# Auto Proximity Detection > Hands-free iPhone control using proximity sensor for various tasks. (iPhone/iPad app by 方 沈.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [方 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/882296318) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-10-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532/reviews.md ## What is Auto Proximity Detection? When we are moving or acting, we cannot tap the button on the screen of iPhone or we have no time to watch the screen of iPhone, but we still could cover the screen of iPhone and we still hope to use the iPhone to do the following jobs (1)take photo (2) record the sound (3)record the video (4)turn on/off the flashlight(5) play the sound (6) report the location by talking (7) report the time by talking (8) talk the text notes.(9) count the number one by one. This App is developed for the situations above. It depends on the Proximity Sensor in iPhone. The proximity Sensor is located at the top part of the screen of iPhone, the left side of front camera. We need to use the following two special actions: 1. Cover+Left: Cover the top part of the iphone's screen and left. 2.Hold: Cover the top part of the iphone's screen, wait for a longer time, at least ten seconds and finally left. We could cover the screen by our hands, our clothes, our arms, our face,our body, or our books. For talking the name of location, the iPhone need to connect the internet Usage: When we tap the cover button, the App will be in the covering status. When we tap the hold button, the App will be in the holding status. In the covering status, if we take photos (default eight photos), record video, record sound, play sound and talk notes, we need to cover and left the top of the screen first, then the job will start, after at least seven seconds, we could cover again to stop the job. In the holding status, if we take photos (default eight photos), record video, record sound, play sound and talk notes, we need to cover the top of the screen first, without leaving, then the job will start, when we want to stop the job, we need to left. Tap the count button, the talking counter will be launched.Just cover the screen, the Talking counter could help us to count the number by talking in English. Tap the menu button at the bottom left corner, the menu will be displayed. This menu includes five items. 1 View Video Clips. 2 Play Sound files. In this view, we could play sound , delete sound files and rename the file. 3 View Photos. Tap this item, we could see the photo list with the small photo preview. When we tap the photo item, this view will close. 4 Select a sound file for playing. Select the sound file for the playing. The sound files includes the file record by the recording reaction or the sound files imported from the iTune file sharing. 5 Talk Notes. Edit and Add the text notes. Solution Examples Solution 1: When we are walking in darkness, turn on or turn off the flash light quickly and frequently. Step 1: Launch this App. Step 2: Select the cover button. Step 3: Select the flash light button Step 4: Start to walk as usual. Step 5: If you decide to turn on the light ,then make the iPhone screen close to your clothes and left.If you decide to turn off the light ,then make the iPhone screen close to your clothes and left again. Solution 2: Make the app talk the current location while we are walking. Step 1: Launch this App. Step 2: Select the cover button. Step 3: Select the location button Step 4: Start to walk as usual. Step 5: If you need to listen the talking of the current location ,then make the iPhone screen close to your clothes and left the screen from your clothes.The app will talk the information about the location. Solution 3: Record the sound while studying in Classroom Step 1: Launch this App. Step 2: Confirm already tap the Record Sound button. Step 3: Select the cover button. Step 4: Put the iPhone on your desk Step 5: If you decide to record the sound, then put your hand on the top left corner of the iPhone screen, then left your hand Step 6: When you want to stop recording, just put your hand again on the top left corner and left. ## Key features - Hands-free photo taking - Audio recording - Video recording - Flashlight toggle - Voice-reported location - Voice-reported time - Text note dictation - Number counting ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Soo baaaad *2018-07-24* I don’t think anybody in the right mind could ever rate that a two. You can’t do anything. It just blacks out and closed. If you think it’s just because it’s an old phone you’re wrong. It’s a very new phone. I tried to get it to work so I deleted it. WORST APP EVER!!