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This wikiHow teaches you how to record TikTok videos on your iPhone or iPad without holding down the record button.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Use a stopwatch

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   Open TikTok on your iPhone or iPad. The app is black with a white musical note icon inside.

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   Click on the mark + on the bottom center of the screen.

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   Fix your iPhone or iPad in preparation for recording. You can mount it on a tripod (if available), or let the device lean against something. Just make sure the viewfinder is showing where you want to shoot.

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   Click on the stopwatch icon. This button is near the bottom of the icon column on the right of the screen.

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   Choose when you want the movie to end. Drag the pink line along the timeline to the length you want the video to stretch; The app will automatically stop recording at that time.

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   Click Start Countdown (Countdown starts). The application will start a countdown (3, 2, 1…). When counting is complete, TikTok will start recording immediately. So you don't have to press the spin button.
   • To pause recording, you can press the stop button at the bottom of the screen.
   • To resume hands-free recording while on pause, tap the stopwatch icon again.

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   Click the check mark when you are finished recording. This icon is in the lower right of the screen.

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   Edit the video and tap next (Next). Use the editing options at the top and bottom of the screen to adjust the presentation of your video.

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   Add caption and tap Post (To post). This pink button is at the bottom of the screen. Hands-free videos will be shared on TikTok. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Use the "Press to spin" button

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   Open TikTok on your iPhone or iPad. The app is black with a white musical note icon inside.

2. 

   Click on the mark + on the bottom center of the screen.

3. 

   Fix your iPhone or iPad in preparation for recording. You can mount it on a tripod (if available), or let the device lean against something. Just make sure the viewfinder is showing where you want to shoot.
4. Click the record button to start recording. TikTok will start recording and continue until you press this button again to stop.
   • To resume hands-free recording while in pause, tap the button again.

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   Click the check mark in the lower right of the screen after you have finished recording.

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   Edit the video and tap next. Use the editing options at the top and bottom of the screen to adjust the presentation of your video.

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   Add caption and tap Post. This pink button is at the bottom of the screen. Hands-free videos will be shared on TikTok. advertisement