Auto Sense Dash

OK i've been driving around with this thing for a week now and absolutely love the thing. I wanted to share my thoughts for anyone in the market to buy a phone mount for their car and address some of the major points of concern for people as I've seen in the reviews. I did a fair amount of research into a phone mount for my car as my last vent mount crapped out on me, and I wanted one that would wirelessly charge my phone and had the auto clamp feature as well. Here are a few things to highlight about this mount: STABILITY/SECURITY: So far in driving around the bumpy, potholed streets of Chicago this thing has kept my phone very secure and stable once its locked in to the mount. This was a major point of concern for me as my last vent mount would shake around and fall off whenever i hit a bump. I use the iOttie as a dashboard mount, and with the little stabilizing plate that comes with it, the whole apparatus stays very secure and doesn't wobble around much at all when I'm driving. 5 stars in this aspect. Qi Wireless Charging: I noticed a lot of people complaining about the charging speed of this thing and other similar products. I would just like to remind all the complainers that this is a WIRELESS QI CHARGING phone mount. Obviously its not going to charge up your phone as fast as a traditional plug in charger. However, in my experience on the road (I do food deliveries, meaning my phone is on for hours straight with maps and other apps running) this thing gives me just enough charge for the whole day. On average I'd say i gain about 10% for every 30 minutes on the mount. This isn't bad considering you can always plug your phone in to an actual charger (using the lighter plug in that comes with this cord not included) if you really need a boost. I also use a fairly thick case on my phone and the charge still works. 4/5 stars Auto-clamp feature: This is one of my favorite features. The auto clamping arms are reliable and sturdy. Once you put your phone to the mount the arms automatically open and close after one second. The buttons on either side also work very well, you can push either one individually or both at the same time to open the clamps. Once inside the clamps my phone doesnt move around at all. 5 stars Installation: Fairly easy to install, directions that come with it are a little vague, but with time and a fair practicality I got everything set up in 30 minutes. It only took this long because it recommended letting the dashboard stabilizing plate sit for 15-20 minutes before placing the suction cup on. Highly recommend doing this. 4.5/5 stars Overall, this thing was worth every penny. The versatility of installation methods gives you the option to hold your phone in whichever way you choose based on your cars set up. The clamp is reliable and secure even in bumpy off road conditions. The charge is consistent and although not equipped with lightning charging speeds, it gets the job done. Highly recommend!

This is one of the better quality phone mounts that I have seen or used. It is definitely a bit expensive compared to most other car phone mounts, and this is the first time I decided to go with a mount with built in wireless charging and I was not disappointed. I'm using the dashboard/windshield mounting version of the product. Other mounts of this style that I have used in the past usually end up having some free play in the suction cup base or in the pivoting joints that let the phone and the whole arm flop and bounce around a bit especially when trying to use your phone while driving on rougher roads which can be irritating to say the least. This iOttie mount on the other hand is very solid, using the plastic dashboard mounting pad this thing is firmly attached to my dash and with all the picots tightened down snuggly my phone down not move around at all even on the roughest of PA roads making it very easy and safe to using while driving. It's only been a week so far but the adhesive on the dash mounting pad and the suction cup base is very strong and stays firmly in place even on hot summer days when the inside of the car is like a sauna. The arm on the mount is extendable however it does not extend quite as far as others of this type I have used previously, although it is still long enough to be used comfortably. The charging cord that it came with was long enough to reach from the mount on the dash and into the power outlet in my center console while routing the wire our of the way with cable management clips. This QI charger is able to fast wireless charge my Samsung S22 Ultra through an Otterbox defender series case with no issues at all. The bottom "foot" of the mount that the phone sits on is adjustable up and down for wireless charging, with it adjusted up for smaller phones my S22 Ultra still fit in the mount perfectly fine but it did not start charging like it should so make sure to have that set up correctly for whatever size phone/case you have. The back of my phone does get a little hot from this charger compared to my usual Samsung wireless charging pad, I am hoping that does jot become an issue in the future. I am still a little skeptical about the auto open/close, it opens and closes flawlessly like it should and gets a really firm grip on my phone when closing on it. I actually think it is very cool but am not sure how the open/close mechanism will hold up say a year or 2 from now but only time will tell. Overall this is the best phone mount I've used so far and I think for convinience and comfort alone it is worth the price.

