Connecting the camera to the computer

For the Remote shooting, stabilize the camera with a tripod or using some other method, and then connect the camera to the computer.
The connection and setting methods vary depending on the model.

  • When using the Mac version of the application on macOS 15, a message asking if you wish to allow connections to local networks appears when you launch Remote. When this message appears, allow connections.
  • If you have trouble connecting, refer to the FAQ.

ILCE-1M2/1/9M3

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable, wireless Wi-Fi connection, or wired LAN connection.
Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

A. Connecting using USB

  1. A-1. Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
    * If a USB cable is not supplied with your camera, use a commercially available USB cable.
  2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)] or [Remote Shooting].
    Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Remote Shooting], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
  4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
    device selection window

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

  1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
  2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
    * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
  3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
  4. B-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  5. B-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

  1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
  2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
    • Connect the computer to the same access point.
  3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [On]
  4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect. To connect using pairing, refer to “How to pair.”
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
  5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
  8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

D. Connecting using a wired LAN

Connect the camera and computer using a general LAN cable sold in the market.

  1. D-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wired LAN] → [Wired LAN Connect] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [On]
  2. D-2. Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
    * You may need to wait around 1 minute before the LAN cable is recognized.
  3. D-3. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect. To connect using pairing, refer to “How to pair.”
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
  4. D-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  5. D-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  6. D-6. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
  7. D-7. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

How to pair

Pairing is only required on the first connection.
If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.

  1. After connecting the camera and computer via a Wi-Fi access point or by connecting to a wired LAN, on the camera select [Remote Shoot Function] → [Pairing].
    The pairing screen is displayed on the camera.
  2. On the computer, launch Remote.
  3. In the Device Selection Window, double-click the camera you wish to pair.
    ・If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  4. Follow the messages displayed in Remote on the computer, and select [Pairing].
  5. Select [OK] on the connection permission confirmation screen and on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.
    ・Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.

ILCE-9M3

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable, wireless Wi-Fi connection, or wired LAN connection.
Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

A. Connecting using USB

  1. A-1. Connect the computer to the camera using a commercially available USB cable.
  2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].
    Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
  4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
    device selection window

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

  1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
  2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
    * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
  3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
  4. B-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  5. B-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

  1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
  2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
    • Connect the computer to the same access point.
  3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
    • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ILCE-1.
  5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
  8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

D. Connecting using a wired LAN

Connect the camera and computer using a general LAN cable sold in the market.

  1. D-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wired LAN] → [Wired LAN Connect] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  2. D-2. Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
    * You may need to wait around 1 minute before the LAN cable is recognized.
  3. D-3. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
    • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ILCE-1.
  4. D-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  5. D-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  6. D-6. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
  7. D-7. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

ILCE-9M2/7RM4A/7RM4/7C

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable, wired LAN connection*, or wireless W-Fi connection.
* Supported devices: ILCE-9M2

  1. On the camera, perform the following setting.

    • MENU → (Network) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
    • MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote Cnct Method] → Select the connection method of your choice
    • MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  2. The procedure is different for each [PC Remote Cnct Method] selection.

    A. [USB]

    Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.

    B. [Wi-Fi Direct]

    Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

    1. B-1. On the camera, select [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the camera’s SSID and password.
    2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
      * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
    3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.

    C. [Wi-Fi Access Point]

    Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point. It is necessary to perform pairing of the camera and computer.

    1. C-1. On the camera, select [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
    2. C-2. Wait for [Connected via Wi-Fi.] to appear on the camera, then select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing].
      If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.
    3. C-3. Proceed with steps 3 and 4 and follow the messages in the Remote application on the computer to complete pairing.

    D. [Wired LAN] (ILCE-9M2 only)

    Connect the camera and computer using a general LAN cable sold in the market. After connecting, perform pairing of the camera with the computer.

    1. D-1. Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
      * Wait about 1 minute for [Connected via wired LAN.] to appear on the camera.
    2. D-2. Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing].
      If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.
    3. D-3. Proceed with steps 3 and 4 and follow the messages in the Remote application on the computer to complete pairing.
  3. On the computer, launch Remote.

  4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

    If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].

    device selection window

ILCE-7SM3/7RM5/7M4, ZV-E1/E10M2, ILME-FX3/FX30

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable or via a wireless Wi-Fi connection.
Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

The procedure differs according to the connection method used.
  1. A. Connecting using USB
  2. B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct
  3. C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

A. Connecting using USB

  1. A-1. Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
    * If a USB cable is not supplied with your camera, use a commercially available USB cable.
  2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)] or [Remote Shooting].
    Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [Remote Shooting], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
  4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
    device selection window

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

  1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
  2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
    * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
  3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
  4. B-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  5. B-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

  1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
  2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
    • Connect the computer to the same access point.
  3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Remote Shoot Function] → [Remote Shooting] → [On]
  4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect. To connect using pairing, refer to “How to pair.”
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
  5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
  8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

How to pair

Pairing is only required on the first connection.
If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.

  1. After connecting the camera and computer via a Wi-Fi access point, on the camera select [Remote Shoot Function] → [Pairing].
    The pairing screen is displayed on the camera.
  2. On the computer, launch Remote.
  3. In the Device Selection Window, double-click the camera you wish to pair.
    ・If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  4. Follow the messages displayed in Remote on the computer, and select [Pairing].
  5. Select [OK] on the connection permission confirmation screen and on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.
    ・Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.

