How to Mount a Phone for Telemetry Video

Pick a mount for the environment

Match the mount to the vehicle. Windshield or dash mounts work in cars. Motorcycles and off-road vehicles need mounts explicitly rated for vibration. Marine setups need mounts intended for on-water use and, ideally, an accessible protected position.

• The mount must hold the phone through the roughest expected motion
• Cable routing should not tug on the phone or block the camera
• The camera lens should be unobstructed and clean

Keep GPS reception clear

All HUDs use GPS-derived speed, and Performance Analytics uses recorded GPS data. Aim the camera for the view you want to record — camera framing and GPS reception are separate. For reliable GPS, avoid placing the phone where the device is heavily shielded by metal or buried deep inside a compartment. A shifting mount affects framing, stability, and how securely the phone is held; it does not change GPS speed or position just because the phone tilts.

Portrait, landscape, or reverse portrait

VelocityCam supports portrait, landscape, and reverse portrait, including upside-down windshield mounts. Choose the orientation that gives you the framing you want before recording.

Managing heat and battery

Long recording sessions generate heat, and sunlight through a windshield adds more. Prefer mount positions with some airflow, keep the phone within its operating temperature range, and consider a battery bank if the session is long.