The Google Pixel Tablet received a mixed response when it launched in 2023.
While the dual tablet-smart speaker interface was cool and innovative, as a device, it had trouble competing with more impressively spec’d models like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and more functional smart displays like the Nest Hub Max.
However, those tablets and smart displays are missing an integral part of the Pixel Tablet that makes it a more versatile screen experience than any of its competitors: the Pixel Tablet Case.
Thanks to the unique metal ring stand on the back of the Pixel Tablet Case from Google, the device is practically a miniature mounted TV on the move.
So, we collected some of the many things you can hang the Pixel Tablet Case on that aren’t the magnetic dock, so you can start using this tablet to its full potential.
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Removable utility hooks
They’re not just for towels anymore
If you haven’t used these utility hooks for something in your life, you’ve been missing out.
These handy home improvement tools, which are found in virtually any hardware store in the country for a few bucks, can be attached to most objects with a strong glue that doesn’t rip paint or ruin surfaces. And yes, they can support the weight of your Pixel Tablet.
As a result, the places you can hang your tablet are already virtually endless.
Have an empty spot on the wall next to your home computer? Boom, you just got a dual display set up. Tired of holding your tablet while on the toilet? Hang a hook across from the throne and enjoy a hands-free viewing experience.
Warning: I tested it myself. A single utility hook can support the weight of your Pixel Tablet … for now.
I can’t make any promises about wear and tear, so if you want to be sure that you don’t lose your device to a fall, throw two hooks next to each other for extra protection.
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Shower heads
Tub time just got even more relaxing
This one may seem silly, but the reality is that if you’ve ever tried to binge-watch some shows in the bath, you know that the neck craning situation is unfortunate.
Best case scenario, you have one of those wooden trays that rests on the edges of your tub, and then you’re a leg adjustment away from throwing away $400 on another tablet.
The shower head, on the other hand, provides a clear view from the tub, allowing you to put your head back and truly relax. Just pick your show, set it, and forget it.
Sure, you’ll be forced to watch a few extra seconds of the credits and a theme song or two, because you certainly aren’t going to stand up out of the tub to skip them, but still, it’s worth it.
Warning: I’ll admit that this solution is pretty treacherous, especially considering the Pixel Tablet Case isn’t even remotely waterproof. Still, as long as you don’t turn on the shower head accidentally, you should be safe.
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Airplane seat-back pockets
Save your neck and hang your tablet
Speaking of neck strain, this one has been a game-changer for someone who travels a lot.
If your plane has seat-back pockets at the top of the chair in front of you, which would store the safety brochure and flight menu, you can plop the Pixel Tablet Case’s metal ring stand in there for an easy viewing experience for the entire flight.
This may seem trivial, given that planes have tray tables for exactly this reason. However, by hanging the Pixel Tablet Case on the back of the seat in front of you, you can avoid looking down for multiple hours at a time, saving you some serious neck pain to start your trip.
On top of that, you’ll avoid the pesky rules and regulations about tray table placement before and after take-off.
Some flight attendants may be a bit confused, though, so be sure to explain that there isn’t a rule against hanging your Pixel Tablet Case in the seat-back pocket.
Warning: This one only really works if you’re on a plane that doesn’t already have displays on the back of its airline seats.
United, for example, has rolled out some new extra-large displays that somehow offer Bluetooth connectivity, and you can’t fit your Pixel Tablet Case on that one.
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Doorknobs
Knock-knock? Who’s there? Entertainment
If you’re looking for a viewing experience that starts right at hip level, hanging your Pixel Tablet Case on your home’s various doorknobs could be for you.
The metal ring stand is large enough to get over most models, and it provides a versatile viewing location that many may not have considered.
Sure, the use cases are a bit rarer than the others, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any.
Maybe you’re building furniture in your bedroom and need the YouTube instruction video in plain view. Maybe you’re in a studio apartment and your bed is right next to the front door.
Anything is possible, because everyone has doorknobs!
Warning: If you have a standard circular doorknob, you should be good.
However, if you’re working with handles that, when opened, will likely tilt to one side or the other, make sure the physics of the door doesn’t lead to a tumble when someone decides they need to talk to you.
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Dresser drawers
Tablet cases are high fashion
You use it to store your clothes, but what if you could use it to hold your tablet for you when you’re doing laundry?
The Pixel Tablet Case fits perfectly into the inside of a dresser drawer, and when you close it, it’s not going anywhere.
If it’s a tall dresser, you can use it as a TV in your room, or a second TV underneath the TV you already have on top of your dresser.
If you’re more of a short dresser kind of person, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Like with the doorknob, hip-high viewing has its moments, and the dresser is likely more conveniently placed in your bedroom than the door.
Warning: Make sure to test the security of your tablet in your dresser drawer before going anywhere.
My dressers worked fine, but it definitely took some adjusting to be sure it wasn’t going to fall flat on its display.
The adventures of the Pixel Tablet Case
As I have confidently proven in this list, the Pixel Tablet Case makes the device an exquisitely versatile tablet.
The smart speaker docking functionality alone made it a unique and innovative product, but since you can also use its patented case to hang it on a vast variety of surfaces and locations, it proves that Google was onto something with this tablet.
Even more notable, while there are plenty of good Google Pixel Tablet cases available in 2025, none of them feature this kind of circular stand on the back, which means there’s only one way to unlock this versatility, and it costs $79 and comes in Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose.
