Has Anyone found a good case-free phone mount?
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Has Anyone found a good case-free phone mount?
Coming from my TSX, I have been using the Kenu Airframe + for a while now (https://amzn.to/2EYNoqT). I really like it because I dont use a phone case and it is sturdy, never drops the phone and is easy to use. Problem is that it doesnt fit well on any of the driver's vents on the 3g RDX and the one way I did get it to fit, it would scratch up the gloss black frame around the vent. I'm wandering if anyone has found a good alternative that's non-magnetic (will never put a case on any phone or stick a metal plate on the phone) and is sturdy and easy to use?
Also, i do not like those suction cup mounts that go on the dash or windshield...I'm thinking there's nothing. One more thing...distance the phone sits from the center console doesnt matter at this time because I cannot use CarPlay as it freezes about 70% of the time i try to use it but thats another story... Thanks everyone!
Also, i do not like those suction cup mounts that go on the dash or windshield...I'm thinking there's nothing. One more thing...distance the phone sits from the center console doesnt matter at this time because I cannot use CarPlay as it freezes about 70% of the time i try to use it but thats another story... Thanks everyone!
#3
Agreed. CarPlay and AA are technically safety features. They're designed with an interface for the car. Never mount the phone. Keep it out of sight.
#4
I love everything about this car except for the gadgetry..which is sad because it is one of the factors that drove me to the purchase.
#5
This mount is awesome and fits great in vent!Beam Electronics Universal Smartphone Car Air Vent Mount Holder Cradle for iPhone XS XS Max X 8 8 Plus 7 7 Plus SE 6s 6 Plus 6 5s 5 4s 4 Samsung Galaxy S6 S5 S4 LG Nexus Sony Nokia and More…
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This mount is awesome and fits great in vent!Beam Electronics Universal Smartphone Car Air Vent Mount Holder Cradle for iPhone XS XS Max X 8 8 Plus 7 7 Plus SE 6s 6 Plus 6 5s 5 4s 4 Samsung Galaxy S6 S5 S4 LG Nexus Sony Nokia and More… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073R68TSH..._-850BbRQ4BSAS
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#8
If you find CarPlay becomes non-responsive, check your phone to see if it's prompting you for a settings change OK. I've had it do that a couple of times, but it was Waze asking for permission to contacts or something. Once I ok'd it, everything went back to working.
#9
Poor guy wants a mount advice and instead he gets lectured on CarPlay.
i had Kenu, generic magnet mounts and now Ottie vent mount. It’s bulky compared to other two options but works with all sorts of phone sizes with or without case. No piece of metal on back of the phone either. Removing is a little tricky to get the spring popped back for next use but other than that it’s a great mount.
i had Kenu, generic magnet mounts and now Ottie vent mount. It’s bulky compared to other two options but works with all sorts of phone sizes with or without case. No piece of metal on back of the phone either. Removing is a little tricky to get the spring popped back for next use but other than that it’s a great mount.
#11
Poor guy wants a mount advice and instead he gets lectured on CarPlay.
i had Kenu, generic magnet mounts and now Ottie vent mount. It’s bulky compared to other two options but works with all sorts of phone sizes with or without case. No piece of metal on back of the phone either. Removing is a little tricky to get the spring popped back for next use but other than that it’s a great mount.
i had Kenu, generic magnet mounts and now Ottie vent mount. It’s bulky compared to other two options but works with all sorts of phone sizes with or without case. No piece of metal on back of the phone either. Removing is a little tricky to get the spring popped back for next use but other than that it’s a great mount.
#12
I put this dock in a cup holder for easy one hand docking and carplay use. Pricey, but solid.
ElevationDock 4 - Apple MFi-Certified iPhone Dock with one-Hand undocking & Precise Adjustment. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LYZRS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ufm3BbRB36TYM
ElevationDock 4 - Apple MFi-Certified iPhone Dock with one-Hand undocking & Precise Adjustment. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LYZRS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ufm3BbRB36TYM
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knakane (11-02-2018)
#13
I put this dock in a cup holder for easy one hand docking and carplay use. Pricey, but solid.
ElevationDock 4 - Apple MFi-Certified iPhone Dock with one-Hand undocking & Precise Adjustment. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LYZRS4..._ufm3BbRB36TYM
ElevationDock 4 - Apple MFi-Certified iPhone Dock with one-Hand undocking & Precise Adjustment. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LYZRS4..._ufm3BbRB36TYM
#14
Poor guy wants a mount advice and instead he gets lectured on CarPlay.
i had Kenu, generic magnet mounts and now Ottie vent mount. It’s bulky compared to other two options but works with all sorts of phone sizes with or without case. No piece of metal on back of the phone either. Removing is a little tricky to get the spring popped back for next use but other than that it’s a great mount.
i had Kenu, generic magnet mounts and now Ottie vent mount. It’s bulky compared to other two options but works with all sorts of phone sizes with or without case. No piece of metal on back of the phone either. Removing is a little tricky to get the spring popped back for next use but other than that it’s a great mount.
#15
I sometimes like to have my phone up so I can see it. Messages and stuff. I don't like CarPlay at this point, so that's not an issue. I have an iPhone Xs Max with an Otterbox Defender Pro case, so I needed something hefty and tried this. It worked like a champ:
Here's a look at it in the car, with and without the phone.
Here's a look at it in the car, with and without the phone.
Last edited by oblio98; 11-03-2018 at 03:22 PM.
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Stew4HD (11-05-2018)
#18
Besides, if I pop WAZE up on my phone what's the difference between seeing it there and seeing it on the car's display. I know - NOTHING!
Carplay in this car is a disaster - so far.
Last edited by oblio98; 11-04-2018 at 03:52 PM.
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#20
I use a similar type as Oblio. Makes seeing Waze much easier
#21
apple car play still glitchy. Can’t get Waze to snow up in HUD
I was told Waze will give you step by step in the heads up display. Even called service and they didn’t know why it wouldn’t. Walked me through a few steps to no avail. Anyone get this to work?
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#24
Love the RDX but the infotainment stuff truly isn’t ready for prime time.
Yes, the salesman told me Waze worked with HUD (I didn’t go over it with him when I bought it) and the customer service people thought it would too. The Nav system is meh (at best). Amazing they get it so wrong for so much money.
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knakane (04-30-2019)
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Have a great day
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Here is the mount I have been using (pics included in the thread). I was never a fan of vent mounts but this one has been great. I ended up buying one for my wife's MDX as well.
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g.../#post16375552
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g.../#post16375552
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rfbarry19 (05-01-2019)
#29
Macally Magnetic...
i used this for a while when I had an android phone. suction cup on the flat area in front of the screen to the right and have it extend close to me. Works well never fell off and reachable. allow me to see the RDX lcd and the phone at the same time.
i used this for a while when I had an android phone. suction cup on the flat area in front of the screen to the right and have it extend close to me. Works well never fell off and reachable. allow me to see the RDX lcd and the phone at the same time.
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