When you’re filming by yourself, one of the biggest challenges is making sure your shot is framed correctly. Using your iPhone’s back camera gives you the best quality, but without a monitor, you’re essentially filming blind.
That’s where your iPad comes in. With Detail, you can connect your iPhone and iPad wirelessly, turning your iPad into a real-time monitor for your iPhone’s camera feed. This setup is perfect for creators who want pro-looking results without the hassle.
Here are some of the best examples:
Record Professional Tutorials
If you’re teaching something, makeup routine, DIY project, or coding walkthrough, you need to stay focused on your instructions, not your camera. With your iPad as a live monitor, you’ll know instantly if you’re centered in frame, if your product is visible, and if your setup looks polished. No more wasted takes because something important was cut off.
Shoot Smooth Product Demos & Unboxings
Unboxings and demos rely on showing every small detail clearly. With an overhead iPhone setup, it’s easy to accidentally move out of frame while handling the product. By keeping your iPad next to you as a monitor, you can focus fully on the unboxing while quickly checking that everything is visible. This way, your video feels smooth, intentional, and professional.
Film Solo Without the Guesswork
Whether you’re capturing food prep, craft projects, or top-down b-roll for your video, setting up shots alone can be frustrating. Normally, you’d have to press record, test the angle, stop, and adjust repeatedly. With your iPad as a monitor, you can see the shot in real time and make adjustments on the fly. It saves time and keeps you immersed in your creative flow.
What You’ll Need
An iPhone
An iPad
The Detail app installed on both devices
A tripod for your iPhone
Step 1: Open Detail on Both Devices
Launch the Detail app on your iPhone and your iPad.
On each device, tap the plus (+) button to start a new project.
Step 2: Connect Your Devices
Tap the 3 dots at the top of your screen and then the connect button on both devices.
Wait a few seconds for the connection prompt.
Once connected, your iPad will display your iPhone’s camera feed.
Step 3: Switch to the Back Camera
On your iPhone, tap the Flip Cameras icon. This switches you to the back camera for higher-quality video.
Step 4: Set the iPad to Monitor View
On your iPad, tap Layout and select the single camera view.
Tap Swap sources from the left menu. Your iPad is now showing exactly what your iPhone’s back camera sees.
Step 5: Position and Record
Mount your iPhone on a tripod.
Place your iPad somewhere you can easily see it while filming.
Use your iPad screen to adjust your frame, check your background, and make sure everything looks right.
Tap Record on the iPad, the footage will be recorded directly from your iPhone on both devices.
Why This Is Useful
Perfect framing every time — no guessing if you’re in the shot.
Better quality — use your iPhone’s back camera without sacrificing visibility.
Easier solo filming — no more running back and forth between the camera and your position.
Final Tip
This setup is perfect for filming talking head videos, tutorials, product demos, or any content where framing matters. It’s a small change that can make a huge difference in the quality and ease of your shoots.
Ready to try it? Get Detail for iOS and start using your iPad as a monitor today.
