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QI Receiver for an iPhone that works in a Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by aforkosh, Mar 28, 2016.

  1. aforkosh

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    Has anyone found a QI Wireless receiver that works to charge an iPhone from the charging pad in available on some 2016 Prii?

    I 'upgraded' from my 2004 to a 2016 Prius Four Touring last week. I've unsuccessfully tried 2 different QI receivers for my iPhone 6. Neither worked. The light on the Prius charger went from green to orange, indicating that the charge was connecting to the receiver. However, the iPhone energy indicator remained white (rather than turning green) and the used capacity dropped, indicating that the charging process was not working. The 2 receiver that I tried (both from Amazon) were:

    1) Eripu® 3rd Qi Iphone Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Patch Module for Iphone 6 6 Plus, 6s 6s Plus 5s 5c 5

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    iPhone Qi Receiver, LANIAKEA® 1A Qi Wireless Charging Receiver for iPhone 6s/6s Plus, iPhone 6/6 Plus

    I tried both receivers inside an Apple Silicone Case and also just folded under the phone and case.

    So, has anyone found a card that works? Since I am happy with design and feel of the Apple case, I don't want a whole case, just the card to plug into the Lightning port. Until I get a solution, I'll be running a Lightning cable from the USB port to the phone.

    Thank you.
     
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    Try these guys. iQi Mobile Qi Wireless Receiver for Apple iPhone - Fonesalesman
    I got mine from Amazon. Not tried it in a Prius. (Mine isn't due 'til July :mad: )
    But it works well in a iBlason case.
    iPhone 6 Armorbox Dual Layer Protective Case by i-Blason
    using the woodpuck.
    WoodPuck: Bamboo Edition Qi Wireless Charging Pad - Fonesalesman.
    And also works great with the qistone plus.
    Really fab bit of kit, it charges itself with a Qi pad or USB & charges your fone with Qi or you an also use the usb port to charge something else at the same time.
    QiStone+ Portable Qi Wireless Charger Pad and External Battery / Power bank - Fonesalesman
     
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  3. bisco

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    someone here got one from amazon for 17 bucks, works great. check the gen 4 wireless charging threads.
     
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    I found one that works:
    BEZALEL I6 Qi Wireless Charger Charging Receiver Patch Module for iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 6S/6S Plus (available at Amazon)

    My main issue with it is that the cable projects out a bit at Lightening port on the phone. One of the rejects actually used a connector that had the wire coming out parallel to the phone base, so that the wire easily conformed to phone. I'll probably leave the receiver with the car and plug it in outside the case when I wish to charge.

    On a 5-mile drive today, the phone did charge consistently using the Bezalel receiver. At the end of the drive (with iApple Map Nav active), the charge level was few percent lower than when I started. I looks like it's back to charging with a cable, either to the USB port or a plug in the outlet. A 0.5 meter cord reaches to the charging pad without needing to account for excess length.
     
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    You might want to consider the Bezalel Latitude Case (available from Bezalel.co) It is a very nice iPhone 6 case that has the Qi charger built in, so it is very slim. The plug goes into the lightning connector, but can be moved out of the way if you need to hook up to the cable. I am now using that case as my only phone case. I set the phone in the car and it charges well. And, I charge the phone overnight, at home via the Bezalel Prelude charging base. I only have use the lightning cable if I'm hooking into my computer.

    The nice thing about the prelude (a 7,000 mAh battery, about the size of a hockey puck), is that it is portable and can be used as a stand-alone charger for up to 2 1/2 to 3 charges. I take it with in my bag for charging at my work and then I plug the prelude into power at night to keep it's battery charged. Now I am never without sufficient power, whether driving or at work. Plus, no cables or looking for an outlet.
     
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    I also have the Bezalel Latitude case. It works flawlessly with the in car Qi charger. I also use the case with Anker Qi charging pad at work and a Bezalel Futura charging pad at home. All work great. The genius of the Latitude case is that it's easy to pull the lightning connector out of the way if you need hook things up the old fashioned way.
     
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    Any cases available for a 5S?


    iPhone ?
     
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    or a 5?
     
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    Can I just not get a wireless pad and stick it inside existing iPhone case?

    LG-H901 ?
     
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    ^ $2 ?
     
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    Let you know how it works. Slow boat from China.
    Basically just the guts and no case.Did you ever find that guy in the wanted poster?:LOL:
     
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    I am wondering... now that you've had some time with it, what is your assessment of the durability of that pull out lightening connector on the case?

    Thanks!
     
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    I just picked up my first Prius yesterday (turns out I've been a member on this forum since 2008, I guess it's been a long time coming), a 2016 and I have the Qi charger. I was looking at the size of the pad against the 6 plus I have, will it work? I only googled very briefly last night and the first thing I found was someone saying a 6s is too big for any Toyota qi charger, but I don't know how old that info was.
     
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    I believe that's correct (although I don't have first had experience). Maybe checkout this site (I thought read that the 6 Plus didn't work with Prius) iPhone Universal Wireless Charging Case | BEZALEL
    Maybe shoot them an email and ask. Although they make a case for the 6 Plus, think think it won't make enough contact with the sensor to charge.

    UPDATE: There website says: For 2016/2017 Toyota Prius -- The wireless charging pad is located behind of the gear selector. To start charging, simply press the Qi wireless charger switch and place your iPhone 6/6s on the pad. An amber indicator is illuminated while charging is in progress. It's important to make sure that there are no objects in-between the mobile device and the tray as they may interfere with charging. Unfortunately, the charging pad in these vehicles is too small to accommodate the larger iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus handsets.

    Here's the link: iPhone 6/6s Wireless Charging in Toyota Prius | BEZALEL

    There is your answer (at least from one case manufacture).
     
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    Boat from China has not arrived. Maybe this week I will test the $2 charger.
     
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    I know this is an older thread, but I just purchased my '16 Touring and have been trying to find a solution to my Iphone 6S plus problem. I ordered the card off of Amazon, but that didn't work. I had given up and thought I would just move the tray from the console to the charging area so I would have a place to throw my house keys. I thought I would give it one more try and found this case on Amazon: (Sorry :( not enough posts to post a link) But this is the name on amazon. This is not the Latitude case. If you put the below in Amazon search it should be the first case. ($18.00)

    BEZALEL® Qi Wireless Charging Receiver Phone Case for iPhone 6 Plus

    And it works perfectly. Charges fast and I haven't had a problem yet. Granted this is not a heavy duty case that will offer a ton of protection, but I am not usually that rough on my phones...and the nice thing is if I am in the kayak or doing something I need more phone protection I will use a different protective case anyway...but daily use at work this will be just fine.

    hope this helps
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    Decided it was not worth the expense. The more expensive ones work but I have a free USB cable that works fine. Mr Cheapie.
     
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