The step by step guide to using your smartwatch as a camera remote

The step by step guide to using your smartwatch as a camera remote

Now, in order to take a photo or video, this is what you must do.

Step 1. Launch the Camera Controller application.

Step 2. Take advantage of this opportunity to set up the shot.

Step 3. Switch your phone to Video Mode for videos.

Step 4. For images, select Capture, and for videos, select Record.

If you have a Garmin, Fitbit, or other non-Samsung Wear OS watch that isn’t attached to a Pixel phone, you’ll need to download third-party software to access this feature. There are numerous possibilities, albeit you may have to pay for the app and your mileage may vary.

Third-party apps, on the other hand, are hit or miss. Because the manufacturer isn’t the one who codes these apps, they can break after an update and are at the mercy of whatever software upgrades a manufacturer pushes out. Different Android phones may have different power-saving settings, which can affect how well the app functions.