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Most people think of a smartwatch as a fitness gadget or a way to discreetly view notifications. But did you know that you can also use your smartwatch as a camera remote? Instead of scrambling to beat the timer for your next group photo or selfie, you can instead use your smartwatch to control your phone’s camera shutter.<\/p>\n

Some smartwatches, like the Apple Watch, have this feature built in. Others require you to download a separate third-party app. You’ll also need to be within Bluetooth range, since that’s how smartwatches communicate with your phone. This probably won’t be an issue in most scenarios, but it’s something to keep in mind if you’re thinking of using this feature on a more ambitious photo project. <\/p>\n

In any case, here’s how to enable the feature on some of the most popular smartwatches.<\/p>\n

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If you’ve got an Apple Watch, good news: as mentioned earlier, the Apple Watch already comes with a camera remote and timer app pre-installed. You can also use your watch as a viewfinder when setting up the photo, and review the picture directly from your wrist after you’ve taken it. Plus, you can use the watch to toggle other settings like flash, HDR, and Live Photo. Siri is also available as a hands-free option when using the feature. <\/p>\n

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Fiddling with settings is easy. Hit the three-dot button.<\/em><\/figcaption>Image: Apple<\/cite><\/p>\n

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To take a photo:<\/h3>\n
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  • Once you’ve set up your iPhone to take your photo, open the Room<\/strong> app on your watch. It’s the same icon as the Camera app on your iPhone. <\/li>\n
  • After you open the app, you should see what your photo will look like on your watch face. Take this time to compose your shot.<\/li>\n
  • Use the Digital Crown to zoom in and out<\/li>\n
  • Tap the shutter icon in the center of the watch screen to take your photo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tips and tricks:<\/h3>\n