How to Use Your iPad as a Monitor When Recording with Your iPhone's Rear Camera

With the Detail iOS app's Multiplayer feature, you can wirelessly connect your iPhone and iPad, allowing you to see yourself on the iPad while recording with your iPhone’s rear camera.

General Video Content

The rear camera on your iPhone delivers much better video quality than the selfie camera, but there's a downside—you can’t see yourself while recording. This can make it challenging to frame your shot properly and ensure everything looks great.

The solution? Use your iPad as a monitor! With the Detail iOS app's Multiplayer feature, you can wirelessly connect your iPhone and iPad, allowing you to see yourself on the iPad while recording with your iPhone’s rear camera.

Here’s how to set it up.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone and iPad

Install the Detail App – Download and install the Detail app on both your iPhone and iPad.
Open the Detail App – Launch the app on both devices.
Connect the Devices –
- On your iPad, tap Connect.
- On your iPhone, tap Connect as well.
- The two devices will now link wirelessly.

Step 2: Mirror your iPhone's rear camera to your iPad

Once connected, the iPad will mirror whatever your iPhone's rear camera sees. This allows you to:

Frame your shot perfectly.
Adjust your positioning easily.
Ensure you stay in the frame throughout your recording.

Step 3: Start Recording with one tap

Another great feature is synchronized recording. When you press record on your iPad, it automatically starts recording on your iPhone, eliminating the hassle of juggling two devices.

Why this is a game-changer

Better Video Quality – The rear camera on an iPhone is far superior to the selfie camera, offering sharper and more professional-looking footage.
No More Guesswork – You can see exactly how your video will look as you record, avoiding the frustration of filming only to discover later that you're out of frame.
Easier Adjustments – Since your iPad mirrors your iPhone’s camera feed, you can tweak your positioning in real time without constantly moving back and forth.