If you own a car with Android Auto support, you probably don’t need a phone holder anymore. But there are still many cars in operation that need a phone holder, and we look at some interesting pieces that you can buy. We have set a price of CZK 500 as a limit.
A phone holder is needed in some way attach to the car. Several solutions are offered. Some holders bet on glueeither directly on the dashboard or on the windshield. The advantage of this solution is stability (if quality glue is used and you follow the instructions), the disadvantage is that it is difficult to change the location or replace it with another model. The holder can also be attached to the glass using suction cups. This is a simpler and faster option, which also allows easy removal of the holder without traces. The disadvantage is less adhesion, the holder can sometimes fall off. Another option is placing it in a grid ventilators. However, as we will show in our selection, there are no limits to the imagination of manufacturers.
At holder location take into account the interior design of your car on the phone. Neither the holder nor the phone, including any power cable must not stand in the way of the airbag under any circumstancesotherwise they could literally become a deadly weapon! Also, when placed on the glass or on top of the dashboard, the phone should not be in the way view from the car.
Cigarette lighter holder
He uses this phone holder for attachment cigarette lighter. If you don’t smoke, you can try using this unusual place to hold your phone. The holder also functions as a charging adapter. It’s just a shame that it can’t charge wirelessly, so you’ll have to pull another cable around the gooseneck.
Due to the location in the cigarette lighter, this holder will not fit every car. Some have the cigarette lighter located inappropriately, for example behind the gear lever. In addition, some combinations of the cigarette lighter slot and the adapter are not characterized by mechanical reliability. So this recommendation has two catches. But if your car is suitable for this solution, it could be an interesting solution.
Cena: 220 CZK
Swissten S-GRIP G1-AV3
This holder relies on the traditional attachment to ventilation grilles. It has an articulated rotating head that allows the phone to be set to virtually any angle. The holder also has a cutout for the power cable.
This holder handles phones of the maximum width 65 mm. It boasts the possibility of handling with one hand, modern design and stability.
Price: from 188 CZK
AlzaPower Holder
Alza offers two holders, one labeled AlzaPower Holder ACS100 and the other AlzaPower Holder ACC200. The difference is in the method of attachment. While the ACS100 attaches to dashboard or on glassyou mount the ACC200 in ventilation grids.
According to reviews, the ACS100 holds up great on glass, but it’s not so famous on the dashboard. For the ACC200 version, on the other hand, buyers mention instability only in a few cases where the grid shape is simply not compatible with this mounting method.
The jaws are placed quite high, so consider the placement of the control buttons on your phone as well. With an inappropriate combination, it could happen that the jaws of the holder will turn off the phone or change the volume.
Price: 299 CZK (ACS100, ACC200)
Swissten S3-HK
This phone holder attaches to the glass with a suction cup. It has then gooseneck with a length of 36 centimeters. In addition, the package includes an extra anchoring element on the dashboard, which increases the stability of the whole mechanism.
The gooseneck can be rotated in all directions and is also finished with a joint that allows the phone to be rotated. The maximum jaw span is 85 mm. The manufacturer does not specify the load capacity. This holder is mainly suitable for bigger cars such as SUVs or trucks, where you can use a longer gooseneck.
Price: from 220 CZK
Very impressed with this phone holder method of attachment. If your car has CD playeryou can attach the holder under the pull-out CD holder. It cannot be placed in slot players.
It is also interesting how the phone is fixed in the holder. Just place the phone in the holder and gravity will do the rest. The manufacturer boasts of a strong clamp that ensures the stability and safety of the phone even on a very demanding journey.
The holder is compatible with wide phones 65 – 90 mm and thickness do 13 mm.
Price: from 187 CZK
Joyroom JR-ZS259
Another phone holder with an unconventional grip. This holder is suitable for cars with a lowered windshield, where there is not much space to attach the holder. But if you are free drink holderyou win. According to the owners, this holder is more suitable for smaller mobile phones.
For installation, you need a 63-93 mm drink opening in the car. The holder is suitable for phones with a diagonal of 4.7 – 6.7″.
Price: from 132 CZK
Which phone holder attachment suits you best?
Source: www.svetandroida.cz