In the context of the global popularization of smartphones, the desire of automobile concerns to integrate phone-related functions into their cars seems understandable. This is how the on-board computer of modern cars learned to receive phone calls and gained the ability to monitor electronic devices, and an area for wireless charging was allocated in the central tunnel.
Connecting equipment
All components of the installation kit are connected plug-in to plug-in, using original connectors from the manufacturer.
The MDA-AVC39 special cable activates the standard AV video input, which allows you to connect any external additional video source. AV activation cables automatically activates the “ AV input” item in the radio menu.
The menu will also open additional parameters for video operation (Color rendering type - PAL NTSC , aspect ratio of the picture, etc.).
The MDA-TVK-66EP module unlocks the standard DVD and video input, which allows you to view video while driving, and not just when the car is on the parking brake. The crawler allows you to view video from factory-installed DVD players, as well as TV tuner, DVB-T receivers and media gateways) AV input
Unlocking is activated by a special switch. DVD blocking bypass and the special video input cable are connected to each other and the standard wiring to the original connectors.
For ease of operation, it is recommended to place the switch in an accessible place, for example under the steering column.
HDMI -> AV converter MDA-IF16 converts a high-definition HDMI from a mobile phone into a composite AV video signal for a car screen. More precisely, one video CVBS signal and two stereo audio signals, for the right and left audio channels, and allow a wired connection of a mobile phone to the car screen and speaker system.
MDA-IF16 digital signal converter is connected to a special cable MDA-AVC39 . Power for the converter is supplied via USB ; the converter comes with a special car power adapter from 12v power supply to 5v USB . The adapter is powered through the MDA-T10P .
To connect a mobile phone, you will additionally need an adapter and an extension cord with a connector for your mobile phone model. Apple mobile phones Lightning Digital AV adapter and an extension cable for it for more convenient operation.
Power for the Lightning adapter is also supplied from the power adapter included with the converter. After connecting the equipment, assembly is performed in the reverse order.
We recommend fastening the kit with zip ties. For hidden installation, wires and adapters can be placed behind the head unit.
All native display functions continue to function as normal. If your car has a rear view camera, it will work after connecting the special cable, as it did before. When connecting special cables and adapters, the standard functionality will not be affected, it will only be expanded.
Description of the Qi protocol
The Qi protocol is a modern standard that was developed and created by leading specialists of the Wireless
electrical energy (English title – Wireless Power Consortium). The purpose of this protocol is to transmit energy at a distance of no more than 4 cm. Currently, such a standard is the only one in the automotive industry.
This innovation is very useful and comfortable on the road. Now dangling wires will not interfere with you, and your device will be charged. Follow safety precautions to prevent defects.
Properly enabling Camry wireless charging
Compliance with the startup algorithm and safety rules when using wireless charging in Toyota cars is mandatory.
Steering wheel and dashboard Camry 50 and 55
To start charging your smartphone, you need to:
1) Turn on the ignition.
2) Activate wireless charging. If the equipment is ready for use, the indicator will glow green.
3) Place your smartphone on the charging area. The indicator color will change to amber, indicating that the system is now charging the battery.
4) When the process is completed, remove the phone from the platform. After this, the indicator will turn green again.
5) The equipment can be turned off until needed again.
Ignoring safety rules will result in damage to your phone, Toyota Camry system, or even cause a fire. Treat them with due responsibility.
Pros and cons
Despite the fact that car enthusiasts received the wireless charger from Toyota rather positively, among them there were critics of the system who consider it crude and unfinished. To form your own opinion about the operation of the Toyota Camry wireless system, you should highlight and analyze both its advantages and disadvantages.
Camry 55 and 2021 update
The advantages that the Camry charger has include:
- Fast full charging time - the phone charges for a maximum of three hours;
- Convenient location - the charger in Toyota is placed so that you can easily use it with your right hand without changing your body position and, after a while, without even looking;
- Aesthetics - the Camry interior is no longer cluttered with protruding wires;
- Compactness - the area is slightly larger than the dimensions of a smartphone;
- Artificial intelligence - the system can resume the process itself if it was briefly interrupted by the need to use a smartphone, or if a new device is placed in the area within 30 minutes;
- Ease of use - the system is easy to use and can be used even by those with little technical knowledge;
- The trend towards technology, progress and modernization of Toyota cars.