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Didn't even bother *2015-12-16* The description wasn't even proofread and I decided that I wasn't going to waste my time trying to figure out what the developer was trying to get at. I give 1 star so at least this shows. ## Frequently asked questions about Auto Proximity Detection ### How does Auto Proximity Detection work? Auto Proximity Detection utilizes your iPhone's proximity sensor, located near the front camera. By covering the top part of your screen, you can trigger various actions without touching the display. ### What actions can I perform with Auto Proximity Detection? You can take photos, record audio and video, toggle the flashlight, have your location or time spoken aloud, dictate text notes, and count numbers by covering the screen. ### What are the two special actions for Auto Proximity Detection? The two special actions are 'Cover+Left,' which involves covering and then uncovering the screen, and 'Hold,' which requires covering the screen for at least ten seconds before uncovering. ### Does Auto Proximity Detection require an internet connection? An internet connection is required if you want the app to speak your current location aloud. Other features, such as taking photos or recording audio, do not necessitate an internet connection. ### How do I stop an action in Auto Proximity Detection? To stop an action like photo taking or recording in 'covering status,' you typically cover the screen again after at least seven seconds. For 'holding status,' you uncover the screen to stop the job. ### Can I manage recorded files with Auto Proximity Detection? Yes, you can view video clips, play, delete, and rename sound files within the app. You can also select sound files for playback that were recorded or imported via iTunes file sharing. ### Is Auto Proximity Detection available on Android devices? Based on the provided information, Auto Proximity Detection is designed for iPhones and iPods. It is not indicated to be available on Android devices. ### How often is Auto Proximity Detection updated? The app was last updated on April 23, 2024, with version 5.0.7. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.0.7 — 2024-04-23 Update the default preference for the first time user: The default value for the photo number will be 20 instead of 8 ### 5.0.5 — 2023-04-26 Fix the bugs in the sound list. Test in iOS16. ### 5.0.4 — 2022-11-28 Upgrade by using the iOS SDK 16.1. Fix the issue about the title color for several view controllers ### 5.0.2 — 2021-06-16 Bug fixes: In the earlier edition, in the sound music file list view, the bottom tool bar was missed. In this edition, fix this bug. As a result, in this edition, we could tap the play button or the rename button in the tool bar. ### 5.0.0 — 2021-06-15 Fix the bugs and improve the stability: 1.Improve the stability about taking photos in some specific situation by moving the switch camera function to the queue of configuring the camera session. 2.Upgrade the feature for talking notes. In the main view, when we start the talking notes feature by using cover+left action, the talking notes list will be displayed instead of talking directly without displaying the list in the earlier edition. This update could avoid the unexpected events when we tap other buttons such as setting button. 3. Add the new message for stop action. For the feature for taking photos, in the main view, when we start taking photos by using cover+left action, after about 5 seconds, the message: stop:cover+left, will be displayed on the top of the camera preview. 4. Fix the bug about recording video. For the feature for recording the video, in the main view, when we start recording the video by using cover+left action, the message: Stop:Cover+Left again will be displayed after about 8 seconds. In the earlier edition, this message will be displayed immediately and this action is incorrect. 5. Fix a bug when we use this app in the dark mode. In the play sound files list, in the dark mode, the text color of the file name and the detail information is incorrect.In this edition, fix this bug. ## Apps similar to Auto Proximity Detection | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hands-free Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-browser/id609652505) | 3.6 (14) | Free | Utilities | | [Measure Body Height](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-body-height/id6448839172) | 2.3 (6) | Free | Utilities | | [MotionDetecMan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motiondetecman/id6504705997) | — | $1.99 | Utilities | | [MyBase - Simple notepad app -](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybase-simple-notepad-app/id1437278489) | 4.4 (7) | Free | Utilities | | [Electronic Device Detector](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-device-detector/id1419691515) | — | $0.99 | Utilities | | [GVM Slider](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gvm-slider/id1465078488) | 4.3 (6) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by 方 沈 - [Talk SMS Email Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-sms-email-notes/id882296315) - [Auto Cam Photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-cam-photo/id884498223) - [Auto Digital Video](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-digital-video/id884499935) - [Device Motion Detective](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-motion-detective/id884501447) - [Auto Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-audio/id884502711) - [Talking Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-notes/id886636411) All apps by 方 沈: https://appshunter.io/developer/882296318 ## Related topics [auto proximity detection](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/auto-proximity-detection) · [auto proximity detection pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/auto-proximity-detection-pro) · [proximity sensor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/proximity-sensor) · [proximity sensor app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/proximity-sensor-app) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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