How do you choose a phone mount for the car?
Which car mount do I need?
Car mounts may seem similar, but are often very different. When choosing a phone mount for in the car, it's important to keep a number of things in mind:
- Do you want a universal or device-specific mount?
- Do you want the car mount on your dashboard?
- Do you want to attach the car mount to your ventilation grid?
- Do you want to charge your phone while on the go?
- Do you also have a bike or motorcycle?
Do you want a universal or device-specific mount?
Most phone mounts are universal. This means that they're suitable for different smartphones. When you share a car with your partner or when you have 2 phones, this is useful for example. A car mount has a specific width that the phone fits between, with or without case. Make sure to check whether your device, or the one of your partner, fits in between. Don't forget to include your case in the calculation. Select your smartphone on the website to make sure it fits in the phone mount. Device-specific phone mounts often have a charging function. Not all smartphones can charge wirelessly.
Where in your car do you want the car mount?
Do you want the car mount on your dashboard?
Place the phone mount in a convenient spot in your car, like on your dashboard. You can attach car mounts for on your dashboard with a suction cup or Brodit ProClip. With a suction cup, it doesn't matter where on the dashboard you place the mount, as long as it sticks. You can also easily stick the suction cup to the windshield. Do you prefer a ProClip? Make sure to check the car model, as they're car-type specific. You can combine a ProClip with a Brodit phone mount of choice.
Do you want the car mount on your ventilation grid?
You can also easily attach a car mount to your ventilation grid. You can often do this with a vent mount. Easily slide the clamp into the ventilation grid. It doesn't matter where in your ventilation grid you place it. Thanks to this, you'll always find a convenient place for when you drive. Some car mounts for the ventilation grid can be secured with screws.
Want to charge your phone on the go?
With a phone mount that charges too, you'll never end up with an empty device during a long ride. You won't need to connect a cable to your phone with a wireless charger. But, the wireless charger has to be connected to the cigarette lighter of your car. Make sure to check whether your smartphone supports wireless charging. All iPhone models from the iPhone 8 and the Samsung S and Note series charge wirelessly. Other phone mounts with charging function have a built-in connector. Check which type of connector your smartphone has. Android smartphones have a USB-C or micro USB port, and iPhone models a Lightning connector.
Do you want a MagSafe phone mount?
Do you have an iPhone 12 or 13? Just these models have a MagSafe magnet on the back. With MagSafe, you can attach your smartphone to the magnetic MagSafe phone mount. This allows you to easily read your navigation while on the go. Do you want to be able to charge your iPhone in the car too? Choose a MagSafe car mount with charging function. Your device will start to charge the moment you put it in the mount. You can mount a MagSafe phone mount on your dashboard, windshield, or in your air vent.
Do you also have a bike or motorcycle?
Use your phone in a safe matter on the bike or motorcycle too with a phone mount. You can easily attach a bike mount to your handlebar with a strap, for example. You can attach a motorcycle mount in a more sturdy way, like with a clamp or screws. Many mounts have rubbers, so your phone stays firmly in place even when you drive on a bumpy road. Choose a mount that you can easily put your phone in and out, so you can quickly hit the road.