Wireless charger Camry 55
Negative experiences when using Toyota charging include:
- Incompatibility of Toyota charging with the vast majority of modern smartphones;
- The need to purchase additional gadgets to use a charger for unsupported smartphones (adapters, cases, etc.);
- Battery energy consumption;
- The need for strict compliance with safety requirements;
- It is impossible to refuse installation of charging, since it is pre-installed as standard.
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An unusual thing, no matter how you look at it. It doesn't look like a lamp or a charger. Although it is both :)
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Popular malfunctions in the car interior
Car owners often notice that the heater steering switch on a Toyota Camry does not work . The reason for such a malfunction usually lies in damage to the steering wheel cable connecting the control buttons to the car's climate control unit. Along with the heater control, the control buttons for the radio, on-board computer, and signal activation fail, and the connection with the airbag located in the steering wheel is lost. This problem can only be corrected by replacing the cable - the cost of a duplicate costs about 800–1000 rubles.
Heater steering switch does not work on Toyota Camry
If, along with the heater buttons, the heated seats on a Toyota Camry do not work , then driving such a car in cold seasons becomes not entirely comfortable. There may be several reasons for the malfunction:
- Fuse or relay failure.
- Damage to the wiring in the seat.
- Thermal relay failure.
- The thermal switch itself is faulty.
The biggest problem is repairing damaged wiring in the seats. But, as practice shows, most often heated seats fail due to a blown fuse. Also, quite often the central locking on a Toyota Camry does not work , which is associated with unqualified intervention in the car’s electrical circuit. Failure of the central locking often occurs as a result of improper installation and coordination of the car alarm and the standard central locking. If the installation of the speaker was carried out at a dealership and for a long time, then the reason for the lock failure may be a blown fuse or damage to the contact group inside the lock cylinder. For many car owners, wireless charging in the Toyota Camry and how this system works in principle is a real mystery. The technology for wireless charging of electronic devices for cars is one of the developments of Toyota, based on the technology of wireless energy transfer (induction). The range of such a system is only 4 cm, which means the phone must lie directly on the charging panel. In addition, the smartphone must support wireless battery charging technology. Charging is activated by pressing a special button located near the charging panel itself.
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Precautionary measures
For safety reasons, the driver should observe certain points, namely:
- Do not place any iron objects between the charging area and the device being charged during the process.
- Do not cover charging devices with a cloth or other object while charging.
- Do not disassemble, remove or modify the wireless charging stand.
- It is prohibited to bring magnetic cards, for example credit cards, or magnetic storage media near the charging platform.
Compliance with these rules will protect your car from fire and equipment damage.
Who else is using this technology?
We emphasize that Toyota is not the first among car manufacturers to supply their cars with a wireless charger. Let us recall that in 2011, General Motors (GM) disseminated a message that it was going to install wireless charging for phones in its cars.
And before this big announcement was made, Powermat Technologies received an investment of $5 million. This company is known for promoting wireless charging technology for portable consumer electronics. She does this with the help of a Powermat. This company has given its word that its own devices will soon appear in GM cars, that is, already this year.
It remains to add to what was written that back in 2007, the American company Visteon, that is, a former subsidiary of Ford, presented its car device, which allowed the driver to charge the gadget without connecting wires. However, no one has yet seen wireless charging in Ford models. Chrysler also promised to provide its cars with the same option.
In the modern world, gadgets (be it a phone, tablet, e-reader, etc.) are an integral attribute of every person. While on the road, your devices may run out of power; you can charge them using the charging cord connected to the cigarette lighter, but the wires of the device will dangle and get in the way. In this article we want to talk about the innovation of Toyota developers - wireless charging.
Many motorists ask the question: how does wireless charging work? Let's take a step-by-step look at the features of this update.
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Before considering smartphone models that are equipped with wireless charging, you need to understand its essence. In fact, wireless energy transfer is not such a complex technology as it seems at first glance. In technical terms, wireless charging is represented by two copper coils.
One plays the role of a transmitter of energy, which it receives from the electrical network. The coil is installed in the docking station (the platform on which the smartphone is subsequently placed). The second coil is the receiver. It is equipped with devices that require energy, such as mobile phones. As a rule, the receiver is hidden from view inside the case, unless it is external.
The device's battery receives energy thanks to the magnetic field that occurs when the receiver is in the field of action of the transmitter (usually about 4 centimeters). This principle is true for the Qi standard, which is most actively used in wireless charging of wearable devices.
