hohem iSteady V3 Foldable Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer User Manual

iSteady V3 Foldable Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer

Specifications

• iSteady V3
• Magnetic AI Tracker with Fill Light
• Remote Controller
• USB-C Charging Cable
• Hex Key
• Storage Pouch

Product Information

The iSteady V3 is a versatile gimbal stabilizer designed for smartphones. It features a Magnetic AI Tracker with Fill Light, a Remote Controller, and various indicators for easy operation. The gimbal offers three usage modes: Handheld Mode, Extended Mode, and Remote Mode.

Product Usage Instructions

Charging
Before using the iSteady V3 for the first time, fully charge it using the provided USB-Type C charging cable. Use a 5V-2A USB charger for optimal charging. The battery indicator light will flash slowly during charging and stay solid green when charging is complete.

Unfolding & Mounting
To unfold and mount your smartphone on the gimbal, pull the arm, stretch the phone clamp to fit your smartphone’s width, attach it to the center of the phone, and press and hold the Power on/off button. Ensure the gimbal’s Bluetooth is connected to your smartphone for default orientation settings.

Folding
Power off the gimbal before folding it. Remove the phone, hold the handle, fold the arm downward, and snap the folding lock and mounting hole together.

Bluetooth Connection
To connect via Bluetooth, power on the gimbal, activate Bluetooth on your smartphone, select the device named SV3-XXXXXX, and follow on-screen instructions. A steady light on the Bluetooth indicator indicates a successful connection.

Usage Modes

• Handheld Mode: Unfold the gimbal for on-the-go shooting.
• Remote Mode: Fully extend the legs, unfold, stand the gimbal on a desktop surface, and remove the remote controller for long-distance remote shooting.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use Xiaomi 11 Ultra/12S Ultra/13 Ultra/14 Ultra smartphones with iSteady V3?
  

  • A: No, these specific Xiaomi models are not compatible with iSteady V3. The gimbal is compatible with smartphones up to 7 inches in size.

User Manual  V1.0

Product List

Overview

1. Magnetic AI Tracker

2. AI Tracker Power Switch

3. Phone Clamp

4. Magnetic Mount

5. Folding Lock

6. Safety Locks

7. Folding Arm

8. Mounting Hole

9. Built-in Extension Rod

10. Side Wheel

11. Bluetooth Indicator

12. Gimbal Battery Indicator

13. Remote Connection Indicator

14. Pogo Pins

15. Magnetic Remote Controller

16. Adjustment Button & Indicator

17. Bluetooth Indicator

18. Working Mode Indicator

19. Gimbal Battery Indicator

20. Adjustment Button & Indicator

21. Joystick

22. Remote Connection Indicator

23. Function Button

24. Mode Button

25. Shutter Button

26. Type-C Charging Port
    Back

27. Roll Motor

28. Tilt Motor

29. Pan Motor

30. Hex Screw

31. Power Button

32. Trigger

33. Type-C Charging Port

34. Handle

35. Built-In Tripod

36. 1/4″-20 Screw Hole

If the pan motor’s base is loose, use the included hex key to tighten the hex screw clockwise.

Charging
Please fully charge iSteady V3 before using it for the first time.

Charging Method
Please use the standard USB-Type C charging cable to connect to the Type-C charging port on the gimbal handle for charging.

*It is recommended to use a 5V-2A USB charger (not included).

Charging Status

1. Battery indicator light flashing slowly indicates charging is in progress (different colors correspond to the current battery level).
2. Battery indicator light staying solid green indicates charging is complete.

Unfolding & Folding

• Compatible Smartphones （≤ 7 inches）
• Weight ≤ 300g
• Width: 58–98mm
• Thickness ≤ 12.5 mm

Not compatible with Xiaomi 11 Ultra/12S Ultra/13 Ultra/14 Ultra.

Unfolding & Mounting

1. Pull the arm as shown.
2. Stretch the phone clamp to adapt to your smartphone’s width and attach it to the center of the phone.

