We have found that MINI's wireless implementations of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay aren't all that great. It's not just the frequent disconnects that are problematic, using Waze via CarPlay and Android Auto leaves alot to be desired. So, we are looking for an alternative way to mount a wireless charging phone holder to the MINI. None of the traditional air-vent mount solutions will work given the configuration of the MINI air vents. And suction cup mounts are probably no good given the cloth-like material on the dash.

Has anyone found a solution to this yet?

 

Have you tried it yet? I have a new 2024 and my Bluetooth connection while my iPhone 15 is mounted in the charging cradle in the center-console works perfectly.

 

Yes. 2025 is totally different vehicle and this has nothing to do with Bluetooth. Wireless AA and CarPlay use WiFi to connect to the car and it drops frequently. I've already reported to MINI but this unfortunately is not uncommon with wireless versions of these platforms.

​​​​​The vent design renders vent mounted phone holders useless, the fins are too narrow and deep . And the cloth dash takes suction cup solutions out of contention.

Neither CravenSpeed nor ProClip have designed new products for the U25 yet. I've reached out to both.

Ordered a bunch of holders from Amazon hoping I can find one that works somehow.

 

Then there's always the stand-by cup holders that have been around for ....... too long and the always-dependable USB-C cord and laying the phone in the cup holder without mount.

 

Cupholder mount is my solution of very last resort.

 

For the 2025, it might just be a little bit early. I would keep an eye on ProClip website, or get in touch with them, to see what they come up with. I have the ProClip in my 2012, and I feel its the best option.

 

Agreed. I have already reached out to them, no response yet. Just ordered ProClip for a Porsche Macan which I am looking forward to installing.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145829416012

this is good ^^

 

Is it? I can't read the description since it's unfortunately not in English. Appears to be MagSafe, but is it a wireless charger? Can it mounted on the opposite side? Is the mounting plate (without MagSafe component) available separately so I can add the mount of my choice using the ball joint?
Do you own one?