It’s no secret that the front-facing camera is only great for Zoom meetings—especially when you don’t want your coworkers to get a good look at your barely awake face. But when it comes to recording selfies or livestreaming, where looking your best actually matters, it’s a different story. The best cameras on most phones are the rear ones, and that’s where UVIEW comes in. This nifty gadget lets you use your phone’s main camera while still being able to see yourself.
UVIEW is essentially a secondary display for your smartphone. It mirrors your screen in real-time at up to 4K@60fps on a crisp 4.5” HD IPS LED display, ensuring you get a clear view of what you’re recording. Designed with social media users, content creators, and vloggers in mind, UVIEW isn’t just an extra screen—it’s the works.
It includes a stand that holds both your smartphone and UVIEW. The holder is designed to position the devices back-to-back, with the secondary display offset so your phone’s camera gets an unobstructed view. The phone is secured using a clamp-style mount, while UVIEW attaches magnetically.
UVIEW won’t drain your phone’s already pathetic battery life, as it packs its own 3,000 mAh power source—which, yes, doubles as a power bank. A full charge provides up to three hours of operation. Did we mention it supports 360° rotation? You can record in portrait, landscape, or anywhere in between. Oh, and it’s MagSafe-compatible. Plus, it is just 90g light.
Connection to your iPhone or Android is via cable (USB-C or Lightning for older iPhones). For iOS users, it offers instant mirroring—no apps, no Wi-Fi, no setup. It also works with Android, though you might need an app. It’s compatible with the Blackmagic Camera app too for folks who demand high-quality, lag-free recording.
If you’re interested, you can check out UVIEW on Kickstarter, where you can snag one by making a pledge for a product. Last we checked, you could secure a unit for 258 Aussie dollars (about 163 USD, according to Kickstarter), which is 22% off the eventual retail price. The campaign is already funded, meaning production is a go. If all goes well, backers should receive their units by April 2025. But, as with all crowdfunding projects, there’s always some risk involved—just thought we’d clear that up.
Images: UVIEW.
