(Part 3) Top products from r/ProjectFi

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Windshield-Smartphone-iPhone-Samsung/dp/B00I58VAZS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452626153&sr=8-1&keywords=car+mount+arkon

I got this arkon originally for my nexus 6 because it was one of the few that would hold the behemoth. I liked it enough that I'm still using it with my 6p.

There are a number of advantages I've found.

1. It clamps a small area so you don't have to worry about it pressing buttons, blocking the camera or the fingerprint sensor.
   
   
2. It's mostly a one handed affair getting the phone in and out, depends how tightly you lock the arm that lets you rotate and tilt the phone.
   
   
3. That tilt/rotate ability. I leave mine just slightly loose so I can preposition the phone's angle and orientation depending on where the sun is, what kind of app I'm using, stuff like that. This is a common feature among car mounts, but this one actually holds the phone in position while still allowing adjustment. No need to tighten or loosen the nut.
   
   
4. The arm is long enough that the phone can be closer to me as well as being angled slightly down. This is great in the summer so I can lower the arm over my vents to keep the phone cool. As we know, when it's hot, you're using navigation and the phone is charging things get hot and phones slow their charge when hot. Being able to actively cool it is a nice bonus. In the winter I can raise the arm up so it's no longer in front of the vents. This is really dependent on where you mount the phone and your car though.
   
   
5. It has one of those super sticky suction cups so it never falls off and it mounts to textured surfaces.
   
   
6. It's pretty unassuming. It's not as bulky as many mounts and is really simple in design.

+1 for the iOttie!

This one was a little more expensive, but I love that I just have to push the phone towards the back, and it snaps the arms in place. It holds my Nexus 6P with cruzerlite case just fine. When it's time to remove the phone, then you squeeze the sides. The idea here is that you can easily place it on the mount with one hand.

http://amzn.com/B00JRGOKQ8

I use the 2nd link you posted at work. Works great.

I also have the Qi-infinity at home. Little more pricey but still works great.

Both those chargers will charge my phone using either of the following cases.

• http://amzn.com/B00OKRJLSQ
  
• http://amzn.com/B00OGXQ3LC (this case is pretty thick too)

I can definitely recommend this brand. The 3 pack linked here is not necessary, though I found it useful with all the devices I was testing the Data SIMs in. It certainly did better than my home made, painstakingly cut version.

https://www.amazon.com/CARD-ADAPTER-3-Pack-Total-Adapters/dp/B00M9P5RXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473948545&sr=8-1&keywords=noosy+sim+card+adapter

Headphones:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWU8FTK/

I really wanted one with a boom mic, I feel like they are superior.

Obitalk:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUV7C9A/

So what I do with this is it's connected to my router via Ethernet and then via RJ9 (regular phone cable) to a wireless phone base. I have three wireless handsets, just traditional phones. For the cost of $50 bucks for the hardware you basically have free VOIP via Google Voice for life.

I have an external battery pack that has a few solar panels on it that I got on sale on Amazon, and the battery would take weeks and weeks of direct sunlight to recharge from solar alone. You might be better off with just an external battery pack.

Edit: I have an older model of this one and it works fine enough. There was a coupon code on Android Police or somewhere similar.

OK, I found this ZTE MF61 Unlocked Mobile Hotspot Broadband Device for $50.

Also some discussion last year about the sim needing an adapter for the ZTE64. Not sure if it would be needed for this one.

I got it a couple of years ago off of woot I think -- I'm not sure it is available new anymore: here is what I think it is: http://www.amazon.com/HP-14-q070nr-14-Inch-Chromebook-T-Mobile/dp/B00FGOTBQO

Spigen thin fit:
Nexus 6 Case, Spigen® [Exact-Fit] Nexus 6 Case Slim NEW [Thin Fit] [Mint] Premium Matte Finish Hard Case for Google Nexus 6 (2014) - Mint (SGP11234) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OH4HSFK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_VRyywbFYJ4RBK

They sort of have those..

Powermat first name I thought of. Link is to Amazon.

They make a version of that adapter that will allow for charging, but the reviews indicate that it doesn't work for everyone.

You could also use the wireless charging on the phone, those have become very cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Wireless-Charging-Galaxy-Devices/dp/B00Y839YMU/

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Wireless-Charger-Charging-Devices/dp/B01KJL4XNY/

You could also probably find a wireless bluetooth receiver that you can plug your headphones into. The one below is wired, but would work if you are stationary.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4/

i have an old Ibolt xProDock i use. just took it apart and removed build in microusb power cord. http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-xProDock-Connect-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00KXEXZSW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1452717188&sr=8-6&keywords=xProDock

I found this one from Huawei works for the data sim. Also, pick up an adaptor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0JY15V?ref%5F=oh%5Faui%5Fdetailpage%5Fo04%5Fs00&redirect=true&psc=1&pldnSite=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R25GJJW?ref%5F=oh%5Faui%5Fdetailpage%5Fo03%5Fs00&redirect=true&psc=1&pldnSite=1

Think this one will work? I just need calls and receiving texts for a couple weeks. I'm nearly always in Wi-Fi range and will just carry my tablet for anything else.

No problem. Thanks for Gold :)

Also another charger I really like is this one: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DG8NUC8?keywords=tylt%20charger&qid=1451921490&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

I one of those on my desk in my office and it works great as well. It's a little big since it will hold the nexus 6 but I have never had a single connection problem with it no matter what case I've had on it.

Router

Range Extender

I live in a small town that is down in a river valley. There is barely any cell service because of the surrounding hills, and I have a little over an acre of property. The main reason why I switched to Fi was to have wifi calling/texting available no matter where I am on my property.

Here's what I have on my account:


Security Key

Google Authenticator

Voice or Text Message. I use Hangouts so I can get this on PC, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop

and of course the backup codes.

So, if I lose access to all these things I am up shit creek. Luckily I don't usually have that issue though.

Yup. You can buy essentially blank but unique NFC tags and then use various apps to program the actions taken when they're scanned.

Here are some tags off amazon (there are many, just search nfc):

http://www.amazon.com/Black-NFC-Stickers-NTAG213-Tagstand/dp/B00KSR0636/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452290864&sr=8-1&keywords=nfc

Doing a quick google search I found this guide about what you can do (although I didn't take a careful look at it):

http://trendblog.net/creative-and-useful-ways-to-use-nfc-tags-with-your-smartphone/

That's too bad considering it is essentially the same phone with more battery (which I love). There's an international version with 64GB of storage and 4GB of memory and a good price. If it was Fi compatible I'd get it... I'm assuming the lack of CDMA which means no Sprint is what kills it for Fi: https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Unlocked-Smartphone-International-Model/dp/B07NPRQYP1/