The connector on genuine Lightning cables usually contain ferrous metal and will stick to a magnet. So I just installed a small neodymium magnet near my Brodit mount, which keeps the cable nice and tidy when it isn't connected to the phone. You can buy these super strong magnets on eBay or Amazon with self-adhesive backing on them or buy ones with holes pre-drilled for easy installation.
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The connector on genuine Lightning cables usually contain ferrous metal and will stick to a magnet. So I just installed a small neodymium magnet near my Brodit mount, which keeps the cable nice and tidy when it isn't connected to the phone. You can buy these super strong magnets on eBay or Amazon with self-adhesive backing on them or buy ones with holes pre-drilled for easy installation.
I may. I started using a Togo dock before I got my 6+. The togo dock also wasn't made for the 6/6 plus but is able to hold mine for the most part.
I use this dock from FuseChicken. I used automotive velcro to attach it to my car rather than the magnet which I didn't like. It's awesome.
Liked my Kenu Airframe+ until I put my iPhone 6+ in the Otterbox. Now it doesn't fit. Any suggestions on a car mount that fits the 6+ in an Otterbox?
Which Otterbox and what width? Brodit has an Adjustable holder suitable for 75-89 mm width
Otherwise look for a 'spring clip' style mount as some fit devices up to 4 inches. Most of these are suction cup mounts - I'm sure most Brodit/ProClip users (myself included) usually steer well clear of suction mounts as they're crap and fall off at every opportunity, but these new ones are now using the super-sticky black pads which stay fixed much better than the old style clear suction cups. Here's an example of what to search for: http://osomount.com/shop/dash-grip-ex/
Although I normally use a Brodit mount in my car, I've bought one of these spring clip suction mounts for use in hire/courtesy cars. I also use it on the windscreen if I want to do some filming of the view of the road.
This is what I use as well. Amazon sells a larger one that easily accommodates an iPhone 6 Plus in a case.
Let's see your auto mounts!
I used Kenu's Airframe for a year and I liked it but I was always afraid, in winter, heat from the vent might fry the phone and the battery. Even with the case, the phone gets really hot. Shut off a few times indeed. I'm using + drive from Logitech now. It's ridiculously expensive for what it is but the universal adapter (a fancy way to say about a piece of metal) is thin enough to fit in pretty much any case (might look funny in clear cases though) and the magnet is strong enough (it isn't supposed to affect anything in phone). No one has tried with iPhone 6 Plus yet but it holds 6 well even when driving over speed bumps. I like its looks than better than mounts with springs
I used Kenu's Airframe for a year and I liked it but I was always afraid, in winter, heat from the vent might fry the phone and the battery. Even with the case, the phone gets really hot. Shut off a few times indeed. I'm using + drive from Logitech now. It's ridiculously expensive for what it is but the universal adapter (a fancy way to say about a piece of metal) is thin enough to fit in pretty much any case (might look funny in clear cases though) and the magnet is strong enough (it isn't supposed to affect anything in phone). No one has tried with iPhone 6 Plus yet but it holds 6 well even when driving over speed bumps. I like its looks than better than mounts with springs
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I decided to give the Kenu Airframe+ a try for my Thanksgiving trip. Turns out it's carried by Target now and for the same price as Amazon. I decided to go in and get one. So far it works really well and I like it a lot. It fits my iPhone 6+ with a Speck Candyshell Grip.
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Picked up one of these and love it as it holds the phone very firmly since I offroad my truck. Easy enough to get the phone in and out.
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am using two original Kenu Airframe mounts to old my Plus. The airframe doesn't hold the phone but it creates a nice little shelf for the phone to rest on. It's pretty secure. No shifting at all, I can press the phone without it moving, and even going over speeds bumps and aggressive turning doesn't affect the phone. It's perfect.
Tetrax X-Way magnetic mount. Nice because you don't need their specific case, or any case for that matter. Metal is mounted off-center, so that home button press is easy to do. That case is Power Support Air Jacket force.
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Being an air vent mount, heat is an issue in the winter. They have other ways to mount.
Studio Proper looks like a more robust version.
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Being an air vent mount, heat is an issue in the winter. They have other ways to mount.
Studio Proper looks like a more robust version.
So I just typed into amazon "car mount" and there was the normal iottie stuff, but then right after those, came a techmatte one? Has anyone ever used this one? I ordered, so I'll be able to report in a few days.
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Yes, there is more room for a larger case but I don't have any to try. Open one up in Target and give it a go!
Yes, there is more room for a larger case but I don't have any to try. Open one up in Target and give it a go!
Thanks! Good idea, but I'm waiting for the Lifeproof and its not available yet.
Put this in the case thread, but seems more relevant here....Roll Tide!
I have been using the Rokform universal mount on the back of my Lumia 1520 for the past year and absolutely loved it. Locks into my car during my commute, works on my bike mount and the added magnetic mount is used in my wife's car as well as anywhere I am at in th garage. I was even able to place the phone under my Jeep while I was working on it to listen to music as well as watch YouTube videos showing me how to actulally fix what I was trying to fix.
I simply placed their mount directly to the ProClip USA mount I already had for my vehicles (have been using one for 10 years!!). Simply removed their dedicated phone mount and stuck the Rokform RMS to the face of the ProClip USA car mount.
Here it is in my car...no iPhone 6+ yet, but the case for that showed up yesterday.
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front view of Rokform mount attached to the ProClip USA car mount.
View of Rokform case on mount (sans iPhone 6+)
I have been using the Rokform universal mount on the back of my Lumia 1520 for the past year and absolutely loved it. Locks into my car during my commute, works on my bike mount and the added magnetic mount is used in my wife's car as well as anywhere I am at in th garage. I was even able to place the phone under my Jeep while I was working on it to listen to music as well as watch YouTube videos showing me how to actulally fix what I was trying to fix.
I simply placed their mount directly to the ProClip USA mount I already had for my vehicles (have been using one for 10 years!!). Simply removed their dedicated phone mount and stuck the Rokform RMS to the face of the ProClip USA car mount.
Here it is in my car...no iPhone 6+ yet, but the case for that showed up yesterday.
Side view
front view of Rokform mount attached to the ProClip USA car mount.
View of Rokform case on mount (sans iPhone 6+
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Any mount with suction cup that could attach to my car's navi screen for my iP6. Any less than 3" suction cup and no or low profile stem would fit perfect. Is this possible??
anybody try this? I don't want top of dash, windshield, or vent mounting. I might go for a cig lighter type too..
anybody try this? I don't want top of dash, windshield, or vent mounting. I might go for a cig lighter type too..
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