How to connect Xperia to Sony Shooting grip/ Bluetooth® remote commander.

Information / Solution :

GP-VPT3 / RMT-VP2 can be used with the following Xperia devices. Please also check the instruction manual of the compatible device.

• Xperia PRO-I
• Xperia 1 VII
• Xperia 1 VI
• Xperia 1 V
• Xperia 1 IV
• Xperia 1 III（Need to upgrade to Android 12)
• Xperia 5 V
• Xperia 5 IV
• Xperia 5 III（Need to upgrade to Android 12）

This section explains how to connect an Xperia that has a Camera app.

For instructions on how to connect an Xperia with Photography Pro/Videography Pro app installed, please see here.

1. On your Xperia device, launch Camera app.
   
2. On your Xperia device,select [Photo] mode at the bottom and tap [Gear icon] → tap [Menu].
   
3. On your Xperia device, tap [Bluetooth remote control], and then tap the switch to enable the function.
   

Settings in Photography Pro/Videography Pro app.

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4. On your Xperia device, tap [PAIR NEW CONTROLLER].

5. On the Bluetooth^® remote commander, perform pairing.
   • GP-VPT3 / RMT-VP2: With the ZOOM/FOCUS/LOCK switch set to any position other than LOCK, press and hold the MOVIE button and C1 button at the same time for at least 7 seconds.

6. On your Xperia device, follow the on-screen instructions.
   • Select [PAIR & CONNECT] and [PAIR] on the notifications and dialogs that appear multiple times when your Xperia device detects the Bluetooth remote commander. The name of the Bluetooth remote commander may be displayed as a Bluetooth address (numerals and letters).

Note:

• AF-ON button is not supported.
• When you perform a factory data reset, pairing information is also erased. To use the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing again.
• If the Bluetooth connection is unstable, remove any obstacles such as people or metal objects from between your Xperia device and the paired Bluetooth remote commander.
• If the function does not work properly, check the following notes and then try pairing again.
  • Confirm that the Bluetooth remote commander is not connected with other devices.
  • Confirm that you are not operating your Xperia device using other Bluetooth remote commander.
  • Check if the Airplane mode of your Xperia device is set to off.
  • Check if the Bluetooth function of your Xperia device is set to on.
  • Unpair the Bluetooth remote commander.

Hint:

• Once you pair with the Bluetooth remote commander, you can operate it with Camera, Photo Pro or Video Pro app, depending on the model.
• Turn the [Bluetooth remote control] function on or off individually for Camera, Photo Pro and Video Pro app, depending on the model.
• To change the name of the paired Bluetooth remote commander, find and tap [Settings] → [Device connection], tap (Gear icon) beside the name of the paired Bluetooth remote commander, and then tap (Edit icon).

Note: Please refer to the link for the trademark information.