# Pluto Trigger

> Advanced camera trigger app for remote shooting and specialized photography modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Baicheng Innovations.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-trigger/id1033735467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Baicheng Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033735466)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.87/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 67 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2015-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-trigger/id1033735467/reviews.md

## What is Pluto Trigger?

Pluto Trigger(Bluetooth hardware device, purchase separately) is a high-speed and smart camera trigger. It is controlled by smartphone app over Bluetooth, and features remote shooting, timelapse, HDR, video recording, lightning photography, sound/light/laser high-speed trigger, infrared camera trap, smile/motion/vibration smart trigger, droplet collision photography and more, totally 24 modes.

It has IR remote control capability, which let it support a lot more cameras (not just DSLRs). It is also a selfie remote for your iPhone camera(Pluto Camera App).

The app also has the capability of calculating the DOF, ND filter shutter speed, 500 Rule and Sunrise/Sunset Time.

Compatible Devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3 or later, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 5 or later.

Features:

Intervalometer
- Shutter Release: Single, Focus, Hold, Lock, Bulb, Burst, Timer
- Timelapse: Start-Delay, Presets, Bulb-Ramping, End Notification
- HDR: up to 19 HDR images
- Star-trail: multiple long exposure images
- Video: recording video without 30 minutes limit
- Timer: Take photos/video during certain period each day, infrastructure construction, plants

Pluto Sensors
- Laser: Delay of only tens of microseconds, Shutter/Flash method
- Sound: 1ms fast response, Explosions, Popping balloons, Shutter/Flash method
- Light: High/Low trigger
- Lightning: Detect lightning strikes, Adjustable sensitivity
- PIR: Wildlife, passerby, wave hand to shoot
- Droplet: Water drop collision(External Valve Kit required)
- Aux: DIY sensors, e.g. Ultrasound sensor
- Fusion: Sensor combination

Smart Sensors
- Sound Trigger: High-speed, Pre-focus
- Vibrate or Shake
- Motion Detection: Zoom, Front/back Camera, Sensitivity
- Distance: GPS trigger
- Voice Command: Say “Pluto”
- Smile Detection: Selfie

Tools
- Depth of Field Calculator: DOF, Hyper Focal Distance
- Neutral Density Filter Calculator: Exposure time with ND Filter
- Solar Calculator: Sunrise and Sunset, Civil Twilight, Count down
- Star-scape Rule: Rule 500 for trail-free star sky photos 

If you have any question, refer to the User Manual and FAQ in app’s settings Menu.
If you want to buy a Pluto Trigger or need more information, visit: plutotrigger.com

## Key features

- Remote camera control via Bluetooth
- High-speed sound, light, and laser triggers
- Smart triggers: motion, smile, vibration
- Timelapse and HDR photography
- Video recording without time limits
- Photography calculation tools (DOF, ND filter)

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluto-trigger/id1033735467/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App’s great… don’t trust the trigger

*2022-08-12*

I used my Pluto for the first time two weeks ago but had camera settings wrong, before putting the trigger away I charged it fully… now, 2 weeks later there’s a thunderstorm that I’m listening to and watching because my Pluto is completely dead! There was no way to be ready as this storm wasn’t forecasted! Wasted $100 on something I can’t trust to be there when needed!

### 1/5 — Canon EOS R Support

*2021-06-16, version 1.21*

Absolutely Zero support for canon mirrorless full frame. Staggering poor support.

### 5/5 — Great App but a little confusing to figure out at first

*2020-12-09, version 1.21*

There’s a ton of features packed in, but it’s a little confusing for a first time user. 

For example: 

The Time Lapse function is what you want to use for most intervalometer functions.

The Timer function (not to be confused with the ‘timer’ sub selection under the Shutter Release function) is a scheduler based on military time - it’s not a countdown, it’s more like an intervalometer that you can schedule - much like you would an alarm.

The timer sub-selection under Shutter Release function is a conventional countdown that triggers the shutter.

Complexity aside, the app is what sold me on the Pluto trigger. I downloaded it before purchasing the unit to check it out. This  interface is what a remote trigger should be in this day and age. This product is best in class for sure.

### 3/5 — EOS-R support?

*2019-08-26, version 1.12*

I'm not seeing the Canon EOS-R in the list of camera options in the app. Will you be adding that soon?

### 4/5 — Quite good remote trigger

*2019-03-18, version 1.12*

I have found the Pluto trigger to be very helpful in taking photographs that require a remote trigger whether it’s time lapse or just a bulb photo. One thing that would make a tremendous improvement for me would be if it could be initiated with an Apple Watch. The instructions could be more clear and detailed but if you spend some time with it and experiment you can figure most of it out.

### 2/5 — Great concept but confusing

*2019-01-03, version 1.12*

I have other apps that work well but my Nikon D850 does not like this trigger   App is too confusing
Needs to be less complicated

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2018-05-19, version 1.12*

Product and app worked straight out of the box

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2018-03-28, version 1.12*

It doesn’t install on my iPad Pro.  Rubbish, rubbish, rubbish.  I’ve got the hardware but can’t use it.  Total rip off

### 2/5 — Great Trigger, But Software MUST be SLIMPLIFIED!

*2017-01-01, version 1.4*

There is so much potential, but the app is so confusing and and complexed, that I can't even figure out how to trigger a normal shot with the pluto remote button - or a long exposure! 

Need's support for auto-focus shooting, and Live-View Shooting. Please make this software simpler and more user-friendly.

## Frequently asked questions about Pluto Trigger

### What is Pluto Trigger?

Pluto Trigger is a smartphone app that controls a separate Bluetooth hardware device to remotely trigger your camera. It offers a wide array of advanced photography modes and tools.

### Does Pluto Trigger require the Pluto Trigger hardware?

Yes, the app requires a Pluto Trigger Bluetooth hardware device, which must be purchased separately, to function.

### What types of photography modes does Pluto Trigger offer?

Pluto Trigger supports over 24 modes, including remote shooting, timelapse, HDR, video recording, lightning photography, sound/light/laser triggers, and smart triggers like motion and smile detection.

### What are the photography calculation tools available in Pluto Trigger?

The app includes tools for calculating Depth of Field (DOF), ND filter shutter speed, the 500 Rule for astrophotography, and Sunrise/Sunset times.

### What devices is Pluto Trigger compatible with?

Pluto Trigger is compatible with iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3 or later, iPad Mini, and iPod Touch 5 or later.

### How often is Pluto Trigger updated?

The latest version, 1.21, was released on September 24, 2020. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.

### What is the user rating for Pluto Trigger?

Pluto Trigger has a rating of 2.9 stars from 23 ratings, indicating mixed user sentiment.

### Does Pluto Trigger have ads?

No, Pluto Trigger does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21 — 2020-09-24

Bug fixed on iOS 14

### 1.12 — 2018-03-20

1. Bug fixed in HDR mode.
2. Update camera list.
3. Enable three drops in Droplet mode.
4. Update the user manual
5. Add ND filters.
6. Add imperial unit in DOF mode.

### 1.4 — 2016-03-24

- Move "Timer" to "Intervalometer"
- Add "Pre-Focus" option to lightning mode, to reduce camera shutter delay

### 1.3 — 2016-03-11

- Fix crash bugs
- Adjust smile detection sensitivity
- Add vibrate/sound notification when Timelapse, HDR, Startrail or Video finishes.
- Change screenshots

### 1.2 — 2016-02-25

- Droplet mode
- Smile trigger
- User manual

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All apps by Baicheng Innovations: https://appshunter.io/developer/1033735466

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