Smartphone with Qi icon supports wireless charging
The Qi standard was developed by the Wireless Electromagnetic Energy Consortium to transmit energy over a distance of up to 4 centimeters. Scientists, when creating the standard, used developments that had already been made by many other specialists.
In general, the idea of transmitting energy over a distance appeared two centuries ago, when Marie Ampere discovered a law proving that electric current produces a magnetic field. A significant contribution was made by Nikola Tesla, who built a tower to demonstrate wireless energy transfer. Subsequently, many organizations and scientists studied technologies, but a large percentage of experiments ended in the early stages.
Until this century, wireless energy transmission remained at the testing level. So far, the technology has not become interesting to large manufacturers of portable electronics. In 2009, after the creation of the Qi standard, which became the most suitable for use in wearable technology, a number of companies began to develop concepts that support wireless charging.
The impetus for companies was the fact that the standard was free and accessible. Today, almost every flagship smartphone boasts the presence of technology, and budget smartphones boast accessories that make the function work for them.
Not a dozen companies are working on energy transmission technologies other than electromagnetic induction. For example, students at the University of Pennsylvania conducted an experiment in 2011 in which they proved that energy can be transmitted through ultrasound. And in 1945, Soviet scientist Semyon Tetelbaum described in an article the possibility of transmitting energy using microwave radiation. Subsequently, this technology was actively developed. Energy can be transmitted with a laser beam, which NASA has proven in experiments. Nikola Tesla, known for his experiments with electricity, even believed that it was possible to create a worldwide wireless system that would save people from power lines.
List of smartphones with built-in support for wireless charging (2019)
Well, you are now familiar with the theory and history of wireless energy transfer, it’s time to move on to devices that support the technology. Speaking of support, we include in the list devices that received a receiver already at the factory (you can install it separately).
To date, more than 80 smartphones have received wireless charging using the Qi standard, not counting a number of smart watch models and other devices. And this figure is growing at an enviable rate. I will try to list as many models as possible - the exact list, which is regularly updated, is presented on the Qi portal.
So, wireless charging is integrated in the models (list updated in January 2021):
Apple
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone Xs Max
- iPhone Xr
- Asus PadFone S
BlackBerry
- BlackBerry Passport
- BlackBerry PRIV
- BlackBerry Z30
CASIO
- CASIO G'z One Commando
Caterpillar
- Cat S50
- Cat S50C
DeWalt
- Dewalt MD501
- Dewalt MIL810G
Energy System
- Energy Phone Pro Qi
Fujitsu
- Fujitsu Arrows F-09D
- Fujitsu Arrows Kiss F-03D
- Fujitsu Arrows Kiss F-03E
- Fujitsu Arrows X F-10D
- Google Nexus 4
- Google Nexus 5
- Google Nexus 6
- Google Pixel 3
- Google Pixel 3 XL
- HP Elite X3
- HTC Droid DNA
- HTC Windows Phone 8X
Huawei
- Huawei Mate20 Pro
Kyocera
- Kyocera Brigadier
- Kyocera DuraForce
- Kyocera Hydro Elite
- Kyocera Torque G02
- Kyocera Torque KC-S701
- Kyocera Urbano L01
- Kyocera Urbano L03
- LG G2
- LG G3
- LG G6¹
- LG G6 Plus¹
- LG G7
- LG G7 ThinQ
- LG Lucid 2
- LG Lucid 3
- LG Optimus F5
- LG Optimus G Pro
- LG Optimus It L-05E
- LG Spectrum 2
- LG Vu 2
- LG Vu 3
- LG V30
- LG V30 Plus
- MTT Master 4G
Microsoft
- Microsoft Lumia 950
- Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual Sim
- Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
- Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual Sim
Mlais
- Mlais MX69W
Motorola
- Motorola Droid Maxx
- Motorola Droid Mini
- Motorola Droid Turbo
- Motorola Droid Turbo 2
- Motorola Moto Maxx
- Motorola Moto X Force
mPhone
- mPhone 8
- NEC Medias PP N-01D
- NEC Medias X N-04E
Nokia
- Nokia Lumia 1520
- Nokia Lumia 735
- Nokia Lumia 830
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Nokia Lumia 928
- Nokia Lumia 929 (Icon)
- Nokia Lumia 930
- Nokia 8 Sirocco
Oukitel
- Oukitel U23
Panasonic
- Panasonic Eluga P P-03E
- Panasonic Eluga V P-06D
- Panasonic Eluga X P-02E
- Panasonic Eluga X1
- Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro
Philips
- Philips X723
Razor
- Razor Phone 2
RugGear
- RugGear RG730
Samsung
- Samsung Galaxy S6
