Abstract: The present application is directed to a photo shooting control method and control device, the method includes: pairing with a mobile device, and building up a connection with the mobile device upon successful pairing, obtaining key pressing information, and generating a first control signal and a second control signal for transmitting to the mobile device according to the key pressing information. The first control signal or the second control signal controls the shutter release in the camera application of the mobile device for photo shooting. Either signal can be configured though USB or NFC connection by an external device so that the usage of the photo shooting control device can be extended to other applications including PowerPoint, Siri and smart home appliances.