Using an Android Smartphone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (PowerShot G5 X Mark II)

Last Updated : 11-Jun-2019
Issue Number : 8204344300

Solution

Introduction

There are different ways of controlling the camera remotely from a smartphone.

Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth

You can control the camera by using a smartphone paired via Bluetooth as a remote control.

Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi

As you view a live image on a smartphone connected via Wi-Fi, you can shoot remotely.

IMPORTANT

Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicated　Camera Connect app on the smartphone.
Please refer to "Related information" for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
Camera Connect can be installed from Google Play. You can also access Google Play from a QR code that you can display on the camera when registering the smartphone on the camera.
Use the latest version of the smartphone OS.
Activate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the smartphone. Note that pairing with the camera is not possible from the smartphone’s Bluetooth settings screen.

* Bluetooth low energy technology (hereafter referred to as "Bluetooth")

NOTE

In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the , and camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon.
For convenience, smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices are collectively referred to as "smartphones".

Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth

1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.

Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.
Turn [Wi-Fi] to [ON].
Set the [Bluetooth] switch to [ON].

2. Download Camera Connect from the Google Play and install it on the smartphone.

3. Turn the camera on.

4. Press the

button.

5. Use the zoom lever to choose the [

] tab.

6. Press the

buttons to choose [

1 ].

7. Press the

buttons to choose [Wireless communication settings], then press the

button.

8. Press the

buttons to choose [Bluetooth function], then press the

button.

9. Press the

buttons to choose [Bluetooth function] again, then press the

button.

10. Press the

buttons to choose [Smartphone], then press the

button.

NOTE

When the [Nickname] screen appears, press the

button.

To use the nickname displayed, press the button.

Nicknames are 1 – 8 characters and can be changed later. For more information on using the keyboard, please refer to "On-Screen Keyboard".

Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ], and then press the button.

NOTE

If the following screen appears, press the / buttons to switch to other screens.

11. Press the

buttons to choose [Pairing], then press the

button.

12. Press the

buttons to choose [Do not display], then press the

button.

13. A message is displayed indicating that pairing is in progress.

14. Touch the [ Camera Connect ](

) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.

15. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.

Touch the camera to connect.

16. Press the

buttons to choose [OK], press the

button.

17. Press the

button of this screen.

The Pairing between the camera and the smartphone should be complete, and connected.

IMPORTANT

Any active Bluetooth connections will be lost if you remove the camera battery pack. The connection will be reestablished when you insert the battery pack and turn on the camera.
Battery life may be shorter when you use the camera after pairing with a smartphone, because power is consumed even when the camera is off.
Before bringing the camera to places where the use of electronic devices is restricted, disable active Bluetooth communication (which is used even when the camera is off) by choosing [ Wireless communication settings ] -> [ Bluetooth function ](twice) -> [ Disable ].

18. Choose [Bluetooth remote controller] in Camera Connect.

NOTE

Auto power off is disabled while you are using the Bluetooth remote controller feature.

19. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.

Choose .

20. Touch the

to take a photo.

Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi

1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.

Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.
Turn [Wi-Fi] to [ON].

2. Download Camera Connect from the Google Play and install it on the smartphone.

3. Press the

button.

NOTE

When the [Nickname] screen appears, press the

button.

To use the nickname displayed, press the button.

Nicknames are 1 – 8 characters and can be changed later. For more information on using the keyboard, please refer to "On-Screen Keyboard".

Press the / buttons to choose [ OK ], and then press the button.

NOTE

If the following screen appears, press the / buttons to switch to other screens.

4. Press the

buttons to choose [

], then press the

button.

5. Press the

buttons to choose [Register a device for connection], press the

button.

buttons to choose [Do not display], press the

button.

7. The SSID (

) and password (

) will be displayed on the screen.

8. Turn Wi-Fi settings to ON in your smartphone, choose the SSID (

) from step 7.

9. Input password from step 7 (

10. Once the connection between the camera and the smartphone has been confirmed, press the home button to return to the home screen.

11. Touch the [Camera Connect] (

) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.

12. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.

Touch the camera to connect.

13. Press the

buttons to choose [OK], press the

button.

14. The camera screen will show [Wi-Fi on].

15. Choose [Bluetooth remote controller] in Camera Connect.

NOTE

If the [Initiating Live view shooting] window appears, touch [OK].

16. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.

Touch the [ ] to take a photo.

On-Screen Keyboard

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information. Note that the length and type of information you can enter varies depending on the function you are using.

	•Entering characters Press the / / / buttons to choose the key of your desired character, and then press the button.
	•Moving the cursor Choose [ ] or [ ] and press the button. You can also move the cursor by turning the ring.
	•Switching input modes Choose [ ], press the button to switch to capital letters. Choose [ ], press the button to switch to numbers or symbols.
	•Deleting characters Choose [ ] and press the button. The previous character will be deleted.
	•Confirming input After pressing the button, press the / buttons to choose [OK], press the button.

Using an Android Smartphone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (PowerShot G5 X Mark II)

Solution

Introduction

Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth

Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi

On-Screen Keyboard

Related Information

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