Car Dock for Large Phones using ProClips USA and Ball Mount

[harryhoudini66]

Hello everyone,

I was looking for a solution that would allow for easy in and out for the device as well as look good in the car. I did not want to use a car vent mount because of the positioning of the vents on my Honda Pilot. In the end, I went with the Proclips dash mount as well as Proclips ball mount to work with the iOttie Easy Touch 2. I know ProClips is taking pre orders for their Note 4 holder but honestly I dont like how it looks and I think they have gotten lazy with their designs lately. Not to mention the cost. I am not sure what other solutions are out there that can be combined with the ball mount but think this would give you a good idea. Here is a short clip I made. Overall, this combination would make it pretty much universal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BPbdtyDrgM&feature=youtu.be

Amazon.com: iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6 (4.7)/Plus (5.5) /5s/5c, Samsung Galaxy S5/S4/S3/Note 4/3, Google Nexus 5/4, LG G3 - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

Ball Mount Adapter Plate�-�ProClip USA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu79VvZivEw&list=UUZFVw6QOr6MvzabphQhWcTg

 

[leerandall]

Hello everyone,

I was looking for a solution that would allow for easy in and out for the device as well as look good in the car. I did not want to use a car vent mount because of the positioning of the vents on my Honda Pilot. In the end, I went with the Proclips dash mount as well as Proclips ball mount to work with the iOttie Easy Touch 2. I know ProClips is taking pre orders for their Note 4 holder but honestly I dont like how it looks and I think they have gotten lazy with their designs lately. Not to mention the cost. I am not sure what other solutions are out there that can be combined with the ball mount but think this would give you a good idea. Here is a short clip I made. Overall, this combination would make it pretty much universal.

Amazon.com: iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6 (4.7)/Plus (5.5) /5s/5c, Samsung Galaxy S5/S4/S3/Note 4/3, Google Nexus 5/4, LG G3 - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

Ball Mount Adapter Plate�-�ProClip USA

Hi, Harry. While the Note 4 is in the mount, is the Note's rear camera able to take video, or is it obstructed by the mount itself?

 

[mty msi]

So this requires two Pro Clip pieces, the base & the ball clip mount correct?

 

[harryhoudini66]

Yes, exactly. You need the vehicle dash mount and the ball adapter. You can then use any car dock that supports the 17mm ball.

 

[harryhoudini66]

Hi, Harry. While the Note 4 is in the mount, is the Note's rear camera able to take video, or is it obstructed by the mount itself?

Well, that will depend on where your dash mount is placed but to answer your question, the mount does not obstruct the front camera. On my setup, I can record while I drive or using the rear facing camera, do a video call.

 

[leerandall]

Well, that will depend on where your dash mount is placed but to answer your question, the mount does not obstruct the front camera. On my setup, I can record while I drive or using the rear facing camera, do a video call.

Thanks for the info, Harry. I've looked at a number of pictures of this mount, but none of those pictures show it holding an actual Note 4, let alone a view from the back to show that the camera isn't obstructed.

 

[harryhoudini66]

I will take a picture of you like. Wont get a chance until tomorrow.

 

[leerandall]

I will take a picture of you like. Wont get a chance until tomorrow.

I believe you that it doesn't obstruct the camera, but a picture of it actually holding the Note 4 would indeed be nice. Thank you for offering.

 

[leerandall]

I believe you that it doesn't obstruct the camera, but a picture of it actually holding the Note 4 would indeed be nice. Thank you for offering.

I will take a picture of you like. Wont get a chance until tomorrow.

Oh, also, is your Note 4 in a case when you put it in the mount?

 

[harryhoudini66]

I added pics. One with the S-View Cover, One with the Spygen Hard Armor and One Naked.

 

[leerandall]

I added pics. One with the S-View Cover, One with the Spygen Hard Armor and One Naked.

Excellent. Thank you very much for the pics. The mount is much smaller than the pictures make it look when it's not holding a phone.

 

[harryhoudini66]

Yeah, I thought the same thing when it arrived. I thought it looked huge in the other videos and honestly it does when you mount a baby phone like an iPhone. When I opened it, I thought it was the wrong item since it was so small.

 

[leerandall]

One more question, if I may, and I'll leave you alone. Does this package include a metal disc to attach to a dashboard onto which the base of the arm can be suction-cupped?

 

[harryhoudini66]

No, no disc. It was just the arm and the cradle. The suction cup at the bottom has a plastic covering it.

Here is an uboxing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgHui4SX3X4

 

[leerandall]

After he mounted it to the windshield, it looked quite bouncy out at the end of the arm. Hmmm.

 

[harryhoudini66]

I noticed that. If you check out the short video I made using the Proclips, there was little movement as far as I can tell. No video stabilization was enabled BTW.

 

[leerandall]

I think I'm just going to buy the iOttie mount and figure a way to make it work for me. It's just not that expensive. At least I know that the Note 4 while in a case will fit in the "jaws" of the mount and that the camera is not obscured by the mount. Thanks for putting up with all my questions.

 

[tsells]

Not sure why you guys just don't use the Proclip adjustable holder that fits the Note 4 with a case. Below are pictures of my Note 4 in the Tech21 case sitting in the Proclip holder that is adjustable to 3.5" Large Universal Adjustable ProClip Holder T2�-�ProClip USA

 

[mty msi]

Because of the cost of the Proclip mounts I'm going to wait until I get a new car to get one. I get 3 yr leases and usually upgrade phones every 2 years so I want to get as much use out of it as I can. Too bad Proclip is so expensive and phones/cars change so frequently as being made out of metal I'm sure it'd last forever.

 

[mty msi]

Not sure why you guys just don't use the Proclip adjustable holder that fits the Note 4 with a case. Below are pictures of my Note 4 in the Tech21 case sitting in the Proclip holder that is adjustable to 3.5" Large Universal Adjustable ProClip Holder T2�-�ProClip USA

http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt141/tellsells/IMG_20141203_124256_zps46e1b43d.jpg

http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt141/tellsells/IMG_20141203_124234_zpscb31746e.jpg

Which screen protector are you using?