iPhone 15 Pro Use iPhone to shoot photos from another iPhone?

[iHavequestions]

Hi,

Can you use one iPhone as a viewfinder and control to take photos of another iPhone the same way you can use your Apple watch to do so either natively or through a third-party app? I see there are Switch Control options, but I'm talking about not using Wifi and using Bluetooth or any other options since I would like to do this on-the-go in travel settings. I would like to do this in situations where the other iPhone is hard to reach such as use cases where I can tap on the screen to focus from one iPhone using another remotely when it's high up on a selfie stick or in a place other than in my hand directly for example.

 

[MacCheetah3]

I am not aware of any such feature or third-party app, especially if you have these requirements:

I see there are Switch Control options, but I'm talking about not using Wifi and using Bluetooth or any other options since I would like to do this on-the-go in travel settings.

Which… If it can’t connect the two devices, how do you think it would control the other?

Anyway… There are standalone cameras with such features. Here’s one I recall seeing demoed/reviewed:

As for a connection, the Insta360 works like a smart flying drone, generating its own wireless network:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Insta360/comments/10ph1mw/_/j6lavvh

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Again, this is just one camera I recall with such a function, there are probably dozens of competitors.

 

[now i see it]

Yes there are apps that can do it (at least a few years ago). I did it with mine (iPhone 6 and 5) several years ago.
There’s a bit of a lag but yes. It works. I don’t remember the name of the app.

 

[MacCheetah3]

Yes there are apps that can do it (at least a few years ago). I did it with mine (iPhone 6 and 5) several years ago.
There’s a bit of a lag but yes. It works. I don’t remember the name of the app.

You are correct, although, following some research, none of the options I found look promising or anything I’d recommend— by the way, a few apps are from a previous inquiry on the MacRumors Forums.

‎Camera Remote Control App

‎Download the app on two iOS devices and establish a connection. Choose which device will be used as a camera and the other one will automatically switch to remote control mode. Place the device in camera mode somewhere, so that the camera will be facing you (and your friends). Take your time...

apps.apple.com

‎Camera Plus: Frame The Moments

‎“Everyone loves you and you’re never in any of the pictures. That last part is about to change... Camera Plus with AirSnap” - The Next Web Have you ever been left out of group captures with friends and family just because you had to be behind the camera? You’re now covered with the best photo...

apps.apple.com

‎WiFi Camera - Remote iPhones

‎WiFi Camera makes a great remote-photography tool! Set up one device to take a group photo, and use the other as a remote! WiFi Camera will allow you to connect two iOS devices wirelessly. You will be able to receive and transmit the camera view with the other device, in addition to sending...

apps.apple.com

‎4XCamera Maker

‎4XCamera Maker lets you shoot, edit, and publish engaging music videos without a computer or expensive camera equipment. Wirelessly connect up to three iOS devices and shoot impressive multi-angle videos in just one take. Easy-to-apply edits let you combine videos to make something new. Create...

apps.apple.com

‎Mirror Vision: Golf Coaching

‎Want to improve the way you move? Mirror Vision allows you to see your golf swing like never before. The first swing analysis software that fully utilizes the iPhone's potential. By streaming the camera from one iOS device to another’s screen with ultra-low latency, you can see your swing in...

apps.apple.com

‎MoviePro - Pro Video Camera

‎MoviePro - the most powerful video recording & film making app with innumerable options. Unlock the true potential of iOS camera to record professional quality videos. • FEATURES • - Pause/Resume, - Time lapse mode, - Host of video resolutions(from 4K to 320x180), - Selectable...

apps.apple.com

‎MoviePro Remote

‎Connect wirelessly to MoviePro app running on another iOS device through this app. Control MoviePro camera running on another iOS device with live preview of view finder. Get full control of MoviePro app from this remote control. Recording live events, recording from devices placed in car...

apps.apple.com

Included because it does have a remote control companion app. However, the app is cinematography-centric, I didn’t see any photography listed features, and neither app is free — seemingly obvious based on the app name, I know, but felt it worth a mention and clarification.

P.S. I probably should have stated things at least slightly differently:

I am not aware of any such feature or remember third-party apps [...]

I don’t recall finding a suitable option/method years back either, then I bought an Apple Watch — not primarily for this reason, of course.