What kind of car holder to choose?

Smartphone in the car - a perennial topic of contention. A needed helper or a distracting, danger-creating necessary evil? If you are a proponent of using navigation, maps or simply playing music in the car then you are certainly looking for some good, proven phone holder. What to choose? What to suggest and what to pay attention to? We will try to bring this issue closer today.

The most important thing is that the holder does not obstruct visibility and that by having it we do not start causing danger on the road. When choosing, we should be guided by several key parameters. The first of these is the quality of manufacture. The better it is, the safer the device is and the longer the life of the mount. Often quality goes hand in hand with price, so the cheap ones can be almost disposable. The plastics will bend quickly and the foams will get worn out, which can cause our device to slip out of the holder while driving. As we know, our first, unconditional reflex will be to try to catch the falling phone, which has the effect of diverting our attention from what it should be focused on - the road. At Home Screen, we strive to introduce mounts that are solidly made and do not pose a danger to the driver and his passengers.

The second thing you should absolutely pay attention to is the dimensions of the mount. It is important that the smartphone fits in it, but it is definitely paramount that it is not so large that it significantly limits visibility. This is especially important for variants mounted to the windshield or dashboard.

It is also worth getting acquainted with the flexibility of the jaw spacing. This is especially important when the car is driven by more than one person, as they will also be able to install their smartphone in the holder without problems.

The most popular types of mounts available on the market:

windshield mounts

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mounts attached to the grille,
mounts mounted on the dashboard.

Windshield mount

The most popular of these are undoubtedly windshield-mounted holders. They have a lot of advantages, but unfortunately, like everything, they also have drawbacks. The undeniable plus is that the device is close to the windshield, which allows us to look at the screen freely, which is especially important when driving with navigation running. Also in favor of this type of mount is the easy installation and versatility of the mount.

The disadvantage of these mounts is that the suction cups are unfortunately unreliable. An improperly mounted holder can cause it to "detach" from the windshield while driving. This can also be influenced by many other factors, including greasy windshield or high temperatures. The big downside is also that such mounts limit the driver's field of vision, which significantly affects driving comfort and safety.

Examples of grips of this type:

Car grille mount

Grips that are mounted to the windshield grille, despite their many advantages, are also not free of disadvantages. The mount does not limit visibility and allows easy access to the device. On the other hand, it causes deteriorated ventilation in the cabin, due to the fact that it covers part of the ventilation hole. There is also the possibility of overheating of the smartphone, especially in winter, when hot air comes from the vent, which may cause the device to refuse to cooperate.

Examples of such mounts:

Dashboard mount

Dashboard mounts are one of the most commonly used solutions. It is an attractive option especially due to the fact that we can place such a holder anywhere on the dashboard. However, they are most often attached with a suction cup or glue, which allow for a solid mounting to both the dashboard and the windshield. The fact is, we will have easy access to the device, but such a solution can also cause a reduction in the visibility of the driver.

Examples of mounts of this type:

New - Auto Lock smart mounts

In addition to the categories of mounting type, smart mounts are a novelty with us. Their built-in infrared proximity sensor detects the presence of the smartphone and automatically tightens the jaws, securing the smartphone if necessary. Release of the jaws is accomplished by a touch-sensitive button on the right side of the case. This type of holder needs power to perform its function, which is needed anyway to run the inductive charger that is implemented in it. A very convenient solution that has the advantage of a magnetic holder and a wireless charger.

Examples of holders of this type:

So which one should you choose? It already depends on the model of the smartphone and the model of the car we drive. What kind of holder we should choose is also influenced by what we will use our smartphone for. However, it is worth bearing in mind that what matters most is safety, and this should be the main criterion for choosing a holder!