All Models Sony A7C / A7IV Bluetooth Remote Suggestions

[offshoresa65s]

Hi, new here, I've had my A7c for around 18 months and my A7iv since january this year, I've been trying to find a reliable alternative to Imaging Edge, not a fan of that App. I didn't do my research properly and went ahead and bought a Sony RMTP1BT which the cam's don't recognise. I've searched here on the forum and there is basically one other post asking the same question in january of this year. So here we are 9 months later and guess I'm asking for people's thoughts 9 months on regarding remote control solutions, cheers offshore

 

[DavidN]

Hi, I have an A7iv and the RMTP1BT and they work together for me although I had to re- pair them after I updated the camera software to 1.10. Maybe it’s something in your settings?

 

[DavidN]

I followed the instructions on the link below and the pairing worked OK for me. Hope that helps.

RMT-P1BT | Help Guide | Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function

 

[Hank]

Nonetheless, they work well.

Does the cabled one work with the a7iv? I know the IR one won't as the a7iv doesn't have the IR receiver , what the heck was Sony thinking?

 

[Hank]

RMTP1BT which the cam's don't recognise.

I saw on a forum that there is a setting in Network> Transfer/Remote > Bluetooth Remote Ctrl which you need to turn on as well as pair in the bluetooth menu. Maybe that is something to look at if you haven't already.

 

[Andrew C]

As an alternative to Imaging Edge I have read some people trying an app called Monitor+
I've not tried it myself yet.

 

[WeeMalky]

Hi, new here, I've had my A7c for around 18 months and my A7iv since january this year, I've been trying to find a reliable alternative to Imaging Edge, not a fan of that App. I didn't do my research properly and went ahead and bought a Sony RMTP1BT which the cam's don't recognise. I've searched here on the forum and there is basically one other post asking the same question in january of this year. So here we are 9 months later and guess I'm asking for people's thoughts 9 months on regarding remote control solutions, cheers offshore

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[Jeff A]

Hi, new here, I've had my A7c for around 18 months and my A7iv since january this year, I've been trying to find a reliable alternative to Imaging Edge, not a fan of that App. I didn't do my research properly and went ahead and bought a Sony RMTP1BT which the cam's don't recognise. I've searched here on the forum and there is basically one other post asking the same question in january of this year. So here we are 9 months later and guess I'm asking for people's thoughts 9 months on regarding remote control solutions, cheers offshore

Now that your flooded with information, I'll add one more idea to the fray. Take a look at the SmallRig SR-RG1 Extendable Remote Wireless Shooting Grip. It's a Mini Tripod/Shooting Grip and i8t collapsible Selfie Stick and the remote part of it can be detached and put in your pocket. You can see it here and other places if you search.

 

[mapleleaf56]

I’ve recently purchased this Bluetooth remote for my A9ii and a7r4 and it works flawlessly..

https://www.amazon.ca/AODELAN-Control-Commander-DSC-RX100-RMT-P1BT/dp/B08DHS7WX7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=6LK3MGC8ZOIU&keywords=AODELAN%2BCamera%2BRemote%2BControl%2BRemote%2BShutter%2BCommander%2Bfor%2BSony&qid=1663881696&sprefix=aodelan%2Bcamera%2Bremote%2Bcontrol%2Bremote%2Bshutter%2Bcommander%2Bfor%2Bsony%2B%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMVVWQ0pJUVcwVjhLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzAwMTgyVVFCNlNIOFpQR0NXJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MzQ1ODRZRVJSN1BEMUlGOUImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

 

[offshoresa65s]

Hi folks, thank you for many ideas. I think one of my issues is Firmware version A7iv v 1.00, A7c version 1.00.
I have to attempted to upgrade, but unfortunately my ten year old MacBookPro won't recognise my SD cards when inserted into the SD slot, that is kind of slowing my progress as well. I am thinking I may need to get a Thunderbolt Dock with extra TB 3-4 slots and the one I'm looking at also has SD card slot, weather helps I don't know. Anyhow thanks again for great ideas, cheers offshore.