Live remote viewfinder
See exactly what the camera phone sees, in real time, on the phone in your hand. Frame the shot from across the room.
Remote camera, two ways
Get in the photo.
Get in the photo.
Every single time.
SayCheese turns a second phone into your camera. Prop one up, hold the other as a live remote - watch the frame, tap the shutter, or just say “cheese.” The shot saves in full quality on both phones.
Free to download No account needed Works offline, phone-to-phone
With a second phoneYou're in the right place
From your smartwatchSayCheese for Watch →
Always stuck behind the camera? It's time to get in front.
No more handing your phone to a stranger, sprinting from a 10-second timer, or cropping yourself out. SayCheese gives the camera to a spare phone - and gives you back your spot in the frame.
See it in action
Watch SayCheese work
One phone becomes the camera, the other your live remote. Here's the whole thing, from pairing to the shot.
As seen on
- TWiT
- Android Police
- HowToMen
- AndroidWorld
- Olhar Digital
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What it does
One app, two phones, zero compromises
Everything you need to shoot from a distance - live preview, a real remote shutter, and hands-free voice capture.
One-tap remote shutter
Fire the shot from meters away. No timer sprint, no propping the phone and hoping you made it into the frame.
Say “cheese” to shoot
Hands-free voice capture. When everyone’s smiling, just say “cheese” and the camera fires - no reaching for a button.
Saved on both phones
Every photo lands on both devices at full resolution - no messaging the picture to yourself afterwards.
4K video, zoom & ratios
Control zoom, switch aspect ratios, and record up to 4K video - all driven from the remote phone in your hand.
Works offline, no account
Connects directly phone-to-phone over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi - no internet, no router, no sign-up, and nothing uploaded.
How it works
In the frame in three steps
No cables, no cloud, no learning curve. If you can take a selfie, you can do this.
Pair two phones
Open SayCheese on both phones and tap to connect. One becomes the camera, the other becomes your remote.
Set the scene
Prop the camera phone on a tripod, shelf, or rock. Walk into frame holding the remote phone - you’re still in control.
Capture the moment
Watch the live preview, then tap the shutter or say “cheese.” Done - the photo is already on both phones.
Made for these moments
When you need to be behind and in front of the lens
People reach for SayCheese whenever the photographer keeps missing out - or the perfect angle is just out of arm’s reach. It’s a remote shutter, a pocket photo booth, and a spare-phone camera in one app.
Group photos & reunions
Everyone in the shot, including the person who used to be stuck taking it. No selfie stick, no camera-timer sprint.
Party photo booth
Prop up one phone at a wedding or birthday and you have a DIY photo booth - guests pose, you snap from the remote and watch it live.
Solo travel & self-portraits
Your own personal photographer - a remote tripod that follows your cue.
Real estate, products & flat-lays
Lock the camera on the perfect angle and trigger steady, shake-free shots.
Creators, vloggers & streams
Monitor your framing on a second screen while you present to camera.
Kids & pets
Capture the candid moment from a distance, without spooking your subject.
Quick baby & pet monitor
Point one phone at the crib or the dog bed and watch the live stream from the next room - an instant monitor when you need one.
Use an old phone as a camera
Give a spare or old phone a second life as a dedicated remote camera, a monitor, or a simple security camera.
Two ways to SayCheese
A second phone, or the watch on your wrist
No spare phone handy? There's a whole SayCheese for your Garmin watch - same idea, controlled from your wrist.
Use a second phone
The classic SayCheese: turn any two phones into a camera and a live remote shutter. Watch the frame, tap, or say “cheese.” You're reading its page right now.
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Use your watch
SayCheese for Watch streams a live preview of your phone's camera to your Garmin watch, so you can frame and fire the shutter from your wrist - photo, video, flash and timer included.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can I really use two phones as a camera and a remote?
Yes. SayCheese pairs two phones - one becomes the camera and the other becomes a live-preview remote with a shutter button. You see exactly what the camera phone sees and fire the shot from across the room.
Do I need Wi-Fi or an internet connection?
No. The two phones connect directly to each other over a local phone-to-phone link - Wi-Fi Direct on Android and the nearby local link on iPhone. It works with no internet, no router, and nothing is uploaded to the cloud.
How do I take a group photo with everyone in it?
Prop the camera phone on a tripod, shelf, or table, walk into frame with the remote phone in hand, check the live preview so everyone is framed, then tap the shutter or say “cheese.” The photographer never has to sit the photo out again.
Can I take a photo with my voice?
Yes. SayCheese listens for the word “cheese,” so once everyone is ready you can capture completely hands-free - perfect for group shots and self-portraits where you can’t reach a button.
Does it work between an iPhone and an Android phone?
SayCheese pairs iPhone with iPhone and Android with Android. Both platforms are fully supported - just make sure the two phones you’re connecting run the same operating system.
Can I use my smartwatch instead of a second phone?
Yes - that’s SayCheese for Watch. If you have a Garmin smartwatch, you can stream your phone’s camera to your wrist and take the shot from there, with no second phone needed. See SayCheese for Watch →
Can I use SayCheese as a photo booth at a party or wedding?
Yes - it’s one of the most popular ways to use it. Prop the camera phone up where guests pose, keep the remote phone with you, and snap away while watching the live preview. A DIY photo booth with no rental and no equipment, and every shot is saved on both phones.
Can I use it as a quick baby monitor or pet camera?
Yes. Point one phone at the crib or the dog bed and watch the live video stream from the other phone in the next room - no internet needed. It’s handy as an instant monitor at grandma’s house or on holiday, though it doesn’t replace a dedicated baby monitor for all-night use.
Can I turn an old phone into a camera?
Absolutely - it’s a great way to reuse an old phone. Install SayCheese on the spare phone, set it up as the camera, and control it from your main phone with the live preview. People use old phones this way as a dedicated remote camera, a room monitor, or a simple security camera.
Does SayCheese control DSLR cameras like Fujifilm, Canon, or Sony?
No - SayCheese is a remote for another phone’s camera, not for DSLR or mirrorless cameras. If you were looking for a Fujifilm, Canon, or Sony remote, you need that brand’s own app. But if what you really want is a remote camera with a live preview, two phones and SayCheese do the job without any extra gear.
Is SayCheese free?
SayCheese is free to download and use. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks aspect-ratio control, higher video resolution, watermark-free capture, and an ad-free experience across every phone you connect.
Never miss the shot again
Download SayCheese, grab a second phone, and put yourself back in the picture.