It was really easy to understand right out of the box. I love that the whole stand is adjustable, you can adjust the height of the wand and the direction the phone is in the holder. The backlight is also fully adjustable and can be placed on the side or top of the phone. This is perfect for capturing videos or FaceTime calls with friends and family - basically what I currently use it for. The legs for the base are really solid and strong and hold my iPhone 12 Pro with no issues. I really like that the whole thing can be folded and packed - and it's very portable, so I can throw it in my purse and take it with me wherever I go. I can also connect my phone and still place it on the stand in any direction. I highly recommend this little coaster!