireless

car mount - have both suction cup and vent clip:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F5XPCSC/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dexwaggles:
Sorry if this item has been discussed, just came across this thread tonight.

I think i will have to go the custom route but have been keeping an eye on this one for some time, im ok with the price and like the idea of a car and home dock. its been "pre order" for months now

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EP73Q2S...TF8&colid=2TYFGMN27AEG3&coliid=I1L6E50MGSZJNH

The company website seems to be dead.... i wonder if the product was a pipe dream that never made it..... I know they had a kickstarter campaign last summer, must have fizzled out.

http://www.cellinnovations.com/

It sucks because they seemed to have a nice line of potential wireless charging products, like this wall insert http://www.amazon.com/Synergy-Mount..._sbs_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=08JAY9PZY057KBTZVBE8
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Wesleylau:
Got the inspiration by poster tommy.mann's setup

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48893238&postcount=431

Then bought myself a £3 spider holder (inexpensive and flexible), then using my exciting cheap QI charger, and a rubber band (provide a cheap and quick solution to mount and unmount the QI charger :D).

The result:

It is working rather well :laugh:.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] scoot77:
I'm using the breffo spiderpodium in my car, slots perfectly into the car airvents and has 8 flexible legs so you can use it portrait or landscape.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] flavoie:
The double din Sony XSP-N1BT deck with smartphone cradle is what i'm waiting for. You get your normal radio with bluetooth but you can hook up your smartphone in front when you want. The reviewer even tried it with his Nexus 5 in the video.

/Since this is my first post, i'm unable to post an outside link. I'm referring to the androidpolice review, feel free to post the link if you can.

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Another one I saw today was the magnetic option from ProClip/IOmounts called iOauto. I don't think i've seen such flexibility with swiveling and rotation in magnetic supports so far so that's definitely another nice option to look into. But i'm more tempted in the Sony deck personally since my current factory radio doesn't sound good.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] alienclone:
here is the link

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...sony-xsp-n1bt-android-phone-mount-car-stereo/

not bad except the high price of 250usd and no wireless charging.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mp119519:
I am using iOttie in my car. it's quite firm.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tzortst:
Genuine nexus wireless charger and reused my nexus 4 mount.

I've seen it done with double sided tape but I don't trust it. I also wanted to glue it but didn't want to ruin the charger. Turns out if you take the adhesive bit off there are 4 screws that hold the case of the charger. So I used those screws and holes to attach another piece of plastic which I attached the mount to. That way I haven't ruin the charger.

Also had a failed attempt with the glue gun where it didn't stick so used epoxy and let it bond for 24 hours.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dunjamon:
I'm thinking of doing something similar, but are the magnets strong enough? Does the phone not vibrate off?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] muyoso:
How has this been in operation? Love it and want to make one. Are the magnets strong enough to handle a case on the phone by any chance?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AG206:
The magnets were not strong enough to hold my phone up over bumps.

I had to double up the magnets so now it holds my phone very well.

I would be cautious of using it with a case.

I bought some N52 magnets and will probably do this all over with this stronger magnet.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] muyoso:
Thanks for the tip. Would the wireless charger you bought be able to handle a wider magnet of the same 1/8" thickness or possibly even a thicker magnet? The 3/4" wide N52 magnet with 1/8" thickness has a pull force of over 10 lbs each, and the 1" wide has more than double the 1/2"N48 ones you originally used at 14lbs pull force. I'd like to get the strongest magnet possible that would fit in the wireless charger, but there didn't seem like there was much spare room between the magnets and the pcb of the charger.

Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AG206:
The first ones I got N48 1/2" x 1/8" and I was able to seal it like you see in the picture while getting the coil to sit on the inside of the magnets.

like so (bad 5 sec paint job)

That's where I ran into an issue of it not staying on the charger over bumps.

When I doubled the N48's I put them closer together so it was even tougher to smash the coil in the center and isn't perfect and causes some charging issues. It also makes the case so deep that you will need to think about how you will seal it.

