# Connect a Sony camera

> Sony Alpha, ZV and APS-C settings for VowPix, step by step with pictures.

Section: Camera app (Android) · Source: https://www.vowpix.in/docs/camera-app/sony · Markdown: https://www.vowpix.in/docs/camera-app/sony.md

Sony menus differ between models, so find yours below. Set everything before plugging in: some items are greyed out while the cable is connected.

**Find your camera:**

- [A7 III, A7R III, A9, A6100/A6400/A6600 (older menu)](#a7-iii-a7r-iii-a9-a6100a6400a6600-older-menu) · A7 III (ILCE-7M3), A7R III / A7R IIIA (ILCE-7RM3 / ILCE-7RM3A), A9 (ILCE-9), A6100 (ILCE-6100), A6400 (ILCE-6400), A6600 (ILCE-6600)
- [A7R IV, A9 II, A7C (PC Remote in Network menu)](#a7r-iv-a9-ii-a7c-pc-remote-in-network-menu) · A7R IV / A7R IVA (ILCE-7RM4 / ILCE-7RM4A), A9 II (ILCE-9M2), A7C (ILCE-7C)
- [ZV-E10 (first generation)](#zv-e10-first-generation) · ZV-E10
- [ZV-1, ZV-1A (Micro-USB)](#zv-1-zv-1a-micro-usb) · ZV-1 (DSC-ZV1), ZV-1A
- [A7S III, system software before 3.00](#a7s-iii-system-software-before-300) · A7S III (ILCE-7SM3), system software earlier than 3.00
- [A1, system software before 2.00](#a1-system-software-before-200) · A1 (ILCE-1), system software earlier than 2.00
- [A7 IV, A7R V, A7S III 3.00+, A1 2.00+, A1 II, A9 III, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 II (new menu)](#a7-iv-a7r-v-a7s-iii-300-a1-200-a1-ii-a9-iii-zv-e1-zv-e10-ii-new-menu) · A7 IV (ILCE-7M4), A7R V (ILCE-7RM5), A7S III (ILCE-7SM3), system software 3.00 or later, A1 (ILCE-1), system software 2.00 or later, A1 II (ILCE-1M2), A9 III (ILCE-9M3), ZV-E1, ZV-E10 II (ZV-E10M2)
- [A7C II, A7CR, A6700 (new menu, PC Remote wording)](#a7c-ii-a7cr-a6700-new-menu-pc-remote-wording) · A7C II (ILCE-7CM2), A7CR (ILCE-7CR), A6700 (ILCE-6700)
- [A7 V, A7R VI (two USB-C ports)](#a7-v-a7r-vi-two-usb-c-ports) · A7 V (ILCE-7M5), A7R VI (ILCE-7RM6)

## A7 III, A7R III, A9, A6100/A6400/A6600 (older menu)

*A7 III (ILCE-7M3), A7R III / A7R IIIA (ILCE-7RM3 / ILCE-7RM3A), A9 (ILCE-9), A6100 (ILCE-6100), A6400 (ILCE-6400), A6600 (ILCE-6600)*

**1. Turn off smartphone control**

![Turn off smartphone control](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-classic-menu-1.png)

Set Ctrl w/ Smartphone to Off. Sony requires this before USB Connection can be set to PC Remote.

**2. Set USB Connection to PC Remote**

![Set USB Connection to PC Remote](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-classic-menu-2.png)

Choose PC Remote. Auto, Mass Storage and MTP are file-transfer modes, not tethering; Mass Storage triggers the wrong-USB-mode message.

**3. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-classic-menu-3.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to PC+Camera so each photo is saved to the card and also sent to the phone.

**4. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-classic-menu-4.png)

Set Pwr Save Start Time to 30 Min, the longest option. A9 and A6100/A6400/A6600 label it Power Save Start Time.

**5. Switch to photo mode**

![Switch to photo mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-classic-menu-5.png)

Turn the mode dial to a still-photo mode such as AUTO, P, A, S or M, not Movie or S&Q.

**6. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable its USB-C port to the phone (A6100/A6400: Micro-B to USB-C data cable). No hub; OTG on.

**7. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** USB Connection greyed out, or the camera shows USB Mode: Mass Storage: Ctrl w/ Smartphone is still On, or USB Connection is not PC Remote. With PC+Camera a writable card is required, otherwise the shutter will not release. Shoot JPEG or RAW+JPEG and set RAW+J PC Save Img to JPEG Only; VowPix never uploads RAW files.

