Pulse Camera Control

Pulse Camera Control

by Tangy Laboratories Inc

23 ratings
56 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 15, 2016
  • August 4, 2026

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About

Control your Canon or Nikon DSLR wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Take photos, videos, and time-lapses with instant feedback and creative control from up to 100 feet away.

βœ“Wireless DSLR control
βœ“Remote photo/video capture
βœ“Time-lapse with exposure ramping
βœ“ISO, shutter speed, aperture control
βœ“Instant image thumbnails & histograms
βœ“Control up to 3 devices
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What's New in Pulse Camera Control

1.17.5

August 4, 2026

Improvements for SE Phones Submit a Bug feature fixed Found a bug in Exposure Ramping Updated Exposure, Bulb and ISO Ramping Updated to support the latest versions of iOS

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User reviews

Meh

Endless bugs. Endless confusion. It’s a money grab.

Total garbage

Even after an Alpine tech set it up it fails. Of course the tech set it up for ANDROID after being told is was to be used on iPhone. Completely incompetent company. Still will not work on either of our two iPhones and Alpine is silent.

Saved my camera! Excellent accessory for astrophotography

I own a Nikon D3400 DSLR. As some may know, the only intervalometer available is an infrared point and click one. Not very useful for astrophotography. After looking everywhere online for another option I finally found the solution. The Pulse. Despite having some issues early on, it seems that Alpine Labs has come through and made a good product. I can now take astrophotography photos with multiple long exposure shots without clicking the shutter on the camera. Bluetooth connectivity is perfect, I have not had any disconnects yet. The only issue I’ve seen is occasional clipping with the onscreen text and numbers. Timelapse’s are super easy to set up and they even have preset ones you can try. I was afraid to try this out based on the reviews but I’m so glad I did!
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First time using

I bought this a few years ago...a lot happened, I moved a few times, had stuff in storage...long story short, I just got my pulse out for the first time after a crazy few years hoping to take some long exposure shots of the perseid meteor showers tonight. Just downloaded the app, and went through all the steps to connect it with no luck. The app can’t find the device. Really bummed.
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Buggy and somewhat unreliable

This set up is connected to a Canon 77D. Depending on the settings on the camera connection can be unreliable. The set up is also very specific and the unit has to be disconnected then reconnected to recognize the camera. The initial setup didn’t work and the Bluetooth connection had to be reset and deleted from the phone.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

58 issues

Endless bugs

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Bluetooth connectivity issues

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Disconnects frequently

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App can't find device

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Occasional clipping with onscreen text

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Connection unreliable depending on camera settings

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Unit needs to be disconnected and reconnected

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Bluetooth connection reset and deleted

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Bluetooth keeps cutting out

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Incorrect camera mode detection

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HDR option not working

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Bug report submission failure

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Firmware update issues

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Camera lockups

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App unable to update firmware

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GUI outdated

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Bluetooth dropping out

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Live view not available

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No preview on D800E

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Inability to connect to D3s

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Special cable needed for some Canon models

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Awkward app navigation

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Missing camera settings information

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Disconnection between app and pulse

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Disconnection between pulse and camera

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Camera stuck in busy mode

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Camera error messages

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Device not found by app

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Thumbnails not displaying correctly

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USB cable port compatibility issues

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Firmware update bricked device

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Firmware update makes device useless

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Device will not stay connected via Bluetooth

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Intermittent disconnects

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Vibration when tripping shutter

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Playback on camera's LCD issue

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Inability to see image output

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App not working on iPhone 7+

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Training video not accessible

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Inability to control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO

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Thumbnail feature not working

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Video to photo transition issues

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App is broken

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Disconnects after trying to load thumbnail

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Bluetooth connection issues

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App does not connect to Pulse

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Number scrollers unresponsive

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Dialogue box annoyance with thumbnails

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Menu options missing on iPhone 4

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Camera settings not always propagating

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App not connecting to device

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Device not recognized by app

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HDR exposure sequencing incorrect

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Thumbnails not working

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Company unresponsive to problems

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Does not work with Canon 5D Mark IV

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App does not connect to Pulse Controller

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Shows up in Bluetooth list but app says not connected

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Requested Features

18 requests

Apple Watch support

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Image preview

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Histogram

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Ability to disable vibration when tripping shutter

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Retainment of playback on camera's LCD (Nikon) while Pulse is plugged in

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Directly download images to phone from app

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See lens output

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Live view

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Focus point control

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Ability to see ISO, f, and t of the pic just taken

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Dark mode option

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Advanced analytics dashboard

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Full image display for thumbnails

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Ability to turn off LED

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Fix bugs and improve reliability

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Improve app navigation

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Add shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings control

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Make training video accessible again

Feature

FAQ

What does the Pulse Camera Control app do?

This app allows you to wirelessly control your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera from your smartphone or tablet. You can take photos, record videos, and create time-lapses, all while receiving instant feedback on your device.

What are the key features of Pulse Camera Control?

Key features include wireless control of ISO, shutter speed, and aperture from up to 100 feet, receiving image thumbnails and histograms instantly, creating 'Holy Grail' time-lapses with exposure ramping, and the ability to control up to three Pulse devices simultaneously.

Is the Pulse Camera Control app free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. The functionality of the app is dependent on the Pulse device, which is a separate hardware purchase.

What cameras are compatible with Pulse Camera Control?

The app is designed to work with Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. It connects wirelessly to the Pulse device, which then attaches to your camera.

What are some common use cases for Pulse Camera Control?

This app is ideal for various photography scenarios, from professional studio work to outdoor adventures and impromptu street photography. It provides creative freedom and convenience by allowing remote camera operation and instant feedback.