You never know when you're traveling. One uses AT&t one uses Verizon one uses Sprint one uses T-Mobile we have a spare one just in case one of the phones break. Lol. Could make you the most dedicated Uber driver as TheGrbone said
I'm honestly surprised and kind of annoyed that here we are almost in 2023, and modern cars don't have this kind of stuff figured out and built into cars. I don't understand why we still have to fiddle with third party mounts and relying on suction cups and adhesives etc. Why haven't car companies really got with the times and either built in phone holders like cup holders and/or a standardized phone holder mount like we have for TVs and PC monitors, so that we have spots made to hard mount a phone holder to like a mic stand etc? Built in phone holders or mounting "brackets" should be a standard in modern cars at this point. We shouldn't have to be clipping our phone onto flimsy vents that weren't made for that, and worrying if it's going to put your phone in a bad spot that covers your screen or something.
omg FINALLY someone else feels like I do! I've been asking this exact thing for a few years now, and I can't believe more people aren't bitching about it!! It's insane that a mount isn't built in on every new car!!!! I mean I have a built in compartment for my sunglasses, change compartment, cup holder, built in garage door opener etc plus almost all newer cars have curved and very textured dashes, and my vents are the circular type so none of the vent clips work. most cars don't have CD players anymore so that holder is out. I can't stand the window mount, they give out so fast and my phone hit the gear shift and cracked. I hope someday!!!!
Idk I think the whole point of a car phone holder is for people to put navigation and stuff on older cars that don't have apple carplay built in. Almost every new car comes with applecarplay or you can get it added if you care so much. Otherwise it shouldn't be a problem where you put your phone in the car because you SHOULDN'T BE LOOKING AT IT.
I have used several types and find the vent mounts tend to break the vents over time. I really prefer the suction cup to dash but also don't like direct sunlight. I find phones overheat in direct sunlight. I prefer the suction cup to hang over in front of vents to keep phone cooler.
FYI for the vent mounts, some cars (especially older ones) have vents where the entire vent moves (instead of the vanes/fins) which will cause the phone to droop. Some of the vent mounts will have little support legs that mitigates the problem.
Right, I got a vent clip like the “gravity” one in this video for my 2009 Nissan Murano. It was fine while I was driving slowly and straight, but if I took a turn or even a curve at average speed, that sucker was flying out. Then I had to either fish for my phone in the floor while driving or pull over, get out and find it. Total pain in the ass. Would not recommend.
Yes! I have a newer Toyota Corolla and when I bought a vent mount, the mount droops down. Also, my wife likes to have the heater on in the winter, and when using a vent mount, the phone got really hot and she even got a overheat message on the phone. Something to keep in mind.
I use both the Loncaster & Ainope phone holders. I've had the Loncaster for YEARS. I like to use that one when I need my phone in landscape mode. I've moved it around my dash several times. The adhesive really sticks and will not mess up your dash. The Ainope is great too! Super easy to use and I like you can literally drop it in using one hand and it holds it perfect. Great reviews!!
Over the years and after trying various brands of mounts, I had settled on the Iottie for ease of use on my and my wife’s cars. The drawback to the Iottie is that the strong snap action when it grips the phone wears the mechanism down and they break in about a year. Two years ago, after the second Iottie breakdown, I went with “ProClip” mounts. They are more expensive but they are well worth the price. The mounts are designed for each specific vehicle application and they are rock solid. I have Proclips in my wife’s Lexus Es 350 and my Honda Accord and they are as firmly attached to the dashes as when I first installed them.
Ex- courier here. Those 5 phones DO NOT impede on your vision. If anything the standard GPS in middle is more dangerous because you look away from windshield & traffic where all 5 phones you look at traffic & phones at same time. May be illegal but for regions where illegal those who set the laws are idiots and know nothing about driving.
Just tell the cop “they’re my car worn camera’s from every possible angle for my safety the only difference from your body worn camera is I have instant access to mine and only access to yours if you felt willing to actually give it up after I file a request” then you have a better chance of the cop behaving him or herself
@L H I believe in most states there's a law about your cellphone being visible, but that's if you're talking on it. Using them for GPS shouldn't get you a ticket.
@@conniecarroll747 a phone being in a holder on your dashboard shouldn’t warrant any tickets or issues in any state or country. Use of it while driving sure but just plain view no. We all use them for gps directions so they should be required to see actual use of it. If Canada issues a ticket just because it’s in plain view that’s ridiculous. I don’t like Canada because of all their uptight rules. Any criminal past even 30 years ago prohibits you from entering BUT if you pay them a REHABILITATION fee they’ll make a consideration and dub you rehabilitated to let you in. It’s a money racket as if Canada isn’t already expensive enough to visit. Why anyone would want to live where it’s so cold all the time and summer is so short IDK. Bad crimes sure I understand but small things or a single DUI 30 years ago is simply ridiculous. What’s the point of a sentence if you’re going to pay for your mistake over and over for the rest of your life? As if a person that had a DUI in 1975 is a big risk in 2022. No not me just in general
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For the dashboard mounts, instructions should say to not mount the actual holder to the pad for at least 24 hours. When you put the pad on the dashboard, aside from whipping it with rubbing alcohol prior to adding the phone holder, it's usually recommended to hold down the pad on the dashboard firmly for at least a minute so it's able to adhere to the texture service correctly
You may find if you bypass that mounting pad and do a direct suction to dash, over time some of those suction cups will adhere to your dash and shred it up if you then try to remove it. It's the reason they started including those dash mounting disks.