## A7R IV, A9 II, A7C (PC Remote in Network menu)

*A7R IV / A7R IVA (ILCE-7RM4 / ILCE-7RM4A), A9 II (ILCE-9M2), A7C (ILCE-7C)*

**1. Turn off smartphone control**

![Turn off smartphone control](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-network-pc-remote-1.png)

Set Ctrl w/ Smartphone to Off. Sony requires this before using PC Remote Function.

**2. Turn on PC Remote over USB**

![Turn on PC Remote over USB](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-network-pc-remote-2.png)

In PC Remote Function, set PC Remote Cnct Method to USB, then set PC Remote to On.

**3. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-network-pc-remote-3.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to PC+Camera so each photo is saved to the card and also sent to the phone.

**4. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-network-pc-remote-4.png)

Set Power Save Start Time to 30 Min so the camera stays awake between moments.

**5. Switch to photo mode**

![Switch to photo mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-alpha-network-pc-remote-5.png)

Turn the mode dial to a still-photo mode such as P, A, S or M, not Movie or S&Q.

**6. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable its USB-C port directly to the phone's USB-C port. No hub; phone OTG on.

**7. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** Setup > USB Connection has no PC Remote choice on these bodies; that is normal, tethering is switched on in Network > PC Remote Function. PC Remote greyed out, or the camera keeps talking to a phone app: Ctrl w/ Smartphone is still On. With PC+Camera a writable card is required or the shutter will not release; set RAW+J PC Save Img to JPEG Only, VowPix never uploads RAW files.

## ZV-E10 (first generation)

*ZV-E10*

**1. Turn off Smartphone Connection**

![Turn off Smartphone Connection](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-e10-1.png)

Set Smartphone Connection to Off. While it is On the camera says Smartphone connected and PC Remote stays greyed out.

**2. Turn on PC Remote over USB**

![Turn on PC Remote over USB](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-e10-2.png)

In PC Remote Function, set PC Remote Cnct Method to USB, then set PC Remote to On.

**3. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-e10-3.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to PC+Camera so each photo is saved to the card and also sent to the phone.

**4. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-e10-4.png)

Set Power Save Start Time to 30 Min (Off also works) so the camera stays awake between moments.

**5. Switch to still photos**

![Switch to still photos](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-e10-5.png)

Press the Still/Movie/S&Q button until the still-photo mode shows. Do not start USB Streaming.

**6. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable its USB-C port directly to the phone's USB-C port. No hub; phone OTG on.

**7. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** "Execute USB Streaming before connecting USB cable" is about the webcam feature, not VowPix: unplug, press Still/Movie/S&Q back to stills, check PC Remote is On, replug. Folding the flip screen shut can trigger power save (Power Save by Monitor); keep it open or set Does Not Link. With PC+Camera a writable card is required; set RAW+J PC Save Img to JPEG Only, VowPix never uploads RAW files.

## ZV-1, ZV-1A (Micro-USB)

*ZV-1 (DSC-ZV1), ZV-1A*

**1. Turn off smartphone control**

![Turn off smartphone control](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-1-1.png)

Set Ctrl w/ Smartphone to Off. Sony requires this before using PC Remote Function.

**2. Turn on PC Remote**

![Turn on PC Remote](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-1-2.png)

Set PC Remote to On. These cameras have no connection-method setting; PC Remote runs over the USB port.

**3. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-1-3.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to PC+Camera so each photo is saved to the card and also sent to the phone.

**4. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-1-4.png)

Set Power Save Start Time to 30 Min, the longest option, so the camera stays awake between moments.

**5. Switch to still photos**

![Switch to still photos](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-zv-1-5.png)

Select a still-photo shooting mode, not a movie or S&Q mode, before plugging in.

**6. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

Camera on, connect its Micro-USB port using a Micro-B to USB-C data cable, or the supplied cable plus an OTG adapter.

**7. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** A charge-only Micro-USB cable charges the camera but VowPix never sees it; use a data cable and turn phone OTG on. Folding the screen shut can switch the camera off: set Setup > Power OFF w/ monitor to Not Power OFF, or keep it open. With PC+Camera a writable card is required; shoot JPEG or RAW+JPEG, VowPix never uploads RAW files.

## A7S III, system software before 3.00

*A7S III (ILCE-7SM3), system software earlier than 3.00*

**1. Turn off smartphone control**

![Turn off smartphone control](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a7s3-before-3-1.png)

Set Ctrl w/ Smartphone to Off. Sony requires this before using PC Remote Function.

