# Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic — Pocket 4K / 6K & Ursa Mini Pro > Remote Bluetooth control for Blackmagic Pocket, Ursa Mini Pro cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by We Are Empire PTY LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [We Are Empire PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/356298444) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,155 App Store ratings · 265 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-05-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews.md ## What is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic? -- NEW External Controllers -- Connect Tilta Nucleus Nano & Nucleus-M to control Focus, Iris and Zoom, as well as Start & Stop Recording. Zoom and Focus control supported on Pocket 4K only. This is part of the new Pro feature set, which also includes Multi-Cam mode. -- MULTI-CAM MODE -- Multi-Cam Mode is now part of the Pro feature set, and includes these fantastic features: • Control up to 12 Blackmagic cameras at once • Create up to 3 distinct Control Groups, to give you fine-grain control over different settings for different cameras • You can choose to have changes made on one camera automatically update all the other cameras in its Control Group, or control everything straight from Bluetooth+ • Give your cameras Nicknames to quick, easy control Multi-Cam gives you control over the following features synced across an entire Group: • Start/Stop Recording • White Balance + Tint • Project frame rate (off-speed frame rates not supported) • Shutter Angle/Speed • ISO • Overlays • Slate • Trigger Auto-focus You can still control all other settings on a camera-by-camera basis, including: • Trigger stills capture • Iris control • Focus + Zoom (on supported lenses) • Codec + Resolution • Playback control • You can also set ISO specifically, rather than by camera group And of course, everyone has access to all of these amazing features: • Follow Focus (limited support for EF Mount cameras). See below for more info • Zoom Control on supported lenses • Trigger Stills capture • Record Start/Stop • White Balance + Tint, including 5 helpful presets and Auto White Balance • Audio Controls • Trigger Autofocus (for supported electronic lenses with autofocus enabled on lens) • Off-speed frame rates • Aperture (for supported electronic lenses) • Shutter Angle • ISO • Auto-Exposure Control • Active Card • Power On/Off • Monitor Overlays • Codec & Resolution • Enter metadata in the Digital Slate (including location data from your iPhone or iPad if you give permission) • Control Lock - locks critical controls while recording, preventing accidental settings changes during takes -- Follow Focus -- You can now pull focus wirelessly right from your iPhone or iPad. There are some limitations outlined below. • Currently only fully supports Pocket 4K, but as of v1.4 we now have limited support for EF mount cameras - Pocket 6K, Ursa Mini Pro G1 & G2 • The camera does not supply the app with any information on the lenses current focus distance, so the app will not update in real time if you pull focus manually on the lens • Due to the nature of bluetooth, focus pulls may not be 100% smooth. It works well for nice slow pulls, but fast pulls my not feel entirely natural and organic. Unfortunately this is a limitation of the available technology. • On EF mount cameras, we can only offset focus from its current position, with no broader knowledge of where the lens is in its focus range. This means that focus marks are not possible. In addition, focus pulls on EF mount cameras can be quite jerky depending on the lens in use. -- Playback Control -- With Bluetooth+ you can control the playback of clips right from your iOS device. There are some notable limitations at this point. Currently you can: • Start playing a clip, either forwards or backwards • Navigate between clips, either forwards or backwards For now, you will not be able to: • Pause a clip that is already playing • Change the speed of a clip that is already playing • Control clip looping -- Zoom Control -- Control the zoom level on supported lenses. For the most part, this will only work on MFT lenses with electronic zoom. We are currently unaware of EF lenses that support this feature -- Slate-Only Mode -- As the name suggests, this feature locks the app into Slate-Only mode, without the ability to change critical camera settings or start/stop recording. This means you can let an assistant keep metadata up to date without the fear of interfering with important camera settings. ## Key features - External controller support (Tilta Nucleus) - Multi-cam control (up to 12 cameras) - Camera grouping and custom settings - Remote focus and zoom control - Start/stop recording - Adjust white balance, ISO, frame rate - Digital slate metadata entry ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $5.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Multi-Cam Control | $9.99 | one-time | | Pro | $9.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #77 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store) ## What do users think of Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Seamless camera control - 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface - 🔒 Reliable Bluetooth connectivity - 💡 Useful focus pulling feature - 👍 Efficient workflow for remote operation **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional disconnection issues - 🔒 Limited Bluetooth range - 🐛 Buggy behavior with certain camera models - 🔒 Paywall for some key features - 👎 Lack of live video monitoring **Commonly reported bugs** - Recording issues with high frame rates - Incorrect codec/resolution display for some cameras - Focus control not working with certain lenses - App freezes during playback **Most requested features** - Add ability to take photos remotely - Implement live video feed from camera - Allow custom focus preset points - Improve focus control sensitivity and UI - Add support for more camera models - Integrate Apple Watch remote control ## Recent user reviews (10 of 265) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-plus-for-blackmagic/id1376947780/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-03-23, version 2.3.4* I use my BMCC4K to shoot overhead demos and got this app after climbing up and down a step stool a million times. Hard to overstate how well this app works. Interface is intuitive and responsive. Love it! ### 4/5 — Focus control Support for BMCC6k and nucleus nano ll *2026-03-13* I am a user of your app and recently purchased the Pro Features to use with my setup. Currently, I am using the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K (Full Frame) with the Tilta Nucleus Nano II. After connecting the controller through the app, I found that only the