I Found A Better, More Convenient Place To Mount Cell Phone Besides Cubby

[groovesocket]

How is it more unsafe than having all that distraction on the dash? We are splitting hairs for arguments sake here.

According to the AA manufacturer, it's about focusing while driving. I would interpret that as safer.
https://support.google.com/androidauto/answer/6348019?hl=en#zippy=,android-auto-on-your-car-display-with-a-usb-cable,android-auto-on-your-car-display-wireless

And Apple says it's safer (and not to mention smarter): https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

Whether it's safer to not use any digital display while driving is not the point of this thread.

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[JEMiculka]

How is it more unsafe than having all that distraction on the dash? We are splitting hairs for arguments sake here.

Android and Apple have worked to ensure that apps used on AA and ACP are not a driving distraction and useable by touch or voice. Apps that are not on AA and ACP have not met the safety criteria are are seen as user distractions. Which is why AA and ACP still have limited weather apps available. Live weather radar animation is still considered a safety distraction because one’s attention can be on the radar animation and not the road…it only takes a second for a distraction to cause trouble. My guess Google and Apple and app developers will continue to limit functionality of apps on phones while the vehicle is in motion unless using AA or ACP. Ones that don’t will be removed from the app stores. It amazes me to see these ads for work arounds so that you can watch Netflix or Hulu on your screen while driving.

I’m old enough to remember when scrolling my rotary dial to find my favourite AM radio station while driving was considered a distraction. Thank you Ford/GM for developing those channel pre-select buttons!

Just my thoughts.

 

[Eagle11]

How is it more unsafe than having all that distraction on the dash? We are splitting hairs for arguments sake here.

We are splitting hairs, and many people don't want to use technology to their advantage, having Apple and Android play makes it much easier, but people still want to "see" their phones.. I love Apple Play. The only thing I can think of, people who want their phones higher is so they can watch their favorite movie or facetime with their BFF's ( I see this all the time and it just blows my mind)

 

[DKubik]

We are splitting hairs, and many people don't want to use technology to their advantage, having Apple and Android play makes it much easier, but people still want to "see" their phones.. I love Apple Play. The only thing I can think of, people who want their phones higher is so they can watch their favorite movie or facetime with their BFF's ( I see this all the time and it just blows my mind)

I don't face time or watch movies, and I'm not going to assume that is the goal of the OP.

 

[DKubik]

According to the AA manufacturer, it's about focusing while driving. I would interpret that as safer.
https://support.google.com/androidauto/answer/6348019?hl=en#zippy=,android-auto-on-your-car-display-with-a-usb-cable,android-auto-on-your-car-display-wireless

And Apple says it's safer (and not to mention smarter): https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

Whether it's safer to not use any digital display while driving is not the point of this thread.

Then why are you commenting about safetylol

 

[groovesocket]

Then why are you commenting about safetylol

I was answering your question:

How is it more unsafe than having all that distraction on the dash? We are splitting hairs for arguments sake here.

And it's the context. We're talking phone mounting vs. AA and CP. Not tech vs. no tech. But honestly my original comment was why someone was mounting a phone, when AA and CP exist and the truck has phone holders in the center console. Safe driving became part of the discussion later on.

 

[DKubik]

I was answering your question:

And it's the context. We're talking phone mounting vs. AA and CP. Not tech vs. no tech. But honestly my original comment was why someone was mounting a phone, when AA and CP exist and the truck has phone holders in the center console. Safe driving became part of the discussion later on.

No, you aren't replying to me. I was conversing with another.

"Yep. Curious as to why someone would chose a less safe and convenient option."
-You posted that early on.

You are attempting to interject in a separate conversation later on the same post. Like I said before you are very argumentative. You started the whole discussion of mounting a phone vs using automotive interface apps and seems to struggle with the idea that some people just might not be interested in using AA or CP.

 

[groovesocket]

No, you aren't replying to me. I was conversing with another.

"Yep. Curious as to why someone would chose a less safe and convenient option."
-You posted that early on.

