Ubeesize Phone Tripod, Portable and Flexible Tripods with Wireless Remote and Clip, Cell Phone Tripode Stand for Video Recording

Works best for setting on the counter or table. You can wrap it around stuff too, depending on the size. I’ve had this for a long time and it’s still holding up. It only raises your phone about 9” so I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re trying to get the POV angle. I usually use it if I’m FaceTiming or watching YouTube videos. Holds my iPhone 16 Plus with a case

I bought this as a convenient way to position my iPhone when shooting cute little videos for my friends and family. Set it on a desktop, tabletop, dresser, or any flat surface, and it serves that purpose perfectly. Combining that with the fact it is the most economically priced unit of its kind and what else is there to say? Unless you NEED something fancier or bigger (if you don't that you do, you don't) buy it.When I make a purchase on Amazon, I always check the lowest reviews first. If 75% of people give it five stars and 1% gives it one star, I read the one star reviews first.Many of the low reviews I saw on this product bemoaned the fact that it doesn't come with assembly instructions.People, there are FOUR pieces.So allow me to offer a quick tutorial since it does not in fact come with assembly instructions in much the same way chewing gum doesn't come with an insert that says, "1. Remove wrapper 2. Chew gum."The first part is the tripod, it is the largest part, it has legs. You want the legs to point down. At the non-leg end is the mounting platform. It is flat, platform shaped, and has a small threaded bolt sticking up from the center of it, hinting that in the near future you will be screwing something on to it. On the side of the unit is a big, friendly, easy-to-turn knob. Loosen it (turn to the left) and the mounting platform moves in many exciting directions. Tighten it (turn to the right) and platform is locked in place. Experiment, until you find the direction that works for you.The next part is the remote control. It looks like a remote control with buttons and everything. It is for controlling things, remotely. Set it aside for now.The next part is a mounting bracket for a GoPro style camera. If you've never seen one, this might be confusing (and you probably don't need it.) A simple rule of thumb, "Is there any conceivable way this attaches to my phone?" If the answer is no, set it aside. For the curious, it has a base with a threaded hole in it, and three black plastic tabs, evenly spaced, with a single long screw running through the center of all three. The case for your GoPro style camera will have TWO tabs on the bottom, usually clear, and these are meant to interlock with the plastic tabs on the base, at which point the long screw is inserted through ALL the tabs and tightened down (remember, to the right) to hold your camera firmly in place.The final piece is the spring-loaded camera bracket. Find the threaded hole in the base of it. Screw it on to the threaded bolt sticking up from the top of your tripod mounting platform until it is snug (righty-tighty.) Congratulations, your tripod is assembled.The bracket has two "jaws" that fold down flat for easy storage. Flip them into the "ready for grabbin" position, so that they are at a 90 degree angle (or perpendicular as I like to say) to the piece you just flipped them up from. If you apply pressure to these "jaws" as though you were trying to move them away from each other, you will find that the unit is spring loaded, the jaws move apart, wide enough to accommodate vary sizes of phone. Stick your phone in there. Well done.There ARE instructions included for pairing the remote to your phone. This is very handy as it allows you to remotely activate either the video or photo function on your phone.Personally, I assume my instructions are unnecessary. I believe that you, dear potential purchaser, can (as I did) look at it for 10 seconds and figure it out. If not, I hope my instructions prove useful. If not, there is a clearly visible tab on your "order page" for the product labeled "GET CUSTOMER SUPPORT." They have a support button for a product that any 8 year old who hasn't been eating paint chips for a few years could assemble.So really, dinging a product like this for "not including instructions" is just...well, I probably can't use the word I'd like to so let's just say it's unnecessary and more than a little petty.And if you ARE one of those people who felt you needed to lower your rating because it didn't come with an 8.5x11 glossy manual with supplemental color photos and a support animal please remember, take the wrapper off FIRST, THEN chew the gum, not the other way around.For everyone else, it doesn't cost much, it works just fine, it's probably EXACTLY what you're looking for. I'm certainly satisfied with it.Thank you, and good night.

Very nice little tripod. It will adjust to fit most any shot you want. The fit, finish, and feel of this tripod are good.Pros:Small, and compact.Standard camera tripod mount.Price is good.Fit and finish are nice, feels solid.Camera mounts via a standard screw mount, and is tight to the tripod, and adjustable with no play once you tighten the locks.the legs articulate, as well as pivot out from the head.If you fold the legs tight in at the head, they act as a handle, and you have a very nice hand held camera mount that can be used for selfies, etc.Legs are rubberized, so grip is not an issue.Cons:A bit heavy for backpacking.It would be nice to have it be a bit lighter for backpacking, but for day to day, non backpacking use it is fine. I wanted a tripod I could set on rocks or uneven surfaces, and adjust to make the shots level, you can do both with this tripod. The head is ball mounted, and adjustable through most angles, the legs can be bent, and pivoted from the base of the head, making it easy to get a level shot from almost any surface.I am happy with it, and it seems to work well so far. I will revisit this review in a few months, and add more comments, as to how well it stands up to use...

This has lasted a long time. It was very durable for the price. It is so easy to use it is almost a no-brainer. The legs can wrap around anything or they are also very sturdy to hold the phone. I have wrapped them on the fence or a branch for active videos like my livestock or my dogs.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:good quality

Not bad for the price - held my iPhone just fine and was sturdy enough

This works so well. I really love the color. The legs are awesome and you can move them around how ever you want. It holds your phone nice and tight so it doesn’t fall out. I am so happy I purchased this!

My husband bought this for a trip to the Galapagos and Ecuador and he says it worked wonderful. It was easy to use.