Wireless Phone Charging

rgerwal · 12-16-2018, 09:33 AM

Hi all, I have a 2015 640d Grand Coupe which doesn't have any wireless phone charging in the cabin. Also the phone holder in the arm rest is the generic standard cover.

I have looked at the wireless charging snap on covers however they are ridiculously expensive so plan be was a wireless charging pad. Most wireless charging pads I have come across are mainly circles with the odd on a square shape however the most consistent thing is that they are far too wide for the space next to the phone holder in the arm rest.....until I walked into my local TK Max and found a Philips DLP9011 wireless charger for £9.99 which is 7cm by 7cm.

The pad can only charge at 5w which I know isn't the fastest however fits nicely next to the phone holder and allows me to place my iPhone X comfortably.

Thought this might be helpful to someone to someone or others might share how they have managed to achieve the same thing.

MARKPRIOR · 12-16-2018, 10:19 AM

nice any pics?

rgerwal · 12-16-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

nice any pics?

Not the best pic but you get the gist. It is nice just being able to place my phone down on the pad and it automatically charges.

MARKPRIOR · 12-19-2018, 03:02 AM

Oh that is quite neat, how is it getting the phone positioned? Most chrgers i have tried can be fiddley & i imagine there will be some movement if the phone in there?

rgerwal · 12-19-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

Oh that is quite neat, how is it getting the phone positioned? Most chrgers i have tried can be fiddley & i imagine there will be some movement if the phone in there?

From my experience phone fits perfectly on top and doesn't move at all while driving. Did a 100 mile trip without any issues. To compare phone sizes I have a iPhone X.

GeneralTao · 12-31-2018, 10:25 AM

I've been toying with the idea of 3-D printing a bracket that would fit into the ashtray compartment (where there is a convenient source of power). That would allow a phone to sit between the armrest and the iDrive controller where it can still be accessed easily. Might be prone to sliding off when engaged in more spirited driving though. I wish there was a better spot.

martin mustang · 01-08-2019, 09:18 AM

once you close the central console with your phone charging inside how about reception sure this is impacted!

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Originally Posted by rgerwal

Not the best pic but you get the gist. It is nice just being able to place my phone down on the pad and it automatically charges.

rgerwal · 01-08-2019, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by martin mustang

once you close the central console with your phone charging inside how about reception sure this is impacted!

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Originally Posted by rgerwal

Not the best pic but you get the gist. It is nice just being able to place my phone down on the pad and it automatically charges.

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Originally Posted by martin mustang

once you close the central console with your phone charging inside how about reception sure this is impacted!

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Originally Posted by rgerwal

Not the best pic but you get the gist. It is nice just being able to place my phone down on the pad and it automatically charges.

Yeah I just close the centre console with the phone inside wirelessly charging. Because the centre console is mainly plastic and leather I don't find any difference in the reception at all.

iamvan · 01-08-2019, 04:31 PM

For guys who like more OEM-like feel, there are options:
Factory BMW - was told it works in F06
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-BM...IAAOSwRUdbqLLt

There is also probably an even cleaner solution (it also hooks up to the generic phone holder)
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-inbay-pa...240000-03~iby/ combined with https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2017-B...ZafQkU&vxp=mtr

It is one of my projects. Leaning towards the second options as it adds less bulks and is probably more future proof with ever growing phone sizes.

12-16-2018, 09:33 AM	#1
rgerwal Enlisted Member 19 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW 640D Gran Coupe M Sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	Wireless Phone Charging Hi all, I have a 2015 640d Grand Coupe which doesn't have any wireless phone charging in the cabin. Also the phone holder in the arm rest is the generic standard cover. I have looked at the wireless charging snap on covers however they are ridiculously expensive so plan be was a wireless charging pad. Most wireless charging pads I have come across are mainly circles with the odd on a square shape however the most consistent thing is that they are far too wide for the space next to the phone holder in the arm rest.....until I walked into my local TK Max and found a Philips DLP9011 wireless charger for £9.99 which is 7cm by 7cm. The pad can only charge at 5w which I know isn't the fastest however fits nicely next to the phone holder and allows me to place my iPhone X comfortably. Thought this might be helpful to someone to someone or others might share how they have managed to achieve the same thing.
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12-16-2018, 10:19 AM	#2
MARKPRIOR Captain 171 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	nice any pics? __________________ Current: 2017 M6 Gran Coupe Previous:2014 640D GC 383BHP + 733NM, F10 2010 530d 520i (2000), E36 comact 318i, E46 M3, E46 318Ci, X5, Non BMW: 5x Skyline / GTRs, 5x Supras, 2x Nissan 200sx s14a, lots of other stuff
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MARKPRIOR Captain 171 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Oh that is quite neat, how is it getting the phone positioned? Most chrgers i have tried can be fiddley & i imagine there will be some movement if the phone in there?
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GeneralTao Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2016 F06 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I've been toying with the idea of 3-D printing a bracket that would fit into the ashtray compartment (where there is a convenient source of power). That would allow a phone to sit between the armrest and the iDrive controller where it can still be accessed easily. Might be prone to sliding off when engaged in more spirited driving though. I wish there was a better spot.
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iamvan Lieutenant 319 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 23 840xi GC skyscraper/tartufo Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	For guys who like more OEM-like feel, there are options: Factory BMW - was told it works in F06 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-BM...IAAOSwRUdbqLLt There is also probably an even cleaner solution (it also hooks up to the generic phone holder) https://www.ecstuning.com/b-inbay-pa...240000-03~iby/ combined with https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2017-B...ZafQkU&vxp=mtr It is one of my projects. Leaning towards the second options as it adds less bulks and is probably more future proof with ever growing phone sizes.
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