Imaging Edge Mobile
App stats
- read Home settings and shortcuts
- write Home settings and shortcuts
- receive data from Internet
- view network connections
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- access Bluetooth settings
- send sticky broadcast
- change network connectivity
- allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
- connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
- disable your screen lock
- full network access
- control Near Field Communication
- run at startup
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
- modify system settings
- uninstall shortcuts
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App summary
Imaging Edge Mobile allows images/videos to be transferred to a smartphone/tablet, enables remote shooting, and provides location information to images captured by a camera.
■ Transfer images from a camera to a smartphone
- You can transfer images/videos.
- The selection and transfer of images after shooting are no longer needed as the automatic background transfer function allows images to be transferred to a smartphone as they are captured. *1
- High bit rate video files including 4K can be transferred. *2
- You can view and transfer images in your camera from your smartphone even when the camera is turned off. *2
- After transferring, you can immediately share your high quality images on social networks or through email.
*1 See here for supported cameras. Files are imported in 2MP size when using this function.
https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/
*2 See here for supported cameras. Availability of video transfer and playback varies depending on smartphone in use.
https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/
■ Remote shooting of a camera using a smartphone
- You can capture photos/videos remotely while checking the live view of a camera on a smartphone. *3
This is convenient for capturing night views or water flowing scenes which need long-exposure, or macro shooting in which you need to avoid to directly touch the camera.
*3 Models that support PlayMemories Camera Apps can use this feature by installing "Smart Remote Control" (in-camera app) on your camera in advance.
http://www.sony.net/pmca/
■ Record location information
- With cameras that have a location information linkage function, the location information acquired by the smartphone can be added to the captured image in your camera.
For supported models and detailed operation methods, see the support page below.
https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/
- Even with cameras that do not have a location information linkage function, it is possible to add location information acquired by your smartphone to the photos saved on your smartphone during remote shooting.
■Save and Apply Settings
- You can save up to 20 camera settings in Imaging Edge Mobile.
You can also apply a saved setting to a camera. *4
*4 See here for supported cameras. Save and Apply Settings are supported only for cameras with the same model name.
https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/
■ Notes
- Supported operating systems: Android 9.0 to 14.0
- This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets.
- Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using.
- For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below.
https://sony.net/iem/
User reviews
- Allows remote shooting functionality for certain camera models.
- Ability to transfer images from the camera to the phone.
- Some users have successfully connected their action cameras.
- Frequent connection issues with cameras.
- Inability to maintain a stable connection during image transfers.
- Difficulty in connecting to cameras due to QR code and NFC problems.
- Limited functionality compared to previous app versions (Play Memories App).
- Lack of basic editing features in the gallery.
- Connection problems with the app and devices.
- Inconsistent functionality and frequent disconnections.
- Frustration with the app interface and user experience.
User reviews
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