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CB Remote on Windows Pc

Developed By: iebyt

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.0-beta
Size 1001.2 KB
Release Date October 29, 20
Category Photography Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (4)]

What's New:
This is a beta release [see more]

Description from Developer:
Control supported Canon DSLR Cameras using Bluetooth LE. This app provides features similar to Canon's BR-E1 Bluetooth remote controller.

This app uses Bluetooth LE to connect... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download CB Remote and install on Windows PC. CB Remote is free Photography app, developed by iebyt. Latest version of CB Remote is 1.0.0-beta, was released on 2020-10-29 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of CB Remote is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install CB Remote on Windows?

Instruction on how to install CB Remote on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install CB Remote 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!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install CB Remote using BlueStacks

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Once installed, click "CB Remote" 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 CB Remote on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "CB Remote" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.0.0-beta.

Download CB Remote 1.0.0-beta on Windows PC – 1001.2 KB

Control supported Canon DSLR Cameras using Bluetooth LE. This app provides features similar to Canon's BR-E1 Bluetooth remote controller.

This app uses Bluetooth LE to connect your phone in remote mode to supported Canon DSLR Cameras.

Features:

1. Trigger instant shutter release.
2. Use headset button to trigger shutter button.
3. Delay timer shutter release.
4. Press and hold AF button.
5. Repeat(Intervalometer) mode (Experimental) - Take specified number of shots with specified interval in between shots.
6. Bulb mode - Take long exposure shots with in camera bulb mode.
7. Video recording mode.


Important Notes:

1. Depending on manufacturer, device settings or other task manager app some android devices may kill long running background services aggressively. Please check device settings. Please test it properly before using repeat, bulb(Auto) or video(auto) feature.
2. This app uses wakelock in repeat, bulb(Auto) and video(auto) mode which will cause battery drain.

Supported Canon Cameras:
1. Canon EOS 6D Mark II
2. Canon EOS 77D
3. Canon EOS 800D/Rebel T7i
4. Canon EOS 200D/Rebel SL2
Note: This app should work with any Canon camera that supports canon BR-E1 bluetooth remote.


Setup Instructions:
1. Set your camera's bluetooth function to "remote" mode.
2. Clear existing bluetooth paired devices from camera bluetooth settings.
3. Set your camera to bluetooth pairing mode and then select you camera's bluetooth name in the app to pair and connect.
4. Set your camera's "Drive Mode" to "Self-timer/Remote" mode. This will be found in drive mode list along with single, continuous, timer... etc modes.
5. To use bulb mode set camera's shutter speed to "Bulb".
6. Keep camera in one shot mode to use the apps "Repeat" mode.
7. The app can run in background during Repeat, Bulb(Auto) or Video(Auto) modes.


Github - https://github.com/iebyt/cbremote
Contact - contact[at]iebyt.com
This is a beta release
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.