Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pretty easy to set up. Doesn't stick on cases that are not smooth. Great otherwise.

This has actually worked pretty well for me. Holds the phone very stiff & sturdy & does not fall at all. Not even in bumps.

When attached to a vent that is blowing heat, the adhesive will loosen causing the phone to fall off. Chevy Equinox.. A stand may be better. I do like that I’m able to put in an indiscreet place.

So I will start by saying that I am a fan of iOttie products and there customer service is outstanding. This product was sent to me in return for my honest review. This was used and tested with my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in an Otterbox Symmetry case as well as a Spigen Ultra Hybrid bumper case. I will start with the vent clip. The magnet is intense and true to its 7 lb hold. The magnet is minimal, solid, and sleek looking great in any vehicle even without a phone being on it. The vent clip is cushioned to be sure not to ruin your expensive vents and the hold it has on the vent itself is solid. The magnet part rotates with ease so you can put your smartphone in a landscape or portrait orientation. Now to the magnet that is attached to your smartphone. Here is where unfortunately in both my cases that I own this product won't work out for me. The product comes with 2 metal pieces for your smartphone; 1 square and 1 circle. Along with 1 piece of clear film that adheres to your phone or case to protect direct metal to surface contact. The Otterbox Symmetry case was just too thick for the square magnet to suffice and stay true to the 7lb holding force when mounted on the vent clip. I did have success using the smaller circle metal piece for the outside of the case but I rather not have the magnet be shown. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid has a clear TPU back. Extremely thin and worked great with the metal piece and holding true to the 7lb test however again for me I personally do not want a metal piece being shown on my phone. The metal pieces are super thin and will fit perfectly between any case and phone. If you do not mind the metal piece being shown on the back of your device then this product is definitely for you. Although not aesthetically appealing if you can live with it being there and shown then look no further for a vent clip mount for your smartphone in your vehicle. For me the product was a great idea and iOttie still produces great quality products that you can clearly feel and see with this clip however I just dislike the metal piece being shown on my device.Perhaps iOttie could have even went with a slightly thicker metal piece to adhere to your smartphone or case to allow a better grip for the magnet. I own two iOttie windshield mounts for my smartphone and find it very safe and convenient while driving as a place for my smartphone to rest. Another thing to keep in mind is that the vent clips (depending on your car) will cause you to look down slightly as oppose to a windshield mount.

I purchased this product as a compliment to the other iOttie dash mounts I already own. While the iOttie Easy One Touch 3 is the dock I use in my own car and the one I recommend to my friends, I have been on the lookout for a solution that I can easily swap in and out of different vehicles while I'm on the go. The iOttie Easy One Touch docks have such a sticky and secure suction pad that it's a hassle to be constantly switching between vehicles. This product is exactly what I've been looking for to meet my need for no-hassle transportability. ---- Unboxing & Initial Impression ---- As I've come to expect from iOttie, the packaging was clean and simple, with detailed instructions for those who don't have an intuition for gadgets. Included is the vent mount itself as well as two metal plates to attach to your iPhone. The first plate is circular and about the size of a quarter. This plate has a glossy finish with a concentric, brushed aluminum circle on the inside to make it more visually appealing. This is the smaller of the two and designed to be attached to a caseless iPhone. The second plate is a larger rounded corner rectangle. Its finish is less appealing than the smaller circular plate, but that's okay since it's designed to be used on an iPhone with a case, where it sits between the phone and case, never to be seen. Both plates are surprisingly thin, especially when I saw how firm a connection they make with the mount. I tried the larger plate designed for use with a case in both thin and thick cases and was impressed by how much I was able to shake the mount around without my phone detaching. It will certainly maintain its hold while driving even on less than ideal road surfaces. The mount definitely lives up to the stylish appeal evidenced by the product photos here on Amazon. The aluminum bezel really makes it look great on the dash. The mount itself is very small, which is important to me as I will be carrying it around while traveling. Attaching the mount to your vent could not be easier. There is one spring loaded button on the mount that you push to open the clamp that grasps one of the vent blades. When you have it in position, you simply let go of the button and the mount grips to provide a sturdy connection to the vent. Make sure you push the mount all the way into the vent before letting go to provide a firm connection that won't wiggle about. ---- Pros ---- - Above all, I continue to purchase iOttie products because of their customer service. Back when I purchased the original iOttie Easy One Touch, I had one of the arm mechanisms fail. iOttie sent me a replacement free of charge (including free shipping) instantly. - The choice of metal plates gives the consumer flexibility between a smaller plate that is less obtrusive on a bare iPhone and a larger plate with greater hold, which is needed for an iPhone sporting a case. - This is the most visually appealing vent mount I've found on the market. It looks really great sitting up on the dash. iOttie has done a great job designing their products. ---- Cons ---- - The smaller metal plate for use without a case comes in only one color. If you have an iPhone in any other color than black/gray then you might find the metal plate an eyesore. iOttie, perhaps you can provide a choice of colors in the future to match the range of iPhone finishes? This is a non-issue for me, though, since I always protect my $950 iPhone with a case. - All vent mounts, this one included, leave you with a less optimal viewing angle when compared to a dash mount with a suction cup. With a vent mount like this one you are restricted to the range of motion of your air vent to get the phone angled directly at you. With a dash mount like the iOttie Easy One Touch 3, however, you have three-dimensional control over the viewing angle to ensure the phone is positioned exactly how you want it. This is a concession I was willing to make, however, as I needed a small form factor mount to use while traveling. - Price. I was surprised to see this mount costs as much as the iOttie Easy One Touch 3, since it's so much smaller. While I'm no materials expert, I'd guess this might be due to the fact this dock includes magnets and metal plates, which might be more costly compared to the nearly all plastic design of the One Touch 3. Regardless, the iTap Magnetic Air Vent mount offers a solution to a unique problem (transportability) that I'm more than willing to pay for when backed up by iOttie's customer service. ---- Conclusion ---- The iOttie iTap Magnetic Air Vent mount is a great solution for those who cannot or do not want to use a dash mount with a suction cup. In my case, I bought this vent mount to use while traveling where I'm regularly moving between different cars. In this situation, it's a hassle to bring my iOttie Easy One Touch 3 around with me as it's hard to get off the dash once adhered, plus it's bulkier. The super strong hold between the phone and the mount, iOttie's great customer service, and the appealing design of the this product made this purchase a no brainer for me.

