The Best Place To Mount Your Smartphone In Your Car? Car Mount Review 2017
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
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What are the best car mounts are based on where you want to put it. Out of all the car mounts that I’ve used, my personally favourites are the magnetic mounts because of how easy they are to use.
I’ve spent a couple of months of using different car mounts, in different cars and I’ve broken down the areas into following.
1. Driver side window
2. Rear view mirror/ center dash
3. Vents
4. Console
5. Cup Holder
I won’t really focus on a specific brand most of these car mounts because nobody really does anything special (vent mounts are a dime a dozen).
5 - Cup Holders
I didn’t think you could mount your device in a cup holder but I found this GearBeast mount on Amazon. The idea intrigue me so I bought one and immediately regretted it. Out of all the cars I’ve sat in, I could not find a comfortable place to mount my device. On my car, the car mounts get in the way of the gear shifter which is pretty important in the operation of my manual transmission vehicle.
All things considered...WHY?
4 - Console
From my experience, most of the products that suggest mounting it on your console are products that come with integrated magnets. Products like the Nodus Leather case, Nite Ize and Magbaks would fall into this category. My biggest issue with mounting it on your console is that you’re going to cover something up.
The other problem is that mounting it on the console seems to take away from the general design of the console.
Also, removing semi permanent mounts is a pain in the butt.
The only benefit of having it on your console that I can think of is that there is almost no chance that your device is going to overheat on a warm day which may happen with mounting it on the windshield. I'd personally go with a Nite Ize Steelie mount for my console.
3 - Rear view mirror/Central Dash
I see a lot of devices being mounted in this general area and for good reason. It’s out of the way of the console, doesn’t require much effort to check and the screen can be viewed generally by anybody in the vehicle. If you are planning on getting a mount for this location, I would suggest getting one with a longer or extendable arm.
I’m not a big fan of the rear view mirror/central dash setup because it’s a little distracting. I don’t like how there is something in the middle of the windshield that adds to my sight line as I try to avoid pedestrian who don’t look both ways before crossing. It gets worse with the bigger devices.
2 - Vent/CD Mounts
Vent/CD Mounts are the best for people who don’t need to have their devices mounted in their cars all the time. Like the rear view mirror/central dash, I’d go with a magnetic vent mount. And get the one where the mount has a joint to allow you to turn your device towards you. The iFace magnetic mount is one that I’ve been using.
My only issue with these mounts is that you’re blocking an actual vent. This might not be an issue in a place where the weather is mild but I live in a place where snow and cold weather exists for 4-5 months out of a year so heat is very important to me. Losing a vent is a big deal. Also, with vent mounts, you’ll increase the chance that your iPhone is going to overheat.
1 - Driver side windshield
This is my preferred location for my device. It’s out of the way and I can still keep track of directions or monitor potential phone calls.
The only reasons why I wouldn’t keep it here is if the setup would block a vent or if your device is way too big to fit in landscape mode. An iPhone 7 Plus in an iFace mount in Landscape mode is comically too large.
It is a tight spot so using a larger mount like the RAM mount might not work as well.
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Finally....... a person who knows how to review products. No lag descriptions. No unboxing. No long pauses and issues describing a faulty part of a device. This was friendly, articulate, extremely informative and best of all......helpful. Thank you!
People will complain no matter what.
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I love this dude. When it comes to the tech reviews, he always gives never fails!
6:11 - I initially heard "I live in a place where snow and cold weather exist 45 months out of the year" and I thought he must be near me in Winnipeg.
Lol
I thought I heard him say 45 months too and I don't know where the heck he lives to get 45 months in one year. Maybe Jupiter?😄
'4 to 5 months' vs '45 months' 😂
Jeez that was probably the best ending to a UA-cam video in the history of the world. Truly amazing to be alive at this time.
I literally laughed out loud when I saw all the car mounts.
me too
Working at Amazon I see thousands being sold...smh
Some one was probably seeing his dashboard from oncoming traffic and was like wtfff!! LOL Talk about car mount overboard 😂😂
Me too. I was also asking him to please pull over I was getting car sick. ... plus I think I know how he got that crack in his windshield: recording himself for his UA-cam how-to video while driving in a residential neighborhood where he might come upon a bunch of kids playing street or kickball. Yes driving slow is helpful but so is pulling over because I’m really nauseated now. But thanks for the help.
