How to keep the other occupants devices separate

[O Captain My Captian]

Looking for a solution to a problem (for me) I have not seen on any other thread.
With a family of 5, everyone seems to need to have their electronic device plugged in which creates havoc because they then can't listen to their device without it playing through the UConnect system; this happens even when they try to use headphones with their devices. Short of buying a brick to plug into the power outlet in the rear passenger area, is there anyway to get the devices plugged into # '2' and '3' ports, working with sound on the device only, without it playing through the truck's speakers?

Taking turns listening is not an option with this family.

 

[gHiDoRa]

You can buy charge only(no data) cables, problem solved.

 

[Snwjnky]

You can buy charge only(no data) cables, problem solved.

You have a link to a USB C to USB C? Drives me nuts too.
THX

 

[O Captain My Captian]

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You can buy charge only(no data) cables, problem solved.

Nice idea!
A little dongle like this should do the trick.



USB Charge only adapter

Plugable USB Universal Fast 1A Charge-Only Adapter for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows Mobile Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA9GXKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EUw2Eb4FKN6NG

 

[O Captain My Captian]

Here is a nice write-up on power only options

 

[gHiDoRa]

You have a link to a USB C to USB C? Drives me nuts too.
THX

No, i can't find the USB-C to USB-C yet, what i did is to use this adapter if i want to connect to USB-C port.

Amazon.com: PortaPow USB-C Data Blocker

Amazon.com: PortaPow USB-C Data Blocker

www.amazon.com

 

[Stevenc150]

USB-C to USB-C cables

 

[gHiDoRa]

USB-C to USB-C cables

We not talking about normal USB-C to USB-C cable, we talking about charging only cable, no data.

 

[djjr50]

I believe you can go into Uconnect and specify which devices can play audio, but I think it might be mainly for device mirroring. Might be worth the try. I limited it to the front two ports for audio and Android Auto/device mirroring.

 

[smashweights]

I know in Android you can select a charge only for the USB option. Try also disabling auto play USB in media on UConnect.

 

[BTS Warrior]

I keep a couple of 110 chargers with multiple ports in the console. I wasn't aware that you could get "charge only" cables though. I will be going that route from now on.