Blackmagic Design has updated its Camera app for iPhone to include Apple Watch compatibility, giving video creators remote control over recording and settings. The feature, announced in early May 2026, allows users to start and stop recording, adjust focus, zoom, and exposure directly from their wrist.
According to Blackmagic's official release notes, the Apple Watch app mirrors key controls from the iPhone interface, including a live preview of the camera feed. This is particularly useful for vloggers and solo creators who need to frame shots or trigger recording without touching the phone.
The Blackmagic Camera app, known for its professional-grade manual controls like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, has been popular among iPhone videographers since its launch in 2023. The Apple Watch integration is available as a free update for existing users.
This move follows a trend of expanding mobile filmmaking tools, with Blackmagic competing against apps like FiLMiC Pro and the native iPhone camera. The company has not disclosed specific compatibility requirements, but the feature works with Apple Watch Series 5 and later running watchOS 9 or newer.