Your review is especially informative and thorough. My concern is being able to access the side buttons of the phone, and to be able to rotate for a larger screen when navigating. Some of those actually work only one way, and the clamshell you reviewed in another episode failed miserably because there is no access at all. Others failed because the brackets covered the side buttons completely. Going for the rotatable vent mount with the least amount of plastic. A winner in my book! Thanks for saving me a ton of frustration, money, and time.
I have used the andobil one for a year now and have tried a few others and didn't like. First if you live in a hot or cold place and use your heat or ac in the car then you probably don't wanna block your vents with a phone. Especially if you have the heat on and will heat the phone. Second he didn't mention that the andobil also extends and retracts to bring your phone 6 inches closer if you need that. Andobil definitely works great and would recommend.
I've been using the iotte one for about 4 years now, every car I get, I put one in and even got my friends to do it too. Where I live, we have extreme weather, in the car it's gotten over 120 in the summer and -1 in the winter, I leave it in the same spot 24/7 and it's always worked perfectly for me. I've never had an issue with it and none of my friends have either.
The phone "mount" I normally use is magnetic - easy on, easy off - the only caveat is the fact I had to superglue the base to the dash and is VERY sturdy. I also superglued the metal plate the magnet needs to grab on to the phone case and it holds up pretty well. Regardless of whatever phone I use, that mount is a permanent fixture and has been reliable for years! I also have iottie-type, but it's mostly used on rental cars when I have to rent a vehicle where a permanent phone mount is a no-no - I simply substituted the "grabbers" with a magnetic head.
I am a truck driver that drives more than 150,000 miles for work each year. I only use the Iottie brand phone holders. I also never use the pads. Just stick them to the side of the dash.
The magnet ones are the best. It comes with the 3M disks with a spare or two. Disks last at least 6 months before losing some of the sticky. I have mine on the lip of the navigation console and it simple, not bulky and works awesome. I drive with Lyft and always moving and touching my phone. Spinning it landscape and back to horizontal along with removing the phone and putting back on the magnet mount constantly. Holds up great in both summer and winter and I live and drive in Chicago.
+1 for magnets. Seeing the mechanisms on these holders seem ridiculously convoluted compared to the $10 two-piece magnet one I've had on my dashboard for 3-4 years now. Never had an issue with the pad losing it's stickiness. I just have it mounted to the top of the dash close to the edge and that works beautifully.
I loved my one I had in my rav, the only problem I had personally is with even 2 magnets on the back of my phone, it would not get thru my case. I kept having to take off my case everytime I needed to use it, which I have kickstand case too. Have you had any experience getting around that?
So I have this case for my S22 Ultra. It has a built in Metal Ring on the back that can be used as a kickstand and when holding your phone you can put your finger thru it so you can have more control of your phone. Plus it'll stick to the dash magnet so you can just place the silver ring on the magnet and you're good to go.
I'm a fan of magnetic phone mounts. I've been using the Casekoo and it has held up for the past 2 years. I live in the desert, where it can get up to +110 and the mount has been solid.
I used magnetic mounts for a while, including one that also did wireless charging. The issue I ran into was using a large, heavy phone required a ridiculously thin case, and still didn't hold super firmly. Obviously not a problem if you prefer reasonably sized phones.
I have never used any of these phone holders, I dislike the vent mount because it blocks the air circulation and I worry it might overheat the phone in winter, but that gravity feature really has me interested.
I've had the Iottie for several years now and am constantly moving it from my personal vehicle to work truck and haven't had any problems with it losing suction. I feel like it also has a good range of motion depending on just where you need to mount it.
Thank you for the video! I’m very particular about phone mounts b/c I need to safely use my phone a lot for navigation, music, etc… That said, I wanted to submit the biggest issue I had for 2 of the types of mounts you reviewed. Vent Mount: If you can’t close off the air flow to the vent while using the mount, I would NOT use them. Phones don’t work too well & the batteries can get damaged when they get too 🔥hot🔥 or too ❄️cold❄️. Having hot or cold air directly blasting on them for long periods of time from an air vent can drastically effect the life of your phone. Suction Cup: The addition of a sticky gel like layer to the suction cup is a significant improvement for maintaining a solid air tight seal over time + in some cases will allow it to work on a surface that isn’t completely smooth or flat. But over time, I’ve had the same issue happen w/ multiple brands…. Idk if it’s b/c of the heat from being on the dash, the long term effects of UV rays, or a combo of both, but first the once clear suction cup of the iOttie & other brands turned yellow after 2-3 months & the gel layer seemed to degrade. Even while using the round plate that comes with it, I’d reattach a freshly cleaned suction cup, get a good solid hold, come back after being parked for a few hours & find that it fell off again. Didn’t matter if it was a hot summer day or a cold winter night, same result. Bottom Line: I do like the suction cup mounts best, but they need to be redesigned, so either the suction cups can easily be replaced once they start to fail or the manufacturer needs to formulate a new plastic/gel that can withstand UV rays, hot/cold temps, etc. & hold up better over time.
I've used the iOttie for years and have it stuck directly to the dash without the extra pad. You didn't touch on it but it's got the ability to extend out so you can bring it closer to you so it's at arms reach. I don't understand the vent ones, blocking my cool air in the summer and heating the phone up in the winter.
I'm in Florida and having a vent mount is my fav way to cool the phone down, especially while being fast-charged. It only blocks maybe 30% of air on that specific vent due to the extendable arm (in my case raising it up and slightly to the right)... There's plenty air coming in from all other directions. I tried the iOttie and it kept falling off, even superglued. I considered using epoxy but then the hook-secure mounts appeared in market and solved my problem in a better way for my taste...
