topic Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:29:44 GMT

For the life of me I can't get any infrared remote to work with the Rebel t6i. I've tried with 2 different t6i camera bodies (thought the first one was faulty so I returned for a replacement). Tried with 5 different remotes.

I set the DRIVE MODE to 10sec/REMOTE

Does not do anything. Ideas??

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

ScottyP — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:47:12 GMT

10 sec remote is a delay timer so you can press the button and then run around and get in the photo.

The camera uses the popup flash as a master to trigger compatible speedlites off camera set to slave.

The infrared is something you can use if you have a Speedlite acting as master with slave speedlites off camera.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:03:33 GMT

I'm using an IR (infrared) remote that says it's supposed to work with the t6i. This is the 5th such remote I've tried. I can set it up over wifi with the APP so I can set off the shutter with my phone but I'd rather not go through all that.

The manual says if you put it on the 10sec/REMOTE setting you can use it with a wireless remote. My daughter says it works fine on her t3i.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:58:04 GMT

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

ScottyP — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:30:17 GMT

Ooooooh. Got it.

Be be sure the infrared sensor on the front of the camera just beside the shutter button can see the infrared signal. If the lens is blocking your shot at the camera there could be an issue.

If the IR unit is a Chinese knockoff it might just be defective.

Does se anything happen at all? Does the Amber IR sensor light on the camera light up? Does the camera try to focus?

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 00:49:59 GMT

I'm holding the remote 2" from the sensor, nothing happens.

5th remote, 2nd body this is happening to.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

Waddizzle — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:08:57 GMT

You're comparing the two cameras. Is this being doen side by side? Same shooting modes? Similar subjects? Put the camera in manual focus mode, using the center focus point. Do you hear a focus beep confirmation?

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

ebiggs1 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:24:34 GMT

What IR remote do you have?

Setting the camera to a 10 sec delay should have no effect either way. It should not be required.

Two things that do effect an IR remote is bright daylight or the lens not achieving AF.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:15:48 GMT

It's not a 10 second delay if you use it with remote. It's the correct DRIVE setting to use with REMOTE or DELAY, so says the manual.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:17:12 GMT

No focus beep, no shutter click. Nothing happens. Maybe the t6i just doesn't work with a wireless remote. IDK if that's the case, I need to return it.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:17:54 GMT

Is there any way to contact CANON or have someon from CANON help me

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

Stephen — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:28:07 GMT

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Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:37:51 GMT

I just talked with CANON support on the phone and they said it "Should work" so I guess I just have to return the 2nd camera.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

kvbarkley — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:10:40 GMT

My T6S works with the RC-6. Is that the remote that you have? I just tried it and it works fine. Is there a battery in the remote?

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

PhotoJenn — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 22:05:06 GMT

Yes, checked the battery. It didn't work with the Canon RC-6. That was one of the five remotes I tried.

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

kvbarkley — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 23:25:03 GMT

I can't tell from here, but something is really wrong. Have you tried it in manual focus mode?

Re: Can't get Rebel t6i Infrared Remote to Work - yes, it's on the right setting

Nekthecat — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 18:52:23 GMT

Has you problem been solved ? Check it out, i have a t6i as well. You need a "2s" infared or if theres a switch. Also if you go into live view mode you should see a light blink from the trsnsmitter ( try with a regular tv remote, you will see binking from the remote) if your remote doesbt blink, then the setting is wrong or its broke. I first set my t6i to "program mode" its the big "P" and set my shuttet to the remote and BOOM it worked !!!! Now i can use it in manual mode