ILCE-7RM5/7M4/6700, ZV-E1

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable or via a wireless Wi-Fi connection.
Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

The procedure differs according to the connection method used.
  1. A. Connecting using USB
  2. B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct
  3. C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

A. Connecting using USB

  1. A-1. Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
    * If a USB cable is not supplied with your camera, use a commercially available USB cable.
  2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].
    Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
  4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
    device selection window

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

  1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
  2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
    * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
  3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
  4. B-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
  5. B-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  6. B-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  7. B-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is around before unmasking.
  8. B-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

  1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
  2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
    • Connect the computer to the same access point.
  3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
    • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ZV-E10.
  5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is around before unmasking.
  8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

ILCE-7CR/7CM2/6700

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable or via a wireless Wi-Fi connection.
Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

The procedure differs according to the connection method used.
  1. A. Connecting using USB
  2. B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct
  3. C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

A. Connecting using USB

  1. A-1. Connect the computer to the camera using a commercially available USB cable.
  2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].
    Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
  4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
    device selection window

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

  1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
  2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
    * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
  3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
  4. B-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  5. B-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

  1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
  2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
    • Connect the computer to the same access point.
  3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
    • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ZV-E10.
  5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is around before unmasking.
  8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

ZV-E10

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable or via a wireless Wi-Fi connection.

  1. On the camera, perform the following setting.

    • MENU → (Network) → [Smartphone Connect] → [Smartphone Connection] → [Off]
    • MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote Cnct Method] → Select the connection method of your choice
    • MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  2. The procedure is different for each [PC Remote Cnct Method] selection.

    A. [USB]

    Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.

    B. [Wi-Fi Direct]

    Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

    1. B-1. On the camera, select [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the camera’s SSID and password.
    2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
      * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
    3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.

    C. [Wi-Fi Access Point]

    Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point. It is necessary to perform pairing of the camera and computer.

    1. C-1. On the camera, select [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
    2. C-2. Wait for [Connected via Wi-Fi.] to appear on the camera, then select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing].
      If the camera has a [Connect without Pairing] item, select [Enable] to connect without pairing.
    3. C-3. Proceed with steps 3 and 4 and follow the messages in the Remote application on the computer to complete pairing.
  3. On the computer, launch Remote.

  4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

    If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].

    device selection window

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You can connect the camera via USB connection using a USB cable.
Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

  1. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.

     * If a USB cable is not supplied with your camera, use a commercially available USB cable.

  2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].

     Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.

  3. On the computer, launch Remote.

  4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

    If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].

    device selection window

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You can connect the camera via USB connection using a USB cable.

  1. Use the MENU on the camera to perform the following setting.

    • MENU → (Network) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
    • MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  2. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.

    Connecting... ” will appear on the monitor of the camera.

  3. On the computer, launch Remote.

  4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

    If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].

    device selection window

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You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable, wireless Wi-Fi connection, or wired LAN connection.
Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.

A. Connecting using USB

  1. A-1. Connect the computer to the camera using a commercially available USB cable.
  2. A-2. On the camera, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)].
    Alternatively, select MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB Connection Mode] → [PC Remote], and then connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. A-3. On the computer, launch Remote.
  4. A-4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
    device selection window

B. Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct

Connect the camera and computer directly using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.

  1. B-1. On the camera, select the following setting to display Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.]
  2. B-2. Click (the network icon) on the computer screen (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac)* and select the SSID displayed on the camera from the list that is displayed.
    * The icon and display position may differ depending on your computer model and settings.
  3. B-3. Use the SSID and password displayed on the camera to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the computer and the camera.
  4. B-4. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  5. B-5. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

C. Connecting using a Wi-Fi access point

Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point.

  1. C-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On]
  2. C-2. Connect the camera to the access point.
    • Connect the computer to the same access point.
  3. C-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  4. C-4. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
    • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ILCE-1.
  5. C-5. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  6. C-6. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  7. C-7. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
  8. C-8. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

D. Connecting using a wired LAN

Connect the camera and computer using a LAN cable. A USB-LAN conversion adapter is required.

  1. D-1. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [USB-LAN/Tethering] → [USB-LAN Connection]
  2. D-2. Follow the indications displayed on the camera to connect the USB-LAN conversion adapter to the camera.
  3. D-3. On the camera, perform the following setting.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
  4. D-4. Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
    * You may need to wait around 1 minute before the LAN cable is recognized.
  5. D-5. A message about access authentication appears on the camera. Select [Access Authen. Info].
    • If no message about access authentication is displayed, either perform the following setting on the camera or use pairing to connect.
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Settings] → [Access Authen.] → [On]
    • MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info]
    • To connect using pairing, refer to the procedure for the ILCE-1.
  6. D-6. On the computer, launch Remote.
    • If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].
  7. D-7. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
  8. D-8. Refer to the access authentication information displayed on the camera, enter the user name and password on the computer, and click [OK].
    • Once the input credentials have been saved, you will subsequently be able to connect without entering a user name and password.
    • You can delete the saved user name and password from the menu bar of the Remote application on the computer.

    Note

    • When entering usernames, passwords, and fingerprints, make sure that no one is around to avoid the information on the screen being seen by others and to prevent unauthorized use.
    • If you unmask your password when entering it, there is a risk that it will be revealed to a third party. Make sure that no one is aroundbefore unmasking.
  9. D-9. Confirm that the fingerprint displayed on the computer matches the one displayed on the camera, then click [Connect].

When using another camera

You can connect the camera via USB connection using a USB cable.
* The displayed terms may differ depending on the camera.

  1. Use the MENU on the camera to perform the following setting.

    • MENU → (Network) / (Wireless) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]*
    • MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → [PC Remote]
    * This operation is not necessary on models without [Ctrl w/ Smartphone].
  2. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.

    Connecting... ” will appear on the monitor of the camera.

  3. On the computer, launch Remote.

  4. In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.

    If the name of the camera does not appear, click [Refresh].

    device selection window