@@Fatman305 if you have to use an ac vent to cool your phone while charging, you need a different phone. There's many brands that charge at over 30 watts without overheating the phone. Mine charges at 65w and no heat whatsoever. I rather have the cool air be blown to the back for my kids.
@@Oink_Blaster I think I'll stick to my top end Samsung phones and cars with separate a/c vent for back seats, my hot weather state of Florida, and of course my vent mounts lol...
Phone mounts have always been a pain for me. The suction cup mounts work best for me but once that adhesive loses grip the first time it never stays up for long and I have to scrap the whole damn thing or else it's gonna crash down out of nowhere and really piss me off.
the iottie comes in a cd slot mounting configuration (I use it) and it's totally solid. ymmv but that's the best spot for a phone holder in my car. really nice product. great reviews as always
I have the iOttie phone holder. My hubby got it to replace my older model iOttie that finally went kaput. That one lasted a good 5 years, I think? So far, this newer model is great! I have a very different dash than your car and have a very specific spot for mine on the dash. I just keep it there all the time. It's a little tricky with my phone because I use a pop socket, but it will fit in there... jut barely. The only problem I've ever had is every now and then when it gets really hot here it will loosen the whole thing and it falls. So maybe Las Vegas might be bad for it! 😄 However, I think it's the combo of the heat and humidity here in OH that does it, because it only happens on those really stinky hot, humid days where we get close to 3 digits. And I do mount mine directly to the dash and that's the only issue I've come across. What seems to solve it is rinsing the sticky suction cup and remounting it.
Thanks for putting this together. For me, the vent type is a no-no. From December to March I ride with the heater on and that could really damage the cell phone.
I won't up getting a rearview mirror mount that you suggested in a previous video she started carrying in your store. It was a life saver, I used it constantly when I was in California on vacation. It's not quite as used now, but I'll use it whenever I need directions!
Hiya! I was surprised you didn’t mention anything about those vent designs blocking the air conditioning. I live in Texas and don’t need anything blocking my vents, but I haven’t tried it. What say you?
I just purchased a new phone holder that is the FBB from Amazon. It appears to be IDENTICAL to the Andobil that you tested, but the retail at Amazon on the FBB is $11.99. I just installed it 3 days ago, so time will tell.
I have the iOttie and I think it’s the same one you have but it has wireless charging that’s the only difference. I love it works just like yours and I used the pad it came with and never moved it and don’t plan on it. it’s good to know it’s a one time thing or so it seems from your experience
I know u didn’t do magnet holders, but because of u a couple years ago doing the fastball magnet holder I bought 2... they work amazing.. I always watch ur videos to determine if I’m going to buy something... my most recent was a smokeless grill... thx for that too...!!!
The scosche magnet holder works awesome, but be aware that you cannot use it if you have wireless phone charging, it gets in the way of that. Magnets rule.
I have the iOttie rechargeable suction mount. I have been using it for 2 years now and have had no issues with the mount itself. Depending on the phone case I use does effect the charging capabilities, but usually just have to push the phone in snug and it works. I've tried vent and magnets and have always had issues with the phones staying in them.
I would like to see you do a video using these holders or others to have your phone record videos that is what i want to purchase one for so landscape mode in key and so is the direction you can point the phones
Thank you for this video. I have bought 2 or 3 cellphone holders over the years not happy with any of them. Most were the ones that clipped into the vent, but for the ones I bought you had to use both hands not only to get the phone set into place but also to pull it out resulting in the whole gadget coming apart. I liked the one that locked onto the windshield as it seem to stay there for the whole trip.
please forgive me, if this is a stupid question, but if you put your phone in one of those vent mounts, a) doesn't it restrict your enjoyment of your heater/air conditioner? & b) if you do run your heater &/or A/C with your phone there, is that bad for it? maybe not the cool air, but wouldn't it be bad to have warm/hot air being blown onto a phone?
Before I switched to MagSafe wireless charging, I used the same iOttie holder for like five years, and it never fell. I live in SoCal, and park outside, so it was exposed to ridiculous sun. I highly recommend that brand.
Even before you broke it down and recommended it at the end, I was sole on the Ainope! I went and bought one at the end of this video. Thanks for this!
As a gig worker I have tried just about all kinds of phone mounts. Eventually they all start to fail as time goes by. Now I have my favorite which is Carmount that uses magnet to hold it in place & my does not move or shake when driving or going over speed bumps or potholes.
I'm a truck driver. I've used many phone holders over the years. Anything that ratchets to clamp your phone will eventually come apart and become useless. Anything with a suction cup will come off when you least expect it. The best one I've found so far is the tough tested windshield mount phone holder. The suction lasts the longest, and it hasn't become useless up until I got the quad lock. The tough tested won't fit every phone with a case. Quad lock is probably the best because it uses the phone case you get from them to hold the phone. Not to mention having wireless charging as an option.
I have the Arkon mount that uses small screws. Could never get a suction cup to hold longer than two months before it fell down. My Iottie was very good but also fell after a while in the hot sun.
These are some alright phone holders..lol and I appreciate your effort for "testing" them out.. there all bulky and takes up space.. I think people want to look for slick, slim easy to use preferably magnet.. that doesn't need to use vent.
