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Best custom cell phone mount

🤖 AI Summary

📝 Summary:

The forum discussion revolves around finding the best cell phone mount for the Kia Telluride, with users sharing their experiences and recommendations. The original poster #1 sought a custom mount between the center LCD and instrument cluster, avoiding generic vent or cupholder mounts. Several solutions were proposed, including vent mounts #2, ProClip mounts #4#6, suction cup mounts #5, and custom-fabricated mounts #9#40. Magnetic mounts are popular #29#30#33, but the metal plate needed can interfere with wireless charging #35. Some users created custom solutions using aluminum flat stock #9, while others shared links to Amazon products #17#28. Concerns were raised about blocking controls #3 like the emergency flasher button #4 and about distracted driving #42. Newer solutions like the infotainment screen organizer #61 are being explored #62, and flexible adhesive bases are mentioned for mounting #55. Recently, a new phone holder has been tested and found to fit well without obscuring the screen #68#69.

TL;DR:
✅ Many Telluride owners seek phone mount solutions that avoid generic vent or cupholder options.
✅ Custom mounts and modifications are common due to limited commercial options that fit specific preferences.
✅ The discussion highlights trade-offs between mount location, functionality wireless charging, and potential obstruction of car controls.

🔎 Key Insights:
Insight 1: A major challenge is finding a mount that doesn't block buttons or displays, while keeping the phone in the driver's line of sight.
Insight 2: Magnetic mounts are popular but often require metal plates that interfere with wireless charging capabilities.

🎯 Conclusion:
Finding the ideal phone mount for a Telluride is highly subjective, with users prioritizing different factors such as location, functionality, aesthetics, and ease of installation. Custom solutions are often necessary to meet specific needs.

🏷️ Tags:

Phone mount, Telluride, Mounting options, Wireless charging, Magnetic mount, Vent mount, Dash mount, ProClip, Custom solution, Infotainment screen

📊 Data Source: Based on ALL posts in thread (total: 69 posts) | ⏱️ Total Generation Time: 12s | 📅 Generation Date: 2025-10-10 16:40:42 | 🆕 New Posts after Generation: 0
Developed by Quantive Dynamic Solutions.
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The forum discussion revolves around finding the best cell phone mount for the Kia Telluride, with users sharing their experiences and recommendations. The original poster #1 sought a custom mount between the center LCD and instrument cluster, avoiding generic vent or cupholder mounts. Several solutions were proposed, including vent mounts #2, ProClip mounts #4#6, suction cup mounts #5, and custom-fabricated mounts #9#40. Magnetic mounts are popular #29#30#33, but the metal plate needed can interfere with wireless charging #35. Some users created custom solutions using aluminum flat stock #9, while others shared links to Amazon products #17#28. Concerns were raised about blocking controls #3 like the emergency flasher button #4 and about distracted driving #42. Newer solutions like the infotainment screen organizer #61 are being explored #62, and flexible adhesive bases are mentioned for mounting #55. Recently, a new phone holder has been tested and found to fit well without obscuring the screen #68#69.

TL;DR:
✅ Many Telluride owners seek phone mount solutions that avoid generic vent or cupholder options.
✅ Custom mounts and modifications are common due to limited commercial options that fit specific preferences.
✅ The discussion highlights trade-offs between mount location, functionality wireless charging, and potential obstruction of car controls.

🔎 Key Insights:
Insight 1: A major challenge is finding a mount that doesn't block buttons or displays, while keeping the phone in the driver's line of sight.
Insight 2: Magnetic mounts are popular but often require metal plates that interfere with wireless charging capabilities.

🎯 Conclusion:
Finding the ideal phone mount for a Telluride is highly subjective, with users prioritizing different factors such as location, functionality, aesthetics, and ease of installation. Custom solutions are often necessary to meet specific needs.

