How to Connect Your Camera to the Canon Connect App
Before you can use the Canon Camera Connect app, you need to set up your camera for the connection. This process starts on the camera, and then you complete it using your phone. If you haven’t installed the app on your phone, make sure to do so before you proceed.
How to Use the Canon Camera Connect Remote Shooting Feature
After you connect your camera to the app on your phone, you’re ready to start shooting remotely. Photos taken with this mode are saved on the camera, but you can use the app to view and download photos on your phone. Just make sure they’re connected, launch the Camera Connect app, and you’re ready to go:
How to Interact With Images on Your Camera
The Camera Connect app is capable of viewing and interacting with the photos stored on your camera. If you set up the app to work with your camera, you’re ready to view, save, and delete images from your camera with your phone:
More on the Canon Camera Connect App
Certain Canon digital cameras that support Wi-Fi are compatible with the Canon Camera Connect app. The primary function of Canon Camera Connect is to act as a wireless alternative to tethered remote controls and triggers. You can use it to snap photos without inadvertently jostling the camera after you’ve set up the perfect shot.
Tap i for information about a photo.Tap the star to mark it as a favorite.Tap the download icon to download it to the phone.Tap the share icon to share the photo.Tap the trash icon to delete it.
When used in the remote live view shooting mode, the LCD display on the camera shuts off, and a live view from the camera appears on the phone. This live view allows you to adjust settings like focus and white balance. Just snap a photo when you’re ready. The other mode allows you to access the photos stored on your camera. This mode lets you see thumbnails of the photos you’ve taken. After selecting one, set it as a favorite, save it to your phone, or delete it. The app is available for iOS and Android, but it works across a range of Android devices. It won’t run or install on Android 4.3 and older. However, it works on devices with Android 4.4 and newer. According to Canon, your iPhone needs to have iOS 9.3 or higher. The app isn’t guaranteed to work on other versions. Cannon Connect works through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It works better through Bluetooth due to reduced latency. Your camera and phone both need to have Bluetooth 4.0 to use the Bluetooth connection feature.
