Using the Scosche magicMOUNT Dash Mount is a breeze. Just hover your device near the magnetic surface and it instantly locks securely in place.  The cradle-free design uses high-powered magnets to secure your device where you use it the most. It can then we rotated to any viewing angle for convenient viewing.  You secure the MagicMount to the dash or the surface with the automotive-grade 3M adhesive and the MagicPlate can go behind your phone case or battery cover, directly to your rugged case or directly to your device.  There is a large and small MagicPlate included._ *Please see the INFO tab above for recommended uses.*_Recommendations_ Works with: GPS, iPod*, iPhone, iPad, Smartphones and Tablets_ *Does not work with iPod Classic or other hard drive devices. The strong magnetic fields produced by these Neodymium magnets is enough to damage hard drive devices