Thank you for this detailed review of all the different kind of car phone holders out there, I found that you gave a very detailed and understandable description of each one, however I am still confused as to which one would be best for my car. So unfortunately, I will need to wait even longer before I decide on one.
Love the review and the pros and cons of devices and positions. I often had to drive rapid response vehicles and found the Quad Lock Car Mount in the driver side of the screen to be most secure and unobtrusive; the downside is it means only being able to use it with a Quad Lock phone case but it works well with my iPhone 6S Plus both in landscape and portrait rotation.
This is the best way to Remove the magnetic mount and disc:
1.Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to help break the adhesive bond.
2. carefully use a fishing line or dental floss in a sawing motion to cut the foam away.
3. wipe away any adhesive without leaving any marks.
Thank you I was just wondering if I could get mine off with out damaging anything
Holy balls!! Thank you so much for these tips! It helps a ton getting tips from actual usage versus (like what you said) taking them out of the box & saying they look pretty. I always watch a ton of reviews on products before I buy them & I can go on and on about how helpful this video was compared to regular review videos but I wont. You definitely got a new subscriber.
Honestly one of the best reviews I've seen in a while. Great content and I love how you actually speak from a place of using the product.👍
By far my favorite mount to date was a magnetic mount that clamped into the CD player slot (I think it was an Aduro)! My newer Ford truck doesn’t have a CD player at all so now I’m looking for other options.... I think the WeatherTech CupPhone would probably work perfectly since my truck has 4 cupholders but I’m not paying $45!
Thanks to you for getting straight to the point on a wide variety of electronic car mount devices. You're on the right track, especially for Uber/Lyft drivers who are looking for ways to perfect their driving accessories.
Thanks Aaron for the LOCATION - based review. I haven't found a better review online about pros/cons of where to mount a phone. I was expecting somewhere, at least on one of the regular tech websites, somebody drew a diagram with mounting locations and pros/cons...doesn't seem to have happened yet. Couldn't find anything more perfect than this review of yours.
Excellent, to the point, concise. You don't waste time, cover the entire spectrum, deliberate over the pros and cons, and deliver a succinct conclusion. Kudos to you Sir.
Thank you very nice.
Really helpful review. Keep on going !
Watching after 7 years since it has been uploaded. And still it is valid.
A great video to understand pros and cons of different phone mount locations.
This helped me decide on what to buy.
Thank you for your video, this was just what I needed! So many variables to consider and you covered many.
hei, i like the way this dude reviewing...a reviewer that's actually review things after usage. *press subscribe*
Dude,really helpful vid,been looking into a really good phone mount for my ride,thanks a bunch.👍👍👍
:)
Excellent! So many options covered in such a short time which made decision making so much easier. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve had trouble deciding what I want and I’ve always trusted your reviews. Thank you!
Thanks for the well thought out, yet succinct reviews of several types of car mounts. The state of Georgia is tightening distracted driving laws and I'm on the market for something new.
Great video. I’m with you with the drive side mount. Only draw backs are, it’s harder to charge phone on that side. Wires all over steering wheel. The other is the majority of people are right handed, on this side of the Atlantic. It is definitely better for not blocking windshield view. Lastly, move to a place where you don’t have to worry about your car vent overheating your phone.
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I wish I had watched your informative video before buying (and glueing) mine to my dashboard. Great job describing options. Well done! Thanks
Great work....I've now decided which one is right for me. Thanks !
Just saw this video and wanted to add that you can take the iOttie mount and remove the mechanical grabber and then take a magnetic mount from another product and attach it to the iOttie mount as they tend to use the same sized ball-mount. This offers the best of both worlds, the superior flexibility and positioning of the iOttie along with the convenience of a magnetic attachment.
I made my own mount based on the ProClip for my car. Use Velcro as the "holder/cradle". Custom made the mount to be at correct angle and height for me. Top of phone is at line of sight to base of windshield so it is easy to see without blocking the view. Angle is toward driver and up toward roof enough to not get rear window glare. Closest thing to it in the video, location wise, would be vent clip mount. But a little higher.
