A few months back when the legislation banning handheld electronics devices while driving went through I started to begin writing about products we either carried or brought in to help with this transition. Below is a list of our top products for adapting to this new legislation.
Mounting your iPhone in the car: We have three great options for this. The first two use a 3M sticky to attach the mount where ever you see fit. The Rokform is both a case and a mount, allowing for either landscape or portrait view. Nite Ize Steelie works on a magnet system and is a personal favorite of mine. It allows for a variety of angles and the magnet is handy when not in the car. Lastly are the Belkin FM/AUX power stands. These plug into the power port (AKA the cigarette lighter port for those of you old enough to remember when cars came with these!) in your car and hold the device, while also connecting to your stereo with either FM or AUX.
Bluetooth adapters have become popular as well. These adapt the AUX input in your car to Bluetooth so you can keep your phone in your pocket as it connects wirelessly to your car stereo. Belkin and Outdoor Tech both make great adapters which both include a mic. Their center buttons will also activate Siri to allow for hands free messaging or voice dial.
Headphones and earpieces will also work. We carry a variety of Bluetooth headphones that include a microphone allowing for hands-free talking. Beats and Outdoor Tech make both in-ear and over-ear Bluetooth headphones. Many of our wired headphones include microphones allowing for a hands free conversation. Earpieces from Jabra, Jawbone, and Plantronics are also great choices. Like headphones they allow you too keep the conversation going hands-free after you get out of the car.
Lastly we added some great visor Bluetooth options. These add a physical speaker to your visor for hands free communication. Both the Jabra and Plantronics attach to your visor, then to your cell phone via Bluetooth. With answer and hang up buttons it’s a great way to go hands free. This is an especially great choice for those who don’t have any AUX or Bluetooth built-in and prefer to not wear headphones or an earpiece.