staff@slashgear.com (Ethan Zack)
2024-04-05 15:15:21
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For those seeking a solution to add camera functionality to their Apple Watch, one option on the market is the Wristcam. Available on Amazon for the standard price of $299.99, this premium accessory equips the Apple Watch with both a self-facing and outward-facing camera — similar to that of a typical smartphone’s camera setup.
The Wristcam itself is composed of a large band that contains a multi-facing camera core. This band can be attached to the Apple Watch like any other standard compatible wristband. It can connect seamlessly to WatchOS by downloading the official Wristcam app for Apple Watch or for iPhone. Once everything is set up, the app allows the user to quickly and easily take pictures and even video using the equipped Wristcam cameras. These pictures and videos are stored on the Wristcam’s internal memory and can be subsequently downloaded onto the Apple Watch or any other compatible Apple device via a Wi-Fi connection. Notably, users can also make video calls to other Wristcam app users using their watch.
The Wristcam itself is quite a fully-featured piece of hardware. Its dual-camera setup consists of built-in microphones along with 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel Sony camera lenses for its outward-facing and front-facing cameras respectively, allowing it to capture images and record video in 1080p quality. It’s also a fairly lightweight addition to the overall weight of the Apple Watch unit, clocking in at roughly 23 grams. Finally, it has a water resistance rating of IPX68, mirroring the Apple Watch’s own water-resistant quality and allowing it to be used during intensive outdoor activities.