**2. Turn on PC Remote over USB**

![Turn on PC Remote over USB](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a7s3-before-3-2.png)

In PC Remote Function, set PC Remote Cnct Method to USB, then set PC Remote to On.

**3. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a7s3-before-3-3.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to PC+Camera so each photo is saved to the card and also sent to the phone.

**4. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a7s3-before-3-4.png)

Set Power Save Start Time to 30 Min so the camera stays awake between moments.

**5. Switch to photo mode**

![Switch to photo mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a7s3-before-3-5.png)

Turn the mode dial to a still-photo mode such as P, A, S or M, not Movie or S&Q.

**6. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable its USB-C port directly to the phone's USB-C port. No hub; phone OTG on.

**7. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** Check Setup > Setup Option > Version first: 3.00 or later means the new-menu group (USB Connection Mode) applies instead. Leave Setup > USB > USB Connection (Auto / Mass Storage / MTP) alone; it has no PC Remote choice, PC Remote set to USB takes over. With PC+Camera a writable card is required; set RAW+J PC Save Img to JPEG Only, VowPix never uploads RAW files.

## A1, system software before 2.00

*A1 (ILCE-1), system software earlier than 2.00*

**1. Turn off Smartphone Connection**

![Turn off Smartphone Connection](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a1-before-2-1.png)

Set Smartphone Connection to Off. Sony requires this before using PC Remote Function on the A1.

**2. Turn on PC Remote over USB**

![Turn on PC Remote over USB](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a1-before-2-2.png)

In PC Remote Function, set PC Remote Cnct Method to USB, then set PC Remote to On.

**3. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a1-before-2-3.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to PC+Camera so each photo is saved to the card and also sent to the phone.

**4. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a1-before-2-4.png)

Set Power Save Start Time to 30 Min so the camera stays awake between moments.

**5. Switch to photo mode**

![Switch to photo mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-a1-before-2-5.png)

Turn the mode dial to a still-photo mode such as P, A, S or M, not Movie or S&Q.

**6. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable its USB-C port directly to the phone's USB-C port. No hub; phone OTG on.

**7. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** Check Setup > Setup Option > Version first: 2.00 or later means the new-menu group (USB Connection Mode) applies instead. Leave Setup > USB > USB Connection (Auto / Mass Storage / MTP) alone; it has no PC Remote choice, PC Remote set to USB takes over. With PC+Camera a writable card is required; set RAW+J PC Save Img to JPEG Only, VowPix never uploads RAW files.

## A7 IV, A7R V, A7S III 3.00+, A1 2.00+, A1 II, A9 III, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 II (new menu)

*A7 IV (ILCE-7M4), A7R V (ILCE-7RM5), A7S III (ILCE-7SM3), system software 3.00 or later, A1 (ILCE-1), system software 2.00 or later, A1 II (ILCE-1M2), A9 III (ILCE-9M3), ZV-E1, ZV-E10 II (ZV-E10M2)*

**1. Turn off Wi-Fi remote shooting**

![Turn off Wi-Fi remote shooting](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-remote-shooting-1.png)

Set Remote Shooting to Off. This is the Wi-Fi remote; Sony's own phone-over-USB setup turns it off.

**2. Turn on Airplane Mode**

![Turn on Airplane Mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-remote-shooting-2.png)

Set Airplane Mode to On. Sony blocks remote shooting from a computer while a smartphone is connected; this cuts Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

**3. Set USB to Remote Shooting**

![Set USB to Remote Shooting](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-remote-shooting-3.png)

Set USB Connection Mode to Remote Shooting and USB Power Supply to Off. MSC and MTP only transfer files.

**4. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-remote-shooting-4.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to Dest.+Camera so each photo stays on the card and is also sent to the phone.

**5. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-remote-shooting-5.png)

Set Power Save Start Time to 30 Min (Off where offered) so the camera stays awake between moments.

**6. Switch to still photos**

![Switch to still photos](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-remote-shooting-6.png)

Set the Still/Movie/S&Q switch, button or mode dial to still photos, not Movie or S&Q.

**7. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable its USB-C port directly to the phone's USB-C port. No hub; phone OTG on.

**8. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** On a Sel. When Connect pop-up pick Remote Shooting (ZV-E10 II: Remote Shoot (PC Remote)); Image Transfer (MSC) gives the wrong-USB-mode message, Live Stream makes a webcam. With Dest.+Camera a writable card is required; set RAW+J Save Image to JPEG Only, VowPix never uploads RAW files. If the Network menu has FTP Transfer, set FTP Transfer Func. > FTP Function to Off, as Sony's phone-over-USB setup does.