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S7
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
- Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S9
- Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Samsung Leader 8
- Samsung W2016
Saygus
- Saygus V SQUARED
Sharp
- Sharp Aquos EX SH-04E
- Sharp Aquos SH-07D
- Sharp Aquos SH-13C
- Sharp Aquos Slider SH-02D
- Sharp Aquos Zeta SH-06E
- Sharp Aquos Zeta SH-09D
- Sharp Q-Pot SH-04D
- Sharp SH-05D
- Sony Xperia Z3V
- Sony Xperia Z4V
- Sony Xperia XZ2
- Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Sony Xperia XZ3
Techdy
- Techdy Basic Bear
- Techdy Bear Pro
Vertu
- Vertu Aster
- Vertu Signature Touch
Xiaomi
- Mi MIX 2S
- Mi Mix 3
YotaPhone
- Yotaphone 2
- ZTE Telstra Tough Max
- ZTE Axon 9 Pro
This is not a complete list - there are also a number of models from lesser-known companies. Don't be surprised that the popular iPhone isn't on the list. It's not a mistake. Apple has not yet officially integrated wireless charging into its products. But there is a way out, more on that below.
The smartphone models presented in the list only require the presence of a platform that is necessary for transmitting energy. As a rule, it is included with the mobile device, but not always. In this case, you will have to purchase a docking station separately.
Usually, the manufacturer produces a branded model, but you can use others - there is no special connection between the smartphone and a specific site. You can even order a cheap “noname” docking station, which in most cases will satisfy the buyer’s needs.
What to do if your smartphone does not support wireless charging
If you don’t find your device in the list of supported smartphones, don’t rush to get upset. There is an exit. More precisely, there are two of them. So, perhaps your phone is among those for which receivers (small plates with a built-in circuit) for wireless charging are specially produced. This list includes quite popular, but rather outdated models. There are exceptions, such as the iPhone 7.
Both popular and not outdated, and the manufacturer did not integrate the receiver. Receivers designed for certain models receive the appropriate designation, as well as the necessary characteristics. For example, similar receivers for the Samsung Galaxy S 5 or older solutions have unusual contacts that match those found under the device cover. Here are the most popular models that received special receivers:
- iPhone: starting with “four”.
- Samsung Galaxy: S3, S4, S5; Note 2, 3, 4, Edge.
- LG: G4, V10.
- Sony: Xperia Z3+/Z4; Experia Z5; Experia Z5 Premium.
- Huawei: Ascend Mate 7, Mate S.
The receiver for these devices usually comes with a docking station. You can buy parts separately - there is no special connection. In addition to boards (receivers), there are also special cases on the market for wireless charging of devices, which contain a copper circuit inside. For each smartphone, a correspondingly shaped case is made.
Universal solutions
There are more and more devices supporting wireless charging, but the technology is in the budget segment. And he is the most popular. Especially cheap smartphones are loved in China, where they came up with the idea of producing universal receivers for any model.
A docking station + receiver set costs about 500-700 rubles (you can find it cheaper), the main thing is to choose the right one for your smartphone. Pay attention to the shape and connector. A universal receiver can be found for almost any smartphone.
Docking stations
So, we figured out the support for wireless charging on smartphones. Now I would like to dwell separately on the platforms that are used to transfer energy to the device. For what?
Unlike receivers, which are either hidden inside the phone or are a faceless plate, docking stations allow the user to choose the model they like. Some companies even provide original solutions that will become part of any interior.
Particularly popular is the wireless charging dock from Samsung, made in an oval shape. It is suitable not only for charging the company’s smartphones, but also for most other models.
Among the features, it is worth highlighting support for automatic shutdown when the device is fully charged, as well as light indication. The average cost is 2,000 rubles, but in Chinese online stores you can find a cheap replica for 400-700 rubles.
The Woodpuck FAST Edition Bamboo playground model, which is made of wood, is also interesting. The manufacturer, so to speak, has combined modern technologies and natural materials. The functionality is no different from other docking stations, but it looks catchy. Cost – 40 dollars.
