The remote isn't for selfies it's for when you're shooting in "Bulb" mode to extend the normal maximum 30 secs limit on most cameras and/or prevent you from standing there with your finger on the shutter button inducing extra vibration/motion into your pics. Which if you're lighting anything up at the time will be excessive
Especially if you're using a cheap lightweight tripod ........don't get one
Especially if you're using a cheap lightweight tripod ........don't get one