Moza Mini-MI Review - Everything You Need to Know, setup and tutorial

Moza Mini-Mi gimbal review and setup. Learn how to balance the gimbal and use the different modes. If you're considering purchasing one, watch this video first!
In this review video, I'll also compare the Moza Mini vs. the Zhiyun Smooth 4. You will see how the gimbal's specs compare.
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[@EvanThomas]

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[@josephgonzalez7006]

Inception mode is so you can do a circular 360° motion recording. You hold gimbal parallel to ground and turn the gimbal clockwise to make a full 360° turn or more if you wish. In playback it is cool looking to do a single circle and if you have a device that's installed with image stabilizer it's really smooth. Not too many or playback can make you dizzy.

[@analize4484]

Thank you very much for making these tutorials! I've never used a Gimbal, so I was looking for one. Thanks to your Video I've decided to give this one a try. I liked very much your structured and clear explanation. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching!

[@minehhovsepian3205]

This video was truly helpful! I watched 3 different setup videos and this one was the only one that helped! :)

[@geniusleeco.8305]

THIS VIDEO WAS NOT JUST THE ONE ONE THAT HELPED, BUT IT WAS THE ONLY VIDEO THAT EXPRESSED ALL THAT WAS NEEDED TO OPERATE THE FUNCTIONS IN THE APP AND DEVICE. OTHERS DIDNT EVEN MENTION THE APP THAT WAS USED FOR THIS DEVICE. THANKS ALOT..... GLC

[@stephanieandvictorfilms4194]

Thanks. This video simplified everything for me. Great job.

[@techreviewireland7528]

great review Evan, thank you,, i picked up one of these today so it was very helpful

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@carldrysdale-groves6681]

Really helpful Evan, thank you.

[@knifeguy831]

Thank you for your time, my two mozamini arrive by Friday

[@EvanThomas]

harleybayo EDC GEAR thanks for watching :)

[@prairielogan8443]

This vid was so helpful thank you for making it

[@EvanThomas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bookworm81151]

Thanks for a great video. This is my second gimbal. The first one never worked right. I am still having a difficult time getting it setup. I will be following you and try to use this video to get it working. I am using a galaxy 9 with the Moza software. Thanks again, well done video. Bob😎

[@stubborntraveller2144]

This is amazing information. Thank's bro from India

[@OuraniaBaslis]

Thanks - very informative for a beginner....

[@gazedwards2741]

really helpful thank you

[@mrspanky369]

lol inception mode the one reason to own this gimbal

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

Yea! Like the movie with Leonardo DiCaprio! Inception!

[@premprabhudasi273]

So cool explanation! Thank you for your work and shearing with people.

[@EvanThomas]

Glad you liked it!

[@enjoylife1474]

Keepsafe always and more power to your channel, Enjoy life.

[@fantisfsd1611]

I'm in love.

[@LiminalVoices]

Thanks, I was really on the fence between the 3 gimbals, but after watching this and another video where this guy attached the Rode Video Mic Me onto the Moza, I am totally sold

[@reythegreattt9576]

What was the name of that video were he attached the vide mic me?

[@LiminalVoices]

@@reythegreattt9576 Yea, that was from a guy EMT. His video labeled, " Moza Mini MI & Rode Video Mic Me - L " Btw, found out the " L " on the Rode is for the iPhone and the other is Android.. Great video, sold me on the Moza.

[@elliotstern8582]

Rey The Greattt met had the video

[@elliotstern8582]

Sorry. Video was by met. And bythe way this was one of the worst reviews on this gimble. Android does not perform for android. What does he mean he does not understand inception mode? Is he a reviewer or not? The list goes on. This guy sucks. You want decent reviews of Gimbals go to EMT.

[@Phi1ipEvans]

Thank you for review. What video bitrates can it record at?

[@josephinerobinson1093]

Moza should be paying you, their instruction booklet suuuuucked, but you actually helped me make sense of it

[@thesolomonexp]

Thanks!!!

[@KhmerFoodCookingEveryday]

Very good idea Pro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Sagothh]

great video!! any idea if its comptable with oneplus 6? couldnt find any information.

[@indigosky2723]

Great job

[@nilsontrainer]

Thank you for the video! It helped a lot. Quick question. It appears the track object function only works in panoramic (when phone is horizontal) since the track icon desapear from screen when phone is vertical position. Also, is there a way to make the track function faster? Trying to capture someone running rather than slowly walking.

