Beam Electronics Car Phone Holder Mount, Phone Car Air Vent Mount Holder Cradle Compatible for iPhone 12 11 Pro Max XS XS XR X 8+ 7+ SE 6s 6+ 5s 4 Samsung Galaxy S4-S10 LG Nexus Nokia

This product is super easy to use and works great! It fits my large Samsung Note 8 and my smaller Samsung S7 both with no problem. It attaches easily and securely to the air vent (I have the rectangular shaped with horizontal vents). You can easily rotate it from horizontal to vertical orientation for viewing wither way. You can use it while plugged in also. I stumbled upon this when I didn't even know I needed it. Sometimes I would play videos for my kiddos on my phone and hold it while driving, or prop it on something. Also, while I do have navigation on my car, it doesn't take traffic into account like Google does, so I like to use Maps too. This is great for either purpose. For videos, I have it in a horizontal orientation and for GPS, it is vertical. We took a family road trip to Tennessee (over 14 hours each way!) The kids had their tablets to entertain them, but I actually watched YouTube videos while my husband drove and once, when our navigation wasn't working in unfamiliar territory, this came in very handy. I got my husband one that was twice the price that goes in the CD slot, but in my car that would block my touchscreen for phone, navigation, entertainment and climate, so this works better for me. The only downside is obvious, that it does somewhat block the A/C. If you had to use the heat, it could potentially heat up your phone because the A/C definitely chills it. We rarely use heat and it is not an issue for us, so this is just guessing on my part. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a phone mount.

I went for it not knowing what to expect. The previous reviews gave five stars, but I always want to try it out for myself. Ten months have past and I have not had one single problem develop like my previous spring mounts. It is still just as stable as the first week of use! Out of the box the installation instructions were simple to understand and it fit perfectly on both Toyota Corolla and a Ford Flex (different thicknesses of vent slats). What I really like the most is the quick release mounting lever which flips in both directions, one way for thinner vent slats and the other to accommodate thicker vent slats. I should have ordered one for each car, but it is a simple procedure to unmount in one car and quickly remount in the next. I drive daily over I-880 in California which has the most potholes per capita on any freeway I suspect, but my iPhone XR fits perfectly in this cradle and it is rock solidly held in place (unlike any other spring clips I used on my previous and smaller iPhone 6, which almost always spring out of the vent as I hit a large pothole). Regarding the larger size of an iPhone XR, in an Otterbox case, the dimensions add almost a half inch around the four sides of the phone. But the side claps of this Beam Electronics Air Vent Mount Holder expand to at least an inch wider on each side. I can safely state that this holder can an will hold any future phones that may have larger dimensions. I have used simpler spring clamps which were worthless, and didn't even begin to expand wide enough to hold my XR, much less be able to hold the heavier addition of a Defender case along bumpy roads. This mount ten months later is still convenient, sturdy and stable, and I no longer need worry about my phone flying onto the floor as I drive over bumpy roads. And all this for only $8.99? What a steal!

This is my third attempt at a car phone mount and so far the only successful one. The earlier two attempts were both those sticky gel pads that attached to your windshield or dash and were meant to suction but had no suction whatsoever and fell off within 5 minutes. This one stays on the vents quite well, we'll see if the grip loosens over time or not. I have two kinds of vents in my car, one that rotates around in a full circle so the vent slats can be in any position (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, etc) and the other is just vertical. Due to the weight of your phone in the mount, it will move around as your vents move, especially on turns. It's not a huge deal and doesn't bother me, as I can always see the phone screen no matter where it shifts to. I ended up using this on the vertical vent to the right of the steering wheel. When it shifts to the left during movement it does get very close to my windshield wiper switch, making it hard to use. Thankfully the wiper switch is very rarely used, and when in use you only have to touch it once (unlike the turn signal switch - if that was obstructed by the mount it would be very annoying). I like the button release feature and it tightens on your phone very well. I have a case on my phone, plus a popsocket, making the thickness of my phone quite large. With the popsocket in the back of my case this mount JUST barely fits the thickness of my phone. I worry a little it'll fall out because the grips are just barely touching it, but so far it's been fine. I'm too lazy to take my case off each time I use it though. If you have a case alone it should be fine, but an added popsocket might make the thickness too much for the grips on the mount. Overall I am happy with this as it is the only mount that has worked! I also love how easy it is to take off and use in another car, which was a huge problem with the sticky pad versions

I have purchased this for myself and one as a gift for other, and we love them. Easy to use and fits many different sizes of phones. No adhesive to mess with as I’ve tried those in past and ruined my dashboard from the adhesive and wouldn’t hold. These just clip onto your AC fan vents in car and you can adjust angle to your needs. I’ve had my first buy of this product for over 2 years and it’s still holding and functioning

