Monoprice Car Mount, Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder with Versatile Viewing
Product # 16268
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What isn’t the diameter of the magnetic mounting plate?
Catom
on Jan 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The outer diameter of the magnetic middle portion and the rubber covering is 1 5/8". Just the magnetic middle is 1 1/4". The round metal plate that comes with this holder to attach to a phone/case is 1 1/2"
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- Nick M on Jan 28, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The outer diameter of the magnetic middle portion and the rubber covering is 1 5/8". Just the magnetic middle is 1 1/4". The round metal plate that comes with this holder to attach to a phone/case is 1 1/2"
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- Nick M on Jan 28, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2018
The question is vague to me! Sorry -- I am happy with the product.
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- Al Z on Jan 26, 2019
- Purchased on May 10, 2018
DON'T UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION. EXPLAIN FURTHER.
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- SANFORD L on Feb 10, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 29, 2018
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Will this work for an onyx radio for XM?
A shopper
on Jan 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I use it for my iPhone SE. not sure how heavy the onyx radio is. If it is similar to an iPhone, the magnet should be strong enough. It does require a flat back to attach the magnet to.
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- Gwenael G on Jan 3, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I use it for my iPhone SE. not sure how heavy the onyx radio is. If it is similar to an iPhone, the magnet should be strong enough. It does require a flat back to attach the magnet to.
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- Gwenael G on Jan 3, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2018
This mount requires a magnet to be placed on the back of my phone, but holds nicely. The magnet is provided.
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- Wes on Jan 3, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2018
The magnet is too weak to properly hold an iPhone. I wouldn’t recommend purchase.
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- Jason C on Jan 3, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 6, 2018
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Are the metal plates shown in the product photos included (1 round and 1 rectangular?)
A shopper
on Dec 7, 2016

Monoprice Car Mount, Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder with Versatile Viewing

Monoprice Car Mount, Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your inquiry. This item does indeed come with the magnetic plates to attach the phone to the mount. I hope this helps, thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your inquiry. This item does indeed come with the magnetic plates to attach the phone to the mount. I hope this helps, thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 9, 2016
Yes they are included. The circular plate has an adhesive back if you need it.
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- mtschaef on Jun 12, 2017
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what is the diameter of the ball at the pivot point?
Pedro F
on Dec 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your inquiry. While we do strive to include all measurements and diagrams on the product page, if there is a specific measurement you are looking for, please reach out to our tech support team via these methods here: https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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- Joseph S Staff on May 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your inquiry. While we do strive to include all measurements and diagrams on the product page, if there is a specific measurement you are looking for, please reach out to our tech support team via these methods here: https://www.monoprice.com/help?pn=contact
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- Joseph S Staff on May 25, 2017
Monoprice: Why wouldn't you just answer this question? Your response defeats the purpose of providing a Questions & Answers section.
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- Phillip S on May 25, 2019
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Don't the magnets damage or interfere at all with the phone? Seems counter to what we've always been taught about "no magnets near electronics"
A shopper
on Dec 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The magnets would not be very strong so it would not damage your phone.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The magnets would not be very strong so it would not damage your phone.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 20, 2018
No one has ever been taught that. The issue was to keep magnets away from magnetic media i.e. floppy disks. Traditional platter hard drives were also somewhat susceptible to magnets, but less so. Any other perception about magnets and electronics was, unfortunately, all in your head.
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- Patrick M on Apr 22, 2019
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The description and photos of this product and Product ID: 16269 "Car Mount, Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder" appear to be the same. Which product ID is the mount without the adjustment/pivot collar?
David F
on Dec 2, 2016

Monoprice Car Mount, Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder with Versatile Viewing

Monoprice Car Mount, Air Vent Magnetic Phone Holder
BEST ANSWER: I chatted with Monoprice to find out. They were able to inform me that 16268, has the adjustable collar. 16269 does not.
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- Jeremiah P on Dec 6, 2016
Thanks for the reply. Any chance they can update the photos? The description is correct but the product photos really threw me off.
I ordered 4 of these and was sent 4 boxes of 16269. What was in the boxes was 16268. Spoke to tech and explained that the website doesn't match what Monoprice tech are looking at. Tech said that the 16268 is the adjustable mount and only after sending tech a screenshot of the website page and a picture of my 16269 mounts did they realize they may have a problem. Their solution was to have me return my order with a RMA and then re-order the 'wrong ones' in order to get the 'right' model and pay for shipping again (which costs than the 4 mounts). Was surprised at that, but will return the order. .
BEST ANSWER: I chatted with Monoprice to find out. They were able to inform me that 16268, has the adjustable collar. 16269 does not.
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- Jeremiah P on Dec 6, 2016
Thanks for the reply. Any chance they can update the photos? The description is correct but the product photos really threw me off.
I ordered 4 of these and was sent 4 boxes of 16269. What was in the boxes was 16268. Spoke to tech and explained that the website doesn't match what Monoprice tech are looking at. Tech said that the 16268 is the adjustable mount and only after sending tech a screenshot of the website page and a picture of my 16269 mounts did they realize they may have a problem. Their solution was to have me return my order with a RMA and then re-order the 'wrong ones' in order to get the 'right' model and pay for shipping again (which costs than the 4 mounts). Was surprised at that, but will return the order. .
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How do the plates attach to the phone?
DeWayne I
on Feb 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: the plates have an adhesive backing to attach to your phone, or you can just place it in-between your phone and case
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- Jeremy S on May 7, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2016
BEST ANSWER: the plates have an adhesive backing to attach to your phone, or you can just place it in-between your phone and case
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- Jeremy S on May 7, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2016
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how wide does it extend to hold a phone?
August C
on Mar 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would use a magnet so it would not extend at all.
This would use a magnet so it would not extend at all.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would use a magnet so it would not extend at all.
This would use a magnet so it would not extend at all.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 28, 2019
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Will the magnet interfere with a wireless charging pad? I use wireless charging while not in the car, so I need to know if the magnet that comes with this device will affect it.
Michael R
on Jan 28, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not be made for such a purpose.
This would not be made for such a purpose.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not be made for such a purpose.
This would not be made for such a purpose.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 31, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5
So good, so inexpensive!
This thing works awesome! Holds my iPhone 5 easily. Also holds my wife's iPhone 6 just as well, no slipping. There is no fiddling with clamps or fitting into slots, just place the phone on the magnet. And every car has a heat/ac vent to hold the mount, even my old 69 Buick :) Highly recommend!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Just the right size. Doesn’t take up the whole dashboard
It’s not too big but it’s very powerful and it’s six acting thing I was looking for.
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Rated 1 out of 5
phone holder
The magnet wasn't strong enough to hold the phone. Not happy with this purchase
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 4 out of 5
Very reasonable price for a magnetic mount
Removed vent clip and mounted with a different screw thru a suitable surface in my RV. Just what I needed, at a very reasonable price!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Simple cheap and does exactly what I need it to do. Love it
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Rated 5 out of 5
The vent will break long before the mount from mono!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works great. Like it a lot.
Works well, but with an Otter Box Commuter case the magnetic strength is a little weak. I have the plate between the hard plastic outer and silicon surround of the Otter Box pieces. Would probably work great if I was willing to glue to the outside of the case.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great gadget.
So cheap and so well made and effective!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great magnet, needs better vent clip.
Great magnet. Vent clip has to perfectly placed to hold correctly.
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