ATUMTEK Selfie Stick Tripod, 3-in-1 Extendable Aluminum Phone Tripod with Detachable Bluetooth Remote, Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12/11/11 Pro/XS Max/XR and Samsung Smartphones, Blue

I no longer need to hold the phone/camera for my wife's selfies thanks to this selfie stick. I give her a hard time always that she has T-Rex arms and can't take her own selfies because you can never see any of the background in the photo or people get cut off. No more! The stick is durable, well made, and well priced. The stand comes right out forming your tripod or extends for selfie stick. The head holding the phone pivots for many different angled shots but holds the phone (with case) in your desired position without drooping or repositioning. We did on a couple occasions have problems with the Bluetooth disconnecting from the phone requiring resync to the phone. It occurs with inactivity presumably to save on battery life of the remote. The remote was responsive and connects quickly to the phone. it is compact in size and was able to fit in pockets or women's cross body shoulder bags. The phone holder will also flip orientation for whichever angle you want. Highly recommend this device.

Before I found a magnetic selfie stick with a 60-inch tripod, this was my go-to selfie stick—and it went on a lot of adventures with me. It’s been reliable, easy to use, and served me well for quite some time. I eventually switched because I prefer the convenience of a magnetic attachment, especially since my phone is larger (an iPhone Pro Max). That said, this is still a solid selfie stick and a good option for anyone who doesn’t need a magnetic mount.

Works as advertised. Remote initially failed to show fully charged with the LED. I put it on the charger and it came to life within about 10 minutes with a full charge. Used it to take photos and videos on my iPhone. Simple as setting the camera and clicking the remote to activate the shutter. For videos a second push on the remote stops recording. ADDED VALUE: You can use the remote ANYTIME - even without the selfie stick - to control the camera. Be aware that the telescoping shaft has a groove running through all sections to provide enhanced strength and rigidity. This feature means that you cannot swivel the camera around the tripod “pole” when it is standing upright. You can only spin the whole tripod. The picture claiming 270 degree rotation is really about adjusting the camera from portrait to landscape orientation - and beyond. When first opening the box be aware that there are decals restricting normal movement. The tripod legs have a mostly transparent band near the top that prevents automatic opening. Remove it and they work perfectly. The removable remote also has a nearly transparent label holding it in place. Remove it. Another important issue. The manufacturer goes to great lengths to warn you to NOT pull open and push closed the tripod legs by direct contact. Some video product reviews even show this bad practice to open and close the legs. Instead, let the opening and closing of the extendable “pole” move the tripod legs. There is even a yellow label on the priduct about this. Remove it and reattach it along the central shaft for future reference. Also READ THE INSTRUCTIONS about opening and closing the unit to prevent damage. Nice unit at a good price. Some camera positions may result in tripod being unstable and falling over. Use a pro trick of a small sandbag on the lifting legs to keep it stable. Or use a book bag, coat, etc as a substitute. I like it!

I recently underwent cataract surgery on both eyes, and my new lenses both have a focal range between 8 and 18 inches, so I an unable to watch TV until my eyes are fully healed and I can get new prescription glasses for distance, which is about six weeks out. I purchased this item so that I can watch videos on my smart phone, and it is ideal for this purpose. It comes with a small "Bluetooth" switch, that when paired with a smartphone, will allow you to remotely activate the shutter when using the stick to take selfies. A couple of things to know about this unit: It has three legs built into the base to allow it to be used as a tripod, and the way to extend those feet is to telescope the stick to it's maximum length. It is important to note that if you try to pull the tripod legs out of the base without extending the telescoping sections all the way first, the folding tripod leg mechamisms can be damaged. The jaws on the end of the stick have a very strong sping to clamp the phone securely. There is no chance that the phone can come loose while attached to the stick, but one downside is that the spring is so strong it can be difficult to remove the phone without putting excessive force on the tiny tilt. The telescoping sections are very tight/snug to each other too, but that ensures that once the desired extension length is set, the distance placement won't slip or vary. Overall, a great deal of thought went into the engineering of this fine tool, and the quality of the fabrication craftsmanship is excellent, but in normal use, whilst pulling on the sections or clamp springs, one must constantly be aware that the tiny hinge at the tip is somewhat fragile and should not be overly twisted or torqued. But if you are careful, and treat it like a wristwatch or fishing pole, this can be a useful instrument for many years.

