Take Quick Videos with the Camera Control

Need to capture a moment fast? On iPhone 16 and later, press the Camera Control once to open the Camera app, then press and hold to start recording video instantly.

Use Your AirPods as a Camera Remote

Your AirPods can now double as a camera remote in iOS 26. Here’s how to set it up so a press or press-and-hold triggers the shutter to take a photo or start and stop a video.

Customize the Camera Control on Your iPhone

The Camera Control on the iPhone 16 and later is more than a shutter button — it’s a touch-sensitive shortcut to zoom, exposure, depth, and more. Here’s how to configure it so it works for you or doesn’t get in your way.