I dont need a charger cause I use CarPlay and its not wireless. Just need a vent holder like my scosche that will hold the phone with the magsafe case on desperately .
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So I'm waiting for the Belkin one, but I'm 99% sure I'm gonna have to return it because man is the Pro Max a heavy boy. But anyways, I digress. I saw numerous people on YouTube where they had success with ordinary magnetic vent mounts. Round ones specifically. The magnets were strong enough to work with the ones in the phone and MagSafe cases. Not sure how it holds up over a speed bump though, so keep that in mind.
I used the below on my old phones with a metal plate stuck to a cheap iPhone case. But its not strong enough to hold my 12 pro max. I’m hoping the Belkin has stronger magnets.
Magnetic Phone Holder for Car, WixGear [2 Pack] Universal Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount for Car, Car Phone Holder Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with 4 Metal Plates
Magnetic Phone Holder for Car, WixGear [2 Pack] Universal Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount for Car, Car Phone Holder Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with 4 Metal Plates
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Yea I use the Spigen one. But now that I don’t use the magnet spigen supplies the Apple mag safe doesn’t hold on tight enough.I used the below on my old phones with a metal plate stuck to a cheap iPhone case. But its not strong enough to hold my 12 pro max. I’m hoping the Belkin has stronger magnets.
Magnetic Phone Holder for Car, WixGear [2 Pack] Universal Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount for Car, Car Phone Holder Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with 4 Metal Plates
Magnetic Phone Holder for Car, WixGear [2 Pack] Universal Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount for Car, Car Phone Holder Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with 4 Metal Plateswww.amazon.com
This works perfectly on iPhone 12's with or without any case on them. you do not need to have any metal plate with the phone case.
evutec.com
Evutec AFIX+ Magnetic Car Vent Mount
Does Not Work with Karbon Value, SP, Clear, and Silicone Cases. The AFIX System is comprised of two parts: A magnetic mount and a metal insert in the AER and AERGO series' that transforms your device into a hands-free, transit-friendly tool. Replacement / additional mount for your Target...
Thank you. Gonna give this a tryThis works perfectly on iPhone 12's with or without any case on them. you do not need to have any metal plate with the phone case.
Evutec AFIX+ Magnetic Car Vent Mount
Does Not Work with Karbon Value, SP, Clear, and Silicone Cases. The AFIX System is comprised of two parts: A magnetic mount and a metal insert in the AER and AERGO series' that transforms your device into a hands-free, transit-friendly tool. Replacement / additional mount for your Target...
Wow reviews on the site not very good Specifically magnets are questionable they sayThis works perfectly on iPhone 12's with or without any case on them. you do not need to have any metal plate with the phone case.
Evutec AFIX+ Magnetic Car Vent Mount
Does Not Work with Karbon Value, SP, Clear, and Silicone Cases. The AFIX System is comprised of two parts: A magnetic mount and a metal insert in the AER and AERGO series' that transforms your device into a hands-free, transit-friendly tool. Replacement / additional mount for your Target...
hmmm the reviews on the site aren't too promising....This works perfectly on iPhone 12's with or without any case on them. you do not need to have any metal plate with the phone case.
Evutec AFIX+ Magnetic Car Vent Mount
Does Not Work with Karbon Value, SP, Clear, and Silicone Cases. The AFIX System is comprised of two parts: A magnetic mount and a metal insert in the AER and AERGO series' that transforms your device into a hands-free, transit-friendly tool. Replacement / additional mount for your Target...
Just to clarify... I don't think the issue here is the "strength" of the Magsafe magnets, rather the positioning of them. The Magsafe ring of magnets is quite large, so these small old-school mounting magnets can only grab onto one tiny "section" of the Magsafe magnets... thus not providing a good hold.I used the below on my old phones with a metal plate stuck to a cheap iPhone case. But its not strong enough to hold my 12 pro max. I’m hoping the Belkin has stronger magnets.
Magnetic Phone Holder for Car, WixGear [2 Pack] Universal Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount for Car, Car Phone Holder Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with 4 Metal Plates
Magnetic Phone Holder for Car, WixGear [2 Pack] Universal Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount for Car, Car Phone Holder Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with 4 Metal Plateswww.amazon.com
FYI. Other than the Belkin one apple sells, there are clones on AliExpress. I've not tried them myself, but I can't imagine they can be too bad if they follow the correct magnet geometry. Many of the aliExpress ones have a 7.5 QI capability, but If you don't need it... you could just not plug it in.
I’ve had my belkin MagSafe holder a few days now. While it doesn’t feel as strong as say the apple MagSafe charger.... it hadn’t fallen off or moved.... though I have been restraining myself from high G turns and hand brake turns lol. But the LA roads are pretty poor/bumpy.
I got mine today. I drive a 3/4 ton pick up so my ride isn’t quite as smooth as most cars...not complaining about that. It’s nice considering what the truck is. Not sure if I should trust the mount with the 12 pro Max honestly. It feels like a stronger connection between the silicone case and the mount then it does the naked iPhone. Going naked with my phone for the most part though. Not quite sure what to think just yet. Have you hit any big bumps that make you swear out loud with it yet? Not sure about la roads but Michigan roads are absolutely horrible. Especially in/around the city I’m in.
Knock offs starting to appear. This one includes charger. I’m sure no more than 7.5 W but still.
I’m considering it, thoughts?
I’m considering it, thoughts?
Car Mount Wireless Charger with MagSafe for iPhone 12/12 Pro/12 mini/12 Pro Max | eBay
Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe Wireless charging support. A high-quality ball joint makes it easy to flip from portrait to orientation with one hand. Magnetic Car Vent Mount is designed to provide a seamless set-and-drive experience while keeping your device safely mounted and conveniently...
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So I received my Belkin MagSafe Vent Mount.
I was dubious putting a 12 Pro Max with its size and weight on the mount. I put it on my Air Vent and my car has a very tight suspension and I drive it very hard. No amount of road bumpiness or shake was shaking the phone loose from the mount and the mount is on the vent good. I took corners at fast as I could and drove over 100mph and I will use this thing everyday without worry.
I was dubious putting a 12 Pro Max with its size and weight on the mount. I put it on my Air Vent and my car has a very tight suspension and I drive it very hard. No amount of road bumpiness or shake was shaking the phone loose from the mount and the mount is on the vent good. I took corners at fast as I could and drove over 100mph and I will use this thing everyday without worry.
First time I used it was in an Apple Silicone Deep Navy MagSafe case. Then I also used it with a backless bumper on. So the phone was connected directly to the mount. Nothing in between.