Knowing how to use the iPhone camera self timer will enable you to take better selfies and group portraits. It’s best to opt for the three-second option if you’re taking a simple selfie and the 10-second option if you’re photographing a group with you in it.
How to use the iPhone camera’s self timer
Tap the upward arrow
First, open the Camera app on your iPhone. If you have an iPhone X or earlier, skip to the next step. Otherwise select either Portrait or Photo mode and tap the upward facing arrow that you’ll see located at the top of the screen.
Select the timer
A row of icons will be displayed. Select the timer icon (it looks like a clock).
Choose a time
You can opt not to make use of the timer after all or you can either tap 3s or tap 10s depending on whether you want to set the timer for three or 10 seconds.
Take the shot
Tap the Shutter button and get into position. The timer will count down and automatically take the shot.
No more stretching your arms and fingers to push the shutter button or the buttons on the side of your iPhone.