Mounting your tablet

Aimy works best when your tablet is secure, visible, and hands-free while you drive. You don't need anything complicated. Start simple, play a round, and upgrade later if you want.

Start simple. Upgrade if you like Aimy. Every setup below has been tested on real rounds. Pick the one that fits your situation.

Rail mount

Clean, stable, and low-profile — a built-in GPS experience

~$50 total

Mounting rail assembly, front angle on golf cart roof strut — Rail and swivel facing the golfer

Mounting rail and tablet holder, rear view — Holder and rail from behind

Tablet in holder on rail-mounted arm — Tablet ready to aim

What’s needed

SmallRig NATO Rail (7cm) with quick-release spring pins — ~$10 on Amazon
NATO swivel monitor mount — ~$15 on Amazon
Wenlian Aluminum Tablet Tripod Mount — ~$25 on Amazon

Why it works

Solid, no twist or added vibration
Low profile.
Detachable: leave the rail on the cart, take the tablet mount and tablet inside
Quick-release makes it easy to remove and reattach

Security: if you leave the cart unattended you’re usually exposing about $10 of rail hardware, compared with leaving the tablet holder (about $25) and tablet. Carry the tablet (and holder when you prefer) with you whenever you can. Either way, the install stays low-profile.

Install

Mount the mounting rail to a cart roof strut with self-tapping screws sized for both your strut and mounting rail (not included—purchase separately)
Slide the swivel mount onto the rail and lock it.
Attach the tablet holder and set the tilt before your first round.
Secure your tablet in the holder.

Heavy Duty Rail Mount

~$70–90 total

Heavy duty rail monitor mount front view — Heavy-duty tilt head facing you

Heavy duty rail and tablet clamp rear detail — Back side / clamp clearance

What’s needed

SmallRig NATO Rail (4cm) with quick-release spring pins — ~$10 on Amazon
KONDOR BLUE | NATO Pan Tilt Monitor Mount — about $55 on Amazon (search if the exact listing moves)
NICEYRIG Aluminum Tablet Tripod Mount — ~$30 on Amazon

Why go heavy duty

More rigid assembly
Heavier duty ARRI 3/8 inch connectors and beefier construction
Fit check: the jaws on this style of tablet holder are slightly flat—test clamp tension with your exact tablet.

Travel or Rental Cart Option

No installation required

~$25 total

APP2CAR-style cup holder tablet mount in golf cart — Cup-well fit

Cup holder tablet mount from another angle — Driver sight line

APP2CAR cupholder tablet mount — search on Amazon (similar mounts work)

Tradeoffs

Slight movement on rough paths
Fast setup — drop it in and go
No modifications to the cart

Android car stereo head unit

A built-in Android stereo can feel like factory GPS — and be more useful than the limited proprietary dash displays included in high-end carts. Every cart roof opening is different, so you’ll need to research mounting and wiring for your model; we don’t publish a full head-unit install guide here.

Our everyday test cart has a Podofo head unit in a generic dash enclosure that is turned upside down and mounted above. Email support@aimy.golf for details if you want to take on this 10+ hour project.

Safety: It’s a good idea to use a short safety tether to protect from falls.

Use a wrist strap or lanyard anchored under the mounting rail (or another solid point), with a clip to a tether patch through the case’s USB opening—under $10 and cheap insurance. A short tether on the tablet or mount also works. Check that your tablet is secure before every round.

Rugged case: we strongly recommend a protective case; Aimy is used in sun, bumps, and cart vibration.

Our test rig

How we run Aimy on real golf carts in testing.

Dual tablets mounted in cart showing Aimy on the course

Dual-screen setup on the course — rail and gooseneck mounts

Back of tablet showing rail-mount detail

Rail mount with tablet holder — clean and solid

Golfer driving with two Aimy screens visible

Behind the wheel — both screens visible while you drive

Full cart overview with mounted tablet