Galaxy Watch Camera Features: What You Need To Know

The Samsung Galaxy smartwatch series has been in the market for a while, with the latest model being the Galaxy Watch 4. While the watches have various health monitoring sensors and a sleek design, they do not have built-in cameras. However, Galaxy Watch users can control their Galaxy phone's camera through their watch, allowing them to view what the phone camera sees, take photos, and record videos. This functionality is available for select Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Phone models.

Samsung Galaxy Gear has a camera

The Samsung Galaxy Gear is a 360-degree camera that captures photos and videos of you and your surroundings in a single shot. It has two fisheye lenses that capture lively visuals. When connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, you can remotely capture photos and videos, as well as view, edit, and share them. The Gear 360 is also compatible with the Samsung Gear VR, allowing for a more immersive viewing experience.

The camera is easy to hold and portable, with a water-resistant design. It captures 4K video and 15MP photos, providing a seamless 360-degree picture with its dual 180-degree lenses. You can edit and share your content instantly using the accompanying app, or upload it to Samsung VR to experience your moments in virtual reality.

The Samsung Galaxy Gear is a fun and innovative way to capture and relive your experiences, providing an affordable entry point into VR/360-degree videography and photography.

Galaxy Watch 4 does not have a built-in camera

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a sleek, minimalistic-looking smartwatch with a variety of health-monitoring sensors and a new operating system that integrates Google's Wear OS. However, it does not have a built-in camera.

While the Galaxy Watch 4 does not have a camera of its own, it can be used to control the camera on a Galaxy phone. By downloading the Camera Controller app on both the watch and the phone, you can use the watch as a viewfinder and take photos or videos with the phone's camera. This is a useful feature when taking group shots, as it allows you to see what's in frame before snapping a photo.

The Galaxy Watch 4 offers many other features, such as LTE connectivity, quick charging, and advanced health tracking capabilities. It also introduces the first-ever body composition measurement, including skeletal muscle, fat mass, BMI, body water, and basal metabolic rate.

With its powerful hardware and health-focused features, the Galaxy Watch 4 is a great choice for those seeking a sleek and functional smartwatch, even without a built-in camera.

Galaxy Watch Active 2 can control a Galaxy phone's camera

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 can control a Galaxy phone's camera, allowing you to take photos and videos remotely. This is a great feature for capturing group shots or selfies from a distance. To set this up, make sure your Galaxy Watch Active 2 is paired with your mobile device and follow these steps:

• From the watch's home screen, press the Power key.
• Navigate to the Galaxy Store and tap on it.
• Tap on the Search bar and search for "Camera Controller".
• Tap on "Camera Controller" from the search results and then tap "Install".
• Grant the necessary permissions by tapping on the tick icon.
• Tap "OK" to continue.
• Once installed, launch the Camera Controller app on your watch.
• The Camera app on your phone will automatically launch. Select your preferred camera mode and position the subject in the frame.
• Tap the camera shutter button on your watch to take a photo.
• To view the photo on your watch, tap the thumbnail. The photo will also be saved in the Gallery app on both your watch and your phone.
• To return to the camera, press the Back button.
• You can set a delay on the shutter by tapping the timer icon on your watch.
• To record a video, switch to Video mode on your phone and then use the watch to start and stop the recording.

Please note that this feature is supported on the Galaxy Watch Active 2 when paired with a Galaxy S9 or newer phone. Older phone models may require a software update.

Camera Controller app is required for some watch models

The Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch includes a camera, which is a feature that sets it apart from other smartwatches. This 1.9-megapixel camera with 4GB of onboard storage allows users to take photos and record 15-second silent video clips. The camera is also useful for scanning bar codes or QR codes and taking quick visual memos.

While the Samsung Galaxy Gear watch has a built-in camera, other Samsung Galaxy watch models do not. However, some models can be used to control the camera on a paired Galaxy phone. This allows users to view what the phone's camera sees, take photos, switch between front and rear-facing cameras, and access a timer and preview mode.

The Camera Controller app is required for some watch models to enable this feature. For example, the Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, and Galaxy Watch3 support the app when paired with a Galaxy S9 or newer phone. Older phone models will need a software update. For watch models with WearOS, the app is already installed, but previous watches running Tizen will need to download the Camera Controller app onto both the watch and the phone.

To download the Camera Controller app, press the Power key on the watch's home screen, navigate to the Galaxy Store, and search for the Camera Controller app. Tap Install and allow the necessary permissions. The app will also need to be installed on your phone for this feature to work.

Third-party apps can control phone cameras

The Galaxy Watch does not have a built-in camera. However, you can control your Galaxy phone's camera from a Galaxy Watch using third-party apps. This turns your watch into a mini-screen that displays what your phone's camera is seeing, allowing you to get the perfect shot.

For newer Galaxy Watch models with Wear OS, the Camera Controller app is already installed. For older models running Tizen, you will need to download the Camera Controller app onto your watch and phone. To do this, press the Power key on your watch's home screen, navigate to the Galaxy Store, and search for the Camera Controller app. Tap Install and allow the necessary permissions. You will also need to install the app on your phone.

Once installed, you can use the Camera Controller app to take photos and videos, switch between the front and rear-facing cameras, set a timer, and preview photos directly from your watch.

In addition to the Camera Controller app, there are other third-party camera remote apps available for the Galaxy Watch. These include the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Wear OS smartwatch app, which is compatible with both Samsung Wear OS and Tizen watches, as well as the Camera Remote Watch app, which is available for certain Fitbit and Garmin devices.

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