[@trojanpryd]

Thank you so much for your videos. Based on your videos I decided to buy the Moza Mini Mi, and I really enjoy using it. I’m thinking of buying a Sony QX 10 WiFi camera lense to get better zooming capabilities. My only concern is that I’m not sure if the QX 10 will connect to the Moza Genie App so that I can control the zoom. If you would do a video on this subject and whether or not it works, that would be awesome! Thank you so much

[@personnal.invest]

Hi I just buy this one How to do slow motion I do not find the icon slow mo Good video thanks.

[@DadsdoitRight]

Ive watched several reviews on gimbals and still no the wiser as to which to go for. Im tempted by the smooth q as can mount action cam too. what would you recommend

[@SamBoffey]

Great Video - Compared to the new Moza MX, which do you think is better. Thanks

[@TruckDriver326]

Thanks had this gimbal for about a year. Didn't try it yet.

[@SuckMySwaggg]

For Inception mode, you can hold the joystick either left or right. It will slowly turn up to 1 and 1/2 times in either direction. Pretty cool effect I use when shooting scenery videos or some extra clips for music videos. It’s actually one of the best feature on the Moza Mini😁👍🏽

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for letting me know!

[@MarcusRolloos]

Great! Question: how do you prevent the moza mini from angling from the horizon if you yaw with it? If I turn left or right, it does not stay level tp the horizon.

[@ahe]

Hi, Evan. A question: Can the Moza app record 4K vídeo in the motion time lapse mode?

[@user-eu2uy1ux5q]

Evan Thomas it is a great review and tell me about phone lens if I add a lens to my phone will the gamble 's motor handle it,?

[@EvanThomas]

depends on the lens. I've never tried it with a lens.

[@Jorge_Navarro]

Hi, thank you for making this video. Just wondering if I could attach a RODE mic into the phone and if I could use the gimbal for a KZbin livestream? Thank you!

[@EvanThomas]

yes you can attach a Rode mic and should be able to livestream!

[@Jorge_Navarro]

@@EvanThomas Thank you! I love your plants by the way! :)

[@stefanpeinemann4100]

The video is very helpfull. What it doesn't cover is the first calibration setting. I'm quite intrested in this because my phone slighty moves automaticly when placen on my desk via the tripod.

[@terryrobertwrightbolitho5731]

Thank you.

[@EvanThomas]

you're welcome

[@andreaskarlsson6352]

Thanks for a great video! I have a question. When I removed all the follow modes the gimble keeps moving slowly to the right. Any tips?

[@EvanThomas]

is it balanced properly?

[@sootheyoursoul4979]

Thank you for the setup tutorial. How do I setup for Instagram and TikTok?

[@GreenScorpion2]

Thanks for the review. What about the battery? What kind of battery and what is its capacity? Is it removable? Thanks.

[@EvanThomas]

the battery is not removable.

[@shannonbarnett6736]

When you are in video mode what are the round and square objects in the screen for?

[@eGazTheFirstAustralian]

Good review. Like your place. If you're reviewing something, you should know about it, and you simply say, you don't know about inception mode. Press the button and check it out, think 360. I know I'm a little late here, but dji osmo 3 is already 6 months old. I'm looking for a side by side review of these two as osmo 3 doesn't support wireless charging

[@RhozzyG]

I bought this stabilizer, 4 days ago but couldn't figure it out yet, can't to connect to Bluetooth I'm thinking that its not suitable for Samsung J7. Planning to change if they still accept at the shop. May I know what you think? Thanks

[@paulettepaul6002]

I have the note 9 what’s the best gimbal to use with it and I have the moment wide lens with the extra weight do I need counterweight to compensate. It’s hard to make a decision on the right gimbal to purchase when everyone’s using IPhones.

[@MykTV_Michael_Zafra]

does the motor get in the way of the camera with wide-angle lens? THANKS

[@arasha9047]

Thanks for great review. I have few questions: 1- does record button work for instagram and camera app in IOS? or only Moza Genie app? 2- What do you recommend most, Osmo mobile 2 or Moza mini mi? 3- Does object tracking really works in Moza mini mi?(btw, I am using Iphone 6s and probably upgrade to Iphone Xs soon).

[@EvanThomas]

no it doesn't work for Instagram. Object tracking is sketchy. I like the Osmo.

