# Connect a Canon camera > Canon EOS R and EOS DSLR settings for VowPix, step by step with pictures. Section: Camera app (Android) · Source: https://www.vowpix.in/docs/camera-app/canon · Markdown: https://www.vowpix.in/docs/camera-app/canon.md Find your camera below and follow the pictures. It takes about two minutes, once. **Find your camera:** - [EOS R6 Mark II, R8, R50](#eos-r6-mark-ii-r8-r50) · EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R8, EOS R50 - [EOS R7 and R10](#eos-r7-and-r10) · EOS R7, EOS R10 - [EOS R5, R6, R100](#eos-r5-r6-r100) · EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS R100 - [EOS R5 Mark II](#eos-r5-mark-ii) - [EOS R3](#eos-r3) - [EOS R and RP](#eos-r-and-rp) · EOS R, EOS Ra, EOS RP - [EOS 5D Mark IV](#eos-5d-mark-iv) - [EOS 6D Mark II and 200D](#eos-6d-mark-ii-and-200d) · EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 200D (Rebel SL2) - [EOS 90D and 250D](#eos-90d-and-250d) · EOS 90D, EOS 250D (200D II / Rebel SL3) - [EOS 1500D and 3000D](#eos-1500d-and-3000d) · EOS 1500D (2000D / Rebel T7), EOS 3000D (4000D / Rebel T100) ## EOS R6 Mark II, R8, R50 *EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R8, EOS R50* **1. Turn on Airplane mode** ![Turn on Airplane mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r6ii-r8-r50-1.png) MENU, Communication functions tab (R8 and R50 page 2, R6 Mark II page 3), set Airplane mode to On. **2. Choose the USB connection app** ![Choose the USB connection app](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r6ii-r8-r50-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab (R8 and R50 page 4, R6 Mark II page 5), Choose USB connection app: Photo Import/Remote Control. **3. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r6ii-r8-r50-3.png) MENU, Set-up tab (R50 page 2, R8 and R6 Mark II page 3), Power saving, set Auto power off to Disable. **4. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a USB-C data cable from camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn the camera on. **5. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** Change wireless and USB settings before plugging in; some menu items cannot be changed while the cable is connected. Video calls/streaming turns the camera into a UVC webcam and Canon app(s) for iPhone is for iOS; Canon lists Photo Import/Remote Control for Android apps. Canon: with a Wi-Fi connection established, the camera cannot communicate over the cable. ## EOS R7 and R10 *EOS R7, EOS R10* **1. Turn on Airplane mode** ![Turn on Airplane mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r7-r10-1.png) MENU, Wireless features tab, set Airplane mode to On; this turns off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. **2. Choose the USB connection app** ![Choose the USB connection app](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r7-r10-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab (R10 page 4, R7 page 5), Choose USB connection app, select Photo Import/Remote Control. **3. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r7-r10-3.png) MENU, Set-up tab (R10 page 2, R7 page 3), Power saving, set Auto power off to Disable. **4. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a USB-C data cable from camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn the camera on. **5. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** Only two choices here; Canon lists Photo Import/Remote Control for Android apps, Canon app(s) for iPhone is for iOS. Wireless communication is unavailable while the cable is connected, so set Airplane mode first. Canon: a computer or other device cannot use the cable while a Wi-Fi connection is active. ## EOS R5, R6, R100 *EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS R100* **1. Turn on Airplane mode** ![Turn on Airplane mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r5-r6-r100-1.png) MENU, Wireless features tab (R100: Wireless settings), set Airplane mode to On; this turns off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. **2. Switch Eco mode off** ![Switch Eco mode off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r5-r6-r100-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 2, set Eco mode to Off; when On, Canon ignores the Auto power off setting. **3. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r5-r6-r100-3.png) Same page, Power saving, set Auto power off to Disable. **4. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a USB-C data cable from camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn the camera on. **5. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** No USB mode or USB app menu on these bodies; nothing to choose. Eco mode On makes Display off and Auto power off ignored, so it must be Off. Wireless communication is unavailable while the cable is connected; set Airplane mode before plugging in. ## EOS R5 Mark II *EOS R5 Mark II* **1. Turn on Airplane mode** ![Turn on Airplane mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-1.png) MENU, Communication functions tab, Network settings page, set Airplane mode to On to stop Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. **2. Choose the USB connection app** ![Choose the USB connection app](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-2.png) Same tab, Various settings page, Choose USB connection app, select Photo Import/Remote Control. **3. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-3.png) Set-up tab, first Various settings page (page 4), Power saving, set Auto power off to Disable. **4. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a USB-C data cable from camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn the camera on. **5. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** Choose USB connection app sits in Communication functions here, not in Set-up. Video calls/streaming turns the camera into a UVC webcam and Canon app(s) for iPhone is for iOS; use Photo Import/Remote Control. Some communication items cannot be changed while the cable is connected; set them first. ## EOS R3 *EOS R3* **1. Turn on Airplane mode** ![Turn on Airplane mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r3-1.png) MENU, Communication functions tab, Wireless features page 1, set Airplane mode to On; Canon says this disables Wi-Fi. **2. Choose the USB connection app** ![Choose the USB connection app](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r3-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 4, Choose USB connection app, select Photo Import/Remote Control. **3. