You bought a LoveHandle for the grip. Maybe for the kickstand. But there's a good chance you've only discovered a fraction of what it can do.
LoveHandle's patented design - two-way kickstand, Neodymium magnets, swappable straps, ultra-slim profile - sets up a remarkably versatile tool for everyday life. Some of the best use cases aren't immediately obvious.
Here are 10 ways to get more from your LoveHandle that most owners haven't tried.
1. Follow a Recipe Hands-Free in the Kitchen
This is one of the most underrated uses of the LoveHandle kickstand. Prop your phone in portrait mode on the counter, pull up your recipe, and keep your hands free for actual cooking. No more flour-covered thumb swipes. No more squinting at your phone while it slowly slides off the counter.
The LoveHandle kickstand holds your phone at a stable, comfortable angle - portrait for a vertical recipe card or video, landscape for watching a cooking tutorial. Your kitchen counter suddenly has a phone stand.
Pro tip: Use the landscape orientation for YouTube cooking tutorials. You'll feel like you have a little sous chef.
2. Snap Onto Magnetic Surfaces in Your Home
LoveHandle grips include built-in Neodymium magnets - the strong rare-earth kind. That means your phone can snap onto any magnetic surface and stay there.
Think about the magnetic surfaces in your home you've never used: the side of your refrigerator, a metal file cabinet, a magnetic whiteboard, a metal lamp base. Your phone can now live on any of these surfaces, always accessible, never in the way.
A lot of LoveHandle users put their phone on the side of the fridge while cooking. Some attach it to a metal desk organizer. Some mount it next to their workstation. It sounds simple, but it changes your relationship with your phone at home.
3. Use It as a Car Mount (Anywhere You Go)
LoveHandle isn’t just for your phone—it’s built for wherever life takes you. We offer mounts designed for cars, ATVs, boats, bikes, and just about anything else you can think of. Thanks to our vent suction adhesive system and strong built-in magnets, you get a secure hold on almost any surface.
No bulky cradle. No complicated setup. Just place your mount where you need it, snap your phone on, and you’re ready to roll.
Whether you’re navigating in your car, riding trails on your ATV, cruising on the water, or biking around town, your phone stays locked in place—even on bumpy rides and sharp turns.
It’s a simple, versatile solution that works wherever you do.
4. Set Up a Bedside Entertainment Stand
The two-way kickstand in landscape mode turns your phone into a perfect bedside screen. Prop it on your nightstand, let it stand on its own, and watch your show, read your book app, or scroll TikTok without holding your phone.
This is particularly great for falling asleep to a podcast or show. Your arm doesn't get tired holding up your phone, and you don't have to prop it awkwardly against a pillow.
In portrait mode, the same setup works as a bedside clock or alarm display.
5. Shoot Stable, Hands-Free Gym Videos
If you work out and want to capture your form, a personal best, or a reel for social media, LoveHandle's kickstand is your gym tripod.
Prop your phone in landscape mode on a bench, ledge, or gym equipment - the kickstand holds it steady at the right angle. You get stable, hands-free video without carrying a tripod or balancing your phone against a water bottle.
For mirror selfies at the gym, use portrait mode to get the full-length shot. The kickstand holds the angle while you step back and pose.
6. Turn Your Phone Into a Video Calling Station at Your Desk
Tired of holding your phone during long video calls, or propping it against your laptop with your coffee cup? LoveHandle's portrait-mode kickstand gives your phone a proper stand at your desk.
Set your phone upright on your desk, open FaceTime or Zoom, and you have a stable, properly elevated camera angle for video calls. No more talking to the ceiling or holding your arm up. You look better on camera, and your arm doesn't cramp up after twenty minutes.
7. Use It as a Reading Stand for Long Sessions
E-books, articles, newsletters, Twitter threads that somehow go on forever - if you do a lot of reading on your phone, portrait mode kickstand is your answer.
Prop your phone at a comfortable angle, set it on a table or desk, and read without holding your phone. It's surprisingly transformative for long reading sessions. Your hands are free, the phone doesn't move, and your neck thanks you for not bending down to look at a flat surface.
8. Capture Time-Lapse and Long-Form Video Without a Tripod
Got a sunset you want to capture? A time-lapse of your backyard garden? A slow-motion video that needs a steady shot? LoveHandle's kickstand gives you a stable base without a tripod.
For best results, find a flat, elevated surface and deploy the kickstand in landscape mode. The phone stays stable, and you get the steady footage you'd normally need a tripod for.
This is one of those features that creative phone photographers and content creators love once they discover it - the kickstand is effectively a mini tripod in your pocket.
9. Hands-Free Navigation While Cycling or Commuting
If you use your phone for navigation while on a bike, LoveHandle's magnetic grip can help. With our magnetic bike mount, your phone snaps on securely and stays visible. When you arrive, it detaches in a second.
The same applies to commuting on foot — rather than holding your phone out to watch your map, prop it in portrait mode in your bag's front pocket (with the kickstand deployed against the pocket edge) and glance at it as you walk.
10. Use Multiple Swappable Straps as a Mood Indicator
This one's more playful, but hear us out. Some LoveHandle fans keep multiple Swap Straps ready and use them intentionally — a neutral strap for work days, a bold color for social events, a soft pastel for relaxed weekends.
It becomes a small ritual: choosing your strap in the morning the way you choose your jewelry or bag. It sounds small, but those small rituals of self-expression add up. And the Swap Strap swap literally takes five seconds, so it's not a project — it's a moment.
The Through-Line
All ten of these uses come back to the same thing: LoveHandle is genuinely more versatile than most people realize on day one. The two-way kickstand, the Neodymium magnets, the Swappable Straps - each one unlocks new behavior. Together, they make LoveHandle more than a grip. They make it a daily tool.
Try one of these this week. Chances are, you'll end up trying all of them.
FAQ Section:
Q: Can I use LoveHandle with a magnetic car mount?
A: Yes. LoveHandle grips include built-in Neodymium magnets that are strong enough to use with most magnetic car vent mounts. The LoveHandle PRO MagSafe ($38–$45) adds native MagSafe compatibility for the most secure magnetic car mounting experience with iPhone 12 and newer.
Q: Does the LoveHandle kickstand work on uneven surfaces?
A: The LoveHandle kickstand works best on flat surfaces. However, because it supports both portrait and landscape orientations, you have more flexibility in finding a stable position. Many users prop LoveHandle successfully on desks, counters, nightstands, gym equipment, and more.
Q: Can LoveHandle stick to metal surfaces?
A: LoveHandle's built-in Neodymium magnets allow it to snap onto ferromagnetic metal surfaces — like the side of a refrigerator, a metal file cabinet, or a magnetic board. This is not the primary adhesion method (LoveHandle attaches to your phone via adhesive), but the grip's magnets allow magnetic attachment to compatible metal surfaces.
Q: What's the best way to use LoveHandle for video calls?
A: Deploy the LoveHandle kickstand in portrait orientation and set your phone on a flat surface at a comfortable viewing angle. This gives you a stable, elevated camera for video calls on FaceTime, Zoom, or any other platform — without holding your phone or propping it against something unreliable.