Purchased on April 4. I researched a lot of cellphone holders for my new Ram truck, and decided on this one. It is perfect for my truck. I really like the wireless charging feature. I've had another iOttie holder for several years in my Jeep, and based on the good experience with that one, decided to buy the one for my truck. However, after about a month of occasional use, the holder cradle will no longer tighten enough on the ball on the base to keep the cellphone stable. Even tightening it as much as it allows, the cradle is still loose. I'm very disappointed. Unfortunately, the return window closed on May 7th. This surprised me. If a product is the quality that it purports to be, there should be at least a 90 day return window. Update: I fixed the problem with - believe it or not - black duct tape. I cut tiny little pieces and fitted them on the mounting ball. Tightened the ring and the cradle is nice and snug. I liked this product so much, I bought another identical one, for my other car, replacing a non-charging, manual iOttie dash cell phone holder. The charging feature is what I like the most.

1st UPDATE! I have just discovered (5 months after buying this mount) that the ring that tightens against the knob that holds the angle of the phone mount has cracked, and have submitted a request for a replacement part. I will update my review to describe the warranty experience. Other than this problem the mount has been EXCELLENT! 2nd Update! (5/2/2020) Today I received a replacement ring for my car mount phone holder. When I emailed customer support at iOttie I got a confirmation email in a few hours, and by the end of the day they emailed again to say they would be shipping a replacement. It took less that a week to get my new locking ring, which I have just installed. Looking at the replacement ring, it appears bigger,(first picture) but when you flip the rings over, it appears that the while the original ring was a single, thicker piece, the new ring is a thinner inner ring, surrounded by a second thin outer ring. I will have to see if this hold up under the stress of having to hold my heavy S7 edge and its heavy Otter Box. It took pictures to show the difference, but I don't see a way to submit photos to this edit of the review. I've gone through at least 3 cheap car mounts from 5 Below or other stores, and they break, or they barely hold my phone, or they peel off the dash. This mount is the best I've seen yet, but the price reflects that. First off, the packaging and the verb-age are great. This product is made in Korea, but the English language instructions are EXCELLENT compared to most overseas products. Nothing gives me the willies when I open up a new box and the broken English instructions and descriptions are way off. Iottie spent the money on getting the packaging details right, and that gives me confidence that the actual product is well done too. The 2 year warranty is something I have not seen on any similar products. This mount has motorized arms that open to accept your phone, and also squeeze to hold it in place. A sensor in the mount can "see" your phone being brought toward it, and the arms spread open to receive the phone, and then squeeze closed, centering your phone to the left and right so that the wireless charging coil can charge the phone. The lower phone support has to be set manually for your phone, but once it is correctly set you don't have to worry about it again unless you switch phones, or change your phone case. You push either of a pair of release buttons to open the jaws when taking your phone. This can be done for a while after the power to the unit is turned off, due to a battery built into the unit, but you can't PLACE the phone in the mount unless power to the 12 v plug is being supplied by the vehicle. I make an effort to remove the phone before turning off the vehicle, but I do forget sometimes. The phone sensor port is supposed to work well with shiny surfaces, and clear glossy stickers are supplied to put on the back of your case if your phone case texture is too matte for the sensor to detect. My Otterbox Defender case is rather matte and bumpy, but I have not seen the mount fail to detect the phone yet. The wireless charging supplies 10 watts for Android phones and 7.5 watts for IPhones. WIth most wireless chargers, if a phone case is too thick, the phone may not charge, or may default to normal speed rather that high speed. My Otterbox case is pretty much as thick as they come, and I get high speed charging every time I place the phone. The grip is strong enough to hold the phone in place, and I've not had the phone jiggle loose since getting the mount. The suction cup mount is the sticky variety, and will cling to the windshield, but for dash mounting there is a disc with an adhesive sticker on the bottom and a smooth top for the suction cup to grab. Once area in which I would advise caution; the micro USB connection from the 12v plug to the head of the mount is not held in by anything but friction, and may pull loose. I had to make sure early on that it was really plugged all the way in, because it felt like the unit was not getting power. Since then I have not had a problem. The telescoping arm extends out a few inches, and the pivot allows the arm to swing over the unit so that it can hang from the windshield. The ball joint seems adequate, and does hold the phone securely at least for now, but if there's ONE piece of the mount that seems like it might loosen up, it would be the ball joint. Overall I love this mount and recommend it. 3rd UPDATE! This unit is still working. I STILL have issues with the ball mount allowing the phone to tilt forward from the jolts of everyday driving. Other than that, this car mount is fantastic.