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r3-3.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 2, Power saving, set Auto power off to Disable. **4. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a USB-C data cable from camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn the camera on. **5. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** Only two choices here; Canon lists Photo Import/Remote Control for Android apps, Canon app(s) for iPhone is for iOS. Some communication items cannot be changed while the cable is connected; set them first. Canon: Auto power off does not take effect while the camera is connected via USB. ## EOS R and RP *EOS R, EOS Ra, EOS RP* **1. Turn off Wi-Fi** ![Turn off Wi-Fi](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r-rp-1.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 5, Wireless communication settings, Wi-Fi settings, set Wi-Fi to Disable. **2. Switch Eco mode off** ![Switch Eco mode off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r-rp-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 2, set Eco mode to Off; when On, Canon ignores the Auto power off setting. **3. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-eos-r-rp-3.png) Same page, Power saving, set Auto power off to Disable so the camera never sleeps mid-event. **4. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a USB-C data cable from camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn the camera on. **5. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** No USB mode or USB app menu on R/RP; nothing to choose. A Wi-Fi on screen means a phone is connected: select Disconnect,exit, then set Wi-Fi to Disable. Canon: with a Wi-Fi connection established, the camera cannot communicate over the cable. ## EOS 5D Mark IV *EOS 5D Mark IV* **1. Turn off Wi-Fi/NFC** ![Turn off Wi-Fi/NFC](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-5d-mark-iv-1.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 4, Communication settings, Built-in wireless settings, set Wi-Fi/NFC to Disable. **2. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-5d-mark-iv-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 2, set Auto power off to Disable. **3. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a USB 3.0 Micro-B to USB-C data cable straight into the phone, turn on. **4. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** Canon warns a USB 2.0 Micro-B plug can damage this USB 3.0 port; use the wide USB 3.0 Micro-B plug. Built-in wireless settings cannot be selected while a cable is connected; unplug to change. During a wireless LAN connection the cable does nothing; disconnect Wi-Fi first. ## EOS 6D Mark II and 200D *EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 200D (Rebel SL2)* **1. Turn off Wi-Fi** ![Turn off Wi-Fi](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-6d-mark-ii-200d-1.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 1, Wireless communication settings, Wi-Fi settings, set Wi-Fi to Disable. **2. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-6d-mark-ii-200d-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab (6D Mark II page 2), set Auto power off to Disable. **3. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a data cable from the camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn it on. **4. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** Canon: Wi-Fi merely set to Enable stops the 6D Mark II connecting over the cable. Wireless communication settings cannot be selected while the cable is plugged in. A Wi-Fi on screen means a phone session is live: choose Disconnect,exit. ## EOS 90D and 250D *EOS 90D, EOS 250D (200D II / Rebel SL3)* **1. Turn off Wi-Fi** ![Turn off Wi-Fi](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-90d-250d-1.png) MENU, Wireless tab (antenna icon), Wi-Fi settings, set Wi-Fi to Disable. These bodies have no Airplane mode. **2. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-90d-250d-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 2, set Auto power off to OFF. **3. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a data cable from the camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn it on. **4. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** With a Wi-Fi connection established the camera cannot communicate over the cable (90D manual). Wireless communication, Bluetooth included, is unavailable while the cable is connected; set Wi-Fi before plugging in. Screen still turns off after about 30 min with Auto power off OFF; the camera stays on. ## EOS 1500D and 3000D *EOS 1500D (2000D / Rebel T7), EOS 3000D (4000D / Rebel T100)* **1. Turn off Wi-Fi/NFC** ![Turn off Wi-Fi/NFC](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-1500d-3000d-1.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 3, set Wi-Fi/NFC (3000D: Wi-Fi) to Disable; Enable blocks the USB port. **2. Disable auto power off** ![Disable auto power off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/canon-canon-dslr-1500d-3000d-2.png) MENU, Set-up tab page 1, set Auto power off to Disable. **3. Plug the camera into the phone** ![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png) Turn the camera off, plug a data cable from the camera straight into the phone (no hub), then turn it on. **4. Choose VowPix and tap OK** ![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-canon-camera.png) If Android asks which app should open the camera, pick VowPix and tick Always (never Files or Gallery). Then tap OK to allow USB access. > **Good to know:** Canon: with Wi-Fi/NFC set to Enable, these Rebels cannot be connected to a computer by cable. These bodies use an older small USB port, not USB-C; use a matching data cable to USB-C. Even with Disable the screen turns off after about 30 min; the camera stays on. ## Still not connecting? Open **VowPix → Sync → Fix it step by step**, or see [Camera app troubleshooting](https://www.vowpix.in/docs/camera-app/troubleshooting). --- VowPix help docs: https://www.vowpix.in/docs · All guides in one file: https://www.vowpix.in/docs/all.md · Site overview for assistants: https://www.vowpix.in/llms.txt · Support: https://www.vowpix.in/docs/account/help-and-support