SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL on Windows Pc
Developed By: mvp.development
License: Free
Rating: 3,7/5 - 35 votes
Last Updated: December 27, 2023
App Details
| Version |
2.1 |
| Size |
1 MB |
| Release Date |
April 18, 14 |
| Category |
Photography Apps |
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What's New:
Support for other Sony Cam Devices, which have a wifi function as:Sony NEX6Sony A7Sony DXC-HX60Those devices has only picture shooting mode, video recording is... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
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 COMP... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL and install on Windows PC. SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL is free Photography app, developed by mvp.development. Latest version of SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL is 2.1, was released on 2014-04-18 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 35 users, 19 users had rated it 5*, 8 users had rated it 1*.
How to install SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL on Windows?
Instruction on how to install SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "SONY CAM SMARTWATCH CONTROL" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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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
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
