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α-Remote

Bluetooth remote for Sony Alpha Cameras
New in version 1.4
- Add physical key bindings for custom buttons, in particular allowing to use generic Bluetooth remotes as a trigger, thanks to Kristián Jacik.

A Bluetooth remote control app for Sony Alpha cameras that is immediately available in your phone's notification area as soon as you turn on your camera. This app is free and open source.

The app uses Android's companion app feature, meaning that it does not actively scan for your camera, but is only started by Android when the camera has been seen by the system - and the app's service is shut down as soon as it is turned off again. The remote control buttons are there when you need them, but no resources or screenspace are used otherwise.

So far, this app has only been tested with the following cameras:
ILCE-6100 (α6100), ILCE-6400 (α6400), ILCE-6600 (α6600), ILCE-6700 (α6700), ILCE-7M3 (α7 III), ILCE-7CM2 (α7C II), ILCE-7M4 (α7 IV), ILCE-7RM3 (α7R III), ILCE-7RM4 (α7R IV), ILCE-7RM5 (α7R V), ILCE-9 (α9), ILME-FX30, ZV-E10

It is expected to work with any Sony camera that supports Bluetooth remotes, including the following models:
DSC-RX100M7, DSC-RX100M7G, ZV-1, ILCE-7M4K, ILCE-7RM4A, ZV-E10L, ILCE-1, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7CL, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-6100L, ILCE-6100Y, ILCE-6600M, ILCE-6400L, ILCE-6400M, ILCE-7M3, ILCE-7M3K, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-9, ILME-FX2, ILME-FX3, ILME-FX3A, ILX-LR1

If you have one of those cameras, I would be happy to get feedback on how well it works with this app.

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  • Version 1.4 (10400) suggested Added on Oct 01, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 12 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • Start foreground services from background
      Allows a companion app to start foreground services from background.
    • Observe companion device presence
      Allows a companion app to observe companion device presence when the devices are nearby or far-away.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • org.staacks.alpharemote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 15 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.3
    - Move focus bracketing step after intervalometer pause, so the camera can settle for more consistent focus steps.
    - Fix: Jog buttons are not released when action sequence is cancelled (i.e. stuck focus jog when cancelling focus bracketing)

  • Version 1.3 (10300) - Added on May 24, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 12 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • Start foreground services from background
      Allows a companion app to start foreground services from background.
    • Observe companion device presence
      Allows a companion app to observe companion device presence when the devices are nearby or far-away.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • org.staacks.alpharemote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 14 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.2
    - Focus bracketing as additional option in advanced drawer. (Use with intervalometer.)
    - Save advanced controls settings like intervalometer, bulb and focus bracketing settings.
    - Bug fixes (especially a crash on some devices)
  • Version 1.2 (10200) - Added on Apr 25, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 12 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • Start foreground services from background
      Allows a companion app to start foreground services from background.
    • Observe companion device presence
      Allows a companion app to observe companion device presence when the devices are nearby or far-away.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • org.staacks.alpharemote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 14 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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