Problems using a USB 2-way splitter with CarPlay

[StuartT]

I have a wireless dongle plugged in to my MG4's USB-A port and it works fine. Only problem is, I now can't use it to charge my phone. So I have bought two splitters, but neither one works with CarPlay. I assume it's because of the wiring not being able to carry data.

Can anyone recommend a 2-way splitter that does work with CarPlay?

Thanks

 

[webhiker]

Use a USB charging plug in the 12V port

 

[Tig170]

use the USB one in the rear

 

[siteguru]

Use a USB charging plug in the 12V port

^^^ This ^^^

That's exactly what I do.

 

[StuartT]

Use a USB charging plug in the 12V port

aha! the cigarette lighter socket you mean?
Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that!

 

[MG Clive]

aha! the cigarette lighter socket you mean?
Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that!

Well there's no cig lighter in there, those days are long gone.

 

[StuartT]

Well there's no cig lighter in there, those days are long gone.

fair point! (I'm old school me)

 

[MG Clive]

fair point! (I'm old school me)

Isn't that 'old skool'

 

[old fisherman]

Don't you have the wireless "charging" mat ?

 

[siteguru]

If he has an SE spec car then No.

Plus not all phones are compatible with wireless charging. (Mine isn't).

 

[tsedge]

The 12V socket has a much higher power rating anyway (120W?), so it is better for charging a modern phone.

 

[Jamesrr]

Use a USB charging plug in the 12V port

Or use a USB C charging cable in that port. It's actually what I use even though I could use the wireless charging pad.
I use the 12v socket to power my dash cam.

 

[Wadda]

The rear usb port outputs 12w so use that. The fronts only output 7w each