I ended up using black sealant and it looks clean enough for me to continue to use it.

When I switch to the 52's(same size) I will use only 1 and most likely lay the charging coil down first and the magnets over it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mp119519:
Air vent holder?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Bleys43:
My car has an empty stereo bay below my stereo. Does any manufacturer make a Mount that would use this empty bay to fasten to?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jmp485:
Thumbs up for the Owl Pad

I ordered an OWL car pad with the vent mount for the N5 a while back while it was on back-order and in the time between when I ordered it and when it arrived I sold my N5.

Looking it over, the build quality far exceeds the price. I've ordered a ton of stuff from smaller vendors over the years and it really is a crap shoot. With this it looks like a well made device, not just some no-name piece of junk the likes of which you see all over eBay or Monoprice or DX. The mount looks solid and the cradle looks well designed. I obviously can't speak to the performance when charging as I have no device to test it with. I'd try and use it with my new device but I grabbed a Note and it is just way too big to fit in this mount. I'm going to see what it'll cost to return it to the folks in Korea, which I suspect will be cost prohibitive. If so then that'll be my problem then not theirs
[Nexus 5 Accessories] andy o:
Well after a long wait, iOttie finally came out with their Easy Flex Wireless. It's $80.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mp119519:
:good: Great.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] andy o:
It's not great! I thought if it was $60 it would be just expensive enough. Was hoping for a more realistic $50 or below comparing with the competition. Admittedly there's not much competition, but $80 is just crazy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MashBill:
Mount and wireless charger. Not available until April 15.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] andy o:
Their other mounts are more down-to-earth priced so it really took me by surprise.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mp119519:
Great value with such a low price: $3.99. Did you get one?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] D3_:
Received my order of this recently (it wasn't available on prime and had a delivery time of almost a month when I ordered it)

Haven't been able to use it much (Car was in the shop when it arrived) but it seems to charge decently, on a quick 5 minute drive to test it out, it managed to charge the phone 2-3% with the screen on and streaming music with Google Play Music. My only complaint is it wobbles quite a bit more than my previous dock (the samsung universal car dock)

I should note I'm not using the charger/cable that came with it but an anker charger I had previously. However this shouldn't make much of a difference as the charger it comes with also outputs 2.1a

EDIT: Looking at those pictures I just noticed mine doesn't have the feet at the bottom of the charger to hold the phone in place. Not a problem for me as I keep my phone in landscape orientation in the car anyway. If anything they were removed so you can place the phone over the charging coil more accurately.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wietse1988:
I found this one on ebay: http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Car-Mount-Ho...=US_Mounts_Holders&hash=item338c8eebbd&_uhb=1

It looks interessting:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCAyraXXU2E

Has anyone tried this one?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kresk:
I bought some strong double sided tape at CVS. It is the kind you would use to maybe secure little plastics hooks on a wall to hang stuff from. I think the weight threshold was about 3lbs. I figured that was more than enough. Plus it said easy removal with no residue. So far so good.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kresk:
Here is the mount I modified. The jaws slide right off and you're left with a tiny square that has a little plastic hook on it that connected the jaws. I sanded down the little plastic hook completely flat. And the square piece that is left over. Fits perfectly in the little square space on the bottom of the charger.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Share some pictures of your phone mounted on it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kresk:
I'm not staying at my house tonight so I can't, but I'll definitely put some photos up tomorrow afternoon when I get home. My only gripe is that it won't magnatize well enough with my Cruzerlite case on. Other than that it works awesome.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kresk:
Here are some pics.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] D3_:
Update to this: The charger works really well, better than I expected for a wireless charger. Google maps + Google Play Music streaming + automatic brightness and it either holds the charge, or charges (very) slowly. Just using Google Play Music (with screen always on, auto brightness) and it charges about 1% every 1-2 minutes.

