The Best Place To Mount Your Smartphone In Your Car? Car Mount Review 2017

[@SpectorTippy]

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!

[@49ers_red_and_gold2]

People will complain no matter what.

[@teaurere01]

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[@stunna4hubert846]

I love this dude. When it comes to the tech reviews, he always gives never fails!

[@miguelgomez6899]

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.

[@jamesholmberg3158]

Thank you I was just wondering if I could get mine off with out damaging anything

[@jibisfat]

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.

[@mariangates3275]

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[@ScottSchapiro]

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.

[@levihagen5491]

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.👍

[@willgoetz1262]

I literally laughed out loud when I saw all the car mounts.

[@dingdeubago725]

me too

[@freedompioneer4311]

Working at Amazon I see thousands being sold...smh

[@markmunar8946]

Some one was probably seeing his dashboard from oncoming traffic and was like wtfff!! LOL Talk about car mount overboard 😂😂

[@531katie]

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 KZbin 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.

[@PoopsWithCaT]

Jeez that was probably the best ending to a KZbin video in the history of the world. Truly amazing to be alive at this time.

[@RazorStrap]

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.

[@itsjawzgaming]

Idk why im watching this i dont even have my license yet

[@fkdova2058]

You don't need a license to watch KZbin.

[@Kgthrow]

Blambow!

[@YuukitheMighty1]

lol same

[@raisking9745]

:p

[@PRS247]

.😂🤣

[@mr.bandaid2300]

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!

[@jessiejames1681]

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.

[@Boothby171]

I once got a ticket for having my phone mounted in the center of the dash! 1) It was an "add-on" for the cop, since he was giving me a speeding ticket at the time. I doubt I would have gotten one otherwise. 2) The base was mounted to the window, rather than the dash Now I have an iOttie mount, mounted to the dash. I use their intermediate pad. On hot days, while the pad stays, the suction cup tends to peel off from the pad. I have used their standard mount, AND their induction-charging mount. The mechanism works well for both of them, but the induction mount (trying to charge my phone through the OtterBox Defender case) tends to give me an overheat warning on the phone far more often than I actually get a meaningful charge from it. I have no such overheating problem using an inductive fast-charging puck when I'm at home. Thank you, Aaron!

[@Al-ok1lj]

0:11 OMG!!! I wonder what the other drivers thought when they saw that setup?

[@astrocoastalprocessor]

mentioned everything that a consumer needs to hear - overheating, cup holders, magnets - there's an angry rant for all of these frustrating issues - but the real info? windshield,driver side. Great video, no notes, got the extendable arm. Thank you for this outstanding video.

[@ArtVandelay-ImporterExporter]

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

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I saw that!

[@superjinx]

what if car goes over bumpy terrain. won't the phone just slide off and drop?

[@keithbassett4988]

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

[@Blakehx]

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!

[@utkarshkothimbire1484]

Still after 6 years this video is helpful. Thank you for making this video.

[@cheebees]

"Beer time, it's time for beer time. I'm going home and drinking beer!"

[@nicoleroberts12]

Cool and useful!

[@bcmtbc]

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.

[@pabalard]

I started delivering for UBER Eats recently - long enough to realize I'm going to need a dash mount for my cell phone. So, I've been online checking out what's out there for the past half hour and I can't believe how many different kinds there are, and the prices are all over the place. I just happened upon this video and wanted to say thanks for being so thorough with your research - the information you provided was very complete. The pros and cons you shared were especially helpful for me, as was your insight about each of the mounts you discussed. This is going to be the most informed decision/purchase I've made in a long time. Thanks again.

[@janjamm]

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.

[@Musicalpa]

The cup holder works FANTASTIC in a Honda Fit because it has a cup holder on the dash next to the driver window.

[@amarrocks1231]

There's no going back from magnetic mounts. With metal sheets integrated in the phone case the whole mounting thing is an absolute delight.

[@sulken2000]

read up on why high powered magnets are bad for sensitive electronics ;-)

[@PeacefulKancer]

sulken2000 I love it when people post stuff like this but provide nothing for the reader to read up on.

[@NTGNatural]

PeacefulKancer maybe because it's kind of common knowledge that magnets have an effect on electronics....

[@n2omg]

Here's a better alternative. Phones never fall and no magnets to interfere with your phone. igg.me/at/Clipster or www.BossMobileUS.com

[@ares6229]

sulken2000 that's a load of shit, it takes an extremely strong magnet to even begin to interfere with electronics, do some real research.

[@charliehein8921]

Wow! This guy has found his calling! It's surely a testament to how early we are in the life of the smart phone in that practically no automaker addresses this issue directly. Aftermarket solutions are really the only game in town.

[@adamstewart4774]

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?

