Wireless Charging

Pretty much decided I need wireless charging in my TRD Sport, what’s my best option?

 

This

 

This..... I like, where’s a good place to get one?

 

https://www.sparksparts.com/accesso...rts-tundra-wireless-charging-tray-00016-34506

About $160+shipping

 

Just ordered one as well. That coily charging cord is a PITA.

 

Just a random fyi. I was going to install the OEM wireless charger but after some researching found thatwthat charging is actually bad for the longevity of your battery since it creates more heat than normal wired charging. Also you shouldn't charge your phone past 80% either. Just some food for thought, obviously if you're someone who replaces their phone before the battery wears out anyway then its something you'd probably care about.

 

Apple website says it wont charge past 80% if the phone is too hot and in the forums people have asked about quick charging and they said the new phones (I just got the SE2 a month ago) are made to be compatible for quick charge I guess.
I just found a dozen 'tech' websites saying they don't affect battery life, some saying to take the case off for the heat, some saying it does affect it. So one of those deals where you pick what side you want and use those to argue your point. I honestly dont care, I barely charge my phone in my truck but thought it'd be a neat use of space and i'd like to not have that cord flopping around. If it gets that bad a new battery is $70 anyways.
I had my last phone for 4 years with quick charges before Apple updated me out of currency and basically made it so I had to buy a new phone because every update would cause certain features to no longer work (dicks)

 

Alright looks like I’m ordering a wireless chaegwr from Sparksparts. Do they have any discount codes for forum group members? Figured it can’t hurt to ask

 

Use code GEARRUNNER at checkout, will save you 5%.. I just found out after I had already ordered mine. Oops.

 

That's a nice clean factory look! Is there power near by or a factory harness for it to connect? Also, how much do you have to remove to install it?

 

i bought the one from scoche. i rally like it was only 75.

 

Theres a installation PDF on the link, I looked through and doesnt seem bad. Bunch of screws, wiring, and prying things.
Says it’ll come with the harness to plug in and is powered by the rear power thingy on the back of the console for the rear seats. Mine shipped today, can let you know when it gets here

 

Check this thread regarding installation - https://www.tundras.com/threads/se-toyota-center-console-wireless-charger.57033/

 

Thank you for that... I skimmed the link too fast I guess. Time to do some reading. Congrats I hope it arrives soon for ya! I had a wireless charger in a Tacoma and liked it.

 

It piggybacks off the 12v socket for the rear seats.

take out some screws and pop off a panel. It’s like a 30 minute job

 

I installed the OE toyota part on my TRD Pro about 6 months ago. it was easy and perfect . running a Pixel XL 4

 

I used this install video for mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m11ze1vzs4

I got mine on eBay (back in the 2020

$405 00016-34506 , Samsung Galaxy, iPhone, Android

00016-34506 shortage) but it looks like Sparks has the best price now..

My phone only sits on the console for less then an hour or so.
Gets a little warm, but never not.
No hotter than it gets plugged into a cumbersome cable sticking out and in the way.

 

I just found this exact part (or seems to be exact) on ebay, by searching for the part number from Sparks. And it is only $78 shipped.

Just an FYI.

 

Can you use the wireless charger AND be plugged in for carplay? The USB for carplay is low amperage so it doesn't charge very fast while using it. Could you charge up with the wireless charger and also use the plug in for carplay?

 

I did a search on Amazon when I typed in "Tundra wireless charger"

not all of them had the Toyota part number but were considerably less expensive

I know you get what you pay for

just wondering if anyone has tried the other brands?

 

Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered one and will update on installation and quality.

 

Ordered one also…….

 

Looking forward to good news! Will keep an eye out for an update.

 

I went with the one from Sparks Toyota and couldn't be happier.
Great quality and not a difficult install.

Only advice I have is to use an interior removal tool instead of a flat head or similar.

 

Just got mine in the mail. Install tomorrow.

 

it doesnt work well with the new iphone.

 

I do it all the time. It's a little tight with the wire sticking out of the phone but it does charge.

 

Apple phones have built in software to limit heat and condition battery not to charge to 100% based on heat , conditioning , etc. 100% is not really 100% of your battery capacity. Same principle in Tesla software. That’s why they were able to remotely increase capacity during Hurricanes down south to allow evacuation.
Not from me , all info from an electrical engineer buddy o’ mine.

 

Installed mine this am. Works well with iPhone 12 mini.
Running a Speck Presidio 2 case. Pretty thin, and with my lifestyle , extremely durable. I’ve had less damage with that case than I did with the Lifeproof case.

 

I do think its cool and have come close to ordering many times, but I like to use my phone as gps alot of times so I like this better