My only dislike is it's much wobblier than I'd like, and the thing that rotates it landscape/portrait isn't very strong.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tzfardaya:
Ram X-Grip + Nexus Orb

Using the same rig I made when I got my n4... Sliced open an orb mounted the qi coil to the x-grip, and now charge my phone wirelessly while using it as a digital dashboard
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AndrasLOHF:
Are the LG ones a discontinued product or something? How the hell are they so expensive?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DC_Erok:
As a previous Droid Bionic owner, I am missing my car dock terribly. I have been researching docks for the past 3-4 days now. For the plug in charger, the proclip appears to be the best, but we have to wait on them to make it for the Nexus 5. From my past experience, plugging the phone in numerous times will eventually cause the plastic around the micro usb jack to crack. With that said...

Has anyone looked into using the wireless QI car chargers? I have found a few online. I am too new to post links but you can search for these on your own.

1. Amazon - Docooler Qi Wireless Car Charger Transmitter In-Car Charging

2. Amazon - Aftermarket Product] QI Wireless Car Holder Charger+Original OEM Metrans Receiver Coil Pad

3. Amazon - QI wireless car charger for Samsung galaxy S4 Samsung galaxyS3 Samsung galaxyNote2 LG Nexus

4. New Egg - item# 9SIA1GK1008335

5. Nokia CR-200

6. AudioVox WCC100
[Nexus 5 Accessories] atoy74:
I've had a bunch of car mounts and without a doubt, this is the best one - http://www.kenu.com/products/airframe

Very small, very friendly to your car and sturdy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] compchick813:
Yes the smart fit is apparently discontinued. Twice I placed an eBay order with 2 different sellers, only to have them message me to cancel the transaction due to them not having it in stock because they have apparently been discontinued. You aren't supposed to list something you don't have in stock but anyway. The third seller (link I posted) did have it in stock and shipped it from Korea on Monday. Thankfully I got it before they jacked the price up - I guess demand has gone up now. Still on its way but hoping it works well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cHarOn99:
Hmm and the N5 fits? because it says up to 4.8" screens
[Nexus 5 Accessories] atoy74:
Coincidently, I'm in the car and can show you.

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Here's another without the phone
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tryptonite:
That looks like a good way to go, how secure does it attach to the air vent grill? I had a similar product and over time it got loose and would fall off the grill if I hit a bump.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jonyid:
Does your nexus 5 have a case? Definitely getting one if it fits even with a case!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tospace2006:
iOttie one touch is honestly imo the best car dock for any phone and simply love it!

http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-HLCRIO102-Windshield-Dashboard-Universal/dp/B007FHX9OK
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ehcool:
Hi guys im happy with my nexus 5 and i want to use it in the car so this mount looks good but i was looking on amazon for in car chargers and saw this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...N=B008RAZCW6&linkCode=as2&tag=theloochepod-21

Only thing is i heard DC chargers run hot and are a fire hazard anyone know if this is true thanks
[Nexus 5 Accessories] SeraldoBabalu:
i'd also like to know this. i have a spigen slim armor on my nexus and wondering if this mount solution will fit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ianken:
++1 Proclip. I have the hard wired variant for my N4. I'll get the same for my N5.

It's too bad that the USB port on the N5 is reversed compared to the N4. When that happens I have to pull the head unit to swap it out. Otherwise you can disassemble the old holder and slot the charge cable from it into the new holder.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] atoy74:
It's a slip on but the design is excellent. Hard to describe but it has four prongs that rotate, one for thinner vents (like mine) and the other for thicker. Check their website and you'll get an idea of what I'm talking about

I've had mine for 7 months and it's as tight as day 1. My phone has never fallen.

Yes, it's the Spigen Slim Armor. There's still room for a larger case.

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I have the same case. It fits just fine and still have room for a larger case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rabidfurball:
OwlPad

I just ordered an Owlpad (http://owlpad.net/carpad-for-nexus-4/) for $49.99

Despite what the link address says, the manufacturer modified their original design to work for the Nexus 5 and is now selling it separately.

