I like vent clips. They are unobtrusive, one-handed convenient, and inexpensive. The right-sided driver vent is right next to the steering wheel. This one holds my iPhone 6s nicely.

http://a.co/dxrkbr1

 

downside of vent clip is that it blocks the vent and when phone is placed on it ..phone is always in contact with the trim..
Got bit by it .. over a period of time...the contact area looks dull compared to rest of the trim..

 

I use a proclip model that fits just to the right of the steering wheel. It mounts a little out from the vent. These are choices from Proclip for the mount. You then choose the phone holder that you attach to the mount. I have an adjustable mount that has worked for my last three phones. http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-mounts/vehicle/toyota/highlander/2016.cmsv

I have tried a couple different vent clip models. Never had one hold well without constant adjustment.

 

Vent clips do need constant adjustments and sometimes fall off but you might as well get something cheap that you can take with you when you travel. If you go someplace like California, now, you can't even hold your smartphone when you're driving a rental so you need something portable as well as whatever you choose to use as your main vehicle mount.

 

I found a solution at Walmart, they were marked down to about 12.50 from $22.
It works great, trip tested. I bought several for my kids, sis in law, and my truck.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-...ecommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWBAB&visitor_id=cNIAFy8m8ORK0c-68vBmis

 

The only problem with those is that the metal plate that goes in the back of the phone interferes with wireless charging.

 

Here is my phone mount. Click on the thread below.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/3...-3rd-generation-2014/1376481-what-phone-mount-you-all-using-2.html#post11473738

 

Ended up with a vent clip mount. However I like the one ^ that @Jamesk has.


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I just received a Koomus CD-Eco Universal holder. It fits firmly in the cd slot which we never use anymore. It just slides in and out if you need to use the cd player. There is no assembly just put it in the cd slot and you're done. It holds the phone firmly and works horizontal and vertical as well as being able to pivot up down and side to side. The phone sits above the slot and even in the horizontal position doesn't block the clock. It does block the orange passenger air bag message which to me makes it worth buying just for that.

The photo is just off the website not on a Highlander but I'm sure you will get the idea.

 

I needed a mount that had wireless charging, and actually allowed me the use of my vents and CD tray. Imagine that! Regardless, I got an iOttie which mounts to the top of my dash and the arm swings down. I routed the cable nearly invisibly to the charger and I love it. Check it out!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UXS7958

 

I have gone several phone mount alternatives myself, from the vent clip to the suction type and cd slot.

Vent Clip Mount: Kenu Airframe Plus
Suction Mount: Macally DMount
CD Slot Mount: Anker CD Mount

I might try that Koomus CD-Eco Universal holder next as suggested by grislwold.

 

I also use the Koomus CD-Eco and think it works great.

 

I tried several and ended up with this:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01EIYDX0M/ref=pe_386430_126088100_TE_item

Extra long arm windshield suction mount.
I put mine on the far left side of the windshield, and it extends the mount right next to the steering wheel.
The suction isn't those cheap plastic ones, even without the suction knob switched on, the material itself is VERY VERY sticky (not the same as the ones that leaves residues). It took me some effort to remove it in order to move it to a better position.

 

Here is the updated version of what I use. I clip it to the air vent to the right of the steering wheel. Easy reach to use Waze and the AC keeps the phone cool in the summer so the battery doesn't get hot.

https://www.amazon.com/Koomus-Pro-A...017WMGY3A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1486770257&sr=8-4&keywords=koomus+phone+holder

 

Make sure to stay out of the way of the air bags in case they deploy. IMO Takata grenades are bad enough.

 

I still like the vent clips, also. It's keeps the display as close to your line of sight as possible and they keep your hands close to the steering wheel. And, they are cheap. Sometimes they get loose but they are easy to put back in place.

 

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How far towards the back are you mounting it? I got one to try too but it keeps falling off.

 

That's pretty clean, faisdogg. Did you have to do any extra mod? Has it been sturdy so far?

 

I just ordered this mount getting it today.

 

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Dude...your charging cable looks dangerous! I would be scared to touch it. anic:

 

Magnetic mount...the vent is inset so you have clip at a certain height so your phone will fit

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I've been through more mounts than I care to admit. Ended up with this one and it works great. Yes, it is a vent mount but, it works great. Don't be put of by the lack of reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015W6CUCC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

That's similar to the one that's holding up my note 4. If your/anyone in Canada. ..go to your dollarama store...it was $4

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Thank you for this tip. Picked one up today. Very nice quality for $4.


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I just got the same one faisdogg installed. Definitelythe way to go.

 

Here's some pics of the mount I posted earlier:

 

Jamesk, I put the plastic plate just far enough back that there was maybe an 1/8 to 1/4" sticking out from underneath. you have to bend the goose neck a lot and have the lever in the back. I put my hand/fingers under the base that has the suction cup and pushed pretty damn hard to get it level with the base. I also mounted it as far left as I could. It took 5-10 minutes of finagling it to get it to lock. But it has stayed on since I installed Friday (watch its lying on the shelf when I leave work LOL)