topic Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi in Camcorders

VIXIA HF R50 Wi-Fi Setup

dcleary — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:23:13 GMT

Hello, I have been trying to set up the Wi-Fi functionality with my new camcorder for my iPhone and iPad. I have downloaded the CameraAccess app from the app store. In the camcorder setup I am not able to activate Wi-Fi, and the CameraAccess app cannot find the camcorder. I have read through all the documentation and am at a loss. I basically want to use my iPhone as a remote, and the iPad as a separate way to view what's recording. In the Monitor from Home settings, it does not seem to be active. Any suggestions welcome!

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

Meglorin — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 01:04:27 GMT

Having the same issue. I'm in auto mode. AVCHD to the internal storage. Tapping home -> remote control shows both monitor from home and monitor while out as grayed out.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

Mykolas — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:26:59 GMT

Hi dcleary and Meglorin!

Thanks for posting.

The specific function you are referring to is not available in the following cases:

- Video quality is set to 60P

- Dual recording or relay recording is activated

Please make sure neither of these is the case.

If this is a time sensitive-matter, additional support options are available at Contact Us.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

Meglorin — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:29:59 GMT

Thanks for the reply Mike!

I was able to get the WiFi to work by performing a factory reset but didn't know which of my preferred settings were causing it to not work.

I was shooting, prior to the reset, in 60P so that is my issue solved.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

dcleary — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:20:57 GMT

Got it working, thanks!

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

dcleary — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:21:51 GMT

Got it working, thank you for the help.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

Wumbon — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:44:06 GMT

Having this problem. Tried changing the settings like recommended. Did not fix the problem.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

Richard — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:43:37 GMT

Hi Wumbon,

Before you begin, please check your camcorder settings to ensure that the date (including the year), time (24 hour clock), time zone and daylight savings settings are correct and match the settings of the network you're you're using for the connection, as well as your iPhone and iPad. If they don't match, you won't be able to make the connection.

Next, on your devices, please go to "Settings", choose "Privacy", then "Photos". Now, check to ensure that the Canon Camera Access App is enabled.

If you continue to encounter difficulty with this setting, please Contact Us.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

theedman22 — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:05:28 GMT

I have a Vixia hf r60, and I hope the question is similar. I'm using a Android Droid Razr and having a hard time connecting the two. Any thoughts please?

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

theedman22 — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:55:59 GMT

p.s. Is there any way to use the WiFi to upload a video to YouTube or Facebook? Thanks.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

Richard — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:26:31 GMT

Hi Theedman22,
Once you've set up web services, you may share your videos on YouTube. You may find the description web services, and their installation beginning on page 192 of your VIXIA HF R60 Instruction Manual.

Re: Vixia HF R50 wifi

Trex1 — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:13:23 GMT

The Wi-Fi monitor from home works. In this case, the you must select the DIRECT attachment where the camera itself offers up the SSID network name which is "VIXIA-XXXX_CanonDC. The XXX will be unique to your camera based on its MAC address. The Vixia HF R50 will also give you a password. It was all numberic. Then use your cell phone to scan for networks and choose the VIXIA .... network. This connection method has NO Dependence on your home Wi-Fi , the connection is only between the Vixia and your cell phone. The external connection that does use the Wi-Fi is not working for me. I cannot figure that one out. I have searched everywhere. I give up.