Summer and the sun are here, settled in for a few weeks now. When you take your motorcycle or bike, you place your phone in the Shapeheart magnetic sleeve, clip it onto the mount, and then... there's glare.
The first thing to do is check your screen brightness and properly position your phone. And even then, it might not be enough. Especially on a motorcycle, where the position is lower than on a bike. And that’s normal— even without the sleeve, when we use our phones outdoors in bright sunlight, sometimes we can't see much.
Yes, the sleeve does add some glare, but it's there for several reasons. It protects against rain, cold, vibrations, and it prevents you from having to buy a new accessory or mount whenever you change phones...
It has some advantages, but it's true that in summer, some would prefer to do without it. If you keep using it, we recommend thoroughly cleaning the phone's screen and the plastic part of the sleeve to reduce glare.
Additionally, don't forget that Shapeheart sells its products in many countries around the world. The weather conditions are not the same everywhere. (Shoutout to our friends up north). Many countries can't do without a protective sleeve.
That being said, we haven't forgotten those who enjoy a hot and sunny summer for several months of the year. So we decided to release a total alternative to our sleeves: the adhesive metal plate.
The adhesive steel plate, what is it ?
Compatible with our entire range of products, the adhesive metal plate allows you to avoid putting your phone in the sleeve. And with a thickness of only 1.5 mm, it’s the thinnest universal adapter in the world! Discreet, stylish, and just as powerful as our sleeves, the adhesive metal plate sticks directly to your phone case in seconds!
As a second option, we suggest using our Booster 360° (extension arm) on the PRO version (bike/motorcycle) and half-handlebar, which allows you to position the phone more vertically and reduce glare. Indeed, as light reflects off the plane of the phone, if it’s flat, the direct view will reflect the sun/clouds, just like a mirror.
Do you want to get the adhesive metal plate or have already installed it on your phone case? Before using it, there are several things you should know. Even if it's a great product, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Attaching the plate
2. Different surfaces of the case or phone
3. Securing the magnetic dock to your handlebar
4. How to remove the phone from the magnet
5. The plate does not absorb vibrations
Want to know even more about the Shapeheart adhesive metal plate? We tell you all about it in our new article!