iOttie iTap 3 Magnetic Air Vent Car Mount Phone Holder with Magnetic Ring Adapter Compatible with iPhone Samsung

I was looking for a reliable and reputable phone holder for a road trip in a rental car. After doing some research, this was one that many folks seemed to recommend. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this phone holder is. I didn't try the magnetic dash mount since it requires sticking the included magnetic base onto the dash (and I didn't want to do that since it was a rental car). However, the windshield mounting worked flawlessly every time. The windshield mount is very sticky/tacky and I felt confident it wouldn't fall off even during very "spirited driving". I was using it to hold an iPhone 16 Pro Max and I have no doubt that the phone bracket and mount could easily handle larger or bulkier phones. I was worried about potentially damaging the windshield or leaving weird marks on the glass while trying to take it off, but removing it is extremely easy and leaves no marks at all! When mounted on the windshield, the holder is secured strongly enough that you can adjust the angle with ease. Another positive is that the winshield mount retains its stickiness even after multiple applications/removals. I've gone on multiple road trips in different cars since getting this phone holder, and it continues to mount to the windshield securely and flawlessly every time. This is the only phone holder I will travel with, and should it break down at some point (I don't expect it to any time soon), I would get another one without hesitation. Really solid product. Read more

This works great with my magnetic case, my phone has never fallen off. Magnet is super strong. And you can make sure it is adjusted to have a FIRM grip on your vent. Really really glad I went this route for a phone mount. If you dont have a phone or a case with a magnet built in, it also comes with some to attach to your phone or case, so don't worry about getting a different case or buying adhesive magnets on top of this purchase. Definitely recommend. Read more

The media could not be loaded. The iOttie iTap 3 Magnetic Air Vent Car Mount is an excellent choice if you want a clean, magnetic-only mounting solution that doesn’t require suction cups, windshield mounts, or adhesive dashboard pads. Its strong magnets, compact design, and ball-joint adjustability make it a solid option for everyday use. However, the tradeoff is that your vent’s mobility is largely locked out once installed — so if you frequently adjust your vent direction or like to move it around, that limitation may be frustrating. Also, care must be taken when placing the magnetic ring for optimal alignment. I’d give it 4 out of 5 stars for performance and convenience. For buyers who don’t mind fixing their vent direction, it’s a great mount. If vent flexibility is critical to you, you may want to consider alternatives (e.g. dashboard mounts or mounts that clip without stopping your vent adjustment). Read more

got 3 of them for work to go in trucks, lo and behold one of our trucks got into a pretty bad wreck, like, insanely bad (everyones okay) and when we went to recover things out of the truck this thing was STILL MOUNTED TO THE DASH, thats INSANE how good the stick and suction and tackyness is that it didnt fly off the dash. i will be buying 3 more immediantly for backups, these are now my go-to brand, i dont care how much they charge. Read more

The iOttie iTap 2 Magnetic CD Slot Car Mount Holder is a good concept but doesn't work well in practice (at least not for a large, heavy phone such as a Samsung Note 8). The device installs simply and easily in the CD slot, so no issues with that. I installed the on-phone attachment plate exactly per iOttie's instructions, needing to place it nearer the bottom of the back of the phone to allow wireless charging to remain useable. I have a very thin silicone case on the phone, and I chose the installation where the magnetic plate goes directly on the phone between the case and the back of the phone. All good so far, but things went bad quickly from there. The magnetic hold between the phone and the holder seemed strong enough when I placed the phone on the device, but at the first minor turn in the road, the phone twisted off axis and seemed like it might fall off the device. You can forget completely about placing the phone in landscape orientation as with the off-center plate position needed to preserve the wireless charging function of the phone, it doesn't stay in place for even a second, immediately twisting out of position (almost to upside down vertical) from the pull of gravity. Finally, one could only imagine the horror story if the phone were to become a free-flying projectile in the cabin of the car if you hit a large bump in the road or get into even a minor fender-bender, let alone a major accident. A modern smartphone is a heavy object and could do real and serious damage to someone in the car if it got to flying around, which seems a real possibility since nothing holds it on the device but the magnets, which my experience indicates is a tenuous force that holds the phone in place. Long-story short, using the CD slot for a phone holder is the best place for a phone in my car, so I returned the magnetic device and purchased the iOttie Easy One Touch 4 CD Slot Mount phone holder instead, which is the same holder, but uses mechanical, spring-loaded arms to hold the phone in place. Works perfectly and I couldn't be happier, but I suggest staying clear of the magnetic holder. It's a good concept that just doesn't function well in practice! and seems fraught with possible danger in the case where it could get loose and fly around the cabin of the vehicle! Read more