Take Photos with AirPods on iOS 26

Learn how to use your AirPods to take iPhone photos with iOS 26 for hands-free, perfect shots every time.
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Take Photos with AirPods on iOS 26
Take Photos with AirPods on iOS 26: A Hands-Free Photography Guide Capturing the perfect shot on your iPhone often means juggling angles, lighting, and timing—all while keeping your hand steady. With iOS 26, Apple introduces a feature that makes this much easier: the ability to use AirPods to take iPhone photos . This hands-free method not only helps you avoid awkward arm stretches but also lets you focus on the moment instead of fumbling for the shutter button. Whether you’re snapping group selfies, creative portraits, or action shots, this new option could be a game-changer for mobile photography. Image : Google Getting Started with Camera Remote for AirPods in iOS 26 The feature, called Camera Remote for AirPods , was first seen in the public beta of iOS 26. It works by letting you press your AirPods to trigger your iPhone’s camera shutter. However, it’s only available for AirPods with Apple’s H2 chip—currently found in models like AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. To set it up: Update to iOS 2…