Retrofit Wireless Cellphone Charging Pad?

[Sherminiator]

Anyone figure out if it can be retrofitted to the lower trims that its not offered on?

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[Tdifonzo]

Anyone figure out if it can be retrofitted to the lower trims that its not offered on?

It would be easier, and I personally think would be a better look/solution, to get a magnetic phone holder that doubles as a wireless charger for the BYOD rail on the dashboard.

 

[DudeBronco]

It would be easier, and I personally think would be a better look/solution, to get a magnetic phone holder that doubles as a wireless charger for the BYOD rail on the dashboard.

...if you opted for the Lux package, lower trims won't have the power port up there. That's another question - can we easily add the upper dash power port?

 

[AcenTitus]

I’ve been putting wireless pads in my car for years and I don’t even have a convenient little spot for it like the Bronco has. I intend to just drop a wireless pad in that spot. It won’t be built in but I expect it will be perfect for what I need.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Recent GM trucks have a charger in the armrest and guys have been retrofitting. It's going to be possible somehow, either with oem parts or aftermarket.

I still don't know for sure if I have it, B&P said included with high on BL.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

I like my vehicles looking oem looking inside with no cables showing. I wouldn’t think it would be that difficult. I retrofitted both my wife and I vehicles with oem wireless chargers after the fact. I think Im more looking forward to the wireless carplay than the wireless charging. Thats what stinks now is that a cable is still required for my sync 3 and her uconnect screen.

 

[Raptor911]

wireless carplay is AWESOME. I have it on my M2.

I like my vehicles looking oem looking inside with no cables showing. I wouldn’t think it would be that difficult. I retrofitted both my wife and I vehicles with oem wireless chargers after the fact. I think Im more looking forward to the wireless carplay than the wireless charging. Thats what stinks now is that a cable is still required for my sync 3 and her uconnect screen.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

...if you opted for the Lux package, lower trims won't have the power port up there. That's another question - can we easily add the upper dash power port?

https://www.bluesea.com/products/10...rger_4.8A_with_Intelligent_Device_Recognition

I put one of these in place of a lighter socket on my JK. I have been debating putting a second in the rear of the center console for the back seat. I would think we can figure a way to put one in the upper dash in the void where the center B&O speaker goes. Just need to find a route to the ACC power the Lux charger hooks into.

I am curious if @flip or @BBSanctuary can figure out from the parts system where the upper dash charger and wireless charging pad plug in, and whether those are on the Mid/High harness and are thus easily added.

 

[604Bronco]

I’ve been putting wireless pads in my car for years and I don’t even have a convenient little spot for it like the Bronco has. I intend to just drop a wireless pad in that spot. It won’t be built in but I expect it will be perfect for what I need.

I did this on my Audi; it didn’t have the wireless charger built-in, but I bought a wireless charging pad and put it in the centre arm rest where there was a USB plug to power it. Worked awesome, and the vehicle reminded me when I got out of the car if I had forgotten my phone in the vehicle - Idiot proof. And yes, I purchased an Audi-branded wireless charging pad to ensure I gained an extra 5 HP as well.

I would imagine this charging pad in a more visible spot (not inside the centre arm rest) would make it less likely to forget your phone in the vehicle.

 

[King Luis]

i'm sure if you partially disassemble the centre console, you'd be able to put in a charger under on of the rubberized pad you could put in the charger that's hooked up to the usb or something. i was thinking that instead of having a dock cluttering up the dash.

 

[Steelbama]

...if you opted for the Lux package, lower trims won't have the power port up there. That's another question - can we easily add the upper dash power port?

I am still ass hurt over that upper dash port being locked behind the lux package.

 

[Tdifonzo]

...if you opted for the Lux package, lower trims won't have the power port up there. That's another question - can we easily add the upper dash power port?

True, but it shouldn't be too difficult to hide a cord and make it look decent.

 

[flip]

https://www.bluesea.com/products/10...rger_4.8A_with_Intelligent_Device_Recognition

I put one of these in place of a lighter socket on my JK. I have been debating putting a second in the rear of the center console for the back seat. I would think we can figure a way to put one in the upper dash in the void where the center B&O speaker goes. Just need to find a route to the ACC power the Lux charger hooks into.

I am curious if @flip or @BBSanctuary can figure out from the parts system where the upper dash charger and wireless charging pad plug in, and whether those are on the Mid/High harness and are thus easily added.

 

[Ksjrb03]

Ha that should put an end to this retrofit thread.

 

[TJconvert2.7]

I’ve been putting wireless pads in my car for years and I don’t even have a convenient little spot for it like the Bronco has. I intend to just drop a wireless pad in that spot. It won’t be built in but I expect it will be perfect for what I need.

I use these at home and have thought about it in my vehicle, but don’t they have to be in a pretty specific spot? I feel like a lot of time it wouldn’t actually be charging if it moves while you drive.

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