Excellent presentation. Yours is the only review that addressed the issue of magnets and electronic devices. Much appreciated!
Bought the x-grip through your link. Bruh, seriously one of the best reviews. Quick, answered all my basic questions, good presentation. Again, big thank you for the useful info and not taking up too much time.
Idk why im watching this i dont even have my license yet
You don't need a license to watch UA-cam.
Blambow!
lol same
:p
.😂🤣
0:11
OMG!!! I wonder what the other drivers thought when they saw that setup?
I seriously started 😂 when I seen all of your car mounts. Because that is going to be me shortly. Good video also 🤙
Looking for a mount for my iPhone for car vlogs lol so I’m so happy to find your video! So helpful!!!
I have one that clips on the vent. I don't have to worry about overheating from using the heater since the heat is coming from the bottom of the car. I always set it that way because I don't like heat going to my face. During the summer, it will keep my phone cool when using the AC.
You will condensate pc board and your phone will die soon.
I turn my air vents off where my phone is sitting, now I've got a new car need I need a new air vent mount as I like them away from dashboard. 6 months of the yr its hot on the Gold Coast Australia I also very rarely I use heat in my car it's mainly cool my air con is set to. We have very mild winters here. But yeah I would turn off an air vent when set to cool.
I live is Florida. AC on 1½ months of the year.
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@@nina8051 🤨😂 ya because that's the easiest place to put your phone to see while driving behind your head on the back of the headrest. 👎🏻
I'm liking the driver side of the windshield spot myself because I am a lefty. Thank you!
I was just thinking the same thing as I am a lefty, too. I don't like the magnetic ones. I don't think that you can use that with a charging pad. Which means, that you have to remove the case every time to charge it. I will find a solution.
thank you so much, very helpful, answered my questions about vent mounting and air flow. well done
You can tell this is an honest and down to earth review when he talks about over heating while in the snow 😂 he’s digging into all the elements!
"Beer time, it's time for beer time. I'm going home and drinking beer!"
Cool and useful!
I like the vent mount best. It's easy to mount and to put away quickly. However, I have had my iPhone shut down both from the vent's heat and the A/C. I'm going to try using only the floor vents as suggested by another comment. I do like the A/C blowing right on me in the 90+ degree weather.
Thanks for the info. Just bought me first mount n didnt know where was the safest place to put it 😬This was a big help. Thanx again!
For my first air mount I had it on the driver side windshield but I felt like it got in the way at times too so I’m thinking of putting it on the driver side air vent and hopefully it stays in safe there. Thanks for the video really informative
The Spigen A201 is a very effective and strong magnetic vent mount with swivel. Will hold a 7plus with the heaviest case you can find. Only $12.99 with 2 magnets on Amazon
I saw that!
what if car goes over bumpy terrain. won't the phone just slide off and drop?
Great reviews, thanks. Viewers: you have to watch all the way to the end to get a full sense of this man's extraordinary talent.
Great discussion! Valuable information -- your review has given me a lot to think about! Thanks!!!
Thx - I’ve been considering some other options as I’ve experienced some overheating with my dash mount.
*Comes in for phone mount reviews/ideas.
*Leaves with a beer craving.
THANKS! lol
Brilliant and practical review!!! THANK YOU.
I thoroughly enjoyed your no nonsense review of cellphone car mounts. You were informative and to the point. You expressed your likes and dislikes. And you had several different types and showed how each was affixed to car interior. I wish all reviews were like this. Great job.👍 I stuck around for the awkward pause at the ending. I was hoping to hear the chorus of '🎵Beer Time'🎶......lmao
That last part at the end of the video about beer made the difference for me 👍got yourself another subscriber 😁🤣😂🍻
9:14, I was waiting for Cop siren and PULL OVER!! Slowlyyy
I wish I could use my vents for mounting my phone but my vents are weak and bend down to easily when I use one :(
excellent thorough straight to the point
Excellent video describing all the mounting options. Very helpful...thanks!
There's no going back from magnetic mounts. With metal sheets integrated in the phone case the whole mounting thing is an absolute delight.
read up on why high powered magnets are bad for sensitive electronics ;-)
sulken2000 I love it when people post stuff like this but provide nothing for the reader to read up on.