[@bonniea8189]

@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.

[@dsample]

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.

[@dsample]

@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.

[@cameronsharp2297]

What you mean "both front seats"? They gunna ejecto-seato you. Lmao

[@TheEric1203]

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

[@butterfly-girl1667]

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 🙌🏼

[@sefikraemer3806]

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?

[@MobileReviewsEh]

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.

[@jamesec1949]

First time watcher. Good visual presentation and your voice is easy to listen to. Some people lose their train of thought and then we hear ums, ers, uhs, etc. but not you. Thumbs up and I’ve subscribed.

[@DougBainATX]

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.

[@classicfan1014]

Agree with all comments below. This is a really helpful guide to buying mounts. I've been lost for 2 hours trying to decide...all good now. Thank you. Enjoy your beer!

[@joestreetglider]

I bought a magnetic air vent mount from Best buy. Its made by Kenu. Its relatively small, can be removed anytime and it doesn’t affect the heat or A/C. I have an iPhone 8 with the Otterbox defender case works great

[@kobaltseven]

*Comes in for phone mount reviews/ideas. *Leaves with a beer craving. THANKS! lol

[@chingqh]

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

[@Razor_Regiment]

Dude,really helpful vid,been looking into a really good phone mount for my ride,thanks a bunch.👍👍👍

[@MobileReviewsEh]

:)

[@thurm101]

I like the magnetic mounts. Just like you mentioned I have to put the metal plate inside my Otterbox case. But it’s not too bad. I think it’s become a habit now that when I get into the car I just put my phone on the holder. That way it’s up and out the way and I know where it is.

[@ghostridergale]

One thing about using the vents beside just blocking the vent. Those plastic ribs where you slide your phone holder between the ribs. Those ribs can get damaged or actually broken. Especially if you’re vehicle is older? I’ve had my vents broken a time or two so I don’t use my vents anymore!

[@911Reviews]

Hey guys. It is nice to see a fellow reviewer. Going to subscribe to see what you are doing that I should learn from!

[@RazvanJijie]

Really helpful review. Keep on going !

[@chickflickone]

I actually put it on the corner of the side window, it doesn't obstruct mirror and it doesn't obstruct any vision at all. + still see the road ahead too.

[@akbychoice]

I use two ram-mount suction cups, two short ram-mount arms, one ram-mount T with three ball ends and one longer Ram-Mount arm connected to the X mount. It sits directly below my rear view mirror. The suction mounts are hidden behind the mirror. I use an app on my phone and utilize my phone as a dash cam.

[@der888]

Just like a Marvel flick, I knew it was worth waiting till the very end lol 😅

[@macforme]

Just discovered your channel. Did I subscribe because of the thorough, clear presentation of the topic? NO! I subscribed because I love your sense of humor. (45 months of the year, etc) Thanks for doing these reviews. ....Singing... not so much. 😬

[@MechE11B]

Mess with your compass AND wireless charging.

[@Dobber23]

I use the vent mount and to avoid it from sliding down I put my building's key ring token into the lowest hole of the vent. (I just use the navigation rarely, when travelling outside town.) One important pro of this is that it's closer to you than a windshield mount and you can easily report Waze hazzards. Thanks for the video!

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

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.

[@rejuvalexreviews8285]

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[@JoshGerhards]

Use your phone as a dash cam so you can prove the obstruction wouldn't have made a difference ;)

[@vererinvererin535]

What! What!! 😭

[@laurenlangton1234]

suMnailimixaM Smart

[@helenjohnson6385]

And driving while not concentrating - and driving with no hands on the wheel!

[@poseidon3032]

Get the MPOW Grip Magic Air Vent Mount Holder. It's a magnetic setup with one piece attached to your phone (inside battery cover, on phone, or on phone case(inside or out)) and the other, a very strong magnetic mount that goes in the vent. It's two-way adjustable to get a tight fit. Just plop it up there and your done in microseconds, no fiddling . Your phone doesn't overheat even in direct sunlight. Finally, something that's easy and works.

[@TC-dp3vv]

Excellent video, just an advice, be careful with this video, someone can accuse you more than 35 years later for drinking beers😉

[@terrytk9398]

Nice review - bottom line is that there is no good place to mount - only a less bad place! Good video. Well done! 😀👍

[@Lumixster]

9:14, I was waiting for Cop siren and PULL OVER!! Slowlyyy

[@王楠-c8e]

Nice Review, there are many more new parts, wait for updated

[@delicrux]

The iottie mount can be mounted on the dash and possitioned right where the vents are if you reverse the mount and extend the arm.

