The Canon Camera Connect app iscompatible with select Vixia, Eos, and PowerShot cameras.

This process starts on the camera, and then you complete it using your phone.

If you haven’t installed the app on your phone, confirm to do so before you proceed.

The main menu of a Canon DSLR.

plant the Canon Camera Connect app on your mobile gear.

For Android phones,download Canon Camera Connect on Google Play.

For iPhones,download Canon Camera Connect on the App Store.

The Wi-Fi/NFC menu of a Canon DSLR.

Turn on the camera and press theMenubutton.

Navigate to the configuration menu and selectWi-Fi/NFC.

SelectBluetoothinstead if your camera supports this feature.

The Wi-Fi/NFC enable option on a Canon DSLR.

Using the Bluetooth connection results in less communication delay between the camera and the phone.

On some models, you may need to selectWi-Fion this screen.

Enter a nickname for the camera and selectOK.

A Canon DSLR.

On some models, you may need to selectConnect to Smartphoneat this step.

SelectReview/change settingsto customize the camera’s Wi-Fi data pipe or set a password.

On some models, you will have to selectConnecton this step.

The nickname function on a Canon DSLR.

Look at your camera for the Wi-Fi connection password.

Your phone displays a live view from the Canon camera.

Tap thelarge circleicon to take a picture.

A Canon DSLR.

Tap a picture you want to view or download.

The picture opens on your phone.

Below the picture, you’ll see five icons that you could use to interact with the picture.

A Canon DSLR.

This live view allows you to adjust controls like focus and white balance.

Just snap a photo when you’re ready.

The other mode allows you to dive into the photos stored on your camera.

A Canon DSRL.

This mode lets you see thumbnails of the photos you’ve taken.

After selecting one, set it as a favorite, save it to your phone, or delete it.

The app is available for iOS and Android, but it works across a range of Android devices.

Canon Camera’s Wi-Fi connection on a smartphone.

It won’t run or install on Android 4.3 and older.

However, it works on devices with Android 4.4 and newer.

According to Canon, your iPhone needs to have iOS 9.3 or higher.

How to download an image from the Canon Connect app

The app isn’t guaranteed to work on other versions.

Cannon Connect works through Wi-Fi andBluetooth.

It works better through Bluetooth due to reduced latency.

Your camera and phone both need to have Bluetooth 4.0 to use the Bluetooth connection feature.

Check out thelist of cameras that are compatible with Canon Camera Connect.