PeacefulKancer maybe because it's kind of common knowledge that magnets have an effect on electronics....
Here's a better alternative. Phones never fall and no magnets to interfere with your phone. igg.me/at/Clipster or www.BossMobileUS.com
sulken2000 that's a load of shit, it takes an extremely strong magnet to even begin to interfere with electronics, do some real research.
Just like a Marvel flick, I knew it was worth waiting till the very end lol 😅
Superb well thought out and logical video Great job Thank you
great video, thank you very much for sharing such in depth insight!
Bro, I live in Vegas where the summer is BRUTAL. What car mount would you suggest?
I couldn't imagine the heat in Vegas. I like the magnetic ones...Scorse I think on amazon.
0:30 - can you plz uber some ppl with this setup and film reactions. :)
very detailed and useful. Thanks a lot
Great vid man!! Thanks!! I want a magnetic. Thanks for the info!!
What was the mount you used for the driver side window?
Madhuri Raghuveera i also want t know
The one he was using initially when he introduced the drive side window category, it was the Magic Mount. I just picked one up, comes with 2 magnets that stick on to your device (and like he mentioned in the video is SUPER sticky). Comes with a small patch for smaller devices and a big patch for bigger devices. I have the small one on my Nexus 6p phone underneath the case, and the bigger patch on the bare plastic back of my LG G Pad III 8" tablet which is much heavier bit still works perfect. I'm a delivery driver so I drive jerky and aggressive when it's busy like today, and the tablet didn't fall off once.
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A good review. There a few unclear points: 1. how do you get power cord to the (1) position? 2. how strong are the vent mounts? I had one and it did not hold even itself. 3. cd mounts tend to get in the way of the radio/multimedia/climate knobs, and if you need to use the phone you really have to take your eyes off the road. what is your opinion of that?
1. A long cable from adapter. I forgot to mention in the video that I don't mount my devices for long periods of time. Even if I am navigating, the screen is usually blacked off since I have an apple watch.
2. The Vent mounts will different based on the magnet. Neodynaim ones are the strongest?
3. That's dependant on the console design and the depth of the mount.
Thanks for the informative and easy to listen to review. When I switched to a Pilot I had to find a different mount. The cigarette lighter type (Soaiy from Amazon) worked best for my iPhone 7+. The gooseneck is decent enough to keep it out of the way of other buttons yet easy to view.
Thanks. Great presentation and very articulate. Appreciated.
Shouldn't you take into account Airbags? My car has 7 airbags and as such wouldn't placing a smartphone in a mount between you and the airbag be dangerous?
@Brandon Lewis Woodard No consumer is personally equipped to repeatedly crash cars to find the most safe location for a car mount. It is, however, possible that the US NTSB has encountered this situation often enough to have data ready for analysis. Whether or not someone has done that yet is another story.
Don't forget about generally having a lump of metal and glass flying around your car if/when you have an accident.
We've completely disregarded all magnetic holders for that reason, and we don't even like the idea of having a suction or vent mount for the same reason.
The only ones we've found that have a more built-in feel are Brodit mounts. Designed for specific positions in each model of car so that they're securely mounted.
@True Crime Troy steering wheel, passenger dash, 2 front pillars, 2 curtains, both front seats, and probably something for the rear, so probably more than 7 in modern cars.
What you mean "both front seats"? They gunna ejecto-seato you. Lmao
Would that really be a concern here? Even if mounted on the driver's side, it can still sit pretty far forward toward the dash such that your head would still either hit the curtain or steering wheel airbags before coming in contact with the phone
Thumbs up for driving a manual 👍🏻
This is just what I was looking for! Thank you :)
This is actually super helpful because I travel and use my GPS a lot. Thank you.
How do you handle charging your phone while it's mounted near the driver side window?
Skrugglez lol you right
Good question. I don't.
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External power storage battery in left door pocket holder with USB cable to the phone
I just move my cable under the wheel
so if im using navigation on the phone the magnetic one will lead me to the wrong direction ? or its just the compass??
nope, mine works fine, vent magnet.
The guy knows what he's talking about. Wonder what kind
of beer he likes, he was really looking forward to one.
