Connecting Using Wi-Fi to a Mobile Device Configured as an Access Point (Tethering/Internet Sharing) (ILME-FX3/ILME-FX30/ILCE-9M3/ILCE-1/ILCE-7SM3/ILCE-7RM5/ILCE-7M4/ZV-E1)

You can connect a camera to a mobile device using Wi-Fi if the mobile device is configured as an access point.

This connection method supports multi-camera monitoring.

Illustration showing the connection relationship of Wi-Fi connection using a mobile device configured as an access point.

(A) Camera

(B) File transfer

(C) Wi-Fi connection

(D) Internet connection

(E) Remote control

(F) Mobile device on which this app is installed (access point)

(G) Server

  1. : Configure the following settings on the mobile device to enable as an access point for tethering.

    On Android:

    1. Select [Settings] – [Network & internet] – [Hotspot & tethering] – [Portable hotspot].
    2. Enable [Use Wi-Fi hotspot].
    3. Make a memo of the mobile device name and password displayed on the screen.

    On iOS/iPadOS:

    1. Select [Settings] – [Personal Hotspot].
    2. Enable [Allow Others to Join].
    3. Make a memo of the mobile device name and password displayed on the screen.

    Note

    • The menu structure may vary depending on your mobile device.
    • If Wi-Fi is enabled on a mobile device, disable the setting.
  2. : Press the MENU (Menu) button on the camera to display the menu.
  3. : Select (Network) – [Wi-Fi] – [Wi-Fi Connect] – [On].
  4. : Select [OK].
  5. : Select [Access Point Set.].
  6. : Select the mobile device access point and enter the password.

    If the connection is successful, the access point manual registration screen appears.

  7. : Select [OK] on the screen.

    Hint

    • On an iOS/iPadOS mobile device, the time and status bar will turn green when the camera is tethered to your mobile device.
  8. : Select (Network) – [Cnct./Remote Sht] – [Remote Shoot Function] – [Remote Shooting] – [On].

    The PC remote function (enabling camera operation from a mobile device) is enabled.

  9. : Select [Access Authen. Info] on the screen.

    The user name and password appears.

  10. : Launch the app and tap (App menu) – [Connect].
  11. : Select [Tethering (Wi-Fi)]* on the connection screen.

    * On Android, [Tethering (Wi-Fi)] is displayed. On iOS/iPadOS, [Tethering (Wi-Fi/USB)] is displayed.

    For multi-camera monitoring, this step is not required.

  12. : Tap [Connect] for the camera to connect on the connection screen.

    Hint

    • If the same camera model is displayed multiple times, changing the device name makes it easier for you to distinguish the cameras.
  13. : Authenticate access for the connection to enable encrypted communication with the camera.

    If access authentication is set to “On” on the camera, you must enter your access credentials (user name and password) when connecting for the first time. If you are prompted to enter a user name and password, perform access authentication as described in the “Authenticating Access When Connecting to a Camera (ILME-FX3/ILME-FX30/ILCE-9M3/ILCE-1/ILCE-7SM3/ILCE-7RM5/ILCE-7M4/ZV-E1)” related topic.

If you have trouble connecting

Refer to the Monitor & Control support page.

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