Wristcam Brings Live Video to Apple Watch, Powering Lightweight, Ultrafast Visual Interaction That Works Phone-Free

SAN MATEO, Calif. (June 23, 2021) -- Wristcam, the Apple MFi-certified, smart camera system made for Apple Watch, today announces the launch of Live Messenger, the first and only Apple Watch experience to offer live video communication. The company is also announcing expanded product availability on Wristcam.com and Amazon in addition to introducing a computer vision SDK for Apple Watch App Developers, giving Apple Watch users more ways to join the growing Wristcam user base.

After an intense year of being locked down at home in front of the big screen, Wristcam lets you get out and re-engage with the world with lightweight, hands-free camera capabilities for Apple Watch. Whether adventuring with friends, sharing precious moments with family, or snorkeling in the sea (yes, Wristcam is water-resistant and even records underwater sounds), Wristcam’s new live video experience enables in-the-moment sharing with just a flick of the wrist.

Click here for some awesome Wristcam videos shot on Apple Watch.

“Analysts report that more than 1/3 of U.S. iPhone users already wear Apple Watch. With the recent updates announced at Apple’s annual developer conference and a rumored major redesign featuring larger screens coming this fall, Apple Watch is quickly becoming the go-to mobile device,” said Wristcam’s CEO, Ari Roisman. “With the launch of Live Messenger, we’re giving folks the freedom to go phone-free while staying connected with live or later video communication.” 

Live Messenger makes it easy to video chat directly on Apple Watch. Capabilities include: 

• Live video: Wristcam’s app for Apple Watch powers live or later video communication with Apple Watch and iPhone users

• iPhone compatible: Wristcam users can send and receive live video to anyone with an iPhone, even if they don’t have Wristcam or Apple Watch (yet!)

• Live or later: Videos can be watched live, in real-time, or later, whenever convenient; Messages are automatically deleted once consumed

• Phone-free support: Cellular-enabled Apple Watch users can enjoy Wristcam’s live video capabilities, even with the phone out of range

• Adventure ready: Wristcam is IP68 water-resistant and has all-day battery life and plenty of embedded memory to support you in your next summer adventures

Take a look at how it works here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TOwg_h76gU

“Having the camera on your wrist allows you to instantly start recording or sending video messages without any fuss or having to think about it,” reported one Wristcam user. “In our world where things are happening around us every second of the day, it’s awesome to be able to capture it all without missing a moment.” 

Designed in California by an early Apple Watch program manager, former GoPro hardware lead, and streaming video product pioneers, Wristcam’s debut of Live Messenger comes on the heels of the company’s freshly debuted support of Siri Shortcuts, which make Wristcam a truly hands-free device.

Wielding its power in simplicity and design, Wristcam users can simply lift their wrist and say, ”Hey Siri, snap a selfie/photo, start/stop video,“ and instantly capture moments, completely hands-free. This latest update builds on the company’s goal to eliminate friction points around camera capture and communication.

Wristcam is compatible with all Apple Watch Series and sizes and available in Black or Gray for US$299 at Wristcam.com and Amazon. 

About Wristcam

Wristcam is the pioneering camera system for Apple Watch and is the first smartband to receive Apple’s ”Made for Apple Watch" designation. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Wristcam powers computer vision for Wearables.

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