Take a Vizy holder
Awesome feedback.. Now I will sure get that windshield one.. Was debating on it but not nomore.. Thank you! 😊
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the review. I've been struggling finding a good mount, and I'm a Rideshare Driver.
Excellent video, just an advice, be careful with this video, someone can accuse you more than 35 years later for drinking beers😉
Just a warning, mounting it on the driver side puts it in the way of the side impact air bags - so you may launch your phone + mount pieces around the cabin if your airbag goes off.
maaat mounted on drivers side I don't think it would launch at you as the side airbag curtain comes down, with any mount in an accident it could hit you
@@mpatt32 could you please do a demo for us. Thanks
Thank you very much for your insights! exactly what I wanted to know before deciding on a mount.
So Happy to find your channel! I’m going to let my friends, family and customers know about your very informative with a side of man sass 💁🏻♂️
Lol 😂
You rock 🤘🏼
Thx for doing all the work for us!!
Much appreciated
Whoop 🙌🏼
Be mindful of insurance not paying out when you collide with someone and they note that you have an obstruction in your window or on your dash, same with the cops if they pull you over.
Great video and awesome review best of luck for next video.
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Use your phone as a dash cam so you can prove the obstruction wouldn't have made a difference ;)
What! What!! 😭
suMnailimixaM Smart
And driving while not concentrating - and driving with no hands on the wheel!
I mount mine on my visor, held in place with two strong hair elastics. And then film with a fisheye or wide angle lens attachment so that I don't look like my forehead is touching the lens lol. Gerry-rigged af but works well and holds steady. Also ensures phone is mounted high enough to film me at a flattering angle! Lol!
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Thanks for excellent quality and content. Helped me decide on driver' side dash/windshield iOttie mount. CHEERS!
Thankyou for giving n explaining all the options🙏
Whats the one you use while driving and making this video?
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i guess that there is some kind of serious scientific data search for this .. ( to prevent accidents for mobile distracts )
Man, great video thanks! A lot of good points and tips.
Great video..well explained and well spoken
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It was so GOOD!
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Upvoted for Beer Time!
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Mount up!
Hey guys. It is nice to see a fellow reviewer. Going to subscribe to see what you are doing that I should learn from!
Excellent review, thanks soooooo much.
PEOPLE!
Consider road safety before anything else.
Do not mount ANYTHING where it will block even a tiny part of your forwards vision. You could end up killing a pedestrian or cyclist/motorcyclist.
COME ON CAR MANUFACTURERS!!!!!!!!!
The biggest fault here is that car designers are not including phone holder locations into their interiors. If one or two special areas were built in, like the driver's door pillar and the center dash near the steering wheel, everyone would be happy and safe.
ROFL! My 19 year old Peogeot 306 HAS NO CUP HOLDER!!! Stone age motoring!
And My phone's magnetic compass app was disturbed by just a can of beans!!!!! :¬D
Its kind of a wash. Because the further you take your cell phone from your forward vision the further you have to take your eyes from the road to see the phone.
Mess with your compass AND wireless charging.
I APPRECIATE the time & energy you put into this!
This was an exceptional help to me and Ive only dealt with a few mounts.
looks like Toronto im gonna guess north york area ha ha
Mike F it is I saw his car temperature Canadians use Celsius
Mike F he’s in Calgary Alberta mate I’m 300 percent sure
I'd say he's out west with the horizontal traffic lights.
He lives in Calgary.
Dude. Watch the freaking road.
@Brigette 5280 He was looking away from the road into the camera a lot of the time. Other than that it was great.
very informative, thx...have you tried a mount that bolts to the pasngr seat track? it's similar to the cup holder one w/ its flex arm, however, I've heard they can be a bit shakey/bouncey
great review!
Nobody:
me: Aaron the Ho
6:13 -> 45 Months of the year haha
4 to 5 months of the year
I heard the same thing! 😂
Nice to watch your video again, it has been years I haven't watch your vids, it was since I first bought my Iphone 6s
Excellent video. I subscribed. There is a third consideration for placement: State Law. For example, California: driver's side, passenger's side, or center console. Because the lower left corner can be hard to reach in some vehicles, I've used a sticky pad to hold a sandbag-type holder with a suction-cup mounted holder for the phone. I like the vent clip when renting.