[@ChrisPereraNZ]

High quality video but Dude. The flashlight inception mode is awesome. And automatic zoom with adjustable speed is gold as it helps with dolly zoom. Both these modes so good it why I bought the gimbal

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for sharing Chris! I still don't understand inception mode :/

[@teresaannamae]

Hi Evan! I just bought a Mini Mi last night and followed all your instructions along with reading the booklet. Your video is great! However, when I am yawing the mini mi will physically twitch every 10-20 seconds.. you can see it in the video and hear a click as well! Have you come across this before? Do you have any advice?

[@wrc559]

Yeh, in his video at around 7:50 - that sucks!

[@Majnun74]

Extremely helpful! Just received this gimbal in the mail today. One thing I don’t understand, when shooting video, am I using the Filmic pro, Moment lens or Moza Genie gimbal app??

[@EvanThomas]

you're supposed to use the Moza app

[@HooksHollands]

I purchased the Moza over the DJI Osmo since the Moza's weight capacity is 60g higher than the Osmo, and I have a heavy Note 9 (300g with case). Any suggestions for a lightweight light that would mount to the gimbal's accessory port? I realize I may need to remove my phone's case to counteract the phone's heft. Appreciate any advice and this informative video!

[@EvanThomas]

Hi there, I don't have any recs for a light with this gimbal :/ but maybe search for it on Amazon

[@HooksHollands]

@@EvanThomas Ok, thank you. 😁

[@yonekoBByeah]

triple-click the top = the inception, counterclockwise or clockwise (using the joystick control)

[@feralgrandad4429]

Hi, quick questions if I may. Here in the UK the moza mini mi & osmo 2 work out about same price. For a total gimlble newbie would you prefer one over the other please? Nice channel BTW, subscribing was easy decision.

[@EvanThomas]

I'd go with the Osmo 2 for sure! By the way, thanks for watching Feral, if you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing to my channel 😀

[@VentaSocial]

hi Evan, my Moza Mini Mi Gimbal falls into sleep mode with a few seconds of being turned on. I havent been able to find a way to override this sleep mode. (tired pressing the on/off button but still cant make it work) .. tried to update the firmware but seems like im using the newest version.. any idea on how to to fix this problem? Thanks a lot!

[@MrRajonboard]

I BOUGHT THIS AND PERFECT ONE FOR ME

[@EvanThomas]

glad you like it! By the way, thanks for watching, please subscribe to see the new videos :)

[@goodtobehomepetsitting1246]

Being it's July 2021 what would you recommend for a person now that hasn't used a gimbal before? BTW, I don't have long arms for selfies. Was wondering if I need an extension option.

[@sweet.little.6070]

Hi thanks for the great video. I bought a Mini Mi today. My IPhone 6 get connected, but I can’t find the tracking mode button. Do you have any idea? Thank you

[@GrzegorzMalinowskistudiomalin]

Hi, great review! I have a question, are all samsung galaxy phones compatible? I am asking about samsung a6 plus?

[@EvanThomas]

yes that phone should be supported but I haven't tested it.

[@mihaiilie3222]

Good clip! It is works on iPhone 11 pro max ? Tnks

[@riteish1018]

Hey Evan, did you get the chance to check if its compatible with filmic pro?

[@dangrh]

What would you consider for a new person, the osmo mobile 2, this or something different? I’m looking to get some footage during travelling. I have a iPhone XS Max 👀 if that sways the decision in either way?

[@EvanThomas]

Osmo is very user friendly.

[@fernandocampa5135]

Will it work in portrait mode? Also I added wireless mics but when I attach the receiver and plug intonthe phone it messes up the balance. Any suggestions on mics that will work without messing up the balance. I use 2 but qould like to have the ability to use 3 wireless mics. We do interviews but wirhout the mics is not working

[@randykirstuk8978]

Hello I am thinking about the Moza mini for entry cost. Does the wireless charging work ? Another person said it didn't.What are good practices for day trips when the mini isn't used ? do you have any videos on that ?

[@EvanThomas]

it works for me!

[@DimusTech]

I've watched couple other reviews of that gimbal, the inception mode is called that way after a scene in the movie "Inception" where in a corridor everything is sort of rotates, you are supposed to point the gimbal forward like if it was a selfie stick and not the usual upward and then the joystick controls the rotation of the phone, very cool thing! BTW, did you try the Freevision vilta M gimbal? if yes, how would you compare those two?

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for sharing! Now I know! No I haven't tried that one yet. Do you like it?

[@DimusTech]

From videos I saw the vilta is great! even it's Android app is very polished and works well.

