Cars are becoming more and more connected, it’s a fact. Not only traditional brands are introducing a great deal of electronics in their vehicles to offer more smart features, but there are even cell phone manufacturers such as Xiaomi or Huawei that are betting on entering the automotive market, although they have not yet arrived in Spain.
Whether you have a conventional car or one of these connected vehicles, there are many occasions in which some accessories can make them offer a greater number of conveniences, in this case related to the use of the mobile. Whether to charge it or to hold it, there are really useful devices to do so.
And is that, if used in the correct and legally permitted manner, the smartphone can be a great helper for both long trips and short journeys on a daily basis.
Car charger
Some of the functions that smartphones have for use in the car can consume a large amount of battery power. This is the case of navigation, which not only requires geolocation, but also in many cases also involves setting the brightness to maximum to properly see what is on the screen.
That’s why a charger is an essential device to carry in the car, since. thanks to the vehicle’s battery it will be possible to charge the cell phone battery easily. In addition, there are several models available depending on the needs of each user, and there are even some that also have fast charging.
On the one hand, you can opt for the use of a cable charger. There are models that only have one output, while others have two or even three so that both the co-driver and other passengers in the vehicle can also put their device to charge. One of the most recommended is this one from Uibi, which has four different ports.
However, if you have wireless charging on your cell phone, one of these chargers may be the best option. These are usually placed on the dashboard or even on the air conditioning grill, and are also connected to the cigarette lighter socket. They are much more convenient to useIt is enough to leave the cell phone on the base for it to start charging. In addition, the ones on the dashboard have a dual function, since they are also used to view navigation instructions on the device. The Glangeh model is a great option.
Cell phone holder
Not all vehicles have a smart display to which Android Auto content can be sent. However, thanks to the brackets for the dashboard can continue to revive indications to navigate in the car that is. These types of devices are completely legal, and allow us to place the cell phone on the list in order to see the indications. In this case, there are also different types of support depending on the way in which the cell phone can be left on them.
Some of the most used and recommended are those that work through the use of magnets. Its operation is quite simple, since it is only necessary to place a small metal plate on the back of the mobile, to which the magnet in the holder will be attached.
They are a great option that brings a lot of convenience and takes up little space, however, depend to some extent on the case not being too thick and the phone not too heavy.. In addition, this metal plate will make it impossible to use wireless charging, which will have to be removed when you get home.
That is why there are also holders on which you can leave your cell phone without attaching any other accessory to it. These are similar to the wireless charging chargers.but without this capability, and costing a little less in price. Some such as the Cirycase and Miracase are highly recommended.
Android Auto device
If, on the other hand, you count as a smart display in the car that is compatible, this type of accessory is also a must-have option. Its function, basically, is to eliminate the wires and to be able to carry out the Android Auto connection wirelessly..
Basically, it is a small USB that can be connected via an adapter -which is included- to the USB Type-C port of the vehicle. In this way, the cell phone does not have to be plugged in, and it can be carried in the holder or even in the pocket. In this sense, what it offers is convenience, and the MSXTTLY model is good value for money at 48.85 euros.
On the other hand, if you do not have one of these screens in the car, it is also possible to acquire an independent one that can be placed and removed on the dashboard comfortably and does not require installation. Thus, you can have Android Auto in the car, even if it does not include compatibility with Google’s operating system. Of course, it is advisable to remove it every time we get out of the car, so that it does not attract friends of strangers.