I've always used a version of the iOttie that's about 5 years old now, it's essentially the exact same device. But I attached it to the dashboard of my Grand Caravan without the little disc, and it is actually much more stable, and very secure, As it turns out, that silicone suction cup can compensate for a little contour in the landscape where the dis can't get a good hold. Also, it rotates for landscape quite easily (just like the other you used) so it's not a blind spot. You get used to the 2-button procedure but yes, occasionally, it can be frustrating when you need 2 fingers, but not very often. BTW... I can never get onboard with vent-clip holders... have you ever tried to replace a broken vent? And it impedes airflow, that HAS to be an issue where you live~!! Great content, as always~!!💚
If you want a sturdy round pad on your dash, I recommend buying a Tomtom GPS pad. It will stay in the most freezing minus temperatures and in the summer heat for years (I had mine for four years on a texturized dash). Biggest problem is getting it off from the dash if you ever need to.
I use the iOttie vent mount phone holder, it's available at Walmart. Windshield and dash mounts for me overtime will loose suction due temperature fluctuations.
I use the longcaster (?) on my steering column for the Waze app. I have one that suctions on the windshield ( actually heavy duty one made for boats!) but living in the Vegas area and the high heat in summer have come out to find it on the floor!
I had a phone holder that was hooked up to my vents and it broke my vents. Also there is phone holder that can be placed in your cup holder with a long bendable thick wire. I would like to see the review for that if your able to include it in a new video.
Vent mounts I'm not a fan of primarily because the vents in my car are horizontal, not vertical. Perhaps a future video could be the best VERTICAL phone mounts/holders.
Great review, just looking for a new phone mount . Never seen a gravity design and after my old magnet mount constantly pulling out of the vent. That's the design for me.
Thanks for your review efforts, I appreciate that. My new phone has blue tooth and I connected it to my Lincoln mkx screen, so I can wear it on pants clip mount, with it connected automatically to my audio/video system. That way when a call comes in, I can touch the screen to take the call and talk hands free. I think that is a better system for just taking calls, than fooling with the phone when a call comes in! Also, If I want to use my SUV's GPS system, it is not in the way! Thanks!
Recently started to use the magnetic feature on my IPhone. I have an illuminated vent mount magnetic holder/charger. Everything else is for plebs, you just place it on and slide it off, no levers.
I've been using an iOttie for a couple years now. My dash has flat spots, so the dash mount works for me. Did you know that the pegs under the phone move to adjust to the size of your phone (or where your buttons are)? A useful feature, especially when you switch phones. Also, I have small hands, and I don't have any issues grabbing my phone (Pixel 6 pro) while squeezing the clips open. I actually like that I have to have my hand in front of the phone to remove it. Less chance of dropping it.
You look like the most dedicated Uber driver ever.
I was thinking he played a lot of Pokémon Go. 😆
You never know when you're traveling. One uses AT&t one uses Verizon one uses Sprint one uses T-Mobile we have a spare one just in case one of the phones break. Lol. Could make you the most dedicated Uber driver as TheGrbone said
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LMAO, that's a great comment! 100% Fact!
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I'm honestly surprised and kind of annoyed that here we are almost in 2023, and modern cars don't have this kind of stuff figured out and built into cars. I don't understand why we still have to fiddle with third party mounts and relying on suction cups and adhesives etc. Why haven't car companies really got with the times and either built in phone holders like cup holders and/or a standardized phone holder mount like we have for TVs and PC monitors, so that we have spots made to hard mount a phone holder to like a mic stand etc? Built in phone holders or mounting "brackets" should be a standard in modern cars at this point. We shouldn't have to be clipping our phone onto flimsy vents that weren't made for that, and worrying if it's going to put your phone in a bad spot that covers your screen or something.
omg FINALLY someone else feels like I do! I've been asking this exact thing for a few years now, and I can't believe more people aren't bitching about it!! It's insane that a mount isn't built in on every new car!!!! I mean I have a built in compartment for my sunglasses, change compartment, cup holder, built in garage door opener etc plus almost all newer cars have curved and very textured dashes, and my vents are the circular type so none of the vent clips work. most cars don't have CD players anymore so that holder is out. I can't stand the window mount, they give out so fast and my phone hit the gear shift and cracked. I hope someday!!!!
@@nicoledenning8090 Right?! There are even some modern cars that have built in wireless charging spots to lay your phone, but still no phone mount!
Idk I think the whole point of a car phone holder is for people to put navigation and stuff on older cars that don't have apple carplay built in. Almost every new car comes with applecarplay or you can get it added if you care so much. Otherwise it shouldn't be a problem where you put your phone in the car because you SHOULDN'T BE LOOKING AT IT.
Because you are not supposed to use your phone while driving (at least that's their reason)
new Dacia Duster has it :)
I have used several types and find the vent mounts tend to break the vents over time. I really prefer the suction cup to dash but also don't like direct sunlight. I find phones overheat in direct sunlight. I prefer the suction cup to hang over in front of vents to keep phone cooler.
my sunction cup go off after one year of sunlight. what to do?
FYI for the vent mounts, some cars (especially older ones) have vents where the entire vent moves (instead of the vanes/fins) which will cause the phone to droop. Some of the vent mounts will have little support legs that mitigates the problem.
This is an issue I have with my 2022 international semi truck, the entire vents move.
I’ve notice some vent holders have an additional support leg that holds it up, this might solve that problem
Yeah, my Subaru Forrester doesn't like vent mounts after a year of use.
Right, I got a vent clip like the “gravity” one in this video for my 2009 Nissan Murano. It was fine while I was driving slowly and straight, but if I took a turn or even a curve at average speed, that sucker was flying out. Then I had to either fish for my phone in the floor while driving or pull over, get out and find it. Total pain in the ass. Would not recommend.
