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iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for SmartPhones

The iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for phones is another version of the company’s very successful One Touch model. We will take a closer look at this well priced car mount and how it differs from the older model. We wrote about the older model which is the iOttie Easy One Touch and you can read about that mount here. Unboxing Like most universal mounts, the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 comes with two components. The cradle and mount. The mount itself differs from its predecessor by adding a sticky gel pad to the base. I have seen … Read more

Mounts for Garmin Dash Cam 45, Dash Cam 55 and Dash Cam 65W

Garmin entered the dash cam market a few years back with the introduction of the NuviCam LMTHD. Keeping in character with the GPS lineup, Garmin refreshes their line of dash cameras periodically. Released during the first half of 2017 is the Garmin Dash Cam 45, Dash Cam 55 and Dash Cam 65W. As expected, all three of these cameras include a mount and charger. Garmin Dash Cam Overview First, a quick overview of the cameras. The Garmin Dash Cam 45 introduces a completely different form factor to this year’s camera models. We’re talking about a 2.1 megapixel camera with 1080p … Read more

Mounting a Flag onto a Pickup Truck

Mounting a flag onto a pickup truck is something that I often see down south. Rarely seen up north (except for the BBQ restaurant in New Jersey where the photo was taken). Not sure why that is, but I was curious as to how it was done so figured others would be as well. Mount Analysis There are several ways for mounting a flag onto a pickup truck. We will take a look at several methods and a few products to get the job done. One of the most important things, besides the mount, is to have a sturdy flagpole. … Read more

Different Ways to Mount the Wyze Base Station

The Wyze Base Station is used to connect to a Wyze Cam Outdoor. It needs to be centrally located so that all cameras can consistently communicate. Sometimes, that central spot isn’t the most convenient. So, let’s discuss different ways to mount this device. Placement Dilemma For those that have multiple Wyze Outdoor Cameras, this becomes a bit of a juggling act. Click on the Wyze Base Station under the Wyze app to see how many bars each outdoor camera is getting. These need to be as strong as possible. Ideally three bars. For those with a single camera, this is … Read more

How to Mount a Google Home Mini Around the Home or Office

A Google Home Mini is designed to sit atop a flat surface such as a table or shelf. However, sometimes, that might not be where you want your device to be located. Let’s look at some ideas on how to place a Google Home Mini in some unconventional places around your home or office. Google has one main competitor for this device and that’s the Amazon Echo Dot. Many of the products we have found for the Google Home Mini are ironically made by the same companies that make mounts for the Echo Dot. Turns out the size and design … Read more

Echo Pop Mount Analysis and Options

The Echo Pop is the entry level smart speaker for Alexa. It’s uniquely shaped and works best in a corner or against a wall. The sound quality is great for the price. Not sure why this isn’t the number one seller in the Echo lineup. Works as well as the Echo Dot but with a smaller footprint. We’ve posted a few articles on other Echo devices including how to mount an Echo Dot around the home or office. Mount Analysis A lot of Echo Pop owners will simply place their device on the table or shelf and leave it be. … Read more