Overhead Phone Mount With a Folding Arm and Edge Clamp

An overhead phone mount like ours “has a folding articulated arm, a side-grip phone cradle and a screw-style edge clamp.” Our listing says to position a phone above a suitable workspace after checking clamp fit, clearance and balance.

We sell an overhead phone mount, so read this as a shop’s notes on its own listing and product page questions.

Why people look for one

In Reddit’s food photography community, one poster asked for “Overhead phone mount/tripod suggestions?” because they were “looking to start making reels, which means overhead video.”

What our listing says

Our listing for the Folding Articulated Overhead Phone Mount describes these parts:

1. Arm. A folding articulated arm.
2. Cradle. A side-grip phone cradle.
3. Clamp. A screw-style edge clamp.

The product image shows both an extended setup and a compact folded view. In the folded view, the long arm sections are brought together, with the empty phone cradle beside them and the clamp at the base.

The finish is dark gray, with visible metal-colored hinge fasteners.

One articulated clamp mount is included. The phone, desk and other background items shown with it are not included.

People search for mounts like this as “overhead phone mount”, “overhead phone stand”, “overhead phone holder” or “overhead camera mount for phone”.

Setting it up

The listing gives this order:

1. Check the spot. Check clamp fit, clearance and balance at a suitable workspace.
2. Place the phone. Position the phone above the workspace.
3. Adjust the arm. Adjust the arm with the phone supported.
4. Check the joints. Confirm each joint is secure before letting go.

Before you order

Our listing says to “check the intended edge and your phone with its case before ordering.”

Filming with a stand instead? Our phone stand for recording guide is another place to look.

Quick answers

Can it fold?

Yes. Our product page says the product photograph shows the arm sections together in a folded arrangement.

Is the phone included?

No. Our product page says the listing includes one clamp mount only.

Where to go next

Browse overhead phone mounts or phone tripods, or go straight to the Folding Articulated Overhead Phone Mount.