# Alpha Remote Controller — Bluetooth remote trigger > Bluetooth remote trigger for compatible Sony cameras, offering control over recording, focus, and zoom. (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Belohradsky.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vladimir Belohradsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/712687918) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB - Languages: American English, Czech - Released: 2024-04-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047/reviews.md ## What is Alpha Remote Controller? Quick and reliable wireless remote trigger for supported cameras. This application use bluetooth connection instead of both bluetooth and wifi like many other apps. That approach allows really quick reconnection and very low power consumption. This app doesn't provide live view or full control over camera. Please read full feature list and list of supported cameras down bellow. Features: - Connect and control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. - Easily operate the Record, C1, and AF-ON buttons by pressing, holding, or locking the hold function. - Capture photos by pressing the shutter button or, if enabled in settings, use one finger for half-press and two fingers for full-press functionality. - Monitor signal strength for a stable connection. - View the current camera state, whether it is Disconnected, Connected, Recording, or Exposing. - Stay informed about the recording/exposing time and access a countdown for the second noise reduction exposure. - Zoom in or out with power zoom lenses. Adjust the speed of zooming according to your preference in settings. - Manually focus with any lens by adjusting it in the positive or negative direction. Modify the speed of focusing in settings. - Experience experimental focus stacking with any camera supported by this app. - Enjoy the convenience of a quick access to the App from the lock screen, control center, action buttons or watch face. - Theme App with your favorite color. Theme can be synchronized with Apple Watch app. - Use different control scheme during operating multiple cameras. - Access all features of the iOS app on your Apple Watch. - Use predefined or create your own powerful Apple Shortcuts. Trigger them with Siri or Action Button. Supported cameras: ZV-1F, ZV-1, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-RX0M2, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 ILCE-1, ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-9M3, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7RM5, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7RM3A, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7CM2, ILCE-7CR, ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7M3 ILCE-6700, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6400, ILCE-6100 ILME-FX3, ILME-FX30, ILX-LR1 LEGAL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sony, ɑ, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony. ## Key features - Bluetooth camera control - Record, shutter, and focus operation - Adjustable zoom and focus speed - Monitor signal strength - View camera state - Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch ## Chart rankings - #191 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Bright this for focus stacking *2024-05-03* And it works like a charm on the A7iv The introduction comes in handy, thanks to the developer, this was overdue that someone does a good app. The focus stacking is a bit misleading on the timing? Wouldn’t be a lower number for photos result in a better image? **Developer response:** Hello! Focus stacking is an experimental feature that will hopefully improve over time. There are three parameters, focus speed, timing and quantity limiter. Every lens has different focus speed and you need faster focusing for landscape while macro requires slow focusing. It really depends on depth and precision. Timing control focus precision. Camera react to the commands with different delay. It's random so if you select 1s then it can be once 0.9s and next time 1.1s. If you select 5s then 0.1s deviation wont affect precision that much. So it is basically interval between start focusing and stop focusing. So if you double time you will need to reduce focus speed but you get much higher precision. That's especially important for macro photography, for landscape you don't need such precision so you can keep 1s interval. And the number of picture isn't number of picture from closest to infinity. It is limiter how many steps you want use. If you have fast focusing and large depth of field then you can use really a few photos. Five for example. If you do macro you will need 50 or even more. Again it depends on depth of field and depth of photographed subject. It requires experience. If you did manual focus stacking before you probably know what is your expected result and you'll find correct settings quite quickly. If not, you have to experiment to learn what settings gives you best results. On App's facebook page I am trying create a community of users so we can share experience with the app. Ideally we can share and discuss the settings. Thank you and I wish you good light! ### 3/5 — Problem with a7 III and Apple Watch *2024-05-03* Bluetooth pairing between Sony a7 III and iPhone 14 Pro works, but no connection with Apple Watch 7. Latest OS Version. There is no viewfinder image on the iPhone? What