Using an Android Smartphone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (EOS M200)

Last Updated : 18-Sep-2019
Issue Number : 8204676100

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.
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 <

> <

> to choose the [

] tab, and press <

6. Press the <

> <

> to choose the [

1 ] tab.

7. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], and press <

NOTE

If the history is displayed, switch the screen with the <

> <

> keys.

8. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Connect to smartphone ], and press <

9. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Add a device to connect to ], and press <

10. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Do not display ], and press <

11. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Pair via Bluetooth ], and press <

12. Press <

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 <

> <

> to choose [ OK ], and press <

17. Press <

> of this screen.

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

IMPORTANT

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.

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.

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 <

> <

> to choose the [

] tab, and press <

6. Press the <

> <

> to choose the [

1 ] tab.

7. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], and press <

NOTE

If the history is displayed, switch the screen with the <

> <

> keys.

8. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Connect to smartphone ], and press <

9. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Add a device to connect to ], and press <

10. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Do not display ], and press <

11. Press the <

> <

> to choose [ Connect via Wi-Fi ], and press <

12. The SSID (

) and password (

) will be displayed on the screen.

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

) from step 12.

14. Input password from step 12 (

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

16. Touch the [Camera Connect] (

) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.

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

Touch the camera to connect.

18. Press the <

> <

> buttons to choose [OK], and press <

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

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

21. Once the camera is ready for remote live view shooting, a live image from the camera is displayed on the smartphone.

Use the smartphone to shoot, touch [ ].

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.