Best magnetic phone mount for the Kia Forte dashboard?

Question

Hey everyone! I recently joined the Kia family with a new Forte, and while I’m absolutely loving the car so far, I’m having a bit of a headache trying to figure out the best way to mount my phone. I’ve always been a huge fan of magnetic mounts because they are just so much more convenient than those clunky, ratcheting cradles that you have to fumble with every time you get in and out of the car.

The main issue I’m hitting is the specific layout of the Forte’s dashboard. Since the infotainment screen sits up fairly high and the dash has that slightly textured material, my old suction-cup magnetic mount just won't stay put. It falls off the moment I hit a speed bump or if the car sits in the sun for too long. I also looked at the vents, but they seem a bit low, and I’m worried that a vent clip might block the airflow or, worse, cause the phone to overheat when I have the heater running this winter.

I’m really looking for something that feels secure and doesn't vibrate while I'm driving. I’ve seen some people mention mounts that clip onto the trim around the screen, and others who swear by specific 3M adhesive brands that actually stick to the Kia's textured plastic. For those of you with a Forte, where are you placing your magnets? I’m using an iPhone with MagSafe, but I’m totally fine with sticking a metal plate on the back of my case if the hold is strong enough to keep the phone from sliding off during sharp turns.

Does anyone have a specific brand or model recommendation that fits the Kia Forte dashboard perfectly without blocking the view of the road or the backup camera? I’d really appreciate any links or photos of your setups before I waste more money on mounts that don't work!

uydfrjfgyl · Accepted Answer

For your situation, I would suggest being extra cautious with the dash material. Honestly, I'm super happy with the Lamicall Magnetic Car Phone Holder Dash Mount because it uses a really strong adhesive that actually works on my Forte. I was worried about the texture too, but it holds well. Just make sure to clean the spot with alcohol first so it sticks! It's been very reliable for me so far.

lsjidptmhn · Answer

Honestly, the Forte dash is a nightmare for adhesives bc of that texture. In my experience, you're way better off using a custom bracket that clips into the dash seams. I've been using the ProClip Center Mount 855529 for a year and it is ROCK solid. It basically snaps into the trim around the screen so it wont fall off in the heat. Pair it with the ProClip MagSafe Compatible Magnetic Mount and your iPhone+stays+perfectly+in+p&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">iPhone stays perfectly in place even during sharp turns. It's a bit pricier than basic mounts, but it's the only thing that actually feels professional and doesnt block the vents! 👍

wwvlkxsqwl · Answer

Seconding the recommendation above for a bracket! I'm still kinda new to the Kia family myself, but oh man, I've spent sooo much money trying to find something that actually sticks to that textured dash. It is seriously frustrating when your phone just flies off during a turn!!

Ok so, since you mentioned safety and not blocking the backup camera, I've gotta agree that the ProClip stuff is amazing, but I actually found another option that feels super secure and keeps the phone at a perfect eye level without being in the way. Since you're using MagSafe, you should definitely check out the Scosche MagicMount Pro Dash/Swing-Arm Magnetic Mount. It uses a really high-quality 3M adhesive, but the trick is to clean the spot with isopropyl alcohol first so it actually bonds to that weird plastic texture!

Here are my two big safety tips for the Forte setup:

1. If you go with an adhesive, mount it on the smooth trim piece right next to the hazard button instead of the textured top—it’s way more stable and won't vibrate while you're driving!
2. Look for a "swing-arm" style mount because it lets you move the phone away from the vents so you don't have to worry about the heater overheating your iPhone+this+winter&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">iPhone this winter.

I honestly love the MagSafe life, it’s just so much faster! Plus, keeping it off the actual windshield really helps with visibility. Good luck getting it sorted! 👍