How to Control iPhone Camera with AirPods on iOS 26

Enabling AirPods Beta Updates

• 💡 To control your iPhone camera with AirPods on iOS 26, first navigate to Settings.
• 📌 Next, locate and open the AirPods settings menu.
• 🚀 Scroll down to find AirPods beta updates and enable this feature.

Updating AirPods and Finding Camera Control

• ⏳ After enabling beta updates, wait for the update to complete.
• 🔍 Once updated, you should find a new option labeled Camera Control or Camera Remote.

Setting Up the Camera Remote Action

• 🎯 Within the Camera Control settings, you can configure the action for your AirPods.
• 👆 Choose between Press Once or Press and Hold to trigger the camera.

Using AirPods to Take Photos

• 📸 Ensure your AirPods are connected and place them in your ears.
• 📱 Open the Camera app on your iPhone.
• 🗣️ Tap and hold the touch sensor on your AirPod to take a photo.
• ✅ A confirmation will indicate that the photo has been taken.