Enable foreground pre-recording before the action. It cannot recover moments from before the buffer was running.
A camera for the unexpected.iPhone / foreground recording
REC
You didn’t miss it.
You just hadn’t pressed record.
Start your buffer before the action. Keep the moments leading up to a trigger, then save the whole clip.
Ask about the previewKeep the before.
The wait
A little movement
The moment
Press record
Keep going
−30 sec
Illustrative timeline. Start pre-recording in the app before the real moment happens.
Trigger recording to protect the recent window. Stop when you’re ready and let the app complete the clip.
Review your footage, share a moment or save it to Photos. Keep copies of important clips outside the app.
Know your
camera.
Optional voice control depends on on-device language support. Backgrounding, interruptions, heat and low storage can stop recording.
How does pre-recording work?
Start pre-recording in the foreground before the action. Trigger recording to protect the recent window, then stop to finish saving. It cannot recover moments from before pre-recording was enabled.
Can it keep recording in the background?
Do not expect continuous background capture. Backgrounding, interruptions, low storage or high temperature can stop recording.
Where are my videos?
Saved clips are kept in the app. Use its share or save-to-Photos action to keep copies outside the app before deleting it.
Do voice commands always work?
Voice control is optional and depends on on-device language support, permissions and the recording environment. Test it before relying on it outdoors.