Phone Take A PhotoA camera you can use without touching it.
Small on-screen buttons can be hard to hit precisely. Phone Take A Photo lets you take photos and videos by voice — or by a clap — from a phone that's mounted where it works for you.
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Who it helps
- People with limited hand or arm mobility, or who use a wheelchair-mounted phone
- People with tremors, where tapping causes blurry photos
- People with arthritis or RSI who find holding a phone up painful
- Anyone whose hands are busy: caregivers, parents, makers
Features that make it easier
- Simple commands: “take a photo,” “start recording,” “stop recording.”
- Clap shutter for people who prefer a sound to speech.
- Microphone choice, including Bluetooth headsets, so commands are heard reliably.
- Offline recognition — no account, no network, no lag.
Combine with your device's accessibility features
iOS and Android include Voice Control, Switch Control and Voice Access for navigating your phone. Phone Take A Photo complements them: once the camera is open, taking the picture is just a phrase away.
Have feedback on accessibility? We'd love to hear it: PhoneTakeAPhoto@gmail.com.
Try the voice shutter in your browser. Free, no download.
FAQ
Is there a camera app I can use without my hands?
Yes. Phone Take A Photo takes photos when you say “take a photo” and records video on “start recording.” It can also trigger on a clap.
Does it need an internet connection or an account?
No. Speech recognition runs offline on the device.
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Free to download for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro and Android. Works offline — your voice never leaves your device.
