USB splitter in center armrest?

[michaelalex17]

So I currently have my iPhone plugged into the center console USB port, but what would happen if I plug a USB splitter into that port and plugged my iPhone into one port and my iPod into another port? Is that supported? Would I be able to listen to music on either device? The reason I ask is because I currently have to unplug my phone to then plug in my iPod. I don't want music on my phone (long story).

Thank you

[Encanto]

What about trying it and letting us know?

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

So I currently have my iPhone plugged into the center console USB port, but what would happen if I plug a USB splitter into that port and plugged my iPhone into one port and my iPod into another port? Is that supported? Would I be able to listen to music on either device? The reason I ask is because I currently have to unplug my phone to then plug in my iPod. I don't want music on my phone (long story).

Thank you

[michaelalex17]

Don't want to go out and buy a cable is this has already been tested and doesn't work...

[Encanto]

Then do this... http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1110785

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

Don't want to go out and buy a cable is this has already been tested and doesn't work...

[michaelalex17]

Anyone else...

[allen3ybq]

I would say no

[larryn]

Copy the iPod music to the internal HDD of the car. Problem solved...

[michaelalex17]

The reason I wanted this is also a little more complicated. I want to be able to charge my phone in the center console, but have it run on bluetooth instead of running on the wired usb connection. The reason for this is I can't use Waze at the same time I listen to music on the phone. the guy in the below thread looks like he was trying to accomplish the same thing. I figured If I used a USB splitter it would make the phone only charge rather than transfer data, but not sure it will work

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1086205

[Almaretto]

USB splitters do not work.

For your purposes, I would recommend a cigarette adapter to output 2+ amps (much faster charge) for phone and use vehicle's usb port for ipod.

[michaelalex17]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

USB splitters do not work.

For your purposes, I would recommend a cigarette adapter to output 2+ amps (much faster charge) for phone and use vehicle's usb port for ipod.

Don't want to use that because I don't think that is a clean setup, want to have it feed through the center console into the armrest if possible. So if I connect a USB splitter int the armrest and plug my iPhone into that, what will happen? Will it not charge?

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

Don't want to use that because I don't think that is a clean setup, want to have it feed through the center console into the armrest if possible. So if I connect a USB splitter int the armrest and plug my iPhone into that, what will happen? Will it not charge?

Not sure how your cars are setup, but I have cigarette port in armrest. So, both devices could be tucked away if desired.

I know it will not read both devices. Not sure if it will simply charge one and read the other.

[michaelalex17]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

Not sure how your cars are setup, but I have cigarette port in armrest. So, both devices could be tucked away if desired.

I know it will not read both devices. Not sure if it will simply charge one and read the other.

Mine only has a USB in the armrest. The cigarette lighter is under the radio in the front part of the console

[rr006rbc]

Your car will get confused and catch fire. Hope you have a fire extinguisher..

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

Mine only has a USB in the armrest. The cigarette lighter is under the radio in the front part of the console

You should also have a lighter socket below the glove box door, one at the back of the console, and one in the trunk.

[MasterP]

Use the 12v in the back of the console. Run your cable there to the armrest if you don't want the wire running across your console.

[michaelalex17]

My car doesn't have a cigarette lighter in the center console...

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

My car doesn't have a cigarette lighter in the center console...

Your car doesn't have a 12v socket where the red circle is???

[michaelalex17]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Your car doesn't have a 12v socket where the red circle is???

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It has one there I thought you were saying inside the center console. That wouldn't really be a clean setup either

[larryn]

Originally Posted by larryn

Copy the iPod music to the internal HDD of the car. Problem solved...

I'll say it again. The issue is very simply solved.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by larryn

I'll say it again. The issue is very simply solved.

That's what I do. I play everything from the HDD.

[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by larryn

I'll say it again. The issue is very simply solved.

Internal HD on my cars is only 20GB, so I use usb devices as that is not enough.