Even if you know how to use the Apple Watch, there are some cool tricks and hidden features that you may not have tried before. For example, did you know that wrapping your Apple Watch around your iPhone can turn it into a selfie finder?
Sure, the iPhone has plenty of capable front-facing cameras — I love the bokeh effect of taking selfies in portrait mode. But the rear cameras on the iPhone 13 Pro Max make it the best camera phone money can buy, so you may want to try clipping with the screen facing away from you from time to time.
Except that it can be a challenge to stay in the picture. That’s when owning an Apple Watch could help. You can take your Apple Watch off your wrist and put it on your iPhone to see a small preview of the recording. I admit this hack looks a bit ridiculous, but it totally works and makes for high quality selfies.
We’ve been demonstrating the setup in action on TikTok, which you may have seen if you follow santosfutebolarte on TikTok already:
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All the best Apple Watch models from Apple Watch 7 to Apple Watch SE support this feature. You use the built-in Camera Remote app, so you don’t need to download anything else – all you need is your Apple Watch and your paired iPhone.
That said, for this trick to work, you’ll need one of the best Apple Watch bands that can be clipped around your iPhone. I’ve used Apple’s Solo Loop, but most bands with a secure closure should work.
Use the Apple Watch as a viewfinder for your iPhone with Camera Remote
1. Attach your Apple Watch to your iPhone so the Apple Watch is facing you and the iPhone display is facing away from you†
2. Open the Camera Remote app on your Apple Watch.
3. Adjust the Flash, Live Photo, and HDR settings as needed.
4. Frame yourself with the Apple Watch as a viewfinder.
5. Tap the record button on your Apple Watch to take your selfie.
This feature also works if your iPhone is mounted on one of the best iPhone tripods or if you are using one of the best ring lights for phones. The Camera Remote was meant to help you take photos without touching your iPhone, but this hack gives you another option for capturing top-notch selfies.
Have you tried this iPhone camera tip that makes sharing photos so much easier? Also check out our guide on how to save camera settings on iPhone if you’re tired of losing your settings every time.
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