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Using an Apple Watch as a camera remote
By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026
Short answerOpen the Camera Remote app on your Apple Watch while your iPhone is nearby. It shows the live view, has a timer, and lets you take the shot from your wrist.
- Keep the watch and phone within Bluetooth range.
- Use the timer so you can drop your arm before the shot.
- Check framing on the watch before you start.
Apple Watch Director, built into Music Wide Selfie and still being tested, is designed to start and stop recording, run countdowns and add markers from your wrist.
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