How to connect a monopod for selfie - setup and control instructions

Do you love taking selfies? And if you are photographing a large group of friends, then you cannot do without a selfie stick. We will tell you how to connect a selfie stick to Android via Bluetooth.

Please note that there are different types of selfie sticks in the market. Some don't require a Bluetooth connection to work. They are simply connected using a wire. But Bluetooth selfie sticks are more popular, especially among young people. You can buy them at electronics stores.

Taking good selfies is an art that requires certain skills. If you know how to use a selfie stick correctly, you can capture great photos and videos.

We'll also look at some frequently asked questions about connecting a selfie stick to Android.

Types of monopods

Before you figure out how to connect a selfie stick, you need to decide on the choice of this device. And this is not as simple as it seems, because they differ not only in appearance and brand, but also in the principle of connection and operation.

Today there are main varieties:

• A simple tripod for selfies . The simplest design and the absence of complex sensors make this option the most affordable on the market. But there are inconveniences in using it: the tripod is only used to fix the phone, and to take a photo, you have to set the timer. The strength of the cheapest options is also not at a high level;
• Tripod with bluetooth remote control. In addition to the stick itself, there is also a wireless remote control. Operation is also not the most convenient; to take a selfie, the owner will have to hold the monopod with the phone in one hand, and the remote control for taking photographs in the other. But this option is well suited as a tripod;
• Wired monopod with button. To connect to an Android or IOS phone, the design provides a 3.5 mm cable (like headphones). There is a button on the tripod that, when pressed, triggers the camera. The problem with such devices is that they are a little outdated, because many new models of iPhone, Samsung and other manufacturers simply do not have a socket for such a wire;

Selfie stick with Bluetooth button on a tripod . A very popular and universal option, it allows you to connect Xiaomi, Redmi, Samsung, Honor, Huawei and any other models that have Bluetooth.

Possible problems and their solutions

There may be some difficulties when using the selfie device. Frequently encountered questions and ways to solve them are reflected in the summary table.

You need to know how to use such a simple object as a monopod. Each modification has its own tips specific to the device specification, but the general features can be combined into a universal life hack.

1. It is recommended to install the phone in the monopod mount firmly and without distortion.
2. Before you start taking photographs, adjust the camera angle based on the situation. Then the entire object will be included in the frame, and image distortion will be minimal.
3. Press the shutter button gently. If you press hard, the device will jerk involuntarily and the image may become blurry.
4. It is worth taking several pictures from one position so that you can choose a good shot.
5. Using a Bluetooth connection and remote control, you can use the monopod as a tripod and take photos at a greater distance than the length of the telescopic sections would allow.
6. Varieties of selfie sticks come with a remote control. Wireless control allows you to free up one hand and avoid the stick shaking when pressing the shutter key.
7. It is not necessary to extend the stick to its full length every time. You can experiment with the settings of the smartphone camera application, using the monopod only to change the angle.
8. Selfie stick users in the vast majority of cases forget about the video recording function of the smartphone camera. Using it as an additional image stabilizer, you can shoot a decent video that can be easily divided into frames in any editor.
9. To take colorful photographs, it would be a good idea to use applications for mobile platforms. Add-ons will bring creativity to the picture with built-in effects.
10. To create original and high-quality photography, it will be useful to familiarize yourself with the works of creative people. This approach will give impetus to the development of imagination and the search for a unique style. Studying other people's selfies will teach you to avoid unoriginal and boring photographs.
11. Use your phone's main camera. The front lens has a worse output quality than the main sensor.
12. It is best to take pictures during the day with sufficient lighting. The flash can give rise to processing in the editor or even ruin the frame.

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Connecting a selfie stick via wire

The cord connection method, although a little outdated, has a significant advantage - the device will be powered by the phone, which means it will not have to be charged. Most Android smartphones, such as Honor, Huawei, Nokia, Sony Experia, Xiaomi Mi, Redmi, Motorola, still have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, so the method is relevant.

How to connect a Honor selfie stick via cable:

1. The smartphone must be secured in the stick holder.
2. Insert the wire into the headphone jack.
3. Wait for connection.

The device is successfully connected, you can now launch the Camera application, turn on the front camera mode and use the tripod button for photos.

