[Falconer]

Looking at how to rig cell mounting/charging. The USB port is directly above the cell phone "pad" to the right of the trans buttons. Nice place for a cell phone but awkward if you have a 3-6 ft USB cable.

Anyone found a slick setup for this? I'm thinking maybe a wireless charger pad (for a Samsung S8+) but there would still be the issue of trying to route a few feet of cable into about 3 inches...

I was also thinking about a phone mount but I think most of the functions on the display will eliminate the need for actually touching the phone while driving...

 

[Mr. Natural]

I bought a shorter cord. Got a 1 foot cord off Amazon and it just stays in the car.

 

[hasarad]

I have the USB cord going backwards into the console in front of the cup holder where the extra slack stays. What I need from there comes back up and into the phone which sits in the normal place.

My wife's 2018 Civic has a USB port in the bottom of the console. That would have been a great place in the Insight as well.

 

[mgldan]

They make coiled Lightning cables, short Lightning cables, and even retractable Lightning cables. They must have them for micro-USB and USB-C by now.

Definitely use the Display Audio to control your phone! CarPlay and Android Auto are very nice and still being regularly developed.

 

[monopolytechdealz]

i ended up purchasing a shorter charging cable like this one https://www.amazon.com/BEST4ONE-USB...1548800498&sr=8-3&keywords=1+foot+usb-c+cable

Looking at how to rig cell mounting/charging. The USB port is directly above the cell phone "pad" to the right of the trans buttons. Nice place for a cell phone but awkward if you have a 3-6 ft USB cable.

Anyone found a slick setup for this? I'm thinking maybe a wireless charger pad (for a Samsung S8+) but there would still be the issue of trying to route a few feet of cable into about 3 inches...

I was also thinking about a phone mount but I think most of the functions on the display will eliminate the need for actually touching the phone while driving...

 

[Honda2019]

I have been using this 4" lightning cable which has been working fine for me:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753R1G2M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[sathyan]

I've recently upgraded from a micro USB Moto G4 Android phone to a Pixel 4a which uses USB-C but did not come with a USB-C to USB-A for connecting it to my 2020 Insight EX. The third-party USB-C cables I have are not working reliably with Android Auto (device not being recognized, connection dropping while navigating) which I need for navigation as this is the EX trim.
Can you recommend a USB-C to USB-A cable that works reliably with Android Auto on the Insight?
Cable length of around 1 foot would be best

 

[insightfully]

I've recently upgraded from a micro USB Moto G4 Android phone to a Pixel 4a which uses USB-C but did not come with a USB-C to USB-A for connecting it to my 2020 Insight EX. The third-party USB-C cables I have are not working reliably with Android Auto (device not being recognized, connection dropping while navigating) which I need for navigation as this is the EX trim.
Can you recommend a USB-C to USB-A cable that works reliably with Android Auto on the Insight?
Cable length of around 1 foot would be best

One suggestion offered above is on amazon.com/dp/B07CBW12Z6/. It's pretty highly rated on Amazon, 1 ft in length, and reasonably priced for a 2 pack.

 

[WorldThatHeSees]

I used a 6 inch one off Amazon from "Cable Creations" and it worked fine, but too short. I am now using this which is a little longer with zero issues with Android Auto.

 

[andrew28]

Can you recommend a USB-C to USB-A cable that works reliably with Android Auto on the Insight?
Cable length of around 1 foot would be best

[FAQ] Tips for choosing a compatible USB cable for using Android Auto - Android Auto Community

support.google.com

The Android Auto team made a list of recommended USB cables.

 

[2260]

That's just how I like it. I usually have the volume at 7, which is pretty low. The audio plays through CarPlay, and not Bluetooth. I assume that (wired) CarPlay is better than (wireless) Bluetooth for audio fidelity.

Of course, if the car were to support wireless CarPlay through a software update, I'll be all over that.

I also got one of of these right-angle Lightning cables for the car. To me it's worth it not to have extra cord length making the console look disorganized. The 6-inch cable is pretty short, so the phone is upside-down in the tray. Plugged into USB 1 to minimize strain relief.

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Yeah I went with a longer cord and rolled the excess up under the dash of the phone bin.
That way if I am plugged in using Car Play I can extend the cord to play with my phone (email, games) while I wait.