Bluetooth priority

[maciekish]

Hi, I have a Columbus head unit in a 2017 Octavia vRS. My iPhone 7 is paired up with Bluetooth. When i start the car i wait for Bluetooth to connect, then plug in usb to charge. The music starts if i hit play after connecting bluetooth but stops when i connect usb. I have to restart it and lose the phone functions. Is there any way to have usb only charge the phone and not take over the whole connection?

[CapstanPlug]

How about using an adaptor in the 12V socket (cigarette lighter) ?

 

Like one of these :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/charger-Archeer-Powerful-Charger-Adapter/dp/B01CCMEC2U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1477350324&sr=8-5&keywords=anker+cigarette+lighter+adapter

[MartiniB]

builtin 5v/500mA USB sockets can't charge phone if it is in use

 

i use Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 35W with three USB sockets:

1. 5v 1A

2. 5v 2A

3. 5v/9v/12v QC3.0

and then can choose socket by necessity

 

[maciekish]

The phone charges fine, the problem is that Columbus sees the USB device and uses that for music instead of the Bluetooth which connected first. I don't want to plug in 12v chargers in a brand new car which has a USB port.

[langers2k]

You could either find a 'charge only' cable or use one of the many adapter that sit between the headunit and iphone cable.

 

Just as examples:

- https://www.amazon.co.uk/PortaPow-150cm-Lightning-Charge-iPhone/dp/B00KRC18UC

- http://coolnewgadgetspapatek.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/ravpower-usb-charger-adapter-power-your.html

 

I have never used either but both should avoid the iphone attempting to sync but allowing it to charge

[Paulius55]

I use a charge only USB lead from the built-in USB socket and the phone both charges and connects via Bluetooth without problem.

[maciekish]

Hmm i have a nice coiled mfa cable that i like but ill have a look for others, thanks. There is no software option or VCDS adaptation to disble USB data?

[OctaviaJo]

I think the answer will be a re-sounding no, but can the car cope with having two phones blue-toothed to it at the same time?  i.e. would it accept calls from both?

[Jasontech]

You can set the usb connecting option as 'charge only', then it won't affect the phone's other connection. Hope it helps. 

[maciekish]

You can set the usb connecting option as 'charge only', then it won't affect the phone's other connection. Hope it helps.

How? I see no such option in my Columbus.

[ashfan]

How? I see no such option in my Columbus.

I think you have to do it on the phone. I don't know how to do it on an iPhone but on my Galaxy Note 4 it's in the settings

[Riolux]

Why not play music via Apple Carplay?