It has a built in Qi wireless charger, looks like it will fit most slim cases, and appears to be very well built and sturdy, with versatile 17mm ball mounting solutions. I have not received it yet, but can post more information when I do.

Here is a rather ridiculously long but informative review of the nexus 4 version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtz4VFkbNJ4

Owl CarPad/all for Nexus 5 with Suction cup type – US$57

CarPad/all for Nexus 5 with Car Air Vent Mount – US$49

CarPad/all for Nexus 5 with suction cup + Car Air Vent Mount – US$62
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DC_Erok:
Where did you order this from? I don't see a link to purchase it off the web site you provided.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jonyid:
Thanks mate, jsut ordered one for £18.74
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AndrasLOHF:
Do all Qi car chargers plug directly into the cigarette lighter as opposed to connecting between the dock and power source with a USB???
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rabidfurball:
About halfway down the page there starts being buy now links that send you to paypal. Listed as "CarPad/all for Nexus 5..."

There are a number of options, suction cup, vent mount, as well as combo deals with an additional desktop charger.

Owl CarPad/all for Nexus 5 with Suction cup type – US$57

CarPad/all for Nexus 5 with Car Air Vent Mount – US$49

CarPad/all for Nexus 5 with suction cup + Car Air Vent Mount – US$62
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DC_Erok:
Thanks, I just ordered the CarPad/all-N5+OwlPad/all-N5+Suction cup – US$99
[Nexus 5 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
qi wireless car charger and holder

make your own awesome cobbled together wireless charging car charger in any colour you choose http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTNAPp2UkkI
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xameius:
Is there any word or rumors on an official car dock? Haven't seen an official one since the Galaxy Nexus, sort of bummed.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Scottland:
I'm using my Brodit/Proclip from the Galaxy Nexus. It just about fits, is a little bit of a tight fit I might see if I can adjust it to make it fit better. Would definately not fit using a case though.

I would like to pickup a Qi charger, but not willing to spend £50+ on one, I might see if I can pickup a cheap slim Qi charger and mount it behind the phone on the Proclip though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] moba77:
are u using Kenu Airframe with Nexus 5 ? it fix perfectly?

thanks !
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AndrasLOHF:
That Owl pad with the air vent seems like the way I'm going to head. I like the fact that I can have cold air blowing on the unit as even a wired dock overheats in the Southeast heat when charging, streaming music over bluetooth, and using navigation all at the same time.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Vincent Law:
By the way, it should be noted:

That LG car mount charger is NOT an official LG product! It is a random car dock made to fit LG's desktop wireless charger, which they bundle in. If you're the type of person who doesn't like buying random chinese products of questionable quality, I would steer far away from it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] atoy74:
I have some pics in this thread of the Nexus 5 with the Kenu. Fits just fine.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thacounty:
Anyone tried the Kensington Quick Release?

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Quick-Release-Mount-iPhone-K39256US/dp/B003Y3BEV4

I had it for my Evo and I was thinking about getting another one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Antebios:
Another upvote for Owl CarPad! I have been using it for my Nexus 4 and love it! No wires and it still charges. I just ordered the PCB part only to "upgrade" my current existing CarPad to work with the Nexus 5. For now, I'm using my current CarPad more as a mount, and it fits the Nexus 5 perfectly.

http://blog.owlcharger.com/2013/11/01/whats-it-all-about-carpad-holder-is-it-good-for-nexus-5/
[Nexus 5 Accessories] uosiumen:
I can recommend fix2car car dock.

I have model for Nexus 4 (They differ by micro USB plug orientation, N4 has wider end towards back of phone) and it's great.

Car dock 100% resistant to crappy roads.

http://fix2car.com/active-holder-micro-usb-universal/
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jimburke57:
Has anyone, who has ordered the Owl pad, received a confirmation email or anything from the seller?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nos2k5:
waiting for my eleMount :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] polaris68:
Pulled the trigger in one getting one of these myself. Looking forward to trying it out.