AOCHUAN Smart M3 3-in-1 Face Tracking tripod for iPhone (57" expandable selfie stick with remote)
Product description
The essentials
If you’re trying to film vlogs, tutorials or social content without constantly adjusting your phone, the AOCHUAN Smart M3 is built around one idea: face tracking while the tripod handles the movement. It’s a 3-in-1 setup (desktop stand, extendable selfie stick, and floor tripod) and it aims to keep your framing steadier in dynamic scenes.
It’s not a big, complicated studio rig. It’s more of a practical creator tool for everyday filming. The “no app” approach is particularly relevant if you want to avoid extra faffing before you can start recording.
What it does well (and why people buy it)
The headline features are AI face tracking with 360° motion tracking, plus gesture control and a wireless remote. On paper, that combination is meant to reduce the two most common annoyances when filming solo: you either need someone else to operate, or you spend time repositioning your phone.
Where it fits best is when you move around a bit. The tripod is designed to identify and lock onto faces and then rotate to follow as you move. That’s the sort of thing that can make your videos feel more “intentional” even if you’re filming from the kitchen, your living room or a small room setup.
A practical micro-example: set it on a table, face the phone towards you, then record a quick intro while you walk a step or two to the side. Instead of manually panning the phone, the unit is meant to rotate with you so your face stays in frame.
Key points to consider before buying
The biggest question is how smooth and reliable the tracking feels in your specific filming conditions. The product states that it uses an AI intelligent computing system to identify and lock faces and track 360° motion, but it doesn’t give details on limits like lighting sensitivity, how well it handles multiple faces, or what happens when you step fully out of view.
Also, gesture control is useful, but it can be a little dependent on how clear your gestures are to the camera. The system is described as using an “OK” gesture to track and shoot, and a “PALMS” gesture to pause tracking. If you’re planning to film in a busy environment or you don’t want to be gesturing while you record, you may find the remote approach more comfortable.
3-in-1 design for different shooting setups
This model is positioned as a flexible “one rig, many angles” option. You can: - Use it on a desktop as a mobile phone stand. - Extend the rod to use it as a selfie stick. - Open the tripod, adjust the height, and set it up as a floor tripod.
That versatility matters if your content isn’t always shot from the same place. A lot of people end up with separate stands for desks and floor shots, this one is trying to cover those scenarios within a single purchase.
Gesture control and remote: no app workflow
The AOCHUAN Smart M3 is designed so you don’t need an app for gesture control. The description also mentions a remote control with an indicator light that stops flashing when the connection is successful.
The control distance is stated as reaching 32 feet, which is a meaningful detail if you want to trigger recording from across a room or position the phone in a wider scene. That said, remote range can vary with surroundings (walls, interference), so it’s worth viewing 32 feet as the intended headline distance rather than a guarantee in every location.
Tech specs (only what’s stated)
- Name: AOCHUAN Smart M3 3-in-1 face tracking tripod (iPhone/Android)
- Type: Tripod + selfie stick + phone stand
- AI face tracking: Auto face tracking with 360° motion tracking
- Gesture control: OK gesture to track and shoot, “PALMS” to pause tracking
- Remote control: Remote included, connection indicated by light behaviour
- Control distance: up to 32 feet
- Pole size: 57" expandable telescoping pole
- Material: Aluminium alloy
Who it suits best (and who should skip it)
It makes sense if you’re a solo creator who wants face tracking while filming vlogs, personal videos, or content for YouTube and TikTok. It’s especially appealing if you like the idea of controlling tracking with gestures and you prefer not to rely on an app.
It might not suit you as well if you mainly film static shots (where you’d rather set the camera and leave it) or if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of tracking depending on the system reliably spotting your face. If you already have a more advanced filming setup and you’re expecting something closer to a pro multi-sensor camera stabilisation system, this one may feel more like a capable mid-range creator accessory than a true “always flawless” solution.
Is it worth it?
Buy the AOCHUAN Smart M3 if you want a single 3-in-1 phone support that can track your face, rotate 360° with you, and still be operated using gestures and a remote without needing an app. The 57" telescoping reach and aluminium build point towards it being practical for everyday creator use, not just desk filming.
Skip it if your content is mostly fixed framing, you can’t manage the gesture workflow comfortably, or you’re worried that tracking reliability might be affected by your filming environment. In other words: it’s a strong match for mobile, moving-on-camera creators, but it could feel limiting if you need consistent results regardless of lighting, distance, or how much you change your position.