The Best Car Phone Mounts for 2024 (2024)

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The Best Car Phone Mounts for 2024? ›

Dashboard phone mounts are one of the most common types of car phone holders. They're a perfect middle ground between windshield and cupholder mounts, allowing you to keep your phone in an easy-to-access location that's not too far from your driving sight line.

Dashboard phone mounts are one of the most common types of car phone holders. They're a perfect middle ground between windshield and cupholder mounts, allowing you to keep your phone in an easy-to-access location that's not too far from your driving sight line.

Ideally, the screen should be mounted towards the centre of the windscreen, to the left of the driver. If this is not practicable, the next best location is in the far right, bottom corner of the windscreen.

The ideal mounting location should be in a place that does not require the driver to take their eyes off the road too far. For example, a location above the windshield or dashboard provides a direct line of sight, but should not block the view ahead.

Windshield Mount

Windshields are undoubtedly the highly favored place to put the phone mount in the car. You can use an adhesive or a suction cup to mount your handset onto the windshield and fix the device.

The short answer is yes, absolutely. Your cell phone is completely safe mounted on a magnetic holder or inside a magnetic case.

The disadvantages of a car phone holder are limited. They may block airflow from vents (for air vent mounts), obstruct visibility if improperly placed, and some designs might not work well with thick phone cases. If not securely attached, they can damage your phone or distract the driver.

Suction mounts generally scored better overall than the other two attachment types (vent and adhesive), often because of superior stability while driving. Though this isn't the case for all suction cup mounts – some can vibrate quite a bit.

Keep your phone out of reach while driving, such as in the glove compartment or trunk. Turn off your phone or put it on silent or “Do Not Disturb” mode before getting behind the wheel. Use apps that block incoming calls and messages while you're driving.

Can you have a phone holder on your dashboard? ›

Using a dashboard phone mount is not only legal in most places when installed properly, but it's also highly recommended for safety reasons. A phone mount keeps your phone within easy reach and view, allowing you to make sure you're staying connected without having to take your eyes off the road.

Store the phone in an insulated lunch box to keep it cool.

Keep a lunch box with built-in insulation in the backseat of your car. When you have to leave your phone, keep it in the lunch box. Not only does insulation keep in the cold; it will keep out the heat.

All of the dashboard and windshield car phone mounts we tested had impressively strong suction cups. However, they won't stick well if the mounting surface is dirty or porous.

Magnetic phone mounts are a safe and convenient way to keep your device in place while driving. They won't cause any permanent damage or data loss on your device and they also won't have an effect on your phones battery life.