# YI Mirrorless - Remote Control

> Remote control and image sharing app for YI mirrorless cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by Shanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-mirrorless-remote-control/id1111129550 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011626776)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 152 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-mirrorless-remote-control/id1111129550/reviews.md

## What is YI Mirrorless?

YI mirrorless camera, the camera for new generation.

1.Redefining the MILC with 20 million pixels + 4k video. 
Standing on the shoulder of giants, YI MILC is equipped with the newest Sony M4/3 system IMX269 AQR sensor giving it an expressive 20-million-pixel resolution. Color and tone transition will be vividly depicted, bringing you an ultimate high quality visual experience. 

2.BLE Bluetooth real time connection. Share your images in an instant.
YI camera can maintain a connection to your phone through low-power BLE Bluetooth. Share your life’s moments with our friendly APP that enables you to download images and share to social platforms easily.

3.Master Guide, a revolutionizer in portrait shooting.
YI MILC captures the pain points of photographer beginners and introduces a revolutionizing portrait shooting feature‘Master Guide’. Templates in Master Guide are based on experiences of world-class portrait photographers. The camera will automatically adjust settings in accordance with the templates. All you need to do is to guide your model with help from the templates and press the shutter button. Become a master in an instant!

4.Smart firmware update designed with internet thinking.
The YI Mirrorless App will automatically notify you when there is a firmware upgrade available. You can quickly download new firmware and upgrade your camera and lens to experience the newest features.

## Key features

- Remote camera control
- Instant image sharing via Bluetooth
- Guided portrait shooting templates
- Smart firmware updates
- High-resolution image and 4K video support

## What do users think of YI Mirrorless?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Excellent camera features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🤔 Outdated app
- 😕 Language support problems
- 🤯 Lack of updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to connect camera to phone
- App crashes or freezes
- Incompatible with iOS 11 and above

**Most requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add English language support
- Improve app stability and connectivity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 152)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-mirrorless-remote-control/id1111129550/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 🫤

*2024-09-25, version 3.1.1*

Аппарат пишет, что подключился, приложение пишет, что соединение отсутствует, и просит подключится к WiFi, хотя это уже сделано

### 1/5 — Please update an app

*2024-04-10, version 3.1.1*

The camera says connected and the phone says Unable to Connect Camera Wi-Fi connection timed out

### 1/5 — can’t connect to camera

*2022-12-01*

Trash app, xiaomi is just a joke

### 1/5 — IOS 16.1

*2022-10-29, version 3.1.1*

No connection possible - please help!

### 1/5 — iPhone 12 and newer

*2022-10-09*

Still no support for iPhone 12 and newer devices. Very disappointed seeing that the camera itself takes very good photos. Would like to use my iPhone 13 as a remote though.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-10-07*

App doesn’t recognize camera, even when camera says it’s connected to the phone.

### 2/5 — Connection

*2022-09-25, version 3.1.1*

No longer works connecting your camera

### 1/5 — Aggiornate questa app

*2022-05-28, version 3.1.1*

Aggiornate l’app perché non si riesce a connettere con nessun dispositivo e poi è soltanto in cinese. Non è questo il modo di lavorare

### 1/5 — No updates

*2022-04-25*

Camera is good but the app is rubbish as it hasnt been updated is so long its not compatible with new versions of IOS so i can use the app with the camera. 

If the app was updated then this would be a 5 star review.

### 1/5 — Không chuyển sang ngôn ngữ Tiếng Anh được!

*2021-11-22, version 3.1.1*

Mong sớm khắc phục

## Frequently asked questions about YI Mirrorless

### What does the YI Mirrorless app do?

The YI Mirrorless app allows you to remotely control your YI mirrorless camera, transfer images to your phone instantly via Bluetooth, and utilize a 'Master Guide' feature for professional-looking portrait shots. It also manages firmware updates for your camera and lens.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include remote camera operation, real-time image sharing through BLE Bluetooth, a revolutionary 'Master Guide' for portrait photography with automatic setting adjustments, and smart, internet-enabled firmware updates for your camera and lens.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the YI Mirrorless app is free to download and use. The provided information indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What kind of cameras is this app compatible with?

This app is specifically designed for YI mirrorless cameras. It leverages the capabilities of the YI MILC, which features a Sony M4/3 system IMX269 AQR sensor for high-resolution photos and 4K video.

### How can this app help improve my photography?

The app significantly aids in photography by allowing remote control, which is useful for group shots or stable long exposures. The 'Master Guide' feature revolutionizes portrait shooting by providing templates and automatic settings, enabling beginners to achieve professional results easily.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2019-01-22

Fixed an known issue.

### 3.1.0 — 2018-09-04

1. Optimize the live preview.
2. Fixed an issue where iOS 11 could not be previewed properly.
3. Need to upgrade the camera firmware to the latest version.

### 3.0.1 — 2018-04-23

Fix some bugs.

### 3.0.0 — 2017-10-28

1. Adds Burst Mode, Focus Mode Settings and Manual Focus Adjusting for App remote control photo capture
2. Supports RAW + JPEG
3. Improves compatibility for Firmware 3.0, makes it faster and more stable 
4. Fixes some bugs

### 2.0.3 — 2017-09-29

Suitable for iOS 11

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