iOttie Easy One Touch Classic Dash & Windshield Universal Car Mount Phone Holder Desk Stand for iPhone, Samsung, LG, Moto and other Smartphones

I normally have hated these phone mounts, particularly universal ones. They fall off. They don't hold the phone well. They look bad. I've gone with Rokform mounts for years, and even an Android Auto headunit just so I can use Google Maps to navigate without a phone mount like this. But my wife's car simply has nowhere good for a Rokform magnet, and the headunit is integral so I can't replace it. I needed a way to mount her Note 8 phone (it's a huge phone, fairly heavy and awkward in its wallet case) in her 2015 CRV. I found a few places mentioned iOttie on discussion forums, to the point where I suspected it was spam, but I went ahead and bought one. It's not spam. This is a terrific mount. In the CRV, there's a space on the dashboard next to one of the screens that works perfectly for this mount, but in almost any car, you could use the dashboard instead of the window. This is because iOttie ships a plastic disc with the mount (like old nicer GPS units used to include). It affixes with high quality automotive tape, the kind that generally doesn't leave a mark on the dashboard. Dashboard mount is superior to window mount because any tiny budge will not tear the unit away from suction over time. It's working with gravity, not against it. You can mount it to a window, and the suction cup is sticky and strong, but dash is the way to go if you can. The phone's case extends beyond the phone, but the mount had no problem at all holding the phone steady. You press the two long buttons while putting the phone in place, and let go, and it just grips it in place. Removing the phone is just as elegant. I really am pleased with it. I drove across the state for the recent holidays and used this mount, and it was excellent. I normally drive my car with a nice Android Auto headunit, but this was really just as good (and I recommend that Android Auto app for driving... it's safer and easy to use without touching the phone). The mount articulates in many ways, even out towards the driver, and it feels very well made. It's worth the inexpensive price easily.

This mount is one of the best mounts available today. Before I got the iOttie, I had a magnetic mount that was great. However, I upgraded to the newest iPhone and had to get rid of it since I couldn't have both wireless charging and the magnetic mount (the metal plate used for the magnet interferes with the wireless charging). I tried a few options and was ultimately unhappy with all of them. However, a friend recommended the iOttie so I picked it up when it was on sale during the holidays. After a week of using it daily, I am happy to say that it works great. It has a unique, patented mechanism where you push the phone against the mount and the spring loaded sides clamp down on it. It's really easy to use and is satisfying to do for some reason. When you need your phone, you just push down on two bars on the sides and it'll release your phone. Super smooth, and once you get the hang of it, you can do it all one-handed. The mount itself is really customizable too. You can rotate it at two joints, and it telescopes forward several inches as well. I actually think it's overkill, as I don't think many people will adjust it that much, but it's nice that it's there I guess. It's a little big and bulky to see, but it's no issue. The suction cup that sticks it to the wall is the sticky gel kind. Some other companies use this. It actually works great as long as your car is in the right conditions... unfortunately, heat is not this mount's friend. During the winter months, it'll be fine, but summers can cause this thing to lose its grip and fall off the window. Keep an eye on it when it's hot outside. I only know this because I've had 2 of these style suction cups before and they always fell off my window during hotter, 80+ degree days. Hasn't happened to me with the iOttie mount yet since I've only had it for a week during the winter, but judging from other reviews, many other people have had this issue. The best part about this mount is that it's so big that it supports a lot of phones. I think the only way your phone won't fit is if you have a massive iPhone XS Max with a massive Otterbox on it or something. I tested it out with an iPhone XS, and iPhone SE, and an iPhone 7 Plus and they all fit great (they all had relatively small cases though). I like that anyone can just use it. If my phone dies on the way home and I need someone else to put there's up to find my way home on their GPS, they can just pop it on with no issues. Overall - great mount. A little pricey compared to others, but it goes on sale a lot (I got mine for $18 on Amazon). Even at full price ($24 as of writing) I would say it's worth it.

Super easy to use and lasts a long time. I’ve had this for a good few years now and it’s stayed stuck to my dash the whole time, regardless of how hot or cold it gets. It fits most phone sizes pretty comfortably. Over a great product, would buy again