Not that great - SmallRig iPhone Wireless Monitor

Small Rig iPhone Monitor https://amzn.to/3TRUcKf

In this video, I give a hands-on review of the SmallRig Wireless Phone Monitor—a budget-friendly solution for mobile video monitoring. It’s under $70 and comes with the monitor, a hot shoe mount, a USB-C cable, and a remote button. While the concept is solid and it has some nice features like MagSafe and a reversible screen, I found the experience frustrating. The lag is significant, and the connection process is inconsistent. It might work for basic framing, but it’s not reliable enough for me to keep. I go over what works, what doesn’t, and why I’m returning it.

0:00 – What’s Included & First Impressions
I unbox the SmallRig monitor and explain what’s in the box.

0:20 – Powering On & Features
A quick walkthrough of the buttons, MagSafe attachment, and initial setup steps.

0:57 – Connection Issues Begin
I struggle to connect via QR code and explain the first frustrations.

1:46 – Mirroring & Performance Test
I finally get it to connect, but the lag and inconsistency make it unusable for serious work.

2:45 – Final Thoughts & Why I’m Returning It
Cool ideas like screen flip are appreciated, but the lag and unreliability are dealbreakers for me.