Yes! I have a newer Toyota Corolla and when I bought a vent mount, the mount droops down. Also, my wife likes to have the heater on in the winter, and when using a vent mount, the phone got really hot and she even got a overheat message on the phone. Something to keep in mind.
How hilarious it must look to the people driving by you! I love it!
I use both the Loncaster & Ainope phone holders. I've had the Loncaster for YEARS. I like to use that one when I need my phone in landscape mode. I've moved it around my dash several times. The adhesive really sticks and will not mess up your dash. The Ainope is great too! Super easy to use and I like you can literally drop it in using one hand and it holds it perfect. Great reviews!!
Over the years and after trying various brands of mounts, I had settled on the Iottie for ease of use on my and my wife’s cars. The drawback to the Iottie is that the strong snap action when it grips the phone wears the mechanism down and they break in about a year. Two years ago, after the second Iottie breakdown, I went with “ProClip” mounts. They are more expensive but they are well worth the price. The mounts are designed for each specific vehicle application and they are rock solid. I have Proclips in my wife’s Lexus Es 350 and my Honda Accord and they are as firmly attached to the dashes as when I first installed them.
"No officer, I am not using my phone while driving". (has 5 phone holders in car)
Ex- courier here. Those 5 phones DO NOT impede on your vision. If anything the standard GPS in middle is more dangerous because you look away from windshield & traffic where all 5 phones you look at traffic & phones at same time. May be illegal but for regions where illegal those who set the laws are idiots and know nothing about driving.
@@LamantBradfprd-k2n phones have been proven to be more dangerous than drunk drivers.
I'd love to imagine what a cop would think pulling James over and seeing all those phones mounted.
Where I live, he'd get a nice ticket. Don't visit Canada with phones in sight.
@@angrydove4067 can’t have a phone in sight? Lol yet another reason to avoid Canada.
Just tell the cop “they’re my car worn camera’s from every possible angle for my safety the only difference from your body worn camera is I have instant access to mine and only access to yours if you felt willing to actually give it up after I file a request” then you have a better chance of the cop behaving him or herself
@L H I believe in most states there's a law about your cellphone being visible, but that's if you're talking on it. Using them for GPS shouldn't get you a ticket.
@@conniecarroll747 a phone being in a holder on your dashboard shouldn’t warrant any tickets or issues in any state or country. Use of it while driving sure but just plain view no. We all use them for gps directions so they should be required to see actual use of it. If Canada issues a ticket just because it’s in plain view that’s ridiculous. I don’t like Canada because of all their uptight rules. Any criminal past even 30 years ago prohibits you from entering BUT if you pay them a REHABILITATION fee they’ll make a consideration and dub you rehabilitated to let you in. It’s a money racket as if Canada isn’t already expensive enough to visit. Why anyone would want to live where it’s so cold all the time and summer is so short IDK. Bad crimes sure I understand but small things or a single DUI 30 years ago is simply ridiculous. What’s the point of a sentence if you’re going to pay for your mistake over and over for the rest of your life? As if a person that had a DUI in 1975 is a big risk in 2022. No not me just in general
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For the dashboard mounts, instructions should say to not mount the actual holder to the pad for at least 24 hours. When you put the pad on the dashboard, aside from whipping it with rubbing alcohol prior to adding the phone holder, it's usually recommended to hold down the pad on the dashboard firmly for at least a minute so it's able to adhere to the texture service correctly
Thanks for the tip!👍🏿
You may find if you bypass that mounting pad and do a direct suction to dash, over time some of those suction cups will adhere to your dash and shred it up if you then try to remove it. It's the reason they started including those dash mounting disks.
Your review is especially informative and thorough. My concern is being able to access the side buttons of the phone, and to be able to rotate for a larger screen when navigating. Some of those actually work only one way, and the clamshell you reviewed in another episode failed miserably because there is no access at all. Others failed because the brackets covered the side buttons completely.
Going for the rotatable vent mount with the least amount of plastic. A winner in my book! Thanks for saving me a ton of frustration, money, and time.
I have used the andobil one for a year now and have tried a few others and didn't like. First if you live in a hot or cold place and use your heat or ac in the car then you probably don't wanna block your vents with a phone. Especially if you have the heat on and will heat the phone. Second he didn't mention that the andobil also extends and retracts to bring your phone 6 inches closer if you need that. Andobil definitely works great and would recommend.
I just got a new cell phone and was looking for ideas for what would work best in the car for me, so thank you for this video review!!!
I've been using the iotte one for about 4 years now, every car I get, I put one in and even got my friends to do it too. Where I live, we have extreme weather, in the car it's gotten over 120 in the summer and -1 in the winter, I leave it in the same spot 24/7 and it's always worked perfectly for me. I've never had an issue with it and none of my friends have either.
The phone "mount" I normally use is magnetic - easy on, easy off - the only caveat is the fact I had to superglue the base to the dash and is VERY sturdy. I also superglued the metal plate the magnet needs to grab on to the phone case and it holds up pretty well. Regardless of whatever phone I use, that mount is a permanent fixture and has been reliable for years! I also have iottie-type, but it's mostly used on rental cars when I have to rent a vehicle where a permanent phone mount is a no-no - I simply substituted the "grabbers" with a magnetic head.
I bought the ainope but they have the exact one with an extension arm that allows you to move it further away from the vent. Works great.
The Andobil I use on a vent for the last 2 years and it's the best phone holder I've ever used 12 out of 10 stars
Been using the Lamical for 3 years with no issues. Never pulled out of vent. Might switch to the Andobil.
I have the Andobil…it’s vent mounted and I love it. I just did a 1600 mile round trip with no issues.
