Filming what your hands are doing sounds simple until you try to hold a phone at the same time. The TELESIN Magnetic Neck Holder solves that problem by turning your iPhone into a chest mounted camera. It hangs around your neck, sits flat on your chest, and holds the phone with a magnet, so both hands stay free while the camera records from your point of view.
That makes it a production tool rather than a novelty. If you film unboxings, repairs, cooking, or crafts, this holder gives you an angle that is hard to get any other way without help or a more complicated rig.
Watch the video above for the full walkthrough, including how the quick release works, how strong the magnet feels when you pull on the phone, and what the finished point of view shot actually looks like in use.
How it goes on and why the neck band works
The holder does not slip over your head. A quick release on the side opens the band, you place it around your neck, and it clicks back into place with a secure click that leaves no doubt it is locked. Once it is on, you settle the mount so it lays down comfortably on your chest before you attach the phone.
The band itself is a pleasant surprise. Instead of a plain canvas strap, it has a wire inside, so it holds the shape you give it. Find the position that works best for you and it stays there, which makes the placement far more repeatable from one shoot to the next. The back of the mount is soft as well, so it stays very comfortable to wear while you work.
The magnet and phone compatibility
The phone attaches directly to the mount with a magnet that is described in the video as crazy strong, and the demonstration backs that up. The phone was put on the holder for walking and running and stayed on with no problem at all. In the closing demo, the phone has to be pulled off to remove it, then it locks straight back into place when it is offered up again.
Compatibility is straightforward. The holder works with any iPhone 12 or above used without a case, or with a case that has a magnetic back. TELESIN also includes a metal ring. If your phone has no magnet, you attach the ring to your phone or case and the mount secures to that instead. An Android phone could work the same way.
Two arms of adjustment to dial in the angle
Getting the angle right is where this design earns its keep. The adjustment arm is actually made of separate sections that move independently, giving a wide range of movement so you can point the phone exactly where you need it. The description notes that the arm articulates in three places, and in use that means small changes in height and tilt are easy to make.
Those joints are very stiff, which is what you want here. A loose arm would drift the moment you moved. The advice from the video is simple: take the time to set the holder up properly before you start, because that work delivers the best results. The phone can also sit vertically or horizontally, suiting short form video or YouTube footage alike.
What it is for, and what it is not for
Be clear about the job. This is not a chest mount for smooth walking or running footage, and it is not a gimbal. Your phone is fixed to your chest, so in regular video mode, walking around with it on will look super shaky, and nothing about the holder smooths that footage out.
What it is for is point of view footage: looking down at something held in your hands. For that job it is described as the perfect tool. Even moving around the house while working, the shakiness is not really the experience, because the viewer is focused on your hands. The final demo shows the payoff: holding an item up becomes an effortless shot that frames exactly what you want people to see.
Frequently asked questions
Which iPhones work with the TELESIN Magnetic Neck Holder? It works with any iPhone 12 or above used without a case, or with a case that has a magnetic back. The included metal ring covers phones without a built in magnet.
How do you put the holder on? You use the quick release on the side to open the band, place it around your neck, and click it closed. The opening is not sized to slip over your head, so the release is part of normal use.
Can you film vertical and horizontal video with it? Yes. The phone can sit in either vertical or horizontal orientation on the mount, so it suits vertical short form video and horizontal YouTube footage alike.
Is it good for walking footage? No. The video is clear that walking footage will be very shaky because the phone is fixed to your chest. It is built for hands free point of view shots of work happening in your hands.
Verdict
The TELESIN Magnetic Neck Holder does one job and does it well. The shaped neck band is comfortable and repeatable, the arms are stiff enough to hold a carefully set angle, and the magnet keeps the phone firmly in place. For point of view filming, it opens up shots you would otherwise need help to capture.
If that angle fits your workflow, the video calls it well worth every penny they charge for it, and a tool you will start looking for excuses to use. You can check the current price and details for the TELESIN Magnetic Neck Holder on Amazon and see if it belongs in your kit.