Taking photos can be a fun way to save and share memories, but sometimes getting a good picture can be difficult. If you're taking a group selfie, for example, it might be difficult to get everyone in the shot while keeping your hand out of frame and still being able to press the capture button on your iPhone. But when Apple released iOS 26 in September, the company made it possible to use your AirPods to take photos -- so all you have to worry about is getting everyone's best angle.
The iOS 26 update introduces a handful of new features to your iPhone, including call screening and a Liquid Glass redesign. It also introduces Camera Remote for AirPods, which lets you take a photo with a press on your AirPods. But you have to enable this feature and it only works with AirPods that have an H2 chip, such as the new AirPods Pro 3, the AirPods Pro 2 or the AirPods 4.
If you have a pair of compatible AirPods, here's where to find the Camera Remote option and how to use it.
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How to turn on the Camera Remote
1. Connect your compatible AirPods to your iPhone.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap your AirPods in the Settings menu.
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4. Tap Camera Remote under Camera Control.
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