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SX70 Camera Connect

Croakie
Apprentice

I just upgraded from a SX50 to a SX70. I have been able to connect the camera to several devices over wifi with success. However, I cannot get it to connect to my phone with just Bluetooth or my iphone hotspot. Is it possible to connect the camera to the phone when there is no wifi?

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Nick2020
Product Expert
Product Expert

Hi Croakie,

 

To clarify, the camera's Bluetooth capabilities will not allow a wireless connection with a smartphone or other wireless device. It's just a convenient way to go through the initial setup, The actual wireless communication is done through the Wi-Fi protocol, but you don't need wireless access to the internet to make it work. Instead the camera creates a network of sorts that certain devices, like smartphones, can join.

 

To set up a connection with your iPhone, I suggest that you reference the illustrated steps that start on page 176 of the PowerShot SX70 Advanced User Guide. I've included a link to that below:

 

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0300032371/02/pssx70hs-ug2-en.pdf#page=176

 

If problems persist, please elaborate on what step causes issues for you.

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