Pairing with a Bluetooth remote commander or grip

You can operate the Camera app on your Xperia device with a Bluetooth remote commander or grip manufactured by Sony (sold separately).

For details on compatible remote commanders and grips, visit the Sony website for your area or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander or grip as well.

  1. On your Xperia device, launch the Camera app.
  2. On your Xperia device, tap as follows depending on the mode.
    [Pro photo] / [Pro video]:
    [MENU] > [Setup] > [Bluetooth remote control]
    In modes other than those above, tap as follows.
    (Settings) > [Menu] > [Bluetooth remote control]
  3. On your Xperia device, tap the switch to enable the function.
    [Use remote control]
  4. On your Xperia device, tap the following.
    [Pair new controller]
  5. On the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing.

    GP-VPT3 or RMT-VP2:

    Make sure that the ZOOM/FOCUS/LOCK switch on the Bluetooth remote commander is not set to the LOCK position. Then, press and hold the MOVIE button and the C1 button simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

    For details, refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander.

  6. On your Xperia device, follow the on-screen instructions.

    Select the following on the notification and dialog that appear when your Xperia device detects the Bluetooth remote commander.

    [Pair & connect] > [Pair]

    The name of the Bluetooth remote commander may be displayed as a Bluetooth address (numerals and letters).

Note

  • When you perform a factory data reset, pairing information is also erased. To use the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing again.
  • If the Bluetooth connection is unstable, remove any obstacles such as people or metal objects from between your Xperia device and the paired Bluetooth remote commander.
  • If the function does not work properly, check the following notes and then try pairing again.
    • Confirm that the Bluetooth remote commander is not connected with other devices.
    • Confirm that you are not operating your Xperia device using other Bluetooth remote commander.
    • Check if the Airplane mode of your Xperia device is set to off.
    • Check if the Bluetooth function of your Xperia device is set to on.
    • Unpair the Bluetooth remote commander.

Hint

  • To change the name of the paired Bluetooth remote commander, find and tap as follows.

    [Settings] > [Device connection]

    Then, tap the following icon beside the name of the paired Bluetooth remote commander.

    (Settings)

    Tap the following icon.

    (Edit)

To use Camera endurance mode

Your device may limit certain functions as a precaution when under intensive use. By turning on Camera endurance mode, you can maintain high performance for a longer period of time.

  1. Tap as follows depending on the mode.

    [Pro photo] / [Pro video]:

    [MENU] > [Setup] > [Bluetooth remote control]

    In modes other than those above, tap as follows.

    (Settings) > [Menu] > [Bluetooth remote control]

  2. Tap the following, and then follow the on-screen instructions to enable the function.

    [Camera endurance mode]

Bluetooth remote commander connection status icons

You can check the connection status of the Bluetooth remote commander on the viewfinder when the following is set to on while using the Camera app.

[Bluetooth remote control]

  • (Bluetooth remote commander connection): Bluetooth remote commander operations are enabled.

  • (Bluetooth remote commander disconnection): Bluetooth remote commander operations are disabled.

  • (Camera endurance mode available): Camera endurance mode is turned on and available.

  • (Camera endurance mode unavailable): Camera endurance mode is turned on but unavailable because you are not using the Bluetooth remote commander to operate the Camera app.

Hint

  • The Bluetooth connection is only active while you are operating your Xperia device using the Bluetooth remote commander.

To unpair the Bluetooth remote commander

  1. Find and tap as follows.

    [Settings] > [Device connection]

  2. Find the following.

    [Saved devices]

    Then, tap the icon beside the name of the Bluetooth remote commander to unpair.

    (Settings)

  3. Tap as follows.

    [Forget] > [Forget device]

To operate the Bluetooth remote commander

You can shoot images and record videos by pressing buttons on the Bluetooth remote commander. For more information about operating the Bluetooth remote commander, refer to the Help Guide for the Bluetooth remote commander.

Hint

  • You can switch the lenses of the main camera by pressing the C1 button on the Bluetooth remote commander.
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