# Camera Remote Wear OS

> Control your phone camera from your Wear OS watch. Live preview & pro controls.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tinyapps.camerawear](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tinyapps.camerawear)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tinyapps.camerawear`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tiny Face
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 85,443
- **Rating:** 2.97 / 5 (510 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.23
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2022-05-14
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 6.98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinyapps.camerawear)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tiny-watch.vercel.app/privacy-policy](https://tiny-watch.vercel.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Camera Remote Wear OS** turns your Wear OS smartwatch into a powerful remote control for your Android phone camera. View a live preview on your wrist, capture photos, start or stop video, set 3-, 5-, or 10-second timers, switch between front and rear cameras, and adjust flash, aspect ratio, white balance, night mode, stabilization, and more.

Ideal for selfies, group photos, travel, content creation, wildlife, and tripod photography. Free features support Full HD photos and HD video, while a one-time premium purchase unlocks higher photo resolutions, including 4K, plus up to 4K video recording. Requires an Android 10+ phone and a Wear OS 3.0+ smartwatch, including compatible Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models. Photos and videos remain on your device.

## Rankings

- #237,475 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tinyapps.camerawear.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Multiple users experience critical issues with the Camera Remote Wear OS app, including failure to open on smartwatches, poor connection and functionality between watch and phone, unsatisfactory performance with lag and low resolution, and problems with premium activation and refunds. While a few users report successful use on certain devices like Galaxy Ultra and Ticwatch Pro, most reviews highlight dissatisfaction and the need for improved reliability and developer support.

### Pros

- Works well with Galaxy Ultra and Ticwatch Pro
- Connects properly on Pixel 7 Pro phone

### Cons

- App frequently fails to open on various watches (Galaxy Watch 4, Google Pixel Watch 2, Galaxy Watch 6)
- App connection between watch and phone is unreliable or non-functional
- Trial and premium versions do not work as expected; users face activation and refund issues
- App performance is poor: low resolution, laggy, and causes phone overheating
- Lack of developer support and responsiveness to user complaints

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tinyapps.camerawear)