# ZX1 Companion

> ZX1 Companion (iPhone/iPad app by Carl Zeiss AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx1-companion/id1496804502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carl Zeiss AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/488066215)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2021-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-03-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx1-companion/id1496804502/reviews.md

## What is ZX1 Companion?

Experience intuitive photography with the ZX1 Companion app as a seamless extension to your photography workflow.

- Remote capture: Use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control to see the live view and capture content using your ZEISS ZX1 camera. Images captured via the ZX1 Companion app can also be reviewed from the app.
- Geotagging: Use the ZX1 Companion app to embed the GPS coordinates in the image EXIF data when taking photos. To use this function, location services and Bluetooth must be activated on your smartphone.
- Companion sharing: Transfer image and video files easily from the ZEISS ZX1 gallery to your iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi connection.

Following the setup screens to pair your iPhone or iPad with your ZEISS ZX1 camera is quick and easy."


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2023-12-01

Minor improvements

### 1.1.4 — 2023-05-03

The new update for version 1.1.4 includes the following changes: 
- Improvement of usability and performance.

### 1.1.3 — 2023-04-26

The new update for version 1.1.3 includes the following changes: 
Improvement of usability and performance. Accessibility has been enhanced under the "Dark appearance" theme.

### 1.1.2 — 2022-03-29

The new update for version 1.1.2 provides the following new features and improvements:
- New feature: Selected pictures and videos can be shared easily from the camera gallery to your ZX1 Companion device via Wi-Fi connection. (Note: requires camera firmware 2.2 or higher)
- New feature: UI language support added in Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
- Improvement: The app design was reworked to provide more clarity on the connection status between your ZEISS ZX1 camera and ZX1 Companion device. The redesigned app also provides a clearer guidance on connection setup and troubleshooting.
- Improved connection stability.

### 1.0.2 — 2021-05-25

The update 1.0.2 brings minor bug fixes and improvements:
- solved an issue, where the ZEISS ZX1 Companion app may crash on start with iPhone models in particular regions when Bluetooth is activated
- video capture through the ZEISS ZX1 Companion app can now be downloaded
- Improved connection stability in varying WLAN network conditions

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