6 Spots in Your Home That Need a Magnetic Phone Mount (You Haven't Thought Of #6)
You already use your phone more than any other device in your house. But you're still picking it up, putting it down, picking it up, putting it down — fifty times a day — like it doesn't have a permanent spot.
Your keys have a hook. Your coat has a rack. Your phone has... the counter? The couch cushion? Wherever you dropped it last?
A magnetic mount fixes this. Stick one to a surface, and your phone snaps into place — visible, accessible, charging if you want it to. No cradle, no shelf, no stand to knock over.
Here are six spots you probably haven't thought of — and #6 is the one nobody expects.
1. The Kitchen Wall (Next to the Stove)
This is the one that converts people.
You're cooking dinner, phone propped against the olive oil bottle, squinting at a recipe while trying not to drip sauce on the screen. Or worse — you're holding the phone in one hand and stirring with the other.
Mount it on the wall next to your stove or above the counter. Eye level. Hands free. The recipe stays visible while you chop, stir, and plate.
It also works for:
- Video calls while cooking (hands-free FaceTime with your mom telling you to add more garlic)
- Timers visible at a glance without unlocking
- Music/podcasts with the speaker pointed into the room instead of down at the counter
- Grocery list displayed while you unload bags
Why it works: A MagStick mounts flush against the wall or tile backsplash — it's a thin magnetic pad with 3M adhesive on the back. No drilling, no bracket, no damage. Your phone snaps on and off in one motion. It holds securely even on a vibrating surface near the range hood.
Pro tip: Mount it at eye level on the cabinet side panel next to your stove, not behind it. You want to see the screen without leaning over a hot pan.
2. The Bathroom Wall
Nobody talks about this one, but everyone who tries it keeps it.
Think about your morning routine: you're brushing your teeth, getting ready, and your phone is... somewhere. On the counter getting wet. In your pocket. In the other room.
Stick a magnetic mount on the wall next to your bathroom mirror. Now your phone is right there while you get ready.
Use it for:
- Morning news or podcasts while you get dressed
- Calendar check — see your day's schedule at a glance
- Skincare routine videos if that's your thing — no judgment
- Getting ready playlists with the speaker pointed at you, not the counter
Works on: Tile walls, glass (not directly on the mirror — beside it), painted drywall, marble. Basically any smooth, flat surface.
Pro tip: The bathroom is where most people crack their phone screens. "I knocked it off the sink." A wall mount eliminates that entirely.
3. The Bedside Wall
Nightstands are crowded. Lamp, water glass, book, charger cable, phone — all competing for a 12-inch square of real estate. And charging cables have a habit of sliding behind the nightstand into the abyss.
Mount your phone on the wall next to your bed. Pair it with a MagBak MultiCharger ($79) and your phone charges wirelessly while mounted — no cable to fumble with when you're half asleep.
Benefits:
- Alarm clock replacement — phone displays time at eye level from your pillow
- No cable fumbling in the dark
- Frees up nightstand space for things that actually need a flat surface
- StandBy mode (iOS) or Bedtime mode (Android) turns your mounted phone into a smart display
Why magnetic beats a dock: You grab it and go. No aligning with a Lightning/USB-C slot, no lifting out of a cradle. It's on the wall, you pull it off, you're walking out the door.
Pro tip: Mount it on the wall about 6 inches above nightstand height. High enough to see from your pillow, low enough to reach without sitting up.
4. The Home Office Monitor
If you work from home, your phone is probably your biggest distraction and your most useful secondary device. The problem is when it's face-down on the desk, you miss notifications. Face-up, you get pulled into every buzz.
Mount it on the side of your monitor. Stick a MagStick on the bezel or the back panel, and your phone sits right next to your screen — visible for important notifications, out of the way for focus time.