[@EICabangon77]

Freevision Vilta is expensive compare to the popular smartphone gimbals in the market

[@DimusTech]

Compared to what?? looks to me about the same price as most of the others

[@iwybsnpcbtm7436]

Its like a 360 degree rotation

[@Seeitmove]

Hello! My question: could I use the MOZA Mini Mi with a remote secondary device? The purpose is to have the cell phone with gimble on a tripod while operating the MOZA Mini Mi on a separate device. Is this possible? * Thank you for a very helpful and thorough review! 😀

[@loug4626]

Would yaw follow then be best for taking video while behind another down hill alpine skier....or what would you recommend. Thx

[@EvanThomas]

yes Lou that is correct.

[@bdmelodyofficial3341]

How do i know when it is fully charged...?

[@ST-cu2ux]

Thanks. Very useful video. I just bought a moza mini me and what really bothers me is my iphone 8 can not find the moza on bluetooth. Annoying to not be able to fully utilize the functions

[@ST-cu2ux]

Do you have any suggestion how to connect my iphone to the moza mini?

[@EvanThomas]

Hi Sebastian, that is very odd. Does your iPhone need to be updated?

[@ourholm]

In this video when you demo'd the zoom using the scroll wheel, it was picking up noise from that action. Is that a problem due to unwanted scroll-wheel noise on the video results?

[@EvanThomas]

yes it's true, I prefer the zoom button on the Osmo 2

[@vinnieli2614]

Do you have any other recommendations?I want to buy a mobile phone stabilizer with its own extension function.

[@geekindakitchen]

VIMBLE2

[@Majnun74]

Which counterweight can you use with this gimbal? I have the moment anamorphic lens with 67 mm filters.

[@pernell1974]

I'm late to this party but I got this one today at CT for 24.99 hope it stillworks

[@macvilleadventures7683]

I liked 👍🏼 and subscribed!! I am having too much trouble honestly... it’s not funny! I was so stressed 😥

[@saifs88]

Hi Evan, I'm trying to decide whether to go with Moza Mini-Mi or go with Zhiyun Smooth 3? I had recently upgraded to iPhone XS Max so I need that extra payload capacity. I read some reviews that Mini-Mi is having some motor issues after like 3 or 4 uses and it makes a lot of noise? Did you come across these issues? And which one would you recommend? Thanks for the help in advance.

[@EvanThomas]

hey Syed, honestly I cannot say about the iPhone XS because I haven't tested it. how much does it weigh?

[@saifs88]

@@EvanThomas Thanks for the reply. I believe the iPhone XS Max is about 220g w/screen protector. It does fall in that range for both of the gimbals I mentioned. I just wanted to know while testing out did you notice any noise or issues with the Mini-Mi? I read some reviews that the motors were giving problems after few uses.

[@JamesChristie]

Hi Evan, Thanks for producing such a great and informative video for the Moza Mini-MI. I have two questions: For a non videographer (I normally shoot stills) can you recommend a good and easy to use (intuitive) video editing software or app? Have you done a video to show how to get the best for still photography with the gimble and if so can you provide a link? James

[@EvanThomas]

You can use iMovie to edit if you have a mac.

[@DJNICOGENT]

Hello I bought my Mazda and sign up using your video it was working fine for maybe 2 days and now it's acting all crazy and then shutting off all the time trying to recalibrated are fixing back it's just keep acting crazy now can you tell me what I'm doing wrong and all the apps look different when I see you guys calibrating it the moza Genie doesn't look like what I'm seeing online

[@AusMrki]

Have you had any issues with the phones not being able to pick up the Moza Mini Mi via bluetooth

[@DhruvManoj]

Does the app work well for android devices because in some apps some items works only in IOS

[@powerinnaturealinaf.muntea8878]

What did you use to shoot this home video? Thx xo

[@Musicalpa]

How does the customer service rate and compare between Zhiyun and Moza? Which brand has a better development team and longevity results? I'm completely new to the idea and just ordered a Smooth 4 and I'm curious if I made the right choice. I have much to learn. Do you know of any online resources I can utilize to become efficient and knowledgeable of making video (I've only done still photography).

[@EvanThomas]

I think Zhiyun has better CS. Watch the skillshare videos or lynda.com videos on videography

[@deathwish288]

@Evan Thoma any thing i can do to make sure IOS connects to Moza Mini? Never connects and not able to firmware update.

[@andyh760]

Question: my mini-Mi has a faint blue light and buzzes when it’s turned off, it drains the battery. Any advise?

