Turn Your Car's USB Port Into a Powerhouse With These 5 Game-Changing Tips; Read Now

Every modern-day car has USB ports. Mostly, we look at or hear the word USB port and think only about charging a mobile phone. In fact, little do people realize that the simple-looking USB port in their four-wheeler comes with multiple 'superpowers.' This day's write-up will focus on 5 unconventional yet useful uses of your car's USB port, which will help smooth the drive quite a lot and make it enjoyable.

1. Using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

Use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to charge your phone. When a device is connected using this USB port, it allows the user to control applications such as Google Maps, Spotify, or WhatsApp directly on the infotainment system if the phone is either an iPhone or an Android smartphone.

2. Play songs or videos from a USB pen drive

This USB port allows you to play some music, audiobooks, or even a movie directly from a pen drive. Such a feature guarantees a pleasant long-distance journey.

3. Phone or device firmware update

One way, out of many, in which most mobile phone or gadget manufacturers allow their device firmware to be updated is through the USB port. By this virtue, a USB port is a clever way to implement updating.

4. Powering the dashcam or any other USB contraption

Features like dashcams, GPS trackers, or even USB fans may not require you to plug in an extra adapter for power: a USB port would suffice.

5. Phone Internet Sharing (USB Tethering)

This is yet another feature that many people are not aware of, which enables sharing the Internet connection of a phone with the infotainment system in the vehicle via USB tethering. It comes in handy especially when one is away from Wi-Fi but requires navigation, or live traffic is expected.

The USB port isn't just there for charging; it can also be upgraded into a smart driving hub. So the next time you enter your car, try out these unconventional 'superpowers' of the USB port!

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