TODI 12 inch Ring Light with 63 inch Extendable Tripod Stand and Selfie Remote Review (2026)

Who this ring light fits

This ring light and tripod combo is aimed at solo podcasters and creators who film video content on a smartphone rather than a dedicated camera, whether that is a video podcast intro, a talking-head segment, or short-form social clips. Because the tripod extends from about 18 inches up to 63 inches, it adapts to both a seated desk setup and a standing full-body shot, making it flexible for creators who switch between recording styles. The included selfie remote and phone holder mean it is built around a single person filming themselves without a second camera operator, so it fits a solo host well but offers little for a multi-host video podcast where each speaker needs their own consistent lighting. It suits budget-conscious creators starting out with phone-based video more than anyone using a dedicated camera and separate lighting rig.

Specs and design in plain English

The ring light measures 12 inches across and offers three lighting color modes, warm light, cool white, and daylight, along with ten brightness levels adjustable from 10 to 100 percent to match different rooms and skin tones. Its arched lampshade design is intended to spread light more evenly around the ring than a flat panel, which softens shadows and reduces the harsh glare that can strain eyes during long recording sessions. The tripod uses an aluminum alloy weighted base for stability and extends from roughly 18 inches to 63 inches, covering both a seated desk height and a standing shot. A phone holder with 360 degree rotation lets you frame either portrait or landscape video, and the stand is detachable, so the ring light can also be used as a handheld selfie stick without the tripod base.

Living with this ring light

Setup involves extending the tripod legs and center pole to the desired height, clipping your phone into the rotating holder, and pairing the wireless selfie remote with your phone's Bluetooth camera shutter before recording. Because the remote works independently of the ring light's power, you can start and stop phone recordings from your seat without walking back to the device each take, which speeds up recording a video podcast solo. Day-to-day care is minimal: the LED ring needs only occasional dusting, and the aluminum tripod base should be checked periodically to make sure its legs remain stable, especially if it travels between rooms. Some camera or podcast recording apps do not respond to the Bluetooth remote's shutter signal, so it is worth testing the remote with your specific recording app before relying on it for a live session.

Trade-offs against rival ring lights

Against the higher-ranked Elitehood ring light in the same guide, which pairs a similar 12 inch ring with a taller 72 inch tripod and an iPad holder, this TODI model offers a shorter maximum height and a phone-only holder, which limits it for anyone wanting to mount a tablet for teleprompter use. Compared to smaller 10 inch ring lights ranked lower in the guide, the larger 12 inch ring here generally produces softer, more even light across a face. Its selfie remote is a genuine convenience over rings without one, though as with most Bluetooth accessories, compatibility depends on the specific camera or recording app used, so results can vary across different phone and app combinations.

Verdict and who should pick something else

This ring light earns our score of 7.8 out of 10, with value as its strongest mark, reflecting a genuinely useful hands-free lighting and tripod setup for a solo phone-based video podcaster at a low price. It is the right pick for anyone recording talking-head video content alone who wants soft, adjustable lighting without learning a full lighting rig. Creators who need a taller stand, tablet mounting for a teleprompter, or lighting for more than one person at a shared table should look at a taller tripod with an iPad holder or a proper studio light panel instead, since this ring light's design centers on a single phone-holding creator.

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