We have had iOttie car holders for many years and have been very pleased with the product. I use my phone constantly in my work and am often listening to audiobooks, so my battery takes a big hit. So, I decided to get this one, so my phone could more easily charge when I'm driving around from place to place in my work. It has been working fine, with charging going well, and the auto sense feature working well. Yesterday, the right arm of the holder is no longer moving in and out as it should to hold the phone in the holder. I've contacted the company and will see how they respond. I have an iPhone 8 in a slim case, so it shouldn't be too big, and has not had any issues before. The only other negative I had was that the supposed "battery" feature never worked, so I have to wait until I turn on my car and it has power before I can put it in the holder. The company says the battery is good for several hours, so at first I thought it just needed to be used a while, so the battery would have power. But it has never worked, even if I am inside for 30 minutes, it won't come on without the car on. That makes putting it into the holder a hassle. If I had to do over, I would get the wireless charging with the physical button mount that I always used in the past. I never had any issues with them breaking or not working properly, and we have had them for several years without issues.

Amazing product great quality!

I had to order a replacement because a part was missing it was replaced so fast I was shocked that I’m 2 days I was unboxing this wonderful device. Easily assembled and installed it is exactly what’s on the description. It’s works with my IPhone 8 Plus and charges nice and fast. Some other car chargers may recharge slowly but this device is fast and secure. I plan on using this as gifts for family and friends. Thank you iOttie This is an update: I couldn’t use the as well as I wanted because part broke around neck of the holding area where it adjusts the height and direction. But the charger itself still charges I have to lay it on my seat. I love this product because it charges very well but the parts keep breaking I’ve changed it and even bought a New one separately. Can’t seem to get them to replace it even with insurance plan I bought.

Everything works as it should on this mount. There’s one fundamental problem if your USB port turns off with the ignition key, you cannot get your phone out of this charger without forcing it once you’ve turned the key off. I grew to absolutely hate this charger. I dislike it so much that I replaced it with a MagSafe charger and threw it away. Initially I loved this charger. It’s very cool how when you put your phone up it opens up and let you set your phone down and then closes around your phone. It’s kind of a neat gadget thing. Over about two months, I noticed I was throwing my phone on the passenger seat and not even using the mount. My son has the same amount and loves it. His USB port is powered all the time, so no issue.

I bought this iottie wireless car charger with autosense and mount. Unit is really working superb and sensor is nicely working to grab my iPhone 12. The unit is charging nicely when I keep in unit. The unit have height and width adjustment to keep all models of smartphone. When i am keeping my phone in charger automatically opening and grab my phone tightly. Overall performance of iottie autosense wireless charger is very good.

Bought during the prime day sale. This was a returned product at a very good price. I have bought plenty of returns before, but this was by far the one in the worst condition. The description did in no way reflect the items condition which was heading for unusable. I expect there may be light marks or damiwhen you buy s return. On this unit it wasn't scratches but broken adjuster screws that left the base unusable. Luckily i had an old cheaper version which used the same base, or this would have been annother return. Amazon should be more accurate in there description of the condition

Everything is good from auto clamping to thick phone cover usage except that when power off vehicle, the clamp does not auto open. Have to manual open the clamp to remove the phone before powering off car.

Excellent product

Très déçu, le câble à la suite d'un mouvement brusque est déjà HS. Je ne peux utiliser le produit que comme un simple support de smartphone.