Remote camera not working on Apple Watch – How to fix

The remote operation of your iPhone’s camera is possible using your Apple Watch. The significance of this extraordinary feature can’t be ignored easily. So, if you are having any problem using the remote camera system on your Apple Watch and you are in the lookout for a prominent solution, we have got you covered. These solutions should help you find the fix that you are looking for.

Fix 1 – Make sure the iPhone is connected

There must be a link between the iPhone and the Apple Watch to perform this remote camera operation.

Step 1 – Drag down from the iPhone to get access to the Control Center.

Step 2 – Turn on the “Wi-Fi” and “Bluetooth” systems in there.

 

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Step 3 – On your Apple Watch, tap the side button there.

Step 4 – Turn on the “Wi-Fi” from there.

 

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Step 5 – Now, press the crown button once. Later, open up the “⚙” settings.

 

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Step 6 – Next, go to the “Bluetooth” settings.

 

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Step 7 – Just make sure the Bluetooth is enabled in there.

 

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While both the device is nearby and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth is enabled, the watch should get connected automatically. You can use the remote camera system easily.

 

Fix 2 – Force close all the apps

If there are apps on any of the connected device is using the camera system, you must terminate all the background apps on both the devices.

Step 1 – On your iPhone, drag from the left-hand side to view the running apps.

Step 2 – Then, close all the apps one-by-one.

 

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Step 3 – Now, you have to repeat the same thing on your watch. So, double-tap the crown button on the watch.

 

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Step 4 – This way, you can view all the current apps on the watch. Terminate all those apps from there.

 

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After closing these apps, try using the remote camera again.

 

Fix 3 – Force restart both the devices

If you are still facing the same problem, you must force-restart both your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Step 1 – Press the Volume Up button once and release that.

Step 2 – Next, hit the Volume Down button next.

Step 3 – Finally, keep holding the Power Button of the iPhone until the iPhone shuts down and the Apple Logo shows up on the screen.

 



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Step 4 – While the iPhone is still rebooting, you can long press the side button and digital crown of the Apple Watch.

 

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Step 5 – Keep pressing the buttons until the Apple Logo shows up on the watch.

 

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After this, try to use the remote camera system directly from your Apple Watch. Snap a quick selfie using nothing but the watch.

See if this works out for you!