Nite Ize  Steelie Orbiter Magnetic Socket and Metal Plate

$19.95

Keep your phone confidently attached with the Nite Ize Steelie Orbiter Socket and metal plate. It attaches to Steelie mounts using a powerful magnet and a thin, high-friction ring to prevent slipping.

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Features

  • Magnetic docking surfaces lets you easily attach, detach and rotate your phone 360° as needed
  • Orbiter Magnetic Socket is compatible with all Steelie mounts (sold separately)
  • Low-profile metal plate attaches to phone or case using 3M® 300LSE adhesive
  • Includes: Orbiter Magnetic Socket and metal plate
  • Materials include neodymium magnet, silicone, steel, aluminum and metal
  • Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.4 x 1.1 in.

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Travel

Weight

1.6 ounces

Reviews
82 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

50 out of 57 (88%) reviewers recommend this product

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shavedlegman
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best thing for Phones in cars!

2 years ago

I bought the orbiter kit w/magnet. Wow! Excellent product. Well build, got some weight to it. I have had mine for 4+ years and have used one other phone holder. This is THE best one, I don't even look for other products. This is perfect. This is just one of those products you buy and go "Man, this thing is so simple, just awesome. I saw some mentions of the glue not holding out, try Krazy glue. That is great stuff and will not unglue.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
Myoikos
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Expensive for the lifespan

7 years ago

I purchased my set to use in my car for my smart phone. The strong magnet and simple installation made it easy to get started. After about six months of use the rubber gasket inside the desk that attaches to the phone became smooth and the phone will not stay upright on The wall mount. Sometimes gravity pulls it to the left or the right but it always pulls it down so that the phone no longer stays in the position I choose for it to stay. I had written the review three months ago I would have given it five stars. Six months in it still has a strong magnet but the rubber gasket seems to need to be replaced. Now it’s just more of a hassle to use

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
JG
Mansfield, OH
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Steelie Dash Mount Kit

7 years ago

I have the steelie ball mounted to my dash, just under my A/C vent and left of my radio. Its very convenient to slap my smartphone on my dash and go. If i need the GPS, its right there (no stupid suction cup to block my view) and can easily plug it into power or my radio. Its a super strong magnet, yet hasnt affected my phone at all. it swivels easily, so i can easily see my phone without glare. The magnet attached easily to my phone case (low profile, wont snag pockets). Will probably put another steel ball in my wife's car for when we travel. Its all very secure. Not sure how the vent mount would work, but Im VERY happy with the dash mount. I HIGHLY recommend.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
Jerry
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Outstanding improvement

1 year ago

I’ve used nite Ize for about 6years on the 1st. and 2nd. Phones I used it on I used the regular backing on my phone and it was OK except when I laid the phone down, it was always wobbly because of the magnet on the back of the phone when I got my new phone a few months ago I saw that there had been an improvement so I ordered the orbiter and placed it on the protective cover that I purchased when I bought my new phone now my phone doesn’t wobble it very well in my sports car where I use my phone for navigation and texting not while I’m driving. Best improvement They could’ve ever made. Highly recommended getting the orbiter. It doesn’t mess up the back of your phone or the Protective cover

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
Anonymous
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Been buying same product for years!

4 years ago

I read in here where someone had a hard time with the 3M adhesive.... I have bought 4 of these now, it is the only system I will buy. The adhesive has worked flawlessly for me on all surfaces I have mounted it on up to this point. I do use the alcohol pad they supply you with to clean the surface

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
GrandPoobah
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Generally great...but some not so much.

4 years ago

I have owned several of the steelie products. I don't like the magnet stuck to my phone. Reason...I've erased several credit cards that way. I don't like the vent mount because it's just not very stable. I've used the FreeMount option extensively. I it works but my wife finds it difficult to clamp it down adequately. It also recently broke. I just purchased the orbiter magnetic socket + metal plate, which I haven't used yet, but it seems very promising. I wish they had a way to adhere the mount to a curved surface. One of my vehicles doesn't have a flat surface where I can mount the steelie in a convenient location. Honorable mention to the Steelie Squeeze Clamp. I haven't used it but it looks promising.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
Lone Ranger
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent Quality!

11 months ago

Where were you all my life! This is where it's at! This is so much better than other generic phone holders out there....

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
Henry of Annapolis
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Orbiter Kit

4 years ago

The Orbiter Kit is fantastic! A thin metal disk mounts to the back of your phone (or case) — it adds almost nothing to the thickness of the phone. The Orbiter disk magnetically “sticks” to the “ball” of either your vent kit or dash kit. You put your phone near the Orbiter disk and it’s mounted and ready to go — it’s just that easy. The Orbiter allows your phone to swivel in any direction so you get a good viewing angle on the screen. A gentle tug unstick your phone. The Steelie magnets will NOT erase your phone’s data or settings.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on niteize.com
Patrick S
Colorado
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Better than the OG design

3 years ago

I have loved these phone mounts for years, but having the magnet be removable is awesome because you dont always want a strong magnet on your phone, plus the removable magnet is stronger than the original design ever was. It gets a 10/10 from me.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
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Disappointed
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Magnetic phone holder minus magnet

4 years ago

The windshield Mount doesn’t come with a magnetic socket, thereby the product is useless without it. Luckily I had the vent clip before (which came as a pair-clip plus socket). I couldn’t find a parts list anywhere on the box or website. The magnetic socket is a bit weak-always have to be adjusting your phone. There are way better products out there. I can’t believe that the company is so cheap that they can’t include a socket magnet with every order-pathetic.

No, I do not recommend this product
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