Wrong, the mobile phone connection is required and can only be skipped 5 times

Hey Goblin
Don't worry, the Dji Pocket 2 can be used completely without a mobile phone. Both when setting up and when using it.
However, pairing it with your smartphone is brilliant! Either with the Dji mount made of metal (very high quality & inexpensive) so the mobile phone becomes the display and control element or you simply use the smartphone as a remote control ;)