To set the default orientation for your smartphone upon startup with the iSteady V3：

Ensure that the gimbal’s Bluetooth is connected to your smartphone.

For a detail explanation, please check Bluetooth Connection.

1. Open the Hohem Joy App on your smartphone. Tap “Settings”.
2. Tap to “Gimbal Parameter Settings”.
3. Select “Startup Shooting Orientation”.
4. Once selected, the gimbal will synchronize to the chosen state. The next time the gimbal is powered on, it will default to this selected orientation.

• Do not power on the gimbal without mounting a phone.
• If the phone is not cantered during startup, it will reduce the gimbal’s battery life. The gimbal will automatically enter standby mode if it detects no load or severe imbalance.
• When using the gimbal, avoid touching the pogo pins with your fingers to prevent poor contact.

Ensure the gimbal is powered off before folding it.

Remove the phone. Hold the handle and fold the arm downward and snap the folding lock and the mounting hole together as shown.

Bluetooth Connection

1. Make sure the gimbal is powered on.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and select the device named “SV3-XXXXXX” from the list of available devices.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect and pair.
4. A steady light on the Bluetooth indicator signifies a successful connection.

Usage Modes
There are 3 usage modes of iSteady V3: Handheld Mode, Extended Mode, and Remote Mode.

Handheld Mode
Simply unfold the gimbal for on-the-go shooting.

Extended Mode
Pull out the built-in extension rod upwards and slightly tilt the hinge area to the preferred angle for shooting.

The extension rod includes three segments with a maximum length of 205mm. Adjust the angle from 0° to 90° .

Remote Mode
Fully pull out the legs and unfold. Stand the gimbal on a desktop surface and remove the remote controller for long-distance remote shooting.

• For increased stability in a wider range of scenarios and conditions, you can also connect iSteady V3 to an external tripod via the 1/4″-20 Screw Hole.
• To retract the tripod, carefully push the legs in.

AI Tracking

Attach the magnetic AI tracker, make sure it is aligned with the magnetic mount.

Toggle the switch to “ON”. The fill light will flash twice quickly to indicate successful activation.

*Toggle the switch to “OFF” to turn off the AI Tracker.

Gesture Control
Show gestures to the AI Tracker from 0.5-1.5m/1.64-4.92ft away.

• Start AI tracking (Indicator light turns green)

• Stop AI tracking (Indicator light turns red)

• Customized Composition (Indicator light flashes green quickly)

• Landscape

• Portrait

• Shutter Control: Trigger a 3-second countdown for taking a photo/video. Bluetooth connection needed

Customized Composition

How to make AI vision positioning adjustments?

If the framed subject cannot be centered on the phone/camera screen, or you want to customize the AI vision position to be tracked

1. Make sure the gimbal & AI vision sensor are on.
2. Take the gesture towards the AI vision sensor and the indicator blinks green quickly.
3. Move in front of the screen until you find the preferred position to be tracked.
4. Show the gesture to lock the position and create ideal composition (the indicator stops flashing).

Front/Rear Tracking
Press and hold the safety locks on both sides of the phone clamp at the same time to unlock it. Remove the AI tracker, rotate it 180°,and then mount the AI tracker.

1. Attempting to remove the AI tracker without unlocking it first may result in structural damage to the product.
2. When using the AI tracker, it is normal for the pogo pins at the bottom to become hot. Please avoid direct contact to prevent burns!

Buttons & Working Mode

Buttons

• Power Button
• Long press : Power on/off
• Press twice : Enter standby mode(to exit, press twice again)
• Press five times : Enter auto calibration
• Side Wheel
• Long press: Turn the fill light on or off (requires AI tracker to be attached)
• Press twice : Switch between cool, warm, and neutral light
• Scroll up : Increase the brightness
• Scroll down : Decrease the brightness
• Press five times : Re-pair the remote control Press seven times: Clear Bluetooth and remote connections
• Trigger
• Press twice: Recenter the gimbal
• Press three times: Change the phone between forward-facing and backward-facing Long
• press: Enter All Lock Mode(L) (release the trigger to exit)

Type-C Charging Port
Connect to the power supply to charge the gimbal.

