Your iPhone is smaller than many remote controls—and can function as a remote control itself. So why would you need a remote control for your iPhone (or other iOS ...

Delay / self-timer (delay): just like the self-timer on your camera. With the TM timer remote switch, you can set any delay (in 1 second increments) up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.

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