## A7C II, A7CR, A6700 (new menu, PC Remote wording)

*A7C II (ILCE-7CM2), A7CR (ILCE-7CR), A6700 (ILCE-6700)*

**1. Turn off Wi-Fi PC Remote**

![Turn off Wi-Fi PC Remote](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-pc-remote-1.png)

Set PC Remote to Off. This is the Wi-Fi remote; Sony's own phone-over-USB setup turns it off.

**2. Turn on Airplane Mode**

![Turn on Airplane Mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-pc-remote-2.png)

Set Airplane Mode to On. Sony blocks remote shooting from a computer while a smartphone is connected; this cuts Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

**3. Set USB to PC Remote**

![Set USB to PC Remote](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-pc-remote-3.png)

Set USB Connection Mode to PC Remote and USB Power Supply to Off. MSC and MTP only transfer files.

**4. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-pc-remote-4.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to Dest.+Camera so each photo stays on the card and is also sent to the phone.

**5. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-pc-remote-5.png)

Set Power Save Start Time to 30 Min (Off also works) so the camera stays awake between moments.

**6. Switch to still photos**

![Switch to still photos](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-new-menu-pc-remote-6.png)

Set the Still/Movie/S&Q switch or dial to still photos, not Movie or S&Q.

**7. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable its USB-C port directly to the phone's USB-C port. No hub; phone OTG on.

**8. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** On a Sel. When Connect pop-up pick Remote Shoot (PC Remote); Image Transfer (MSC) gives the wrong-USB-mode message, Live Stream(USB Streaming) makes a webcam VowPix cannot use. With Dest.+Camera a writable card is required; set RAW+J Save Image to JPEG Only, VowPix never uploads RAW files. A7C II / A7CR: also set FTP Transfer > FTP Transfer Func. > FTP Function to Off, as Sony's phone-over-USB setup does (A6700 has no FTP menu).

## A7 V, A7R VI (two USB-C ports)

*A7 V (ILCE-7M5), A7R VI (ILCE-7RM6)*

**1. Turn off Wi-Fi remote shooting**

![Turn off Wi-Fi remote shooting](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-two-port-remote-shoot-trn-1.png)

Set Remote Shooting to Off. This is the Wi-Fi remote; Sony's own phone-over-USB setup turns it off.

**2. Turn on Airplane Mode**

![Turn on Airplane Mode](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-two-port-remote-shoot-trn-2.png)

Set Airplane Mode to On. Sony blocks remote shooting from a computer while a smartphone is connected; this cuts Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

**3. Set PORT 1 to Remote Shoot/Trn.**

![Set PORT 1 to Remote Shoot/Trn.](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-two-port-remote-shoot-trn-3.png)

Set USB Cnct Mode (PORT1) to Remote Shoot/Trn. and USB Power Supply to Off. MSC and MTP only transfer files.

**4. Keep every shot on card**

![Keep every shot on card](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-two-port-remote-shoot-trn-4.png)

Set Still Img. Save Dest. to Dest.+Camera so each photo stays on the card and is also sent to the phone.

**5. Stop the camera dozing off**

![Stop the camera dozing off](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-two-port-remote-shoot-trn-5.png)

Set Power Save to 30 Min (Off also works) so the camera stays awake between moments.

**6. Switch to still photos**

![Switch to still photos](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/sony-sony-two-port-remote-shoot-trn-6.png)

Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial or switch to still photos, not Movie or S&Q.

**7. Plug the camera into the phone**

![Plug the camera into the phone](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-cable.png)

With the camera on, cable USB PORT 1 directly to the phone's USB-C port. PORT 2 is for power. No hub.

**8. Choose VowPix and tap OK**

![Choose VowPix and tap OK](https://pub-53d2f40332f849028f57401c40448a94.r2.dev/docs/camera-guides/v1/phone-allow-sony-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:** Each port has its own USB mode: only PORT 1 was set to Remote Shoot/Trn., so a cable in PORT 2 may connect as MSC or ask again. On a Sel. When Connect pop-up pick Remote Shoot/Trn.; Image Transfer (MSC) gives the wrong-USB-mode message, Live Stream makes a webcam. With Dest.+Camera a writable card is required; set RAW+J Save Image to JPEG Only, VowPix never uploads RAW files.

## Still not connecting?

Open **VowPix → Sync → Fix it step by step**, or see [Camera app troubleshooting](https://www.vowpix.in/docs/camera-app/troubleshooting).

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