topic Re: BR-E1 BT remote with EOS R5 "message says it paired but it does not work" in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

BR-E1 BT remote with EOS R5 "message says it paired but it does not work"

RomMarks — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:45:13 GMT

Hello.

I have this Canon BR-E1 bluetooth remote, I paired with my EOS R5, message says it paired sucessfully but it simply does not work after that. Battery is full, led blinks, camera with bluetooth On but it does not remotely fires the shutter.

Someone please help?

Thank you.

Re: BR-E1 BT remote with EOS R5 "message says it paired but it does not work"

NatalyaP — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:25:45 GMT

Greetings RomMarks,

After pairing the camera and BR-E1 remote, please set the drive mode on the camera to the 10 second self-timer or 2 second self-timer mode for taking pictures with the remote.