Whether you're trying out the popular Disney Pixar filter, having fun with the no-beard filter, or simply capturing regular videos, learning how to record on Snapchat without holding the button can be a game-changer.
We've all been there – pressing and holding that record button throughout an entire Snapchat video can be quite straining. Your finger may start to ache, and your videos might end up a bit shaky.
But fear not! This step-by-step tutorial will reveal how to record on Snapchat without holding the button. While you are here, make sure you check out how to see the best friends list on Snapchat Plus.
How to record on Snapchat without holding the button
Snapchat offers a fantastic hands-free recording feature that comes to the rescue. Surprisingly, many users remain unaware of this convenient option, missing out on the comfort it provides during video capture.
To record on Snapchat without holding the button:
- Begin by pressing and holding the record button as usual.
- Next, swipe your finger towards the left until you see the lock icon.
- Once the lock icon appears, release your finger, and voilà! You're now in hands-free recording mode.
- To stop the recording, just tap the square button.
With this newfound knowledge, you'll be able to create less-shaky Snapchat stories without any finger strain. Happy recording! By the way, did you know that you can reverse a video on Snapchat?
How to record on Snapchat without pressing the button at all (iPhone)
With the in-OS feature called Assistive Touch, iPhone users can now record on Snapchat without pressing the button at all, eliminating the need to hold it down to start the recording.
To record on Snapchat without pressing the button at all:
- Head to Settings
- Tap Accessibility
- Select Voice Control
- Tap Set up voice control, if you haven't enabled it yet or just turn on Voice Control
- Now, click on Customise Commands and then, Create New Command...
- In the phrase box, enter a speakable phrase of your choice, such as “record” or "start recording"
- Tap Action and select Run custom gesture
- You will be presented with a screen. Simply touch and hold the area on your screen where the record button on Snapchat usually appears. Then, swipe left and hit Save
- Next, tap Application and select Snapchat. And you are done!
- To record on Snapchat without pressing the button, open Snapchat and just say your phrase. ie. “record” or "start recording"
This nifty trick allows you to initiate recording effortlessly. You can use this trick to auto-scroll on TikTok as well. Android users can take advantage of this voice command trick by utilizing Google's Voice Access app.
And that concludes our tutorial on how to record on Snapchat without holding the button. While you are here, make sure you check out other Snapchat tutorials including how to see who rewatched your Snapchat Story.