1/4″-20 Screw Hole
Connect to other accessories, such as a tripod.

iSteady V3 three-axis gimbal includes three axes of rotation: pan, tilt, and roll axes. The collaborative work between different axes results in the creation of 4 Working Modes, each tailored to specific filming needs

Pan Follow Mode (PF)

• Axes Engaged : Pan axis is active; Roll and Tilt axes are locked.
• Functionality : The gimbal allows the phone to pan left or right smoothly following the operator’s movements, while maintaining a steady tilt and roll position.

Pan and Tilt Follow Mode (PTF)

• Axes Engaged : Both Pan and Tilt axes are active; Roll axis is locked.
• Functionality : This mode enables the phone to follow the operator’s pan (left/right) and tilt (up/down) movements, offering more dynamic control over the framing. The roll axis remains locked to keep the horizon level.

Point of View Mode (POV)

• Axes Engaged : All three axes (Roll, Tilt, and Pan) are active.
• Functionality: This mode allows the phone to follow the operator’s movements in all directions, It offers a “first-person” perspective, capturing footage as if the viewers are seeing through the operator’s eyes.

All Lock Mode(L)

• Axes Engaged: All three axes (Roll, Tilt, and Pan) are locked.
• Functionality : In Lock Mode, the phone’s orientation remains fixed regardless of the gimbal’s movements.

Remote Control Operation

Note

• When attached to the gimbal, the remote control automatically powers on and pairs once the gimbal is on. The gimbal also charges the remote during this time.
• If detached from the gimbal, the remote needs to be powered on separately. It will automatically pair with the gimbal upon powering on.

1. Joystick
   • Push vertically and horizontally to change the tilt and pan axis directions.
   • Press twice : Switch between zoom and roll control
   • Long press : Turn the fill light on/off.
2. Adjustment Button
   • Zoom/Roll rotation/Fill light control
   • Long press : Control zoom*/roll rotation Press once: Control fill light brightness Press twice: Switch fill light temperature
   • Zoom control is available exclusively through the Hohem Joy App after connecting via Bluetooth.
3. Function Button
   • Press twice : Recenter the gimbal
   • Press three times : Change the phone between forward-facing and backward-facing Press five times : Re-pair the remote control Press seven times: Clear Bluetooth connection
   • Long press : Enter All Lock Mode(L) (release button to exit)
4. Mode Button
   • Press once: Switch working Modes
   • Press twice : Switch between landscape and portrait mode
   • Press three times : Auto 180° roll rotation Press five times: Enter auto calibration
5. Shutter Button
   • Press once : Take a photo or start/stop recording[1]
   • Press twice : Switch between photo/video mode [2]
   • Press three times : Switch between front/rear cameras[2]
   • Long press: Remote control power on/off[3]

Notes

1. This feature requires the gimbal to be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
2. It is available exclusively through the Hohem Joy App after connecting via Bluetooth.
3. When the remote control is attached to the gimbal, it can simultaneously power the gimbal on/off.

Indicators

Gimbal Handle

1. Bluetooth Indicator
2. Gimbal Battery Indicator
3. Remote Connection Indicator

Solid light : Bluetooth connected

*Quick flash 3** : Bluetooth pairing cleared (remote control power on/off)

Slow flash : Gimbal firmware updating

Off: Bluetooth disconnected

Solid light : Battery level 50%-100%

Solid light: Battery level 20%-50%

Solid light : Low battery

Quick flash: Shutting down soon
Battery indicator light flashing slowly indicates charging (different colors correspond to the current battery level)

Solid light : Remote connected

*Quick flash 3** : Gimbal power on/off

Slow flash alternately : Remote control re-pairing

Off : Remote control disconnected

Slow flash : Gimbal overloading

Solid light: Gimbal firmware anomaly

Pulse : Gimbal standby

Remote Control

1. Adjustment Indicator
2. Bluetooth Indicator
3. Working Mode Indicator
4. Gimbal Battery Indicator
5. Remote Connection Indicator