[@mandomtztechmas6936]

Incepcion mode is that you can twist the handle is circular motion and the gimball twist the image when you are recording

[@browncatt1]

Thank you for this video. Really helpful. Please if you can help me. I have just bought one and tried to use it for a shoot. The picture when using the app was jittering, as if it was trying to focus but the shot remained in focus. I couldn't do anything to stop the camera/picture jittering from time to time. It was doing it when it was recording and also when it wasn't recording (me getting shot ready) it was not the gimbal shaking/jittering but it was the picture/ camera. Why? It has ruined all of my footage as it jitters spasmodically for no reason through every shot. It didn't do it all the way through just at random times. The camera does not do this when using the regular phone camera app. I am using a Nokia 5.3 with my Mini Mi and the genie app. Any ideas?

[@jitskenap]

I like your reviews a lot thank you! Which gimball for the phone do you like the best? I would like to buy one :D

[@MinJEFFSr]

I have the moza mini mi and it was good for the first couple of weeks, but now I'm having problems with it. It will come on, then the stabilizer will just give in and the left light start blinking. I've looked all over but can't find a solution.

[@carolinarosario5292]

Hi from Argentina. I bought moza mini mí . AND i don t know how to unlock the arm

[@moncelikeadomaviciute541]

me too :(

[@BrendanWhelan]

can it wireless charge when you have a case on? Thanks!

[@geekindakitchen]

Depends on your case I would say I don't have this in my hands yet, but I am hoping we will get one to play with in the next few days.

[@classiczee4496]

Hey Evan, thanks for the tips but I have one question, does this gimbal pair with Samsung Galaxy s10 plus, cause I just bought it and I have a problem trying to connect it to my Samsung Galaxy s10 plus and also downloaded the moza app still having problems in the app too, do u have a clue why?

[@EvanThomas]

I think the Galaxy s10 is too big for this gimbal

[@popgpxmedia]

I did get my moza mini mi to work one issue is it shutting off during meetings/events longer than 20-30 minutes. idk if its the app or the gimbal

[@weeping.flower]

I have a question! Can you take pictures with the Moza app? And from the Gimbal itself without tuching your phone?

[@yonekoBByeah]

while using the genie app, tapping/click twice the shutter key in the center/middle button...to take photo also, while using the genie app, tapping the upper key twice will allow you to toggle video or photo mode

[@jaiverma180]

Is it good for huwaei p20 pro

[@lorischaller2804]

I just unboxed mine today and have watched this a couple times. I can not get my roll arm to unlock. I don't get any response from the joystick. Set up seemed so easy. I don't want to return until I know it's not a user error. My first gimbal. I would appreciate any help I can get. I chose this over the DJI Osmo Mobile 3.

[@MilanMalinovsky]

Hi, Evan. When I power the device on, it starts spinning so crazy, my phone falls off of it. It is ballanced right. I updated the firmware, too. Any ideas, please? Also - my device does not spin 360 all the way. Will it, once it is properly set? Thank you much.

[@Diddy8DO]

Same issue when unboxing mine today

[@CarolWain]

Mine did the same thing... went crazy and shot my phone right across the room! Fortunately it wasn't damaged.

[@toufiqist715]

Nice and detailed video. However I have few question. Can I add action camera EKEN H9R/H6S/H5S with Moza mini Mi? Can I operate Moza Mini button and function with native camera app not moza App? Can I take still picture (back/front) with Moza mini Mi? Will this work on Android device (Pixel 3)? Thanks in Advance

[@EvanThomas]

Only the moza app will work. Not sure about the action cam.

[@miguelleb5173]

One of the face knobs popped off and got lost on my first use. The videos taken with the MOZA app sometimes had no audio. For this reason I stopped using the Moza app, which means you can not use the bottoms to turn the camera on, zoom. Etc.

[@Dandoosh590]

Hi, can i shoot a story with this gimble? A vertical mode ?

[@missjunglemarilynmanuel2291]

Helo,can use that to any phone?

[@marcel106]

Whats the USB means? If you see in the hand we have not only 1 but 2 usbs. What they do?

[@kenchong5411]

I just purchased this Moza Gimbal and turned it on and for whatever reason, my phone is never facing me flat like your video. It seems to be be stabilized on a vertical manner and mine seems to be on a 45% angle. How do I set it to stay?

[@venezuelainvestigators141]

I have several gimbals but this is the first one that I turn on and it spinned like crazy and fast until it threw the phone all away across the room. Why would this happen?