Always enjoy watching your reviews🧡
I am a truck driver that drives more than 150,000 miles for work each year. I only use the Iottie brand phone holders. I also never use the pads. Just stick them to the side of the dash.
The magnet ones are the best. It comes with the 3M disks with a spare or two. Disks last at least 6 months before losing some of the sticky. I have mine on the lip of the navigation console and it simple, not bulky and works awesome. I drive with Lyft and always moving and touching my phone. Spinning it landscape and back to horizontal along with removing the phone and putting back on the magnet mount constantly. Holds up great in both summer and winter and I live and drive in Chicago.
+1 for magnets. Seeing the mechanisms on these holders seem ridiculously convoluted compared to the $10 two-piece magnet one I've had on my dashboard for 3-4 years now. Never had an issue with the pad losing it's stickiness. I just have it mounted to the top of the dash close to the edge and that works beautifully.
Which magnetic one do u recommend getting? I also do uber/doordash
I loved my one I had in my rav, the only problem I had personally is with even 2 magnets on the back of my phone, it would not get thru my case. I kept having to take off my case everytime I needed to use it, which I have kickstand case too. Have you had any experience getting around that?
So I have this case for my S22 Ultra. It has a built in Metal Ring on the back that can be used as a kickstand and when holding your phone you can put your finger thru it so you can have more control of your phone. Plus it'll stick to the dash magnet so you can just place the silver ring on the magnet and you're good to go.
Finally, the perfect setup for Pokémon Go.
I'm a fan of magnetic phone mounts. I've been using the Casekoo and it has held up for the past 2 years. I live in the desert, where it can get up to +110 and the mount has been solid.
Only issue is if you use wireless charging the metal you put on the phone prevents charging. I used magnet mounts until I went wireless charging.
I used magnetic mounts for a while, including one that also did wireless charging. The issue I ran into was using a large, heavy phone required a ridiculously thin case, and still didn't hold super firmly.
Obviously not a problem if you prefer reasonably sized phones.
I have the iOttie and it’s amazing! It’s the only phone holder that’s actually worked for my heavy phone. I didn’t use the mount pad though.
The iottie on a windshield is the best. The push button or either side was east to get used to and it’s perfect when I was doordashing
I have never used any of these phone holders, I dislike the vent mount because it blocks the air circulation and I worry it might overheat the phone in winter, but that gravity feature really has me interested.
In winter, if your climate control is set to auto, the heated air will come through the floor, not the dash vents.
Winter I always put the heat to the floor anyway.
My problem with the vent mount is that during the winter time they overheat because it’s a vent and you’re trying to warm up your car.
My thinking exactly. I don't like any of the vent mounted ones. 😁
One solution to that is to set the heating vents to only send heat to the floor vents and the defroster
I do not like any of the vent ones, also I can't stand heat in my face, Heat to the floor only.
I bought two that is the same design as the andobil for my work van and they work great. I got used to pressing the button to release the phone. 👍
I've had the Iottie for several years now and am constantly moving it from my personal vehicle to work truck and haven't had any problems with it losing suction. I feel like it also has a good range of motion depending on just where you need to mount it.
Thank you for the video!
I’m very particular about phone mounts b/c I need to safely use my phone a lot for navigation, music, etc…
That said, I wanted to submit the biggest issue I had for 2 of the types of mounts you reviewed.
Vent Mount: If you can’t close off the air flow to the vent while using the mount, I would NOT use them. Phones don’t work too well & the batteries can get damaged when they get too 🔥hot🔥 or too ❄️cold❄️. Having hot or cold air directly blasting on them for long periods of time from an air vent can drastically effect the life of your phone.
Suction Cup: The addition of a sticky gel like layer to the suction cup is a significant improvement for maintaining a solid air tight seal over time + in some cases will allow it to work on a surface that isn’t completely smooth or flat. But over time, I’ve had the same issue happen w/ multiple brands…. Idk if it’s b/c of the heat from being on the dash, the long term effects of UV rays, or a combo of both, but first the once clear suction cup of the iOttie & other brands turned yellow after 2-3 months & the gel layer seemed to degrade. Even while using the round plate that comes with it, I’d reattach a freshly cleaned suction cup, get a good solid hold, come back after being parked for a few hours & find that it fell off again. Didn’t matter if it was a hot summer day or a cold winter night, same result.
Bottom Line: I do like the suction cup mounts best, but they need to be redesigned, so either the suction cups can easily be replaced once they start to fail or the manufacturer needs to formulate a new plastic/gel that can withstand UV rays, hot/cold temps, etc. & hold up better over time.
I have the IOttie in my truck. Works great. They do have a vent mount version as well.
I've used the iOttie for years and have it stuck directly to the dash without the extra pad. You didn't touch on it but it's got the ability to extend out so you can bring it closer to you so it's at arms reach. I don't understand the vent ones, blocking my cool air in the summer and heating the phone up in the winter.
I'm in Florida and having a vent mount is my fav way to cool the phone down, especially while being fast-charged. It only blocks maybe 30% of air on that specific vent due to the extendable arm (in my case raising it up and slightly to the right)... There's plenty air coming in from all other directions. I tried the iOttie and it kept falling off, even superglued. I considered using epoxy but then the hook-secure mounts appeared in market and solved my problem in a better way for my taste...
@@Fatman305 if you have to use an ac vent to cool your phone while charging, you need a different phone. There's many brands that charge at over 30 watts without overheating the phone. Mine charges at 65w and no heat whatsoever. I rather have the cool air be blown to the back for my kids.
