Repair Issues with Your Fujifilm X-T1 Companion App

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: Fujifilm Camera Remote: Fujifilm X-T1: Repair issues

This guide will take you through correcting common problems with the Fujifilm Camera Remote app on your smartphone.

Fujifilm Camera Remote Icon

2. Fujifilm X-T1: Powercycle

  1. Rotate the on/off switch on the top of your camera to Off.
Picture of the top of the phone with the on off switch highlighted
  1. Wait 30 seconds.
  2. Turn your camera back On.

3. Android: Restart

  1. Hold down the power button on your Android device.
    Depending on the manufacturer and model of Android device you have, the location of the power button will vary.
  2. A prompt will appear on-screen. Select Restart.
Power prompt with Restart highlighted.

If the menu does not pop up, continue to hold the power button, and your Android device will shut off.

  • If you had to shut down your Android device, wait 30 seconds before turning your device back on.

4. Android: Enable Location

This app requires location services to be enabled on your device to function properly.

  1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
Android Settings.
  1. Scroll down, and select Location.
Settings with Location highlighted.
  1. Make sure Location services are turned On at the top.
Location settings with the on off switch highlighted.

5. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Test

Verify Camera Wi-Fi is Enabled

  1. Press the Wi-Fi Function button on top of your camera.
picture of the camera with the Wi-Fi function button highlighted
  1. Look on your camera screen. You will see the network name listed, it begins with FUJIFILM-X-T1-.
screenshot of the camera with the Wi-Fi network highlighted

Test App

  1. Open the Fujifilm Camera Remote app.
Fujifilm camera remote icon
  1. Select Connect.
screenshot of the app with connect highlighted
  1. Try some of the features of the app; make sure you can use the remote function, or browse images on your camera.
screenshot of the main screen of the application

6. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Uninstall Android App

  1. Touch and hold the Fujifilm Camera Remote icon.
screenshot of the program icon in programs list
  1. Select Uninstall.
screenshot of app menu with uninstall highlighted
  1. Select OK to remove the app.
screenshot of delete conformation dialog with ok highlighted

7. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Install Android App

  1. Launch the Play Store on your smartphone.
Google Play Store.
  1. Select the search bar at the top.
Google Play Store with Search bar highlighted.
  1. Type in "FUJIFILM Camera Remote", then select FUJIFILM Camera Remote from the list.
Fujifilm camera remote search.
  1. Select Install.
fujifilm camera remote app page with install highlighted.
  1. This app requires extra permissions. When prompted, select Accept.
extra permissions requested by app during install with accept highlighted
  1. Once installed, you can select Open now to open it.
fujifilm camera remote app page with open highlighted

We will return to the app in a moment, our next step is to enable Wi-Fi mode on your camera.

8. Fujifilm X Series: Pair to Android

  1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
Android Settings.
  1. Select Wi-Fi.
Settings with Wi-Fi highlighted.
  1. Select your camera's Wi-Fi Network. The name will begin with FUJIFILM-X-T1-, it will not have any password on it.
  2. Open the Fujifilm Camera Remote app.
Fujifilm Camera Remote Icon
  1. Select Connect.
fujifilm camera remote with connect button highlighted

9. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Test

Verify Camera Wi-Fi is Enabled

  1. Press the Wi-Fi Function button on top of your camera.
picture of the camera with the Wi-Fi function button highlighted
  1. Look on your camera screen. You will see the network name listed, it begins with FUJIFILM-X-T1-.
screenshot of the camera with the Wi-Fi network highlighted

Test App

  1. Open the Fujifilm Camera Remote app.
Fujifilm camera remote icon
  1. Select Connect.
screenshot of the app with connect highlighted
  1. Try some of the features of the app; make sure you can use the remote function, or browse images on your camera.
screenshot of the main screen of the application

10. Fujifilm X Series: Range Check

The camera and your smart device need to be within a reasonable range of each other in order to connect and have the best connection speeds.

  • In general, in most conditions, you can be up to 30 feet from your camera for a decent connection.
  • From 30' to 50' away, the speeds will be slower, and may drop occasionally, but it should be usable.
  • Greater than 50' away, and the signal will most likely be too weak to overcome interference. The speeds will be slow, and the connection may be sporadic.

11. What's next?

12. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Move Closer

Try moving closer to your camera.

13. What's next?

14. Fujifilm X-T1: Powercycle

  1. Rotate the on/off switch on the top of your camera to Off.
Picture of the top of the phone with the on off switch highlighted
  1. Wait 30 seconds.
  2. Turn your camera back On.

15. iOS: Restart

Powering off an iPhone.
  1. Hold down the lock/power button.
  2. Slide to power off when prompted.
  3. Wait until the phone is off.
  4. Hold down the lock/power button until you see the Apple logo.

16. iOS: Enable Location

This app requires location services to be enabled on your device to function properly.

  1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
iOS Settings.
  1. Select Privacy.
Settings with Privacy highlighted.
  1. Select Location Services.
Privacy settings with Location Services highlighted.
  1. Make sure Location Services is turned On at the top. Look through the list of programs below, and make sure Cam Remote has "While Using" or "Always" selected.
Location services with the on off switch highlighted.

17. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Test

Verify Camera Wi-Fi is Enabled

  1. Press the Wi-Fi Function button on top of your camera.
picture of the camera with the Wi-Fi function button highlighted
  1. Look on your camera screen. You will see the network name listed, it begins with FUJIFILM-X-T1-.
screenshot of the camera with the Wi-Fi network highlighted

Test App

  1. Open the Fujifilm Camera Remote app.
Fujifilm camera remote icon
  1. Select Connect.
screenshot of the app with connect highlighted
  1. Try some of the features of the app; make sure you can use the remote function, or browse images on your camera.
screenshot of the main screen of the application

18. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Uninstall iOS App

  1. On the main screen of your iOS device, look for the FUJiFILM icon.
Fujifilm Camera Remote Icon
  1. Tap on hold the icon until an X shows up on its top left corner. Tap on the X.
screenshot of the icon with the delete button available
  1. You will be asked whether you want to delete the app. Tap on Delete to confirm.
screenshot of delete dialog

19. Fujifilm Camera Remote: Install iOS App

  1. Open the App Store.
Apple App Store.
  1. Select Search in the bottom right corner.
App Store Search Button.
  1. Type in "FUJIFILM Camera Remote", then select Search.
search field with text
  1. Select Get for FUJIFILM Camera Remote.
fujifilm app store page with get highlighted
  1. Select Open to open the app now, if you wish.
fujifilm app store page with open highlighted

We will return to the app in a moment, our next step is to enable Wi-Fi mode on your camera.

20. Fujifilm X Series: Pair to iOS

  1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
iOS Settings.
  1. Select Wi-Fi.
settings with Wi-Fi highlighted.
  1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi feature is enabled by flipping the On/Off switch to the green position.
  2. Select your camera's Wi-Fi Network. The name will begin with FUJIFILM-X-T1-, it will not have any password on it.
  3. Open the Fujifilm Camera Remote app.
Fujifilm Camera Remote Icon
  1. Select Connect.
fujifilm camera remote with connect button highlighted