[@briancollins3177]

FYI if you have a car with automatic climate control, it will generally direct heat into the foot well area (because heat rises). Defrost air will of course direct up on to the windshield,....the center level dash vents are generally reserved for fresh or cooled / air conditioned air. If you have a car with manual heat and AC, you will generally get better results directing the heat into the footwells,

[@polynesianarms]

Bro, I live in Vegas where the summer is BRUTAL. What car mount would you suggest?

[@MobileReviewsEh]

I couldn't imagine the heat in Vegas. I like the magnetic ones...Scorse I think on amazon.

[@davidpeterson3621]

I have a fix for the vent mount from the .99cent store. If your vent mount won't stay in the vent anymore, try using a "nerf dart bullet" cut to fit over the old claws.

[@Lone_Star_Rydah]

I APPRECIATE the time & energy you put into this!

[@vladimirenev1847]

My favourite place to mount is near the driver's left side, either on the windshield or the side window. Doesn't interfere with vents, doesn't obstruct the view if you place it right and it's easily accessible.

[@jonanderson4280]

I kept watching after he was done talking as the camera kept rolling expecting something funny at the end of the recording. And he delivered😂😂

[@BoomGuerrero]

good video... should have included that the metal that magnetic holders place on the phone/case interferes with Qi charging..

[@MauroMan_]

i guess that there is some kind of serious scientific data search for this .. ( to prevent accidents for mobile distracts )

[@invisiblestacker]

I use one with the sticky suction cup on windshield. It also has a long stem and a base to rest on dashboard. It has never fallen off the window, however the sticky base has left a sticky mess on the window that needs to be cleaned off.

[@BensBoringVideos]

3:18 - "...it's out of the way" Obscuring about 30% of the windshield.

[@fatjesus2911]

Word of advice, although it is messy it allows the suction cup to secure itself for more than 3 months. Use clear silicone. Use a quarter size then press down hard then tighten then after a min let go. Do not use mount until an hour later. Beter do it at night before going to bed, if you find it fallen off you did not use enough clear silicone. Must use clear silicone! Don't use colored or white silicone.

[@depecheddurand]

so if im using navigation on the phone the magnetic one will lead me to the wrong direction ? or its just the compass??

[@du3lcitiz3n]

nope, mine works fine, vent magnet.

[@OzzieQ--]

The guy knows what he's talking about. Wonder what kind of beer he likes, he was really looking forward to one.

[@RoadSafety1]

Take a Vizy holder

[@brendalazellestephenson2319]

Thanks for that - I'm still confused. But will watch it again. Just purchased before watching GE Mobile Device Mount. Have a great beer.

[@Defender78]

yikes! can you see anything while driving? 7:36 looks like a Military command center with all the screens

[@mofahimm]

That's a good catch on using magnetic mount which interfere with 🧭

[@no_handle_required]

Dude. Watch the freaking road.

[@BMGraham]

@Brigette 5280 He was looking away from the road into the camera a lot of the time. Other than that it was great.

[@davidmaxwaterman]

What about powering the phone?

[@ziploc53]

Mount up!

[@MobileReviewsEh]

[@Wadejm533]

I like the dash mount they seem to be the strongest for my note9 with my case on it. And I can look over it while driving.

[@TonyPazo216]

Music 🎶 Beer 🍻 time I'm going home and drinking 🍺 🎶 🎶

[@MobileReviewsEh]

It was so GOOD!

[@TonyPazo216]

MobileReviewsEh I appreciate your videos!

[@Andy-ck5iu]

Upvoted for Beer Time!

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[@summergacha6166]

I wish I caught this a few years back. No mounts have improved since then. Exactly Beer time after seeing how miserable all of the mounts I have purchased have gone straight to the trash. Lol Near perfect review and where in the world are you? The landscape looks quite nice. Thanks

[@terrym4593]

I like Pro Clip. It fits into the seams of your dashboard. They're expensive for a reason.

[@Reddylion]

Thanks u saved my money from buying any of this crap. Anil Reddy.

[@vintageceilingfans]

Mounting below the rear view mirror like that blocks road view.. The AC vent areas and left side of steering wheel are the best places..

[@michaelkraft6018]

Great info. One comment - I use a magnetic mount and rather than sticking the metal plate to my phone, I just have it sandwiched between my case and the phone. The magnet can still hold the phone just fine and I don't have to worry about getting that thing off the phone in the future.

[@TubeYouGuru]

So much distracted driving in this video.

