iPad/tablet mount for rear seat passengers?

Clikx · 02-24-2017, 03:09 AM

Hi!

So, i make some search but have not find what i'm looking for.
I gonna travel this summer with my kid on backseat.

I would like to put my ipad behind passenger seat so that he can watch some movies to make traveltime much easier form him.

My problem: i cannot find any support that fits on BMW M3/M4 seats.

Do you guys have found something or have an idea??!

thankx from switzerland

Fabio.

ppDoc · 02-24-2017, 10:03 AM

There are none made specifically for the M3 but you could try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Snugg-iPad-Hea...U/?tag=gnlt-20

SD ///M4 · 02-24-2017, 10:22 AM

BMW makes a mount system that includes a tablet holder for most models that have a separate headrest. It's spring loaded and mounts on the headrest posts. Other accessories include a hook and a suit hangar. Unfortunately, due to the integrated headrest of the M3/M4, this system will not work on our cars.

l34l2l2y · 02-24-2017, 05:36 PM

maybe you could try a suction cup mount. I mount my gopro to the back of my seat with one sometimes.

DL3 · 02-24-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by l34l2l2y

maybe you could try a suction cup mount. I mount my gopro to the back of my seat with one sometimes.

Velcro/Scotch tape

jmg · 02-24-2017, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by l34l2l2y

maybe you could try a suction cup mount. I mount my gopro to the back of my seat with one sometimes.

This would only work with seats with a shell, since the stock ones are textured and the gopro falls off after a minute or two.

OP, you could get these shells:

https://europeanautosource.com/eas-c...f82-m3-m4.html

Then use a suction mount. Although they are a bit pricey just to mount an ipad, the shells look great regardless!

A cheaper alternative would be to use industrial double sided tape to the back of your seat.

afadeev · 02-26-2017, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clikx

I gonna travel this summer with my kid on backseat.

I would like to put my ipad behind passenger seat so that he can watch some movies to make traveltime much easier form him.

iPads are not just for watching.
Kids love interacting with them, playing games, picking movies, etc.

Mine got native with iOS somewhere around age 1.

The best thing you can do for your kid is let him hold on to the ipad, and play with it to his/her heart's content.

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ppDoc · 02-26-2017, 02:12 PM

[QUOTE=afadeev;21334602][QUOTE=Clikx;21323635
I gonna travel this summer with my kid on backseat.

I would like to put my ipad behind passenger seat so that he can watch some movies to make traveltime much easier form him.[/QUOTE]

Quote:

iPads are not just for watching.
Kids love interacting with them, playing games, picking movies, etc.

Mine got native with iOS somewhere around age 1.

The best thing you can do for your kid is let him hold on to the ipad, and play with it to his/her heart's content.

a

Until they throw the iPad at you while driving at 80mph and tailgating the car in front of you who's hugging the left passing lane

CanAutM3 · 02-26-2017, 09:35 PM

I have two kids sitting back there, so we simply wedge the iPad between the two front seats so both can see the movie. I then have the sound routed to the cars speakers through bluetooth with the fader set fully rearward for a more immersive movie experience. The kids love it

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afadeev · 02-26-2017, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppDoc

Quote:

Originally Posted by afadeev

The best thing you can do for your kid is let him hold on to the ipad, and play with it to his/her heart's content.

Until they throw the iPad at you while driving at 80mph and tailgating the car in front of you who's hugging the left passing lane

Wow, you must be having major challenges with feeding them.
Had to tether all sippy cups and soft drink bottles?

There is an alternative to all that.
I will let you figure it out...

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RobbyMack · 02-27-2017, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I have two kids sitting back there, so we simply wedge the iPad between the two front seats so both can see the movie. I then have the sound routed to the cars speakers through bluetooth with the fader set fully rearward for a more immersive movie experience. The kids love it

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You're a good dad. I just tell mine if he's going to watch the iPad then he needs his headphones. I'm not listening to (enter current favorite tv show from power rangers to Pokémon) while driving.

jmg · 02-27-2017, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I have two kids sitting back there, so we simply wedge the iPad between the two front seats so both can see the movie. I then have the sound routed to the cars speakers through bluetooth with the fader set fully rearward for a more immersive movie experience. The kids love it

.

Isn't there a second or so delay between the Bluetooth audio and the video? I usually route a mini jack to the aux. no delay there.

FreshFish · 02-27-2017, 08:49 PM

Get a magnetic iPad mount from amazon where the base attaches with double sided sticky tape. You can put the metal l plate between the iPad and case and it'll hold steady.

CanAutM3 · 02-28-2017, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmg

Isn't there a second or so delay between the Bluetooth audio and the video? I usually route a mini jack to the aux. no delay there.

Works fine for me.

s4play · 03-03-2017, 05:13 PM

I posted a thread about this asking for advice as well on this subject.

We finally realized there is no real way to do this so we are going to mold 8" LCD screens with HDMI input into the back seat rests. We plant mount it on a swivel so the viewing angle can be adjusted as I have my seats further back than my wife and the kids are different height too.

Clikx · 03-10-2017, 04:52 AM

thankx to all for your advices. I will try to do something myself so!

Invictus · 03-11-2017, 02:36 PM

BMW sells iPad mounts for backseat use.

RickFLM4 · 03-11-2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Invictus

BMW sells iPad mounts for backseat use.

For other models but not M3/M4.

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