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Self take app (31 posts / 4,276 views)
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #16 21 Mar 2026 10:29
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They run on Android so Sensory Voiceselfie should work. Been great on my Samsung for the last 3 years, so much so I've stopped taking a camera with me
whataclonker whataclonker
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Post #17 21 Mar 2026 16:08
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It's not available for Android 16 on the play store.

I've been looking for an app myself, as Google Assistant is a bit hit & miss. Especially when the geese are kicking off or the wind is blowing etc.

I'm going to try out Len's Buddy as suggested.

..I nearly got the chance to take it for a spin this morning, however, after setting my phone up on a mini tripod & positioned to perfection, someone walked over & offered to take the photo for me..
bentipping bentipping
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Post #18 23 Mar 2026 15:59
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Yep I have Pixel 9, just started using the open camera app.
Really good, can set to run as an intervalometer so photo every x seconds for as many times as you want. It's perfect and saves messing around shouting at your phone to take a photo
Smudge23 Smudge23
Posts: 490
Post #19 24 Mar 2026 06:26
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You can just use voice commands . Just say "Hey Google take a photo" & it will take one.
maplecream
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Post #20 24 Mar 2026 10:32
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Tried and tried but could never work out how to do it, do you need to download the pixel camera app? No idea where I'm going wrong
maplecream
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Post #21 24 Mar 2026 11:03
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Ah, maybe turning it on within the Google app may help 😃
ip100 ip100
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Post #22 24 Mar 2026 20:02
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In reply to Post #1
You can get a little Bluetooth remote for a couple of quid, just use your camera as normal without the need for an app
bentipping bentipping
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Post #23 26 Mar 2026 10:53
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I found with the voice control it will only take 1 photo then have to go back to the phone to clear the Gemini box to then do another. Hence why I switched to the Open Camera app.
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #24 26 Mar 2026 14:32
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Exactly where i ended up tied a few different apps and then got the bluetooth remote for free with a phone holder...... never looked back and the little watch batteries last a lifetime on them
Alcatraz Alcatraz
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Post #25 27 Mar 2026 07:14
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Do the Bluetooth remotes work to activate app that is open or just straight to standard camera?
whataclonker whataclonker
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Post #26 28 Mar 2026 08:34
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After reading I bought a couple from Amazon. They make it so much easier.

Game changer!

Thanks for sharing.
Alcatraz Alcatraz
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Post #27 28 Mar 2026 19:17
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in reply to my own question... i have a few apps with programable timer, usually you have to start the countdown timer by touching the phone, so the bluetooth trigger (starting the countdown without leaving the fish) sounded a good idea. I bought a cheapy one from amazon and have found that:
(on my android (google pixel)

Sensory voiceselfie app - doesnt work
Lens buddy - doesnt work
Open Camera - works well!
808
Posts: 198
Post #28 29 Mar 2026 12:10
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LINKY POO™ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF0oEjji5TQ

( All about self takes)


Thought this may be of interest to some?.
ip100 ip100
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Post #29 29 Mar 2026 12:52
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Mine works even if I don't have the camera open. I just have to put the phone on the tripod and hit the button and it takes the picture
clicky clicky
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Post #30 30 Mar 2026 07:50
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I got 2 blu tooth rechargeable ones off amazon. (Vyviyon) brilliant little things..just open phones camera and click away..Work at a great distance and they don't even need to be aimed at your phone. Each will take 15000 photos
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