🏷️ Tags:

Phone mount, Telluride, Mounting options, Wireless charging, Magnetic mount, Vent mount, Dash mount, ProClip, Custom solution, Infotainment screen

📊 Data Source: Based on ALL posts in thread (total: 69 posts) | ⏱️ Total Generation Time: 12s | 📅 Generation Date: 2025-10-10 16:40:42 | 🆕 New Posts after Generation: 0
Developed by Quantive Dynamic Solutions.
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anyone ever try one of these infotainment screen organizer phone mount combos?...seems like it would be a good option for not blocking vents, keeping the phone eye level, not clamping onto the leather handle, no suction cups that fail during the summer heat, no adhesives and i assume the ball mount is a universal size so another mount can be installed if it breaks

 
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Point37 said:
anyone ever try one of these infotainment screen organizer phone mount combos?...seems like it would be a good option for not blocking vents and i assume the ball mount is a universal size so another mount can be installed if it breaks

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I haven’t but may give it a try. Worse case, send it back to Amazon.

I have a vent mounted MagSafe wireless charger holder currently. I’m curious if I could mount the MagSafe charger part to this.
 
scottw324 said:
I haven’t but may give it a try. Worse case, send it back to Amazon.

I have a vent mounted MagSafe wireless charger holder currently. I’m curious if I could mount the MagSafe charger part to this.
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i may give it a try for my wife's telluride...since the infotainment screen doesn't extend to the edges of the housing it shouldn't block much of the screen...most of the ball sockets are universal (17mm i think)...the ad for this one doesn't seem to state the ball socket size...i recently bought this mount for my cx-5 Amazon.com which was perfect as far as mounting location and not needing to stick or drill or modify anything...the problem was i didn't like the phone mount so i took the one from my last car Amazon.com and swapped it cause the ball size is the same
 
just found these 4 as well but i don't like aspects of each...

www.atachmounts.com

Kia Telluride Phone Mount (2023 - Current Year)

www.atachmounts.com

vortexmount.com

Kia Telluride

Kia Telluride Phone mountsThese Dashboard Phone Mounts are designed to fit your Kia Telluride with precision. They securely hold your phone while driving, allowing for easy access to navigation and hands-free calling. Vortex mounts is the expert in the fields of cell phone mounting hardware on
vortexmount.com vortexmount.com


different proclip setup...
https://www.reddit.com/r/KiaTelluride/comments/13fydjw/found_the_best_phone_mount_for_kia_telluride
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i may give it a try for my wife's telluride...since the infotainment screen doesn't extend to the edges of the housing it shouldn't block much of the screen...most of the ball sockets are universal (17mm i think)...the ad for this one doesn't seem to state the ball socket size...i recently bought this mount for my cx-5 Amazon.com which was perfect as far as mounting location and not needing to stick or drill or modify anything...the problem was i didn't like the phone mount so i took the one from my last car Amazon.com and swapped it cause the ball size is the same
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This is the one I'm currently using, attached to the center vent under the infotainment system. Works well.

I just ordered the one you linked above and will see how it works out and if I like it along with the the MagSafe charger.

If not, like I said, I'll send it back.
 
scottw324 said:
This is the one I'm currently using, attached to the center vent under the infotainment system. Works well.

I just ordered the one you linked above and will see how it works out and if I like it along with the the MagSafe charger.

If not, like I said, I'll send it back.
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nice!...let me know how you like it...she said she wouldn't use it so it doesn't look like i will be picking one up...haven't really looked into any of the magnetic options cause i like the holder to be able to be used by anyone who drives the car
 
There is only my wife and I who drive mine, and I drive it like 99% of the time, so not worried about that. She can just plug her phone in and leave it in the tray if she drives it for the one or two times a year she might be in it.

Will do. I’ll update you one I get it and get a chance to test it out.
 
have not pulled the trigger on a phone holder yet as i haven't seen what i have been looking for...but this may be it...


edit: ordered...should arrive today
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fits well…doesn’t obscure the screen…the release buttons could be a little longer for wider phones but the bracket is the important part…the ball joint is standard so you can buy another phone cradle and just swap out if wanted
 

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