Perfect for:
- Two-factor authentication — see the code without picking up your phone
- Messages — quick glance, decide if it's worth breaking focus
- Music controls — skip tracks without alt-tabbing
- Video calls on phone while working on your computer (great for Slack huddles)
- Reference material — photo of a whiteboard, Figma mockup, whatever you're working from
Works on: Most monitor bezels are smooth plastic or aluminum — perfect for adhesive MagSticks. Also works on iMacs, laptop lids, and the side of desktop towers.
Pro tip: Put it on your non-dominant side. Right-handed? Mount on the left side of the monitor. This keeps it visible but doesn't compete with your mouse hand's field of view.
5. The Garage / Workshop Wall
This one's for the people who get their hands dirty.
You're in the garage — oil change, woodworking project, bike repair — and you need to reference a YouTube tutorial. Your hands are covered in grease/sawdust/chain lube. Your phone is... where? In your pocket? On the workbench under a pile of tools?
Mount it on the wall at eye level near your workbench. Snap the phone up, start the video, work with both hands. When you need to pause or rewind, tap the screen with a knuckle.
Also clutch for:
- Parts lookup — snap a photo of a part number, mount the phone, search for it
- Music — garage speakers are great but sometimes you just want your phone
- Flashlight mode — mount the phone pointing at a dark corner while you work
- Torque specs, wiring diagrams, measurements — anything reference-heavy
Durability note: MagStick adhesive is rated for temperature swings (works fine in an unheated garage) and holds through vibration. The mount point won't weaken from a compressor running or a table saw nearby.
Pro tip: Mount two — one at workbench height and one higher up near where you work on cars. Different projects need different angles.
6. The Shower Wall 🚿
Yeah, you read that right.
Before you close this tab — modern iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones are IP68 water resistant. That means submersion in 6 meters of water for 30 minutes. A shower isn't even close to that. Steam and splashes? Your phone can handle it.
Mount a MagStick on the tile wall inside your shower. Snap your phone up. Now you have:
- Shower playlists and podcasts — with the speaker actually in the shower, not muffled on the counter outside
- YouTube/Netflix — yes, people watch shows in the shower. Long showers just got productive. (Or less productive. Depends on the show.)
- Video calls — okay, maybe not. But the option exists.
- Morning news briefing — catch up on headlines while you shampoo
Important notes:
- Mount the MagStick on the tile wall away from the direct shower stream — somewhere the water splashes but doesn't blast
- 3M adhesive bonds extremely well to ceramic tile and glass shower walls
- Wipe the MagStick surface dry occasionally to maintain magnetic strength
- Your phone's IP68 rating covers fresh water — avoid getting soap/shampoo directly on charging ports (just rinse if it happens)
This is the one people call us crazy for — until they try it. Then they text their friends about it. From the shower.
Pro tip: Mount it at chest height on the wall opposite the showerhead. You get the best screen visibility and the least direct water contact.
What You Need
The whole setup is two things:
| Product | What It Does | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MagBak Case | Adds N52 magnets to your phone (strongest grade available) | $29–$79 |
| MagStick 2-Pack | Peel-and-stick magnetic pads for any smooth surface | $15 |
| MultiCharger (optional) | Wireless charging mount — stick it on the wall, charge while mounted | $79 |
A case plus a couple of MagStick 2-packs gets you started for under $65. That's four mount points anywhere in your house — no tools, no drilling, no damage to walls. The 3M adhesive is repositionable if you change your mind.
Where People Actually Put Them
We asked MagBak customers where they mount their phones. The top answers beyond the five above:
- Treadmill/exercise bike — watch shows while working out
- Inside kitchen cabinet door — hidden when closed, recipe display when open
- Car dashboard (for non-MagSafe cars that don't have built-in wireless charging)
- Piano/music stand — sheet music display
- Baby nursery wall — monitor/white noise without putting the phone in the crib
- Fridge door — grocery list, meal plan, family calendar
Once you have one magnetic mount, you start seeing spots everywhere. Most customers end up with 3-5 around the house within a month.
Thanks for reading!
MagBak Team