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FX86 · 11-30-2016, 06:07 PM

Just wondering if anyone tried to use a usb hub in our cars to connect two or more devices through our main usb port? Did it work/will it work?

TheDetailer718 · 11-30-2016, 06:13 PM

What's the purpose of this? Are you trying to connect different devices for media purposes or for charging? If it's for charging I would just use a Cigarette lighter adapter with multiple USB ports like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Car-Charger-U...hter+usb&psc=1

I would check the cigarette lighter fuse first though, If i'm not mistaken it's a 7.5 amp fuse but I could be wrong.

FX86 · 11-30-2016, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDetailer718

What's the purpose of this? Are you trying to connect different devices for media purposes or for charging? If it's for charging I would just use a Cigarette lighter adapter with multiple USB ports like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Car-Charger-U...hter+usb&psc=1

I would check the cigarette lighter fuse first though, If i'm not mistaken it's a 10 amp fuse but I could be wrong.

Let's say to have a usb stick plugged in to play music and have the iphone connected to charge and switch to the phone to use it a gps device through usb so it can play the voice through the speakers....this way i don't have to fumble between switching usb devices on one port..

that brings up the question if our car will even detect multiple usb devices

radroach · 11-30-2016, 07:47 PM

@FX86 I'd recommend just getting a dedicated charger instead of using the .5 Ah USB port these cars have, that's barely enough for most phones. I carry a Ravpower battery bank that can charge my USB C device rapidly ~3Ah, and it holds 21Ah. Much better solution than having a spaghetti of wires with a USB hub.

Also, what happened to using bluetooth?

nextcar · 11-30-2016, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FX86

Just wondering if anyone tried to use a usb hub in our cars to connect two or more devices through our main usb port? Did it work/will it work?

Back to the original question...

It depends on the head unit... the port itself is totally passive. For the Pioneer touch screen head units in the 2013-2015 FRS the manual specifically states that USB hubs are NOT supported.

You will need to read the manual for the specific head unit in your car.

darko · 12-02-2016, 03:02 PM

https://www.amazon.ca/Generic-7-Port.../dp/B007S642BW

Possibly something like this with switches?

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TheDetailer718 Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Queens, NY Posts: 62 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's the purpose of this? Are you trying to connect different devices for media purposes or for charging? If it's for charging I would just use a Cigarette lighter adapter with multiple USB ports like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Car-Charger-U...hter+usb&psc=1 I would check the cigarette lighter fuse first though, If i'm not mistaken it's a 7.5 amp fuse but I could be wrong.

11-30-2016, 07:47 PM	#4
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@FX86 I'd recommend just getting a dedicated charger instead of using the .5 Ah USB port these cars have, that's barely enough for most phones. I carry a Ravpower battery bank that can charge my USB C device rapidly ~3Ah, and it holds 21Ah. Much better solution than having a spaghetti of wires with a USB hub. Also, what happened to using bluetooth?

12-02-2016, 03:02 PM	#6
darko Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: RAVEN FRS Location: Canada Posts: 148 Thanks: 31 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	https://www.amazon.ca/Generic-7-Port.../dp/B007S642BW Possibly something like this with switches?

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