Scosche magic mount to the right of the center screen =)

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Great question. Had my Giulia for just over five weeks and this is one of my nitpicks.

The compartment under the armrest has two USB ports and it would have been my preferred choice, but the iPhone does not fit in there when its plugged in.

So, now i just use bluetooth for music and directions with the iPhone in my pocket or above the cupholders.

FYI Apple sells a 0.5m Apple cable which is pretty short.

Cheers

 

I take it you have a PLUS sized phone because I have a 7 and it fits just fine in the center console plugged in with the .5m cable.

To answer your question Joe I put it either in the console, keep it in my pocket, cup holder or if I need directions/waze I actually place it in the dash (behind the steering wheel) vertically. Of course I cant do this on the twisties but it holds up pretty decently for fwy driving

 

Cup holder mount.

 

I bought a mount from Proclip USA, they are pricey but absolutely fantastic. They make custom mounts for almost all vehicles.

 

I lay my phone on the passenger seat or the door pocket. cool huh!

 

Air grill phone magnet, best thing ever.

 

I made a thread with a mod I did with an Amazon center armrest bin tray organizer:
http://www.giuliaforums.com/forum/754-giulia-how-diy/30225-diy-armrest-phone-dock.html#post490609

Basically just took a right angle lightning cable and UV glued it after filing it down the plastic cover on the connector to the proper angle so the phone slides right along the side of the bin and acts like a dock in the center console. I always plug my phone in and I can plug it in and take it out without even looking because the connector never moves...

 

I dont have car play so I am using bluetooth. I bought one if thise inserts that fits into the arm rest pull. Works perfect.

 

Check out this thread Mr. Mayor. Some good ideas here. I use a vent mount from Best Buy and like it very much.

http://www.giuliaforums.com/forum/393-interior/9121-cell-phone-mount-location-discussion.html

 

Spigen Kiel A201 holder plus CreatePros 11” lightning connector plus Hizek cable management magnet system (just use 1 magnet on the lightning end of the cord) - all from Amazon — keeps everything above the cup holder and gives you freedom to mount anywhere on the vent. Photo is in the older referenced thread. Perfect for this car!

 

Gigantic Moto-Z phone connects to USB cable to enable not-on-all Giulias Android Auto, then shove it into the not-on-all-Giulias storage net on the passenger side of the transmission tunnel. Neat and tidy, only need to buy a short USB cable.

 

Hey, I do have that little net! I just noticed it after reading this suggestion. PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ME.....for now. Thanks for the feedback. Love that little net thingy......

 

"No Net" here. And I use a lot of power with driving and play. So I have a 12v charger plugged into the console socket or a short usb cable for Android Auto. 12v cable fits great under the lid and the coils start after the lid. Then I lay my phone down easily to the left of the shifter on top of the cup cover. I also have a leather flip cover for my S5 so it doesn't slip or scratch the carbon.

 

phone mount

I used a magnet mount (on Iphone 7). Stuck the base to center screen left of display far enough as to not obscure it, then ran a 4 foot black Iphone cable from just under the left center vent and tucked it in dash cracks and down, tucked between carpet and side of console all the way back to behind the seat belt latch, up and over into console to USB port. Works like a charm, charges the phone as well (not sure if the one above cup holders does or not). When not in use, I just tuck the end of it into the vent, barely see it. See pic...

 

I used a magnet mount (on Iphone 7). Stuck the base to center screen left of display far enough as to not obscure it, then ran a 4 foot black Iphone cable from just under the left center vent and tucked it in dash cracks and down, tucked between carpet and side of console all the way back to behind the seat belt latch, up and over into console to USB port. Works like a charm, charges the phone as well (not sure if the one above cup holders does or not). When not in use, I just tuck the end of it into the vent, barely see it. See pic...

Beware, one forum member cracked his infotainment screen by installing a suction cup mount where you have illustrated. Otherwise that seems like a great place to put the phone if you need to be able to see and/or touch the phone while driving and do not want to block any car functions.

 

Here is what I am doing. I created a little spring clamp out of aluminum stock and stuck one of those magnetic ball phone mounts onto it. When I get in the car I just drop the phone onto the magnet and it is in perfect position for me. I can also tilt and turn it if necessary. I'll make a more polished and rounded one next, but this one is working so well I haven't been in a hurry.

 

That’s a clever solution: thanks for sharing!

 

I keep my iPhone in my pocket. It balances out the huge Alfa key fob in my other pocket so I don’t fall over!

 

But how do you keep the PANIC button from going off?!?

 

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I also found another long thread on this subject. I did find out during this process that the USB ports in the center storage also gives you Car Play! I was under the impression that only the USB port right under the screen/controls activated Car Play.

So the solution is simple for me......plug it in the storage and leave it in there!

A presto.

 

Originally I thought we were told only the console USB would have ACP...

 

I have Apple Car-play in my TI and put it in the mesh pocket on the passenger side of the console. That works well for me.

 

No CarPlay here so we bluetooth everything. Our iPhone's always sat in the cupholder w/messy wires. We have since upgraded to iPhone X's so I got a short corded wireless charger off Amazon and the phone plops perfectly in the armrest insert I bought months ago. I might at some point mount the charger under the insert but this works for now.

Having it in the armrest also keeps the temptation down for my partner to pick up and use the phone while in the car.

 

No CarPlay here so we bluetooth everything. Our iPhone's always sat in the cupholder w/messy wires. We have since upgraded to iPhone X's so I got a short corded wireless charger off Amazon and the phone plops perfectly in the armrest insert I bought months ago. I might at some point mount the charger under the insert but this works for now.

Having it in the armrest also keeps the temptation down for my partner to pick up and use the phone while in the car. /forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

Still makes sense to plug it into to the USB in the arm rest even without Carplay. Connects better i find and will charge your phone.

 

I plug in under the screen, coil the wire into the cupholder, and plop the phone into the cupholder to keep it out of the way. Then mute it and enjoy the ride.

 

Here is my phone holder solution:
IPOW silicone car pad from Amazon for $12.93

 

I have the same mount and it also fits on the steering column in front of the display. I have Waze running so no need to view the speedo.

 

I use the USB port in the front center console and put the phone in the side pocket the 2018 have in the passenger side transmission tunnel. But im wondering does android auto work also using the usb port in the center console?

 

If the center console’s USB port is a data port that works for ACP it should work fine for android too...

 

Generally stays in its belt clip for drives of 50 miles or less. Plugged in to USB and laying on passenger seat if I'm driving longer distances than that alone.

 

I hope you have a ruggedized phone: what happens if you brake or turn hard? I can't get anything to stay in the passenger seat.

 

On off and stowed away.

 

I plug it in the arm rest and leave the phone in there. You don't have to plug into the one under the screen.

 

That only works if you have a small phone. Us guys with aging eyes need a big display.