How To Use Helicon Remote On Android Devices With Wi-Fi
How to Use Helicon Remote on Android Devices with Wi-Fi
Helicon Remote is a utility for tethered shooting and camera remote control compatible with all recent Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras[^1^]. It allows you to perform automated focus bracketing, focus stacking, exposure bracketing, time lapse shooting, video recording and more. In this article, we will show you how to use Helicon Remote on your Android device with Wi-Fi connection.
How to Use Helicon Remote on Android Devices with Wi-Fi
Requirements
To use Helicon Remote on your Android device with Wi-Fi, you will need the following:
An Android device with Android 4.4 or higher, USB host (also called USB OTG) support, and a touch screen[^1^].
A compatible Nikon or Canon camera with a built-in Wi-Fi unit or an external wireless adapter. You can find the full list of compatible cameras and adapters on the Helicon Remote website[^1^].
A USB OTG adapter if your device does not have a full size USB socket.
A Wi-Fi network that both your camera and your Android device can connect to.
Steps
Follow these steps to use Helicon Remote on your Android device with Wi-Fi:
Make sure no other camera-related apps are running on your Android device, especially Canon Connect or Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility. You may need to uninstall them if they interfere with Helicon Remote[^2^].
Run Helicon Remote on your Android device.
Clear the Wi-Fi settings in your camera body and reactivate Wi-Fi. Choose the Smartphone mode for Canon cameras or the Network connection mode for Nikon cameras[^2^].
Make sure your camera is turned on and Wi-Fi is active (look for the Wi-Fi icon on the camera body screen).
Connect your Android device to the Wi-Fi network created by your camera. You may need to enter a password or a pairing code depending on your camera model[^2^].
Switch back to Helicon Remote and press "Select a camera". You should see an "Auto-detected Canon/Nikon camera" item. Tap it once to pair.
You should now see the Live View screen of Helicon Remote. You can adjust the settings, start shooting, and review the images on your Android device.
Tips
Here are some tips to improve your experience with Helicon Remote on your Android device with Wi-Fi:
If you have trouble connecting your camera via Wi-Fi, try using a USB cable instead. You will need a USB OTG adapter for this option.
If you want to use Helicon Remote with a Canon camera that has a WFT unit or a Nikon camera that has a WT unit, you will need to set up the connection differently. You can find detailed instructions on the Helicon Remote website[^2^].
If you want to use Helicon Remote with other cameras that are not supported by Wi-Fi, you can try using an external wireless transmitter such as CamFi or CamRanger. However, this option may have limited functionality and compatibility.
If you want to learn more about the features and capabilities of Helicon Remote, you can check out the online help[^3^] or watch some video tutorials on the Helicon Remote website.
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