is the App good for? **Developer response:** Hello, a camera can have only one active connection at the time. If your iPhone is already connected to the Camera then Watch App will be not able to connect. Please mind that Connection isn't pairing and that connection stay active for some time even if you close the App. There is bluetooth icon on the Camera, if it is gray then camera is free to connect. If it is white then something is already connected to it. You don't have to unpair to make the camera free for connection. Just open the App on connected device, click on "Connections" and deselect the camera from selected cameras. It will immediately disconnect yet remember pairing for reconnecting later. This app uses Bluetooth connection so it doesn't have access to more sophisticated WiFi functionality like live preview or changing parameters. It is its greatest weakness and strength in the same time. Because Bluetooth is much faster to reconnect it can be used in much faster manner and also it keep connection for much longer time which is great if you are waiting for right moment. Also Bluetooth can connect multiple cameras at once while WiFi can't. Especially when using with Apple Watch you'll like the fact it doesn't drain as much power as WiFi does. So you can use it as camera trigger to prevent vibrations, for quick selfies or to start/stop recording on multiple cameras if you are a creator without camera operators. If you will like to discuss the functionality and ideas how to use it, please join App's Facebook page. Also new great feature is in making. Maybe you'll find some use for it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I wish you good light! ### 5/5 — Works great! *2024-04-28* Once the camera phone were paired, the record functionality (all that I need) worked very easily from my phone. Thank for this app :) ## Frequently asked questions about Alpha Remote Controller ### What cameras are compatible with Alpha Remote Controller? Alpha Remote Controller supports a range of Sony cameras including models like ZV-1F, ZV-1, DSC-RX100M7, ILCE-1, ILCE-7SM3, and ILCE-6400, among others listed in the app's details. ### Does Alpha Remote Controller offer live view? No, Alpha Remote Controller does not provide live view or full control over the camera. Its primary function is to act as a remote trigger for basic operations. ### How does Alpha Remote Controller connect to cameras? This application uses a Bluetooth connection for remote triggering, which allows for quick reconnections and very low power consumption compared to Wi-Fi based solutions. ### Can I control multiple cameras with Alpha Remote Controller? Yes, you can connect and control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. Different control schemes can be used when operating multiple cameras. ### What is the price of Alpha Remote Controller? Alpha Remote Controller is a paid application priced at $5.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use. ### Does Alpha Remote Controller have ads? No, Alpha Remote Controller does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application. ### What devices does Alpha Remote Controller support? Alpha Remote Controller is available for Apple devices including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How often is Alpha Remote Controller updated? The app was last updated on September 29, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The latest version is 1.5.0. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.0 — 2024-09-29 Add support for opening Remote Controller from iPhone Control center or home screen. Also add new action that let you open Remote Controller from the action buttons on iPhone and Apple Watch Extreme. ### 1.4.1 — 2024-09-08 This version fix bug in 1.4.0 when shutter or record button didn't react when the connected camera was in capturing or movie recording state. I am truly sorry. I am happy I have great users who reported the problem. You're the best! ### 1.4.0 — 2024-08-26 As always this version brings stability improvements plus one big new feature, support for Apple Shortcuts! Five predefined Shortcuts and dozens of commands available for your own ideas. Check facebook page for more shortcuts and share your ideas with others. There is a new screen available from Settings where you can learn a bit more about this new exciting feature. Have a good light! ### 1.3.2 — 2024-05-04 This version is mostly about polishing experience. - New cool looking intro screen (displayed again because some information was overlooked last time). - Double tap to hold buttons is disabled by default and it is possible to enable each of them in the Settings. - Better reaction to device name change. - Show live signal measurements on Apple Watch connections screen. 1.3.1 - fixes missing translation in version 1.3 1.3.2 - swap loupe + and - - add note about Bluetooth to intro. Have a nice day and good light! :) ### 1.3.1 — 2024-05-04 This version is mostly about polishing experience and fixes missing translation in version 1.3. - New cool looking intro screen (displayed again because some information was overlooked last time). - Double tap to hold buttons is disabled by default and it is possible to enable each of them in the Settings. - Better reaction to device name change. - Show live signal measurements on Apple Watch connections screen. 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