***Update: Last week, the pad on the side retainment mechanism fell off and will not reattach to the mount. The mount now does not hold my phone with the previous consistency. (Reference: Picture)*** Tested with a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 over the course of about 2-3 weeks. Mounted in the center horizontal air vent of a Chevy Malibu. Pros: 1. Exactly as advertised 2. Appealing, Functional, and Convenient Design Cons: 1. Durability The Beam Electronics Air Vent Mount replaces a previous air vent mount I had for my car. The Beam Electronics mount is a very functional and convenient non-electric system. When I get into my car, the process is as simple as placing my phone in the mount and closing the side retainment mechanism. When I am ready to get out of my car, I simply push the button on the back of the mount and my phone is free to be taken off the mount. Note: The side retainment mechanism moves at different speeds based on the temperature. It opens slowly in cold (40° F) temperatures and very fast in hot (90° F) temperatures. My device has never fallen off the mount and the mount has never fallen off the vent during the weeks that I have tried this device. I have not removed or readjusted the mount during any of those days and have driven on smooth and fairly rough roads (I have not been off-roading lately in my Chevy Malibu). In addition to being an impressive device, the customer service is exceptionally courteous. After receiving an email informing me of the 100% hassle free warranty and providing a digital copy of the instructions (which I did not read until after I messed up the assembly), I received another email from John at Beam Electronics. He offered me a free product to sample and keep. After taking a few precautionary measures to ensure this was not a scam, I followed the instructions, and a few days later, received the free sample product (which, for me, was another air vent mount, so that a family member could enjoy one also). In a way, this move by the company inspired me to write this review, since this is probably what is expected when you are given a free product to sample. I hope this review was helpful and informative for anyone looking for a car phone mount and considering the Air Vent Mount from Beam Electronics.

After much research into what kind of phone holder would work well in my car (Kia Optima 2012) I decided on the Beam Electronics version. My main considerations were how easy it would be to insert and remove my phone into and from the mount, and how firmly it would be held. Also, it would be an added plus to have it held in a convenient position/location on the front of my dash. This product hits all the marks excellently. It was super easy to install the little clamp onto the horizontal vent of my choosing. It holds the mount in place and I've only had to readjust it once or twice in the last 5+ months. Yes, it can move as your vents move, but it's clamped on pretty tightly. It may have started to work its way off a bit just from me adjusting the angle of the mount at times. The mount EASILY adjusts to my phone width (iphone 5 with Otterbox case), with just squeezing in the side holders with my hand. It releases the phone for removal, or to adjust for a larger phone, with the press of a button on the lower back side of the mount, very easy to reach. I've included a video clip of just how easily the button on the back of the mount works to release the phone and/or adjust for size. Yes, it holds my phone very securely with the adjustable sides that you can see in the photos. There is an open area at the lower edge of the mount that allows a charger to be plugged in while mounted. I am completely happy with this phone mount and would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for the same features that I was looking for in a mount. Take a look at how it clamps on to my vents and it would also work for vertical vents of this sort, as the mount can rotate to accommodate such vents. TWO THUMBS UP from me!

8/6/21 Update: over 2-1/2 years of every day use, putting it in, taking it out several times each day, and it has just now gotten to where it doesn't want to open wide enough for me to insert my phone anymore. The auto-release button on the back opens it only so wide now. I can still get it to open wider manually, but it takes two hands, so it's not super practical. I'm pleased enough with the quality and performance it has provided me over the past 2-1/2 years of constant use that I will be reordering the exact same item to replace this one. Thanks, Beam Electronics! 6/1/19 Update: six months of every day use, and I'm still just as happy with this mount as I was when it was brand new. I had noticed that the phone in the mount had started to swivel downward when I went over bumps or railroad crossings, and was a bit frustrated about that until I took a minute to remove the mount from my vent and realized all I had to do was simply tighten the knob back down. It was a simple fix, and as soon as I made the adjustment, the phone stays put perfectly again. It makes sense that it would loosen with time and wear, but it only takes 5 seconds to tighten it back up and make it like new. I stand by my 5 star review. Original review: This is a great mount; holds my Samsung Galaxy S8+ (in its Unicorn Beetle case) securely. The mount itself stays securely fastened to the air vent, and when my truck bumps over railroad tracks, etc., the phone stays put! It's been difficult to find a good mount for the phone because it's large even without the case, but when the case is added, most mounts just aren't generally big enough. Plus, I love that it mounts to the air vent and not suctions to the windshield. This will be the last mount I own; it's by far the best!

I've been using this car mount for 3 years, and overall, it’s been excellent. The side grips are solid! It attaches securely to my car and holds my phone in place while driving through street pumps. I’ve tried a few other models before, but this one performed the best by far. The quick-release mechanism is also a standout feature. It’s smooth and effortless, which makes getting my phone in and out fast and convenient. Though after 3 years, the padding on the side grips started to come off, which is understandable due to wear and tear. They do offer lifetime warranty, but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to reach their customer support. The email listed no longer seems to work. It’s a good product, but I’d appreciate it if the company made it easier to contact them.

Extremely easy to set in the car, remove from the vent and adjust to the phone. Doesn't fall or produce weird noises due to vibration like my previous solution.

Does not fix itself properly to my swift ac vent. Keeps falling. Not great quality

I’ve been using it for over 3 years and it’s as good as new. Great quality for the price!!!

De regular a bueno

I loved this product so much I ordered another for myself and one for a friend. We both are very happy at the quality, function and ease of use. By far the best I have had, and I have had a few that were worthless. Thank you!!!