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

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If you have a standard air conditioner vent (with horizontal slats), plenty of excellent options exist. Vent mounts are often not compatible with circular or small AC vents. Its arm is reasonably sturdy too while still being easily retracted at the tap of a button, the idea being that all adjustments take mere seconds. The phone holder uses a suction cup which should be fairly reliable but we do worry about any sudden temperature changes slowly having an effect. On the plus side, there's no need to worry about any residue when using it. Also, it works either by attaching it to the air vent, dashboard, or windshield. We choose the most popular car phone holders sold at UK retailers and test each in different cars and with iPhone and Samsung devices. We buy all the products we test. Each car phone holder is rated on the following: Some folks prefer to opt for the vent-mounted phone holder accessory. In which case there are many options at your disposal. One of the most impressive we’ve tried is the Kenu Airframe Pro, which in the tradition of car phone mounts goes for a ‘less is more’ approach on the design front. This is a positive however as there’s very little effort involved in getting the thing into position.

Ease of use Our testers rate each car phone mount on how easy it is to put together, attach a phone and attach it to a car. With voice commands and your phone in a suitable holder or mount, some of these problems disappear. You can accept calls or accept a route correction on your satnav without breaking the law. Just be aware, though, that the law is expected to change later this year, and that a wider range of interactions with your phone will be made illegal. You should stay out of trouble as long as you remain hands-free, but if you appear to be distracted by calls or by the phone screen, then you can still end up in an uncomfortable conversation at the roadside. Set your satnav route before leaving home, and steer clear of the TikToks, WhatsApp messages and in-car selfies. Best car phone holders: At a glanceDriver safety is at the forefront of everything we do at Halfords, that’s why we supply a full range of the best car phone holders to make sure you can access your calls in the car without having compromise your safety. Our car mobile phone holders attach to the dashboard or windscreen and are compliant with all models of phone. The Halfords Univeral Windscreen Mount uses a suction cup to attach easily to your windscreen. Keep your phone fully charged as you drive with the Scosche Wireless Charging Vent Mount, which fits neatly into your air vent and makes sure have full power when you need it, as well as 360 degree movement for seamless viewing at any angle. For those long journeys with the kids, we even supply a Tablet Headrest Magic Mount, so you can keep the kids entertained while you drive in peace. Whatever your make of phone is we have a mobile phone holder to suit, including magnetic car phone holders for ease of use when driving. Wireless charging: Wireless charger phone holders aren’t technically wireless. They need to be plugged into your car’s charging port to provide wireless power to your phone. Of course, your phone will also need to be capable of wireless charging. The leading wireless charging standard is Qi (pronounced “chee”), and most wireless charger phone holders are Qi-compatible. Adjustability We test how easy or fiddly it is to adjust the car phone holders to a comfortable position to view your mobile. 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. 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?

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.

Dashboard, Vent, or Windshield Attachment?

We'll usually spend a week or longer testing new phone mounts, and the review process is fairly straightforward – we use them to mount our phones in the car! This helps us see how robust the holder is and how well it actually works. We'll also test how easy it is to put the phone in and take the phone out again. There’s nothing complicated about a car phone holder – you just have to decide which one is right for you. Some are mounted to the windscreen, others to the dashboard, some are designed for air vents, while a small number sit in a cupholder.