Solid light: Roll rotation control

Flash: Fill light control

Off: Zoom in/out

Solid light: Bluetooth connected

Quick flash *3 : Bluetooth pairing cleared (remote control power on/off)

Slow flash: Gimbal firmware updating

Off: Bluetooth disconnected

PF

PTF

POV

L

Slow flash : Auto Calibration

Pulse : Gimbal standby

Solid light : Battery level 50%-100%

Solid light : Battery level 20%-50%

Solid light : Gimbal Low battery

Quick flash : Gimbal Shutting down soon
Battery indicator light flashing slowly indicates charging (different colors correspond to the current battery level)
Solid light : Remote connected/Charging complete

Slow flash : Charging/Firmware updating

*Quick Flash 3:** Remote power on/power off/paired

Slow flash alternately: Remote control re-pairing

Off : Remote control disconnected

Solid light : Remote low battery level

Slow flash : Remote shutting down soon

Hohem Joy App

Downloading
Scan the QR code or search “Hohem Joy” in App Store / Google Play to download the App.

Gimbal Connection

1. Attach your smartphone and turn on iSteady V3.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
3. Open the Hohem Joy App. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection .

Camera Interface

For more information,
visit www.hohem.com  or scan the QR code to view tutorials.

Auto Calibration & Firmware Update

Auto Calibration
Auto calibration could reduce drift or slight deviation caused by nearby magnetic interference or human error.

1. Place the gimbal on a hard, flat surface after setting it up and powering it on.
2. Press the trigger button twice to recenter the gimbal.
3. Press the M button five times to enter auto calibration.
4. A single “beep” indicates that the calibration is complete .

Note

• During the auto calibration process, ensure that the remote control is connected to the gimbal.
• Failing to place the gimbal on a flat surface for calibration will result in calibration failure (e.g., attempting calibration while holding it in a vehicle) .
• If calibration fails, you’ll hear two beeps and see the Working Mode indicators pulsing, indicating standby mode. Double-tap the power button to exit standby and retry calibration .

Firmware Update
You will be prompted in the Hohem Joy App if a new firmware update is available. Follow the on-screen instructions in the App to update firmware.

Specifications

iSteady V3

Folded: 9844160.5mm

Material| High-performance composite material
Maximum Load| 300g
Mobile Phone Width| 58mm~98mm
Battery Capacity| 7.4V/1400mAh
Operating Time| Approx. 13 hours (Used without AI Tracker unit)

Approx. 4 hours (AI tracking and fill light used simultaneously)

*Data sourced from Hohem Laboratory. Measured under ideal conditions with the gimbal fully balanced.

Charging Time| Approx. 2.5 hours (5V-2A)
Power Consumption| 0.8W (Used without AI Tracker unit, measured under ideal conditions)
Controllable Angle| Pan: -120° to 210° Roll: -195° to 135°

Tilt: -35° to 45°

Operating Temperature| -10 ℃ to 45 ℃ (14 ℉ to 113 ℉)
Motor Protection| The gimbal will automatically shut down in case of improper operation to protect the motor.

AI Tracker

5000K (Neutral light)

2700K (Warm light)

Warning & Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing the Hohem product. By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer and warning carefully. In addition, you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while interacting with this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, policies and guidelines Hohem has made and may make available. Hohem accepts no liability for damage, injury, or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth in this document.

This document and all other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Hohem. For up-to-date product information, visit www.hohem.com and click on the product page for this product.

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• The valid warranty period is 12 months counting from the date of selling under normal use. Accessories are excluded from the warranty service. The warranty service is subject to normal use. Damage exceeding this period, or damage caused by force majeure, is not covered by warranty. This includes damages not related to the product’s quality such as collisions, burns, unauthorized repairs or modifications, foreign objects (water, oil, sand, etc.), and damages resulting from improper installation or use. Our company can offer paid repair services for such issues.
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