You are attempting to interject in a separate conversation later on the same post. Like I said before you are very argumentative. You started the whole discussion of mounting a phone vs using automotive interface apps and seems to struggle with the idea that some people just might not be interested in using AA or CP.

I know you were conversing with another poster. I still answered your question. This is an open forum. We are both part of this thread.

You are confusing asking questions and seeking answers with being argumentative. Look how long it took you to answer the question.

I've gotten answers to my original question. The answers have been:

1. I've always mounted my phone in previous vehicles I've owned. I'm used to it. It's a habit.
2. I have apps that aren't compatible with AA or CP that I use while driving.
3. I don't like plugging my phone in in the truck.
4. The AA and CP version of the apps are limited/restricted.
5. I'm not interested in using AA or CP.

You bring up another interesting question. Why are some people not interested in using AA or CP? I'm just curious.

@DKubik, which one of us is going to be the first not to respond to the other person's comment? If you're game, I'm game.

 

[Blokcar]

I tried several phone mounts for the cubby to find the perfect fit but after all that work I finally realized that the cubby really isn't the most convenient location to mount the phone. This is of course user preference but I found that with the phone mounted in the cubby, even when sticking out of the cubby, is really too far over from the driver. It's kind of a reach and not convenient to use even at stoplights. I have a few of these vent mounts that I also use in my Mustang and my wife's Edge and they are great. Some vent mounts allow the vent fins to move up and down and the phone bounces around. This one tightens to the vent and holds it tight & secure and having the phone so close to the steering wheel is much more convenient & user friendly.

On a side note, has anyone found anything actually useful to use the cubby for? I know there is a whole thread about what people store in their cubby but 99% of the posts are just silly things. There's nothing wrong with that but I was hoping to find something actually useful for the cubby.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085ZXC2HS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

are you left handed? no way that would work for me

 

[topnude]

I don't know everyone else who use android auto. But for me, it's buggy, I don't like it at all. It is convenient when working. Here is the scenario when it's really really annoying - say, you planned your route into android auto and on your way to destination. When you lost your cell signal in the middle of driving (remote area you are not familiar with), boom, your android auto is gone. There is no offline mode. You have to reset it when the signal comes back. Not safe and convenient anymore in the middle of driving on unfamiliar roads. I don't know if someone can teach me how to use android auto under such circumstances. But for me, just disable AA in my phone, old and reliable blue tooth for the win.

I'm not an apple guy. No experience on CP, so no comments on carplay.

 

[Art Vandelay]

are you left handed? no way that would work for me

I am not left handed. But again, the goal is not to use the phone while driving. It's convenient to have it mounted close to quickly see at stoplights. The cubby is much more out of sight and out of reach.

 

[Art Vandelay]

The only thing I can think of, people who want their phones higher is so they can watch their favorite movie or facetime with their BFF's ( I see this all the time and it just blows my mind)

I'm definitely not doing anything like watching movies or any videos and I don't even have a FB account.

 

[Art Vandelay]

On a side note, has anyone found anything actually useful to use the cubby for? I know there is a whole thread about what people store in their cubby but 99% of the posts are just silly things. There's nothing wrong with that but I was hoping to find something actually useful for the cubby.

Getting the thread back on track, does anyone have a good suggestions for the second part of my question? I hate seeing the empty cube for some reason but I'm struggling to find anything actually useful to use the cubby for.

 

[DKubik]

Getting the thread back on track, does anyone have a good suggestions for the second part of my question? I hate seeing the empty cube for some reason but I'm struggling to find anything actually useful to use the cubby for.

I saw a photo recently where a gentleman had 3d printed a plate/bracket(I think he's selling them on Etsy) to fit the hole. It had a little wiring to it but he had put 4 upfitter/auxillary switches there.

 

[Pacobee]

I've used this one in my Kia / Rogue for years now. My driver was to keep the phone in line of sight for Waze. Both cars had Carplay but the Waze app was clunky (couldn't get to route options, flag hazards). My Mav is on order for early August...I'll test drive Carplay but roll with this if needed.

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