Smart Forfour/Fortwo Phone Holder, Smart 453 Phone Holder in Car Radio Mount Car Holder Stand (Black)

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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 While there’s no additional support beyond the glossy Magsafe plate, it keeps a tenacious grip on compatible iPhones, and we couldn’t fault it during testing – provided the phone wasn’t in a silicon case. Our test phone’s case weakened the grip somewhat; but ESR sells its own Magsafe cases, which won’t suffer the same problem. This is a smart compact holder and charger that will do your iPhone proud. 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. 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. We spend a lot of time reviewing the best car phone holders, so when it comes to recommending what mounts to buy, you can be safe in the knowledge that we'll recommend the best options for you.

Grip We manually shake all the car phone holders to see how well they grip a mobile and whether it detaches. Where you put your car phone holder depends very much on the type you’re using. There are three main car attachment types and two phone attachment types to choose between. Here's a comparison of them, which should help with such questions as: are magnetic car phone holders good? Where is the best place to put the phone holder on a car windscreen? A good car phone mount is an essential accessory for any vehicle that doesn't include a built-in navigation system. Phone mounts provide a safe and simple way to make calls, get turn-by-turn directions, and use your phone's voice assistant. But some mounts work better with certain cars and phones than others. We gathered our favorites here, along with some tips to keep in mind when shopping. If you have a standard air conditioner vent, plenty of excellent options exist. They're usually not compatible with circular or small vents, however.Mounts with built-in Qi wireless chargers are increasingly common. Your vehicle's DC port powers these mounts and save you from needing to plug in your phone each time you hop in the car. Most are compatible with both Android devices and iPhones. If you often forget to plug in your phone and it supports wireless charging, this is a no-fuss way to keep it juiced up. Mounts with built-in Qi wireless chargers are increasingly common. Your vehicle's DC port powers these mounts, which save you the trouble of plugging in your phone each time you hop in the car. Most are compatible with both Android devices and iPhones. If you often forget to plug in your phone and it supports wireless charging, this is a no-fuss way to keep it juiced up.

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.

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. A car phone holder is a must-have. Today’s smartphones can give you easy access to satnav features with up-to-date maps and traffic info, while also allowing you to play music and podcasts as you travel. With voice assistants, you can even use them to make calls or receive and send texts hands-free. The clamps ratchet inwards towards the phone. If you press the buttons underneath, the clamps fully extend.

Dashboard, Vent, or Windshield Attachment?

The obvious benefit with taking this route is your phone is nice and stable, situated as it is in one of your cup holder bins. So, for example, it can be placed in your centre console, while the accessory allows you to move your phone into position through 360 degrees in either landscape or portrait orientation. Cleverly, the base has adjustable feet, making it suitable for various sizes of drink cubby holes between 2.5 and 3.5-inches in diameter. This is the standard phone holder available from smart and Renault (for the Twingo). It’s massively over-priced and even 2nd hand, they sell for too much. 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.

A final option to explore is a bespoke mount. Swedish firm Brodit make custom mounting units for each model of car to create a permanent mount for your phone. Attaching your phone to the mountThe best place to secure a phone holder in your car is near the edge of the driver’s side of the windscreen, so that it mostly obscures the windscreen pillar rather than the road ahead of you. This keeps the phone safely out of the way, but still within your field of view for following directions and taking calls. 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. 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.