Main Types Of iPhone Car Kits

iPhone car kits enable you to position your iPhone for use in your car. A few offer charging options and some offer bluetooth speakerphones. We describe the main types here. The iPhone uses the same data port as the iPod so it's possible to use some existing iPod charging and playback solutions with your iPhone and thus only require an iPhone car mount. Several iPhone car kit types are available and the most popular are described below iPhone Car Mounts These take the form of a short, flexible stalk anchored at one end by a vent clip or suction mount and tipped at the other end by an adjustable holder. Most feature a generic holder than can be re-purposed for a multitude of devices. In these generic types the iPhone will sit vertically in the holder. Custom iPhone car mounts are available that feature a swivel mount allowing you to change the iPhone's orientation as needs demand. They are also known as iPhone vehicle mounts. Lighter Mounts These are similar to iPod mounts but few have a charging capability built in. Like the car mount some have a short flexible stalk with the holder at one end and a 12V lighter connector at the other. Remember, few if any will charge your iPhone. Bluetooth Speakerphone Since the iPhone features Bluetooth 2.0 you will find a variety of bluetooth speakerphone's and car kits that may suit your needs. The car kits create an in-car speakerphone without wires. Simply pair your iPhone with the kit and you can begin handsfree speakerphone operation within seconds leaving your iPhone in its case or pocket. Some kits enable you to make as well as receive calls without touching the iPhone.