Start/Stop (Record) function works, while the Focus Control does not respond. I noticed in the app description that focus pulling is specifically mentioned for the Pocket 4K. I would greatly appreciate it if you could update the app to support focus control for the BMCC 6K and Nucleus Nano II as well. Since the Nano II is becoming the new standard for many Blackmagic users, adding this compatibility would be incredibly beneficial. Thank you for your time and for developing this app. I look forward to your response. ### 2/5 — Was Great, But Out of Date Now *2026-02-24, version 2.3.4* This app was great for years. But it hasn’t been updated in years and doesn’t include proper support for the latest Blackmagic Cameras like the URSA Cine or PYXIS models. This is especially problematic for the 12K and 17K sensor versions of those camera systems. ### 2/5 — removal of features *2025-11-14, version 2.3.4* loved and used this app a lot several years ago. updated it and went to use it for a project i’m working on currently only to find that the monitor function i used to use a great deal has been axed/paywalled. scummy move. terrible look. ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2025-10-23, version 2.3.4* Cameras routinely disconnect even when my phone is within a foot. The range (when working) also leaves a lot to be desired. Pocket Cinema 6K routinely lose connection around 20-30 feet from my phone. G1s and G2s fair only slightly better with a range of ~40 feet. Don’t waste your money on this app. ### 4/5 — A Great App. *2025-07-13, version 2.3.4* This is a great app. The ability to start and stop all of the connected cameras is worth the cost of the app alone. What I would love is for the app to get the date and time from the iPad or phone that it’s connected to and update all connected cameras. The internal clock on BM cameras is pretty solid when powered but it drifts terribly when powered down. That would definitely make this a five star app! ### 1/5 — A joke *2025-06-23, version 2.3.4* Non stop Bluetooth authentication after each power on. ### 5/5 — Add support for soon to update autofocus *2025-06-04, version 2.3.4* First of all thanks for an essential app companion to the Cinema 6k. But we need you and BM too to add a function for PDAF selection. The beta version lacks to keep face mode selected as a solo shooter and a remote trigger would be perfect. ### 5/5 — Utile *2025-04-12, version 2.3.4* Funziona bene con la mia bmpcc4k, controlli completi e responsivi. Utilissima ### 1/5 — não comprem *2025-03-26* gente o app não pega o bluetooth a 2 metros de distância e ainda tem isso de depois de comprar o app tu tem que fazer outra compra de 50 reais pra conseguir usar as coisas do nucleus ## Frequently asked questions about Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic ### What does this app do? This app allows you to remotely control various settings on compatible Blackmagic cameras, such as the Pocket 4K/6K and Ursa Mini Pro, using a Bluetooth connection. It enables features like starting/stopping recording, adjusting white balance, frame rate, ISO, and even controlling focus and zoom with external controllers. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include multi-camera control for up to 12 cameras, the ability to group cameras for synchronized settings adjustments, remote focus and zoom control via external controllers, and individual camera setting adjustments like white balance, ISO, and frame rate. It also supports digital slate metadata entry. ### How is this app monetized? The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for advanced features. This means you can access basic functionalities for free, with the option to unlock premium features like multi-cam mode and external controller integration through purchases within the app. ### What cameras are compatible with this app? The app is designed for Blackmagic cameras, specifically mentioning support for the Pocket 4K, Pocket 6K, and Ursa Mini Pro G1 & G2. Compatibility for certain features, like focus and zoom control, may vary depending on the specific camera model and lens used. ### What are common use cases for this app? This app is ideal for filmmakers and videographers who need to control their Blackmagic cameras remotely, especially in multi-camera setups. It's useful for streamlining workflows, making quick adjustments on the fly, and ensuring consistent settings across multiple cameras during a shoot. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.4 — 2024-06-13 - Support for Cinema Camera 6K - Fixed issue where app would fail to stop recording ### 2.3.3 — 2022-07-30 - Fixes an issue introduced in firmware v7.9 where the app can't stop recording - Fixes focus direction being swapped on firmware v7.9 for Pocket 4K users - For Ursa Mini Pro users, fixes an issue where the app can cause the camera to power back on after walking away and coming back in range of the camera ### 2.3.1 — 2021-06-08 Fixes an issue where certain Nucleus-M models would not be found by Bluetooth+ -- NEW External Controllers -- Connect Tilta Nucleus Nano & Nucleus-M to control Focus, Iris and Zoom, as well as Start & Stop Recording. Zoom and Focus control are only supported on Pocket 4K. This is part of the new Pro feature set, which also includes Multi-Cam mode. Anyone that has already purchased Multi-Cam automatically gets access to all Pro features. More features will continue to be added to Pro over time. Aaaaannd, you can now give nicknames to your cameras. Hooray. More good things on the way! ### 2.3 — 2021-05-27 -- NEW External Controllers -- Connect Tilta Nucleus Nano & Nucleus-M to control Focus, Iris and Zoom, as well as Start & Stop Recording. Zoom and Focus control are only supported on Pocket 4K. This is part of the new Pro feature set, which also includes Multi-Cam mode. Anyone that has already purchased Multi-Cam automatically gets access to all Pro features. More features will continue to be added to Pro over time. Aaaaannd, you can now give nicknames to your cameras. Hooray. More good things on the way! ### 2.2 — 2021-04-17 -- BRAND NEW Apple Watch App -- Completely revamped Apple Watch app. You can now control almost all camera settings right from your wrist. You still need to connect via your iPhone, but once connected, you can start/stop recording, change presets , do almost anything you could want. -- Camera Presets -- You can now save and recall camera settings at the tap of a button. Moving from an interior to exterior shot? Have different settings for high-speed recording? Just save your presets and switch between almost any/all camera settings in just a second. -- Pocket 6K Pro Support -- Control the built-in NDs on the Pocket 6K Pro, as well as full codec & resolution support. 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