iPad TV hack for downstairs bed

[CaliKate]

The coolest thing happened last night. We were trying out the downstairs bed together for the first time. And were super comfortable. But one small issue. Where to put my iPad mini so we could watch a bit of Netflix in bed.

Ha haaa! Hack discovered. My iPad is in a foldable cover. We released the cupboard above us and tucked in one half of the cover under a wash bag, leaving the other half with the screen to dangle down. It was the perfect angle for us both lying on our backs to watch from below. Oh what joy! I’ve never been so happy in all my life. He he

 

[Richard Hurst]

nice find, I'll give that a try myself

 

[Loz]

We have an ipad mount stuck to the underside of that storage

 

[CaliKate]

We have an ipad mount stuck to the underside of that storage

Oh, that's fancy. I didn't realise you could get them! Haha

 

[smilingit]

Do you have a link or name of the one you've got?

 

[CaliKate]

Do you have a link or name of the one you've got?

Are you talking to me? It's an old iPad with a cover like this. It's super old.

 

[MrTimmyB]

The coolest thing happened last night. We were trying out the downstairs bed together for the first time. And were super comfortable. But one small issue. Where to put my iPad mini so we could watch a bit of Netflix in bed.

Ha haaa! Hack discovered. My iPad is in a foldable cover. We released the cupboard above us and tucked in one half of the cover under a wash bag, leaving the other half with the screen to dangle down. It was the perfect angle for us both lying on our backs to watch from below. Oh what joy! I’ve never been so happy in all my life. He he

We've also been using the "Ipad cinema" method for a while now using the same hanging by magnetic cover. For the true surround sound effect, put a small bluetooth speaker behind or in between your pillows. Perfect!

 

[CaliKate]

We've also been using the "Ipad cinema" method for a while now using the same hanging by magnetic cover. For the true surround sound effect, put a small bluetooth speaker behind or in between your pillows. Perfect!

Love it! We do indeed use a little Bluetooth speaker, too. Isn’t life wonderful! Gilmore Girls on stereo surround

 

[Paul_W]

Love the iPad whilst we’re away, with ours we just slide the foldable cover into the roof, where the hatch slides back into so it hangs down. It’s attached to our little Bluetooth dongle so the sound comes out through the vans speakers. Full surround sound, like being at the movies.....

 

[CaliKate]

Love the iPad whilst we’re away, with ours we just slide the foldable cover into the roof, where the hatch slides back into so it hangs down. It’s attached to our little Bluetooth dongle so the sound comes out through the vans speakers. Full surround sound, like being at the movies.....

Through the van speakers?! Doesn’t it switch off after a while?

 

[Paul_W]

Through the van speakers?! Doesn’t it switch off after a while?

Yup through the van speakers, if I recall if the key isn’t in the ignition it turns off after an hour, no trauma clicking it back on though

 

[Waldo]

I'd love to see a picture

 

[Paul_W]

There you go, simple but effective.....

 

[Waldo]

great idea, thanks

 

[CaliKate]

There you go, simple but effective.....View attachment 51488View attachment 51489

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

 

[Andy]

Yup through the van speakers, if I recall if the key isn’t in the ignition it turns off after an hour, no trauma clicking it back on though

Be careful doing this. Stereo runs of van starter battery & is likely to run it flat. That is why it switches off automatically.

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[Auberg-ine]

Show me how you've made your interiors your own

@Auberg-ine Wow, thank you for sharing! great inspiration and nice to see how others handle camping, working, waiting... cheers

vwcaliforniaclub.com

+ 2 little TDK Trek Micro bluetooth speakers connected in stereo mode on both sides of the bed.

Listening to music whilst camping

I use the Bose but not very often, like the sound of silence most of the time. Only use it to listen to various comedies on Radio 4. It fits rather nicely in the central bottle holder. It comes with a 2 pin adaptor but not had to charge it yet. ..

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Beware: very dangerous position to fall asleep!