Whether you’re an amateur or a pro at taking photos on your iPhone, one thing that can help you take better photos is the Timer option. Similar to the self-timer feature on digital cameras, the built-in timer tool on the iPhone Camera lets you trigger the shutter after a set interval, allowing you to schedule a moment to capture it and pose for it yourself.

In this post, we'll explain everything you need to know about setting a timer and taking timed photos with your iPhone's camera.

While setting a timer on your iPhone's camera is pretty simple, the way you do it differs depending on the iPhone model you have.

If you own an iPhone XS/XR or later, the timer option is available in a hidden menu in the Camera app.