Pair Bluetooth Devices to Your Canon EOS Rebel T7i Camera

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: Canon EOS Rebel T7i: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

Bluetooth pairing lets you connect your EOS camera to a smartphone or tablet which has the Canon Camera Connect app installed. When the app is active it switches from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi to allow a compatible smartphone or tablet to view images on the camera or to remotely control the camera.

Canon EOS Rebel T7i


This guide will walk you through pairing your Rebel T7i camera.

 

2. Canon EOS Rebel T7i: Pair

This camera can be paired to Android and iOS devices. In order to do so we must place the camera in pairing mode and then connect it using your phone/tablet.

The Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 is an optional accessory you can purchase to control your device over Bluetooth. When connected it will run. Even when the camera is powered off.

  1. Tap the Menu button
Diagram of camera with menu button highlighted
  1. Tap the Wrench Icon and then Sub Menu 1.
Function settings with the wrench and the submenu 1 highlighted
  1. Tap on Wireless Communication Settings.
Function settings with Wireless Communication Settings highlighted
  1. Tap on Bluetooth Function.
Wireless communication settings with the Bluetooth function highlighted
  1. Tap on Bluetooth Function.
Bluetooth function menu with bluetooth function highlighted
  1. Tap on Remote.
Bluetooth function menu with Remote highlighted
  1. Tap on Pairing.
Bluetooth function menu with Pairing highlighted

3. Android: Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Use one of the following connection methods:

  • Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
  • Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

  1. Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
  2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
Picture of the Bluetooth B symbol.
  1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
  2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
    This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
  3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
  1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Android menu settings

  1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
Screenshot of the Android Apps menu.
  1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Screenshot of the settings icon.
  1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
  2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
    This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
  3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
Screenshot of the Android Bluetooth menu highlighting the on and off switch at the top and a device from the available devices list.
  1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

4. iOS: Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

From any iOS device (iPod, iPad, iPhone):

  1. Open Settings
Settings app icon.
  1. Then Bluetooth.
Settings menu with Bluetooth highlighted.
  1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
  2. Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
Bluetooth settings page.
  1. Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
  2. If there is a passkey, put it in.
  3. If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.