Phone Mounts

A phone tripod mount allows you to securely attach your smartphone to a tripod. This opens up possibilities for taking stable, shake-free photos, capturing smooth video, live streaming, hands-free video calls, and other applications where a fixed camera angle is desired. Tripod mounts provide more versatility than handholding your phone or propping it up.

• Compatibility: Ensure the mount fits your phone's dimensions and features (e.g. with or without a case). Measure phone width.
• Grip: The mount should hold your phone snugly without scratching. Look for rubberized grips.
• Adjustability: An adjustable mount provides more flexibility for portrait or landscape angles.
• Quick Release: Plates that quickly attach/detach from the tripod allow faster transitions.
• Weight Rating: Check the mount is rated to support your phone's weight to avoid breakage.

If used properly, a phone tripod mount will not damage your phone. Ensure the grip material is soft enough to prevent scratches. Do not force your phone into the mount if it doesn't fit. Avoid cheap mounts that have a weak clamp design that applies too much pressure.

Most mounts have a standard 1/4"-20 threaded tripod socket that is compatible with the majority of consumer tripods and monopods. Professional tripods may have different 3/8" or 1/2" sockets, requiring an adapter.

The ideal angle depends on your usage. For photography, angling the phone down at around 45 degrees allows you to see the screen while providing a lower shooting angle. For video calls or live streaming, position the phone horizontally at eye level. Adjustable mounts allow you to fine tune the angle as needed.