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SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL 2.1

1 MB / 5+ Downloads / Rating 3.7 - 35 reviews


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SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL, developed and published by mvp.development, has released its latest version, 2.1, on 2014-04-18. This app falls under the Photography category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 500 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.7, based on 35 reviews.

SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.actioncamremote.sony.controller

Updated: 11 years ago

Developer Name: mvp.development

Category: Photography

New features: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.7
Total 35 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2015-02-07
I dont understand why are there dumb people with negative reviews on an app that is working so well. I'm using it with my Sony Action Cam with tripod at the golf range. Can be improved with live viewing on SW2 though. But if it was just meant to be a remote control then it is already perfect. People who do not know how to use a smartwatch pls do not download. Please do yourself a favour of not revealing your stupidity by posting negative review. It's ok to be stupid. But it's not ok to be stupid and assume things dont work just becoz u dont know how to use it. You can always seek help from the dev before posting reviews. Great work dev! Hope to see more from you!

1 ★, on 2014-06-15
DO NOT BUY! Took another star off for rude response by developer. It was a mistake purchasing this app. A simple negative comment about his application will get you a rude comment about how you can't read. How pathetic. I'm paying for YOUR application ,it's not free, so take the criticism and make a better product. I expected something as simple as self-timer, and without it makes this a useless as a shutter remote. A self-timer is not something 'nice' to have, it's a standard in ALL remote shutter devices for cameras. Yet this simple application can't do something simple as that. So let's say I'm taking a group shot with my QX100 and I'm using this app to take the picture. I would need to tap the shutter button on the app, and then quickly get back into pose. Why would I do that when I can just use the Sony PlayMemories application with the build in timer? If your application does not give any advantages over what is already a available, what value does it hold? Update: Sony just released their own application, and it's free. Please search for Action Camera Extension for Smartwatch in the Play Store. It has shutter timer, and many other features.

1 ★, on 2014-03-01
App sucks

5 ★, on 2014-02-21
Must have addition to your Sony action cam! Works as intended and substitutes WiFi controllers!

1 ★, on 2014-03-30
Tried on both 1 and 2 whilst 1 is not supported 2 crashes and wont load, waste of time and money!

Previous Versions

SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL 2.1
2014-04-18 / 1 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

It’s finally possible! You can take pictures and record videos with your Sony camera using your Sony SmartWatch 2 device as a remote control!

PLEASE NOTE, IMPORTANT HINT FOR COMPATIBLE DEVICES!!!!:
Sony provides a List of supported devices: https://developer.sony.com/develop/cameras/ (scroll down a little to see the table). Please test the app first and if you don't like it, you have 15 min to cancel the order and retrieve your invest. The App is developed on a Sony HDR AS 30 and Sony DSC-HX60, some users with NEX6 and A7 were able to use it as well, but without video recording mode. Some devices does not support zoom in and zoom out with the app and some devices like the DSC-HX60 DOES NOT support remote RECORD VIDEO. The camera device is not providing the movie mode for the app calling mechanism. Please don't write a bad review, just cancel, if you don't like it, the app is tested in 5 min.

You don’t need to search for the recording button of your cam on your helmet, while you are storming down the hill! This app allows you to use your SmartWatch 2 device for:

1.Taking pictures with your action cam and looking at Picture after it's taken (in this way you can finally see the picture you’ve just taken and decide if it’s good enough or if you want to take another one)

2.Recording videos with your cam on a very simple way, by just tapping on a button on your SmartWatch 2 device

3.Moreover, you profit from the native development of the app which ensures a smooth user experience and quick and easy handling

The app is installed on your smartphone device as a normal app for a Sony SmartWatch 2. You need the free Sony Smart Connect Android app to use any apps for Sony SmartWatch 2.

You have to connect the smartphone to the WiFi network of the Sony Cam first. Just turn the WiFi hotspot on your camera and connect the smartphone to this network.

Currently, following models are supported:
Sony HDR-AS15 (latest firmware update needed)
Sony HDR-AS30
Sony HDR-AS100
Sony HDR-MV1
Sony A7R
Sony A7
Sony NEX-6
Sony NEX-5R
Sony NEX-5T
Sony A5000
Sony A6000
Sony DSC-HX60
Sony DSC-HX400
Sony DSC-QX100
Sony DSC-QX10

On the Smartphone:
Upon installation, you can adjust the app’s properties by selecting following settings:

1.Activate Picture Review (5sec) - After a picture shot, a picture is shown on the SmartWatch 2 display, which
will disappear after 5 seconds. You can remove the picture immediately by clicking on it.

2.Activate Haptic Feedback - Upon every touch on the screen of your SmartWatch, you will receive a different vibration feedback.
For Instance:
3 x 100ms for video record start
2 x 200ms for video record stop
3 x 100ms for picture shot


On the SmartWatch 2:
To switch between the 3 possible options, use the SmartWatch 2 context menu, (the 3 dots on the right bottom edge of the smartwatch 2 / Hardware Button per touch):

1.Connect to the Sony Camera - you have to use this option in order to connect the SmartWatch 2/phone with the camera. This should be done after starting the app on the SmartWatch

2.Switch to Picture Mode - you are now able to take pictures

3.Switch to Video Mode - you are now able to record a video


On the main screen, you have just two buttons and a message row:

1.With the shoot button you can record videos, stop the recording and take pictures based on the camera mode you are currently using.

2.The info button shows the selected mode of the camera and the name of the camera, which is currently selected.

That’s all :-)

Explaining the use of permissions:
This app needs only INTERNET Permission rights, in order to connect to the Sony camera by it’s WiFi network..

Keywords
Smart shutter,remote shutter, remote control,sony action cam, Sony SmartWatch 2, SW2, Smart Plugin, Smart Extensions,Sony Camera, Camera Remote API by Sony

This app is not affiliated with Sony
For any questions please mail me on: mvp.development.service@gmail.com

New features

Support for other Sony Cam Devices, which have a wifi function as:
Sony NEX6
Sony A7
Sony DXC-HX60
Those devices has only picture shooting mode, video recording is not supported by the cameras.
Zoom IN and OUT Features
Some defects fixes