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.
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.
Tap the Menu button
Tap the Wrench Icon and then Sub Menu 1.
Tap on Wireless Communication Settings.
Tap on Bluetooth Function.
Tap on Bluetooth Function.
Tap on Remote.
Tap on Pairing.
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
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.
Locate the Bluetooth icon.
Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
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.
Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
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
Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
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.
Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
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):
Open Settings
Then Bluetooth.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
If there is a passkey, put it in.
If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.