[@trumpetfriday8971]

and add to that an *ASIAN* driving the car.....😁

[@sulken2000]

the mounts that block your view of the environment (which is illegal in most states) are dangerous, except the driver side window mount, but the CD player slot mount are the most ingenious, no one hardly uses CDs anymore, and I've been through all these mounts myself, and ended up sticking with the CD player slot mount, it could tie for #1 =)

[@K03sport]

sulken2000 ...true, but all the CD mounts I've seen are plastic and the have the most neg reviews due to the mount breaking at the 90* joint...they either need to be made with better plastic or all metal

[@sulken2000]

Koomus = best quality, I've had mine for years now ^_^

[@peanutz5301]

Why you have to drive around man just park and show us

[@FrankATracy]

Great review! I'm real fortunate because my car has a 2" ledge that sticks out from the dash and seems almost custom made for adding a smartphone or any size tablet. All I did was roll up a 7" length of duct tape, sticky side out, and attach that to the ledge. Then I attached a 7" length of duct tape to that, non sticky side out. (Although you could also use Gaffers tape that doesn't leave a residue.) Then I simply lay the smartphone or tablet behind the tape, leaning it up against the dash. The device doesn't tend to go anywhere, though I could add a magnetic strip, Velcro or Gaffers tape to the back of the devices and front of dash. Simple solution, and since the duct tape is the same color as what it's attached to, the car looks like it was made that way. No one has even noticed that it's there. Oh, all I'm covering up is an old (2009 navigation system) that doesn't have traffic. When mounted like this, the iPad mini even looks like it came with the car! Lastly, the cost is in the pennies and can be configured and reconfigured in any way desired.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Thx for the tip!

[@donMurgero]

Just the last part help me a lot, cause I have many doubts about what issues can find in magnetics mounts

[@klu.2511]

the position of driver side windshield...hard to get your phone charged, which is important for me. For me, the vent position is perfect, but it does have the overheat problem if you are using heater.

[@Mikefngarage]

looks like Toronto im gonna guess north york area ha ha

[@drew7yfk]

Mike F it is I saw his car temperature Canadians use Celsius

[@averyscar3132]

Mike F he’s in Calgary Alberta mate I’m 300 percent sure

[@NMeyer0]

I'd say he's out west with the horizontal traffic lights.

[@jeffbassell]

He lives in Calgary.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Very informative video, thank you, the only thing I take exception to (and be glad Aron, that you don't live in BC) is the demonstration of the different mounts , cons and advantages while you are driving, you could have done this video in your garage or driveway, would have been safer for you and others plus would have been the responsible thing to do.

[@ABCABC-hn1xw]

Accident waiting to happen

[@D13S3L85]

another con about the magnetic holders is related to phones with wireless charging. you have to remove the phone from the case before you can charge, otherwise the little sticky plate will heat up pretty quickly if you try to charge while it's attached. magnetic mounts are my favorite as they are so simple to use and work great, but the issue is i either lose wireless charging or i have to constantly remove my case before charging. wish they had the best of both worlds.

[@MobileReviewsEh]

Interesting. Thanks for the comment.

[@floeticgoddess7986]

This was an exceptional help to me and Ive only dealt with a few mounts.

[@raftika1]

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

[@primoroy]

Montar Air Qi wireless charger mount located on the upper left corner of the windshield (left of the driver) is the best place for unobstructed visibility without taking my eyes off the road. Galaxy S7 Edge!

[@stevenphillips863]

I love clutch it. It's magnetic and has a double ball joint. So it changes to whichever position you want

[@butterflygirl8290]

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!

[@Vanessinha91Pucca]

I got a CD mount, i love it. My car has the CD on a high place at the dash, i don't use CDs EVER and i find it a very good solution kind of integrate the best on a car without a stock mount.

[@rush2124u2]

I agree with you, you said "you should always carry a spare joint". So true you never know who'll you run into

[@MobileReviewsEh]

heh.

[@Omfcody1]

I have a mount that goes into the CD slot which for me with terrible vent placement in my car and a curvy dash is the best option. It doesn't cover anything except the screen, but my phone displays more info than the screen anyways.

[@jojosmith1097]

In some states, it is illegal to be "interfacing" with any such devices and you could wind up with a hefty fine. For Hawaii, the fine is $250

[@EvacTheGreat]

i stopped mounting my phone on the windshield and dash because one day i was driving in a parking lot and someone was walking and i almost hit them because my phone was in the way of me seeing them. so now i mount my phone along the frame of the car on the driver side. its easy to look at when i use GPS and its out of my viewing range.

[@danielandries3240]

Magnetic vent holder combined with magnetic charger cable. Best combo !

[@Rare3D]

In a sunnyday, the adhesive will come off, i love to stick it on the windshield driver side, but that's a problem😢

[@534A53]

You forgot to mention the cigarette lighter mount - its like the cup holder mount but it sticks into the cigarette lighter port, comes with a cable that can charge your phone at the same time. What do you think of those type? Seems to be a good alternative to the cup holder, and avoids the overheating issue of the air vent mounts.