I Just took a three hour trip yesterday and this device was very useful. I was able to safely change functions on my phone while driving. My phone even stayed on the magnet when I slammed on my breaks due to a deer running in front of the car. It seems the air vent grip could be improved but worked ok.

I used to put my phone my phone in the cup holder in my center console. It made it hard and dangerous to see my gps. I didn't want those goose neck holder. I saw this and gave it a try. This thing is awesome! So easy to install. Magnet is super strong and keeps the phone secure. I would suggest using the outer plate if you have a thick phone case.

Very strong magnets that holds my Galaxy s8+ with an otterbox case in place even on a bumpy ride. I would recommend to use the metal plate for outside case if you have a thicker case. Bear in mind that if you buy this mount, it will block air coming from your vent. And also, the metal plate at the back of your phone will prevent wireless charging capability of your phone. Those are just two things that I found being on the negative side of this mount. But I love using this mount. Very easy to install and adjust. Very solid and high quality design. Highly recommended if you don't want a mount/phone sitting on your dashboard or windshield.

It works well and phone does not slip or fall off the magnet. The vent clip needs improvement.

I like this product a lot! The magnet is super strong and the phone seems secure - it just wobbles some on the vent. I wish the clip to the vent was a little more secure. Otherwise it does the job it's supposed to do. Glad I made this purchase.

This product works very well. I love the magnetic part. I don't like the idea of sticking a metal disk to the back of my nice iPhone though, so I taped it in to the inside of my leather phone cover with a single piece of green painter's tape. Disk never touches my phone and it is very thin and not noticeable. Phone can get warm on heater vent but that is just what it is. I recommend this product if you have nowhere to stick a suction cup version to your dashboard (most cars don't have a big enough smooth surface).

I have one similar to this one. But I gave this one to my sister for her birthday. It is better than mine and the magnetic is amazing. It hold the phone so much better than mine. I so in pressed I am going to buy one for my self !

I have an Otterbox and I placed the magnet both ways as directed and the one that works would require me to stick the magnet directly to the outside of my case... which I don't want to do. Placing the magnet on the inside of the case made contact not as strong as I would like.. I would expect my phone to fall off of the clip if I hit a bumpy road surface. So I am debating whether I want to use this clip, because I don't want sticky residue on my phone case. It comes with an adhesive film that is suppose to protect your phone from the magnet being directly on the case, but it peeled off as soon as I put it on the clip due to the weight of the phone.

The iOttie - iTap Magnetic Car Vent Mount Holder had made using my smartphone while driving a breeze. The holder easily clips on the your air vent and securely holds your phone while allowing your focus to remain on driving. It is a small holder that can easily be removed and stored when not in use, unlike the bulky phone holders on the market. I am happy with my purchase. The only negative thing I can say is that the instructions are not as clear as they could be, so if you need to ask the store associate how to put the holder magnet on your phone. If you don't do it right you could end up messing up your phone.

This was easy to use and so small to carry in my travel case. Keeps the phone handy in the car while still obeying state laws for hands free. Highly recommend!

Love that I can attach my phone 1 handed, no more having to fit it into a cradle that take 2 hands to do. The magnet works great and hold my phone in place.

Very practical! Allows me to be hands free! It holds the phone on place! I like it so much that I am going to get an other one for my sister!

Be careful of phone overheating. Since this goes in your vent, if you run heat on high it can cause overheating. You will need to take your phone off occasionally. Otherwise product works as expected. Easy to slap phone on and grab it off.

I have owned a different magnetic mount in the past. The previous one was a spigen. The spigen brand offers a stronger magnet but the IOttie has a swivel option which allows you to position the phone at different angles.

The magnet is strong and it is nice that you can turn your phone sideways on your dash for different reasons and the magnets are strong enough to hold your phone unless you're in a situation where you can't avoid the big bump or potholes in the road. I've become good at anticipating this happening. Otherwise great product and cool design