But Aukey QI boasts compact dimensions that allow you to take the charger with you. Yes, and the price is low - $30. Fans of purchases from China have huge catalogs to choose from, in which it will not be difficult to choose a cheap and beautiful docking station.
Among the unusual wireless charging stands, we can highlight the new TV from Asus – Designo Curve MX34VQ. More precisely, the leg on which it stands. It is made in the form of an oval platform on which the smartphone is placed for charging. It even has a backlight. Asus, following modern trends, has made the new device not only beautiful, but also useful. True, the price is steep.
It's safe to say that the list of devices that support wireless charging will only grow. A technology that can eliminate a lot of wires is of interest to both the user and the manufacturer, who receives additional income for its presence.
In a couple of years, every smartphone will probably support wireless charging. In addition, a dozen companies are working on developing even more advanced technology that will not be tied to a docking station. We, ordinary users, just have to wait a little to forget about the main problem of portable devices - being tied to a power outlet.
Starting the system
System startup order:
- Turn on the ignition (ACC or IG). Tech tip: When the wireless charging system is turned on and the power is turned off, the system will automatically turn on the next time you turn on the power.
- Turn on the system and make sure the indicator lights up green.
- Place the device to be charged on the platform and ensure that the indicator lights up amber to indicate charging is in progress.
- When the procedure is complete, make sure the indicator lights up green.
- Turn off the system.
Conclusion
Toyota wireless technology will be an easy way to charge your phone on the go. A guarantee of quality work is that the Camry v55, Avalon Limited and all other Toyota cars are united by a single automotive standard for wireless power supply for modern gadgets, Qi, which was created by the designers of the Wireless Power Consortium.
Toyota Camry wireless car charging is not in perfect condition today and it has some disadvantages. But it will allow you to abandon the use of annoying wires and reflects the choice of the right course of development by Toyota Motors.
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“I’m staying, I’ll live here,” I want to shout the catchphrase from “Brother 2” from the Camry sofa. There is no more space on the second row than in the Sonata and K5, but how everything is furnished! Only Toyota offers you to feel like a business class passenger by playing with the electrically adjustable rear seat. However, due to their mechanisms, the backrest does not fold, and the volume of the trunk cannot be increased.
Hyundai Sonata
The Japanese model's folding armrest has a touch control panel for microclimate control (the car has three zones versus two for competitors), heating and music. Emphasizing who is in charge in the car, Camry designers gave the sunshade up/down button only to rear passengers. The K5 does not have such an accessory; on the Sonata it is managed by those sitting in front.
Toyota Camry
The softness of the suspension is a thrill for the inhabitants of the rear row. As a taxi passenger, I would like to see a Camry, and not the harsh “Koreans”. However, it is not a fact that my opinion will be listened to. In yellow and yellow-white liveries, new Sonatas began to appear quickly. And I even managed to notice one new Kia “five” in a cab. It's not just about the level of comfort: it is not much lower for the Korean couple. But the price is noticeably more attractive. Prices for a Camry with a two-liter engine start at 1,718,000 rubles, a Sonata at 1,539,000, and a K5 at 1,489,900. For this money you will get both an automatic transmission and the minimum required set of options.
With the 2.5 engine, which is more suitable for all three models, the power ratio is maintained. Japanese sedan - 1,918,000–2,357,000 rubles excluding surcharge for metallic. Hyundai is sold for 1,849,000–2,149,000, Kia – for 1,839,900–2,199,900 rubles. In addition, Toyota is very popular with car thieves, and the short interval between maintenance is worth taking into account. And the Kia sedan is not only the most affordable, but also with the maximum warranty (albeit with many restrictions).
Hyundai Sonata
| Handy design, good handling, good equipment |
| Impractical trunk, stiff suspension, no heated windshield |
Toyota Camry
| Excellent ride quality, outstanding comfort for rear passengers, good sound insulation |
| The highest price in the test, service-to-service mileage of 10,000 km, small trunk volume |
Kia K5
| Low price, long warranty, good equipment, expressive design |
| Stiff suspension, active safety systems only in the top configuration |
Compared to the Camry, the Kia K5 is nimble and technologically advanced. Toyota takes it softly. Hyundai Sonata - stylish and practical
In today's cars. They are just created for different audiences. I'd like to put them together into a mix! The Sonata partly succeeds in this. But only partly - if it is the middle, it is not golden.
