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    Using an Android Smartphone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (EOS M6 Mark II)

    01-Aug-2019
    8204636100

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    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.
    • 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".

    Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi
    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. Press the < > button to choose the [ ] tab.
    　

    6. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], press < >.
    　

    7. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Connect to smartphone ], press < >.



    8. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Add a device to connect to ], press < >.



    9. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Do not display ], press < >.



    10. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Pair via Bluetooth ], press < >.



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



    12. Touch the [Camera Connect] ( ) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.



    13. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.
    • Touch the camera to connect.



    14. Turn the < > dial to choose [ OK ], press < >.



    15. Press < > 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 ].

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


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

    17. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.
    • Choose .



    18. Touch the to take a photo.



    Wi-Fi Connection Without Using Bluetooth
    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. Turn the camera on.



    4. Press the < > button.



    5. Press the < > button to choose the [ ] tab.
    　

    6. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], press < >.
    　

    7. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Connect to smartphone ], press < >.



    8. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Add a device to connect to ], press < >.



    9. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Do not display ], press < >.



    10. Turn the < > dial to choose [ Connect via Wi-Fi ], press < >.



    11. The SSID ( ) and password ( ) will be displayed on the screen.



    12. Turn Wi-Fi settings to ON in your smartphone, choose the SSID ( ) from step 11.



    13. Input password from step 11 ( ).

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

    15. Touch the [Camera Connect] ( ) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.



    16. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.
    • Touch the camera to connect.



    17. Turn the < > dial to choose [ OK ], press < >.



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

    19. Choose [Remote live view shooting] in Camera Connect.



    20. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.
    • Touch the [ ] to take a photo.



    Virtual Keyboard Operations
    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.


    Input area, for entering text
    Cursor keys, for moving in the input area
    Current no. of characters/no. available
    Keyboard
    Switch input modes
    Space
    Delete a character in the input area
    Finish the text entry