How to take automatic remote selfies on Android

The photographic capabilities of mobile devices have continued to improve. And that statement also includes the front camera. With it it is possible to capture portraits, or what is the same, the well-known selfies. No matter what you call it, surely you agree with us that it is not always easy to take the perfect picture with the front camera. The main problem is that, at the same time you focus, you have to press the shutter. What if there was a way to take automatic selfies from a distance on Android? In this article we propose a total of Four methods to capture portraits in an automated way and without the need to touch the mobile. Stay with us to meet them.

Take selfies if your mobile has a built-in function

Some manufacturers include a remote control natively in your camera apps. This is the case of Samsung, which allows the shutter to be released by opening the palm of the hand. Huawei also allows it, although in its case the activated one is a voice command. In any case, these options are available in the native camera application settings. You need to head there to enable remote shutter control. Then, follow the specific method according to the manufacturer to take your portraits without having to manipulate the device.

Take selfies with the Google Assistant

If in your case you do not have a native function to control the camera remotely, you can always use the google assistant. After placing the phone in the proper position to take the selfie, invoke Google Assistant with the following command:

OK Google, take a selfie for me.

Ask the assistant to take a selfie

The camera will open automatically and a three second timer will start.

Timer running

When the time is up, the photo will be captured by itself.

Take selfies with the camera timer

Another way to take an automated selfie is with the camera timer. The vast majority of manufacturers, if not all, include this feature in their respective camera applications. It is usually hidden in the quick settings.

Open camera options

Using the timer dial, set the amount of time that elapses between when you press the shutter and the photo is taken.

Activate the countdown

Stand in front of the camera and wait for the time to run out.

Timer running to take a photo

The photo will be stored on the roll as normal.

Using third-party apps to take remote selfies

Finally, we suggest you take your portraits remotely without touching your mobile with a third-party application. Open Camera is a highly recommended one. You can download it for free from Malavida.

Download

Once you have it installed, open the application settings.

Open Open Camera settings

Press on More camera controls.

Camera controls

Tap on Audio control options.

Audio control options

Select the trigger you prefer.

Set command

Finally, click on the microphone button.

Start listening

When Open Camera detects loud noise or the command cheese, it will take the photo automatically.