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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Using a stopwatch
• Method 2 of 2: Using the Record Button

In this article, we are going to show you how to record video on iPhone / iPad without holding a button in TikTok.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Using a stopwatch

1. 1 Start TikTok. Click on the icon in the form of a multi-colored musical note on a black background.
2. 2 Tap +. You will find this icon in the middle and bottom of the screen.
3. 3 Prepare iPhone / iPad for recording. Attach your device to a tripod (if you have one) or simply lean it against something. Make sure the camera of the device is pointed where you want it to be.
4. 4 Click on the stopwatch icon. You will find it at the bottom of the column of icons in the right pane.
5. 5 Indicate when to end the recording. To do this, move the pink line along the timeline to set the duration of the video; at this point, the application will automatically stop recording.
6. 6 Click on Countdown. The countdown starts (3, 2, 1 ...). When the countdown ends, TikTok will start recording the video (that is, you don't need to press the record button).
   • To pause recording, click on the stop recording button at the bottom of the screen.
   • To resume recording (after pause) in speakerphone mode, tap the stopwatch icon again.
7. 7 Tap the check mark when you're done recording. You will find it in the lower right corner.
8. 8 Edit the video and click Further. To edit the video, use the options / icons at the top and bottom of the screen.
9. 9 Add a description and click Publish. This pink button is at the bottom of the screen.The recorded hands-free video will be posted on TikTok.

Method 2 of 2: Using the Record Button

1. 1 Start TikTok. Click on the icon in the form of a multi-colored musical note on a black background.
2. 2 Tap +. You will find this icon in the middle and bottom of the screen.
3. 3 Prepare iPhone / iPad for recording. Attach your device to a tripod (if you have one) or simply lean it against something. Make sure the camera of the device is pointed where you want it to be.
4. 4 Click on the record button to start recording. TikTok will start recording the video; to stop recording, press this button again.
   • To resume recording (after pause) in speakerphone mode, tap the stopwatch icon again.
5. 5 Tap the check mark when you're done recording. You will find it in the lower right corner.
6. 6 Edit the video and click Further. To edit the video, use the options / icons at the top and bottom of the screen.
7. 7 Add a description and click Publish. This pink button is at the bottom of the screen. The recorded hands-free video will be posted on TikTok.