- 3-Socket cigarette lighter: This was important because I am using a FM transmitter until I decide to replace the radio
- 4-port USB charger: This will allow my phone, passenger phone and two other devices (one being a dashcam probably)
- On/off switch: Of course this was the most important aspect
- Volt meter: This was more of a nifty way to see if the power was on or off, but also would allow me to monitor the voltage.
Once the unit arrived, I unpacked it and took a few pics. Lately many of my blog posts have been apps/websites so I was looking forward to putting up a hardware post again.
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| Box |
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| Device - Simple and clean design |
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| 3 sockets and 2 USB ports on the front The red things are where the double sided tape is |
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| Interesting design for the sockets |
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| 4 USB ports total (2 front, 2 side) |
Next, I took it to the car to test it. Everything seemed to work fine, and the cigarette lighter powered FM transmitter worked great.
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| Installed |
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| Close up, notice the voltage |
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| I need to tidy up the cables at some point |
Here are the main points I noticed about this product:
Plenty of ports: The 3 cigarette lighter ports allow you to use items that must plug in directly or have their own adapter, and the 4 USB ports should cover any other devices.
On/off switch: If you have an "always-on" cigarette lighter, then this is a must-have.
Volt meter: This is just a neat way to know the unit is working, and keep an eye on your battery voltage / charging system.
Bottom line: So far I am very happy with this little unit. I need to see if I can hide the wires and tidy up the install a bit, but I don't plan to use the double sided tape to mount it to anything just because I want to avoid residue being left behind if I remove it. I will update this post if needed as I continue to use this adapter.
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