Turn your Wear OS smartwatch into a professional camera remote.
No more running back to your phone before the timer fires. No more awkward arm stretches for selfies. CameraWear puts your phone's full camera power right on your wrist - live preview, shutter, video recording, and all the settings you need.
How It Works
Install CameraWear on your phone. Open the app on your watch. Your phone's camera launches automatically, and a live preview appears on your wrist. Tap to shoot. That's it.
Core Features (Free)
Live Preview on Your Wrist
See exactly what your phone camera sees - a real-time stream right on your watch face. Frame the shot perfectly before you press shutter.
One-Tap Photo & Video
Capture photos or start/stop video recordings from your watch with a single tap. No Bluetooth remote needed - your smartwatch IS the remote.
Self-Timer (3s / 5s / 10s)
Set a countdown and get into the shot. Perfect for group photos, travel selfies, or any time you need to be in the frame.
Switch Front & Back Camera
Flip between cameras without touching your phone. Ideal for selfies, vlogging, or framing different angles.
Flash Control
Toggle flash on or off right from your wrist.
Aspect Ratio Picker
Choose between 4:3, 16:9, or Full frame. The camera adjusts instantly.
Night Mode
Automatically enhanced shots in low-light conditions - available on supported devices.
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Shade - choose the right lighting mode for any scene.
Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL)
Capture the exact moment it happens - no delay between tap and shot on supported devices.
Video Stabilization
Smoother handheld video without a gimbal - leverages your phone's built-in optical and electronic stabilization.
Noise Reduction
Fast or High Quality noise reduction modes for cleaner photos in any light.
Custom Storage Folder
Save photos and videos to any folder you choose - your phone's DCIM, a dedicated album, or any custom path.
Go Pro - Unlock Premium
Up to 4K Photo Resolution
Free users capture at Full HD (1920 1080). Premium users get the highest resolution your phone supports - including 4K and beyond.
4K Video Recording
Free users record at HD (720p). Premium unlocks HD, Full HD (1080p), 2K, and 4K video quality - your choice.
Premium is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No monthly fees. Pay once, own it forever.
Advanced Settings (Phone App)
. Photo Format: JPEG or HEIF - save space with HEIF on supported devices
. Video Codec: H.264 or H.265 (HEVC) - better compression with H.265 for the same quality
. Frame Rate: 30 fps or 60 fps for buttery-smooth video
. Auto Live View: Toggle the phone screen preview independently from the watch preview
Perfect For
. Solo travelers - set up your phone on a tripod, step back, and shoot from your watch
. Content creators - operate your camera hands-free while presenting, cooking, or teaching
. Group photos - get everyone in the frame without a selfie stick
. Pet & wildlife photography - trigger the shutter silently from a distance
. Sports & action - mount your phone, then capture from anywhere in the shot
Requirements
. Android phone running Android 10 (API 29) or higher
. Wear OS smartwatch paired to your phone
. CameraWear companion app installed on your watch (available separately on the Play Store)
Privacy
CameraWear uses your phone's camera only while the app is actively running. No photos or videos are uploaded to any server. Everything stays on your device.
Works seamlessly with Pixel watches, Samsung Galaxy Watch (Wear OS), and all Wear OS 3.0+ smartwatches.