While phone holders might appear to be a little humdrum, some of these accessories are even handier. The iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless 2, for example, not only allows you to keep your smartphone safe and secure, it’ll also recharge it wirelessly. Again, top marks go to iOttie for designing a unit that’s very nicely made and there are variations so you can choose between dashboard or windshield mounting, cup holder and vent editions too. Note the word ‘hold’. It’s actually legal to use a phone or sat nav while driving if it’s placed in a dashboard holder or a windscreen mount. This leaves you free to use a voice control system such as Siri or Google Assistant, along with the phone’s built-in sat nav. How to buy the right car phone holder, and how to use it Rubberised grip: Make sure the spring-loaded arms holding your phone in place have soft, rubberised grips to prevent scuffing your device. Very cheap car phone holders are entirely plastic, which makes them more prone to slip against the glass or metal edge of a phone. You can also get suction grips and cradles that attach directly to your dashboard, although this won’t work if it has a textured surface. Another possibility is to connect the holder to your car stereo. The Vicseed Car Phone Mount continues to sell well and for good reason. Perhaps the most appealing aspect of its design is that you can buy the one accessory and then mount it in three different ways: dashboard, windshield or vent. That makes it a good choice if you regularly change from one car to another, or perhaps have two very different vehicles in the family. It keeps your options open.

The other problem is that they are rare 2nd hand and they won’t hold every phone due to the restricted opening size. It it only compatible with the non media stereo. Deciding which car phone holder is right for you depends on whether you want to make it a permanent addition to your dashboard, or you just need to temporarily prop up your phone in a rental car. If you’re not attaching it to your own vehicle you should avoid wireless charging mounts, air vent mounts and anything else too fiddly, as these phone holders might not be compatible with every car you encounter. Instead choose something sturdy and simple, and more likely to leave a mark on the car’s interior than on your phone. Are vent phone holders safe? Yes. Phone holders that attach to your car’s air vents are safe, but as every model of car is different you can’t be sure your air vent will be strong enough to hold the weight of a phone until you try. Horizontal slats work best, while circular vents are more difficult to attach a phone holder to. You also shouldn’t use the hot air setting while your phone is attached to the vent, as it will cause your phone to overheat and shut down. On the other hand, cooler air from the vent on hot days can actually help keep your phone from overheating. Where do you put a phone holder in your car? Mod Details Premium No Difficulty Mod ID 1511 Credit evilution For Link https://www.evilution.co.uk/mod/453-phone-holders.htm Copy to Clipboard OEM Phone Holder We test these phone holders in the real world environment, and, when possible, use them with different phones.

Where do you put a phone holder in your car?

Dash and windshield mounts are more versatile and are typically a better choice for most people. Some attach via a suction base. Others use an automotive-grade adhesive that shouldn't damage your car. You can't easily move adhesive mounts once you place them, though, and the adhesive does break down over time. If you plan to use your mount in multiple cars, or simply don't want to clean gummy residue when you eventually remove it, choose one with a suction mount. And if your car still has a CD player, you can also choose to mount your phone there. These are exactly the ones I bought from the same companies. This company have a better mounting base. High-end accessory designer Mous produces a range of premium phone cases and stands, engineered to protect your device without compromising on aesthetics. As well as making toughened and magnetised phone cases, the company has a line of related accessories, including its own wireless charging phone mounts for driving. You may be wondering: are magnetic holders safe? Although we can't vouch for all of them, the ones we tested had a strong grip and won't damage the internal components of your smartphone. A growing number of automatic and MagSafe-compatible options are now available. Automatic mounts use an IR proximity sensor, open when your phone is in range, and automatically adjust their grip to your phone. MagSafe mounts attach to the MagSafe array on newer iPhones, such as the iPhone 13.

Despite the pretty low-tech initial impression, the Exshow Car Mount actually turns out to be perfect for anyone who wants a viewing angle that’s higher up, thanks to that windshield mount design. The suction pad works fine while the precise positioning of your phone can be done thanks to a 360-degree flexible cable. ESR’s lightweight mount and charger is a top option for recent iPhones, giving you a Magsafe mount that fits with ease into a vent, then provides secure 18W wireless QI charging via a USB-C cable connected to your car’s USB outlet. The ball joint on the vent mount means it works with both horizontal and vertical vents, while a support arm holds the central square pad steady no matter how rough the road. ESR also sells a dashboard version, if you’d rather have it fitted there.

The best car phone holders in detail:

Certain phone mounts have clips or arms that hold the phone securely: you simply slide the device into place when you get into the car and remove it when you leave. The clamps ratchet inwards towards the phone. If you press the buttons underneath, the clamps fully extend. One of the most popular options is a clip that attaches to your air-conditioning vent. These are ideal for lighter smartphones, but the grip might not be firm enough to hold heavier devices and it also obstructs the airflow. In comparison, if you buy a holder for your vents you’ll find yourself looking slightly down to either side of your steering wheel. These models often have two clamps that keep your phone in place, but for the most secure positioning we recommend getting a mount that has a three-point support – so there’s also an arm on the bottom.