Holders that clip on
A clip mount pushes onto something thin and holds by its own spring. In a car that is the slats of the air vent; around the house it can be the edge of a desk, a shelf or a bed frame. Nothing is stuck on, so a clip comes off in a second and leaves no glue behind, which suits a hire car or a holder you move about. Holders come onto this page when their own name or description says they clip on or fit the air vent.
What is here today
- Air vent clip mounts: a plain clip with arms for phones of about 4.7 to 6.7 inches, and a flexible one that locks the phone at any angle. More are in air vent car mounts.
- Car holders that fit three ways, on the dashboard, the windscreen or the vent, with a suction cup for the first two and a clip for the third. They are also in dashboard car mounts and windscreen car mounts.
- A flexible clip-on holder with a bendable arm, made to clip onto a bike, a treadmill, a bed or a desk.
How to choose a clip mount
Look at your vents first. A clip needs slats it can grip: most flat slats take one, but round vents and very thin slats may not hold it firmly. A heavy phone in a tough case is a lot of weight for one slat to carry, so check the clip is firm before you drive off.
Then think about the heater. With it on, warm air blows straight onto the back of the phone. Apple makes the iPhone to work between 0 and 35°C, and says that in hot conditions it can overheat and charging slows or stops, so close that vent or turn it away while the phone sits on it.
Check the fit: each holder states the phone sizes it takes, and a case adds to the width. And keep the law in mind. A phone in a holder you do not hold is hands-free, as long as it does not block your view of the road ahead and you stay in full control. Holding and using a phone while driving means 6 penalty points and a £200 fine. The guide to car phone holders and the law sets it out.
Questions people ask about clip mounts
Can a vent clip break a slat?
Slats are thin plastic and can snap if a clip is forced or twisted, so push it on and pull it off straight along the slat.
Can I use a clip-on holder on a bike?
The flexible holder here says it clips onto a bike, which suits gentle rides. For rougher riding, a clamp made for handlebars holds more firmly. See bike and motorbike phone mounts.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.
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