@@Oink_Blaster I think I'll stick to my top end Samsung phones and cars with separate a/c vent for back seats, my hot weather state of Florida, and of course my vent mounts lol...
Phone mounts have always been a pain for me. The suction cup mounts work best for me but once that adhesive loses grip the first time it never stays up for long and I have to scrap the whole damn thing or else it's gonna crash down out of nowhere and really piss me off.
the iottie comes in a cd slot mounting configuration (I use it) and it's totally solid. ymmv but that's the best spot for a phone holder in my car. really nice product. great reviews as always
I got myself the gravity feed AINOPE and it is super cool, definitely the best for geek factor of all these options.
I have the iOttie phone holder. My hubby got it to replace my older model iOttie that finally went kaput. That one lasted a good 5 years, I think? So far, this newer model is great! I have a very different dash than your car and have a very specific spot for mine on the dash. I just keep it there all the time. It's a little tricky with my phone because I use a pop socket, but it will fit in there... jut barely. The only problem I've ever had is every now and then when it gets really hot here it will loosen the whole thing and it falls. So maybe Las Vegas might be bad for it! 😄 However, I think it's the combo of the heat and humidity here in OH that does it, because it only happens on those really stinky hot, humid days where we get close to 3 digits. And I do mount mine directly to the dash and that's the only issue I've come across. What seems to solve it is rinsing the sticky suction cup and remounting it.
I genuinely wasnt sure about the suction cups on those things, i really appreciate this video
After trying lots of mounts like these, I've settled on magnetic holders. I love just being able to slap my phone on there, no buttons, no levers.
Magnetic holder up-vote party
Which brand do u recommend getting?
You really went the extra miles for this review. It gets really cold here so I don't like
the vent ones. Thanks for the review, James. 🤗🤗
Vent mount not much good in Canada
I use a magnetic mount that i like surprisingly well
I had pretty good luck with the iOttie when I had it. You can buy it in stores. I bought mine at Fry's but I think Best Buy has them too.
You're right. I bought mine from bestbuy
I've been using the iOttie mounts for years and they're exceptionally high quality.
Thanks for putting this together. For me, the vent type is a no-no. From December to March I ride with the heater on and that could really damage the cell phone.
I won't up getting a rearview mirror mount that you suggested in a previous video she started carrying in your store. It was a life saver, I used it constantly when I was in California on vacation. It's not quite as used now, but I'll use it whenever I need directions!
Hiya! I was surprised you didn’t mention anything about those vent designs blocking the air conditioning. I live in Texas and don’t need anything blocking my vents, but I haven’t tried it. What say you?
I just purchased a new phone holder that is the FBB from Amazon. It appears to be IDENTICAL to the Andobil that you tested, but the retail at Amazon on the FBB is $11.99. I just installed it 3 days ago, so time will tell.
Can you do one for cup holders? I'm struggling to find something good quality.
Shout out for the MUSE shirt! 🎸🤘
I have the iOttie and I think it’s the same one you have but it has wireless charging that’s the only difference. I love it works just like yours and I used the pad it came with and never moved it and don’t plan on it. it’s good to know it’s a one time thing or so it seems from your experience
I know u didn’t do magnet holders, but because of u a couple years ago doing the fastball magnet holder I bought 2... they work amazing.. I always watch ur videos to determine if I’m going to buy something... my most recent was a smokeless grill... thx for that too...!!!
The scosche magnet holder works awesome, but be aware that you cannot use it if you have wireless phone charging, it gets in the way of that. Magnets rule.
Magnetic mounts RULE
I have the iOttie rechargeable suction mount. I have been using it for 2 years now and have had no issues with the mount itself. Depending on the phone case I use does effect the charging capabilities, but usually just have to push the phone in snug and it works. I've tried vent and magnets and have always had issues with the phones staying in them.
Couldn't agree more. Iottie is a really good brand and their mechanism is pretty much flawless
I know it random but I’ve been watching you for a very long time and your glasses are honest a staple of this channel LMAO
I would like to see you do a video using these holders or others to have your phone record videos that is what i want to purchase one for so landscape mode in key and so is the direction you can point the phones
Great video. I don't think I'll use one, but interesting to see what's out there
Thank you for this video. I have bought 2 or 3 cellphone holders over the years not happy with any of them. Most were the ones that clipped into the vent, but for the ones I bought you had to use both hands not only to get the phone set into place but also to pull it out resulting in the whole gadget coming apart.
I liked the one that locked onto the windshield as it seem to stay there for the whole trip.
please forgive me, if this is a stupid question, but if you put your phone in one of those vent mounts, a) doesn't it restrict your enjoyment of your heater/air conditioner? & b) if you do run your heater &/or A/C with your phone there, is that bad for it? maybe not the cool air, but wouldn't it be bad to have warm/hot air being blown onto a phone?
Hello sir the reason im pulling you over is because.... sir why do you have 5 phones
I received an iOttie phone mount for my birthday. I'm happy with it. I especially like how pressing the phone against it causes it to snap into place.
Before I switched to MagSafe wireless charging, I used the same iOttie holder for like five years, and it never fell. I live in SoCal, and park outside, so it was exposed to ridiculous sun. I highly recommend that brand.
Even before you broke it down and recommended it at the end, I was sole on the Ainope! I went and bought one at the end of this video. Thanks for this!
As a gig worker I have tried just about all kinds of phone mounts. Eventually they all start to fail as time goes by. Now I have my favorite which is Carmount that uses magnet to hold it in place & my does not move or shake when driving or going over speed bumps or potholes.
Dear sir can you tell me when you used the adhesive dash pad mount. Did it leave a mark on your dash when removed.