This selfie stick is awesome I lived in Spain for a year and took this everywhere enhancing my picture angles and great for videos love the remote works great.

The last time I had a selfie stick was 13 years ago. I stopped using them after my wife convinced me to get over my FOASTTOP (fear of asking strangers to take our photo). Come 2020, shoving your germ-laden phone into a stranger's hands wasn't cool anymore, so I was back to researching selfie sticks. These selfie sticks are amazing transforming gadgets. The pictures and claims looked too good to be true, but having received and used it, it's truly impressive how they can transform between a cylinder the size of a medium flash light, a 31" selfie stick, and a 31" tripod. This unit stays sturdy in all the modes. This same company also makes 40", 51" and 60" versions. Avoid the 40" version; it's really flimsy. The 60" version is great, but it's the size and heft of a large flashlight. It's great for using at home or when taking it to an event for video, but it's not very practical for travel or hiking, and it's too heavy to use in selfie stick mode. This 31" version is my preferred companion for travel. I thought I would need the 60" version, but is perfectly adequate for most on-the-go situations. One tip for extending and closing the unit. Never force the legs apart to open or together to close. Gently unlatch each of the legs first without pulling them apart. Then extend the unit fully and the legs will stretch apart automatically. Contract the unit back to close the legs and then relatch them manually. If using in selfie stick mode, just extend/close it without unlatching the legs. The biggest gotcha is when switching from selfie to tripod. It's tempting to force the legs apart manually, but you shouldn't. Contract the pole partially, unlatch the legs, and then extend the pole fully to stretch the legs. If you have the discipline to do this each time without forcing the legs, these will last a long time. I do have a few minor complaints about the unit: 1. The remote on mine fits loosely and I fear I might lose it. I actually avoid removing the remote and tend to use timer mode on my phone just because losing it would bother me so much. 2. I would prefer a button cell battery instead of a rechargeable battery for the remote. Recharging is when the remote is out of it's spot for a long time and it could get lost. It's so power efficient that you'd probably only replace a button cell once a year anyway. 3. I have a phone with a 6.7" screen. It's a very tight fit and it feels like I might damage either my phone or the holder. The 60" version has a more roomy holder and I wish they would have incorporated that into this holder even at the cost of another 0.5" of collapsed length. 4. There's no threaded mount option for a GoPro or a tiny point and shoot camera. It would have been easy to incorporate. Overall I love this selfie stick tripod and highly recommend it. I think it's a real feat of design without losing any function.

I just received this selfie stick in the mail and I can’t express just how pleased I am with it so far. It definitely exceeds my expectations. Very compact and well made. Love the removable remote. Be sure to read the instructions on how to open it. It states to not pull the tripod legs out or they will break. Only slightly “unlock” the legs and then pull the stick out and the legs will automatically engage. I will definitely recommend this selfie stick/tripod to others and maybe even buy some as gifts. The functionality and sleek look deserves 5 stars. Now to test out the durability over some time of use.

The retractable lightweight tripod is easy to use and fits my iPhone 15. It can partially extended and used as a desktop phone holder or extend for regular bipod. Makes a good selfie stick and the remote control’s holder is in the handle so you can start and stop your camera w/o having to do it with the camera. The remote is the weak link and what I was excited about. First thing is the battery is not a replaceable battery. Second my remote worked maybe a dozen times and stopped taking a charge. I tried different cables and charges and used circuit cleaner to clean the charging port w/o success. You can buy another remote but they want over half the cost of the original tripod/remote purchase. I’ve had a year now and got use to not having the remote but wish I had returned it for credit and tried again. Thug Speedman