How to use Camera Controller on Samsung Galaxy Watch

Image credit : NextPit In this guide, we will assume that you have already established a connection and pairing between your Galaxy Watch and a compatible Samsung phone (specified models listed below). To utilize this feature, locate the Camera Controller app on your Galaxy Watch. This application is pre-installed on all Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watches, and it comes preloaded on models such as the Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 4, and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Identifying the app is straightforward: it features a red circular icon adorned with a white camera symbol. If you can't find it, the reason might be that your watch isn't connected to a Samsung smartphone that's compatible. Assuming you've located the app, proceed with the following steps:

1. Launch the Camera Controller app from your Galaxy Watch.
2. Grant permission by tapping 'Allow' to enable the app to discover and establish connections with nearby devices.
3. Wait for the camera preview to load on your watch.
4. Position your camera and secure it to frame your subject or yourself.
5. If you wish to switch to a different camera, you'll need to use your phone's camera app in the usual manner.
6. Once content with the composition, press the white button on your watch to capture the photo.

[caption id="attachment_182477" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Image credit : Android Authority[/caption] If you intend to set up the camera for a selfie, you can tap the timer icon situated at the watch screen's top to activate a three-second countdown. This functionality might already be activated when you initially open the app. If it's enabled, you'll notice a yellow clock icon displaying a '3'. For recording videos, tap the video camera icon located to the right of the shutter button. When you're prepared to commence recording, press the small red icon at the center of the screen. Also read : Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: Everything You Need To Know

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