I've been waiting on you to review this for some time. My next desire is for you to review dashcams! Thank you for all you do!
I'm a truck driver. I've used many phone holders over the years. Anything that ratchets to clamp your phone will eventually come apart and become useless. Anything with a suction cup will come off when you least expect it. The best one I've found so far is the tough tested windshield mount phone holder. The suction lasts the longest, and it hasn't become useless up until I got the quad lock. The tough tested won't fit every phone with a case. Quad lock is probably the best because it uses the phone case you get from them to hold the phone. Not to mention having wireless charging as an option.
My hook-secured vent mount hasn't come off since day 1 back in May. No other type holder could last more than a month in Florida, without falling off.
FYI, don't use the windshield mount on your drive to CA, they are illegal there.
I have the Arkon mount that uses small screws. Could never get a suction cup to hold longer than two months before it fell down. My Iottie was very good but also fell after a while in the hot sun.
Love your content. I always check out your videos before I buy. Can you do a video comparing phone holders for a bike.
You should test them on London roads, as they are most terrible roads in Europe
I live in Indiana…vent mounts will overheat your phone when your using your heat in the fall and winter months
Andobil can be installed with Dashboard and air vent. It's great to be in two places.
These are some alright phone holders..lol and I appreciate your effort for "testing" them out.. there all bulky and takes up space.. I think people want to look for slick, slim easy to use preferably magnet.. that doesn't need to use vent.
I've always used a version of the iOttie that's about 5 years old now, it's essentially the exact same device.
But I attached it to the dashboard of my Grand Caravan without the little disc, and it is actually much more stable, and very secure, As it turns out, that silicone suction cup can compensate for a little contour in the landscape where the dis can't get a good hold.
Also, it rotates for landscape quite easily (just like the other you used) so it's not a blind spot. You get used to the 2-button procedure but yes, occasionally, it can be frustrating when you need 2 fingers, but not very often.
BTW... I can never get onboard with vent-clip holders... have you ever tried to replace a broken vent? And it impedes airflow, that HAS to be an issue where you live~!!
Great content, as always~!!💚
If you want a sturdy round pad on your dash, I recommend buying a Tomtom GPS pad. It will stay in the most freezing minus temperatures and in the summer heat for years (I had mine for four years on a texturized dash). Biggest problem is getting it off from the dash if you ever need to.
Are you going to do a review on wireless Apple Car Play / Android Auto devices?
i've got the andobil , for the past like 2 years , and still holding up strong on the window
I bought the andobil a month ago and it works great on the windshield
A phone in front of your windshield can easily hide a pedestrian or motorcycle from your view. That's why it's illegal in many states.
Have you considered reviewing car gps units like Garmin or Tomtom? Ive been considering them so that my phone battery is spared on long trips.
The iottie has a CD mount for older cars. I love it, and it can go horizontal if needed.
I use the iOttie vent mount phone holder, it's available at Walmart. Windshield and dash mounts for me overtime will loose suction due temperature fluctuations.
I actually like the phone holders that hang from the rear view mirror most.
Except anything hanging from a rearview mirror while driving is illegal in some states - Minnesota for sure.
I have vertical vents and find it annoying using vent mounts. Thanks for the reviews.
My favourite is definitely the i phone case with the cat ears 😂
I use the longcaster (?) on my steering column for the Waze app. I have one that suctions on the windshield ( actually heavy duty one made for boats!) but living in the Vegas area and the high heat in summer have come out to find it on the floor!
Could you do this again but try filming while using the phone holders? Thanks for all the great reviews btw 😊
I had a phone holder that was hooked up to my vents and it broke my vents. Also there is phone holder that can be placed in your cup holder with a long bendable thick wire. I would like to see the review for that if your able to include it in a new video.
I dont get the vent ones. It can not be good to have the heat directly blowing on your phone in the winter?
Vent mounts I'm not a fan of primarily because the vents in my car are horizontal, not vertical. Perhaps a future video could be the best VERTICAL phone mounts/holders.
Great review, just looking for a new phone mount . Never seen a gravity design and after my old magnet mount constantly pulling out of the vent. That's the design for me.
Thanks for your review efforts, I appreciate that. My new phone has blue tooth and I connected it to my Lincoln mkx screen, so I can wear it on pants clip mount, with it connected automatically to my audio/video system. That way when a call comes in, I can touch the screen to take the call and talk hands free. I think that is a better system for just taking calls, than fooling with the phone when a call comes in!
Also, If I want to use my SUV's GPS system, it is not in the way! Thanks!
I liked the magnetic mounts until I started using a popsocket and then I used the holder that works with it and I like it.
5 phone holders with 5 phones. Multitasking masterclass.
Excellent roundup...Ainope arrived today...works great.
I bought a mechanical phone mount and love how the arms open up on their own an then clamp with wireless charging built in. So convenient.
Recently started to use the magnetic feature on my IPhone. I have an illuminated vent mount magnetic holder/charger. Everything else is for plebs, you just place it on and slide it off, no levers.
I live in a colder climate, I don't feel comfortable with vent clips because of the amount of heat might damage my phone. I use a charger mount.
I've been using an iOttie for a couple years now. My dash has flat spots, so the dash mount works for me. Did you know that the pegs under the phone move to adjust to the size of your phone (or where your buttons are)? A useful feature, especially when you switch phones.
Also, I have small hands, and I don't have any issues grabbing my phone (Pixel 6 pro) while squeezing the clips open. I actually like that I have to have my hand in front of the phone to remove it. Less chance of dropping it.