# RemoteCam: Live Preview & Full Camera Photo Video Remote Control From Your Watch

> Photo & Video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1046684036](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1046684036)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1046684036`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Enigma Studio LLC
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2016-04-22
- **First published:** 2015-11-12
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remotecam-live-preview-full-camera-photo-video-remote/id1046684036)

## Description

Introducing, the real Camera App you've been waiting for on the Apple Watch! Finally, RemoteCam gives you complete control of your iPhone's camera from your Apple Watch, with Live Preview, Shake to Shoot Selfie, and Instant Zoom using the Digital Crown!

NEW FEATURE: Shake your watch to take a photo or video on your phone! Perfect for taking a selfie without having to tap the camera button!

Use it to capture photography of people or wild life without disturbing them, or when you couldn't be physically near your phone to take a photo or video.

Or when you need to remote control the camera in low light conditions where camera shake from being hand held is not an option.

Now updated with Full iOS 9 and WatchOS 2 support!

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Use your Apple Watch to control your iPhone to...
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- Take Photos or Record Videos with just 1 Touch on Your Watch

- Easily Switch between Capture Modes with Force Touch Menu

- See Exactly What Your iPhone Camera Sees with Live Preview

- Shake Your Watch to Capture a Photo or Start Recording a Video

- Zoom In / Zoom Out in Preview and Recording using the Digital Crown

- Change between the Front and Back Cameras

- Toggle Flash or Torch in Photo or Video Mode

- Set 3-Second or 10-Second Delay Timer

- Instant Taptic Vibration Feedback on All Operations

- Change Live Preview Size between Full Screen or Full View

- Choose Live Preview Quality between Low/Medium/High

- Turn Off iPhone Screen while Recording for Maximum Privacy

- Supports 3D Touch on the iPhone and Force Touch on the Watch

Just Say "Hey Siri, Launch Remote Camera..." to open RemoteCam on both the iPhone and Apple Watch.

Have Fun!

## Rankings

- #348,968 — Overall

## Review summary

User feedback is mixed. The app offers notable watch integration and ease of use with decent photo quality when it works, but ad-heavy monetization, gating of features, and reliability issues undermine value. Many reviews say you must use the iPhone app in addition to the watch, watch-only control is limited, and several advertised remote capabilities are not realized, leaving potential users wary of the purchase.

### Pros

- Watch-based controls and features (Digital Crown zoom, shake-to-selfie, start/stop video) noted by multiple users.
- Easy to use and user-friendly interface.
- Produces high-quality photos when the app functions correctly.

### Cons

- Ads and monetization: paid versions still display ads and many features require additional in-app purchases.
- Not a true remote: must launch both iPhone and Watch apps; watch-only control is limited or ineffective; marketing claims about Siri control are inaccurate.
- Reliability and connectivity issues: frequent connection losses, watch-launch failures, and syncing problems.
- Promised core features often unfulfilled or gated behind pro/premium (e.g., switch to video mode, autofocus lock).

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