Wireless Connection

The camera creates its own wireless network — no internet or external router is needed.

How to Connect

  1. Open Shutter+ and tap Add Camera.
  2. Choose Wireless as the connection method.
  3. Grant the permissions the app requests (see below).
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enable Wi-Fi on your camera.
  5. Shutter+ will find and connect to the camera automatically.

Some cameras also support Bluetooth, NFC or QR code pairing as an alternative way to start the connection. Compatible Canon and Sony cameras also use Bluetooth for GPS tagging.

Once connected, the camera appears on your home screen for quick reconnection next time.

Required Permissions

Shutter+ needs some iOS permissions to operate:

  • Location — iOS requires Location access to read the Wi-Fi network name (SSID). For wireless connection, choose While Using the App with Precise Location on. If you enable GPS tagging, Shutter+ also uses your location to send coordinates to the camera and requires Always access for background tagging.
  • Local Network — allows the app to discover cameras on the wireless network generated by the camera.
  • Photos — only required for importing photos. Full access is required for Shutter+ to create photo albums to organize imported photos. Shutter+ does not read any other photos from your library.
  • Bluetooth — some cameras require Bluetooth to initialize wireless connection. Additionally, Shutter+ monitors Bluetooth state to optimize wireless performance.
  • Camera access - allows the app to scan a connection QR code (some Sony cameras) or discover cameras connected over an USB cable.

If either permission is denied, functionality will be limited or Shutter+ will be unable to connect. You can re-enable missing permissions in iOS Settings > Shutter+ section.

Brand-Specific Instructions

The exact steps to enable Wi-Fi differ between Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras. The Add Camera screen in the app provides step-by-step instructions for your specific camera.

Troubleshooting

If the connection fails, see Unable to Join the Network and Connection Stuck on Initializing.