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Filming yourself with limited hand movement
By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026
Short answerFix the phone on a stand or mount, start recording with your voice, a switch, Back Tap or a large-button remote, and use timers so you have time to settle.
Hold less
- A desk stand, floor tripod or wheelchair mount.
- A flexible arm clamp for beds or desks.
Press less
- Voice Control to tap buttons by speaking.
- Back Tap for a double or triple tap on the back.
- Bluetooth remotes with large buttons.
- AssistiveTouch for on-screen shortcuts.
Give yourself time
Longer countdowns help you settle before recording starts.
Questions
Can someone else control it?
Yes. A second-device remote or an Apple Watch lets a helper start and stop recording.
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