To avoid the quality of your pictures suffering, it is better to use models with a self-timer; they take a picture within 1-2 seconds after pressing, which avoids blurring of the frame upon contact with the button. The cheapest selfie sticks have a low-quality cable that can break if caught in any way. You need to be careful.

Connection via bluetooth

Let's figure out how to connect a selfie stick to an iPhone or Android using Bluetooth, because it is with this connection that photo devices usually work. The advantages of working via Bluetooth are the speed and the fact that you don’t have to worry about the integrity of the cable.

The first activation and synchronization is carried out according to the instructions:

1. You need to turn on the device. How to connect a Xiaomi selfie stick: you need to hold down the power button for a few seconds. On other models it may simply be an on/off .
2. Go to the “ Settings ” menu of your smartphone.
3. Select the line “ Bluetooth ”.
4. Move the toggle switch to the active position.
5. Select a monopod (selfie stick) from the list of devices.
6. Open the Camera and take photos or videos.

It happens that the smartphone does not find the required monopod in the list of devices. In such a situation, both rebooting the phone and the selfie monopod can help.

Advice! After you have managed to connect the selfie stick to your Samsung or other phone and take a photo, you need to turn off the device. This will help conserve battery power.

Useful tips

• The monopod does not connect to the smartphone. Try turning off Bluetooth and then turning it on again. There may have been a small glitch.
• Please note that the tripod's battery is of low capacity and is unlikely to last more than an hour, so do not forget to turn it off.
• To use the tripod on another device, disconnect it from the current one.
• The wireless stick cannot be made to work on Android versions lower than 4.2.2.
• As a last resort, you will have to root your phone and reassign the hardware buttons. But it’s easier to test the operation of a tripod when purchasing it.

Connecting accessories with a Bluetooth remote control

There are sticks on the market with a separate control panel. A very interesting solution, especially if the design can be used as a tripod. The remote control itself usually has two control buttons: one of them works with Android, the other with IOS. These devices are universal, so they will fit an iPhone or Asus, Honor, Xiaomi.

You can connect in the same way as the previous method, but synchronize the phone not with the stick, but with its remote control.

How to connect a selfie stick via Bluetooth:

1. Turn on the control panel.
2. In your phone settings, find the Bluetooth and activate it.
3. In the list of found devices for connection, select the remote control.
4. Wait for synchronization, use the camera.

Important! Not all standard Camera apps can work with third-party devices via Bluetooth. If such a problem occurs, then you can download an alternative photo application, for example “Camera 360”.

Multifunctional option

The most progressive option. It practically replaces the photographer because it serves as a tripod and camera.

Usually connected via Bluetooth and solves most problems when photographing. Unless it makes your phone's camera better. The abundance of manufacturers and their imagination will allow you to choose a convenient option, taking into account both the cute color and the necessary functions.

Ways to use a selfie stick without syncing

We have already figured out how to connect a selfie stick via Bluetooth, but sometimes problems arise with the operation of the devices:

• The smartphone does not have a 3.5 mm jack to connect via cable;
• the bluetooth sensor in the remote control or stick is broken;
• that gives the command to take a photo does not work

There are several ways to solve the problem. The simplest one is to buy a Bluetooth button, then it will synchronize with the phone, and the old stick will serve as a holder. Two more methods are voice control and self-timer, they are worth considering in more detail.

Just a holder

The first stage in the evolution of selfie sticks. It seems to me that now it will not be possible to find one for sale... but, be that as it may, they exist.

It's basically just a phone clip with a telescopic handle. Control problem solved

1. Shooting video
2. Timer
3. Using a bluetooth remote control

By the way, in stores these sticks are now sold with a remote control, so, relatively speaking, it is possible to find them on sale. The advantage of such a device is that your phone will definitely support it.

Well, if you remove bluetooth, there are already possible options. So, if you have a very unpopular brand of smartphone or even a point-and-shoot camera, then this is your option.

Self-timer

The timer or self-timer function is available in most camera applications, including standard ones. The peculiarity of this function is that the photo will be taken after a certain time after pressing, which should be enough to line up the phone for a selfie. By default this time is 2-3 seconds, but there is usually an option to increase it to 5 or even 10.

For use:

1. On your smartphone you need to open the Camera .
2. Select " Settings ".
3. Activate the " Timer " function.
4. To increase the time, click on “ Timer ” twice, or set parameters in the settings.

Voice control

If you couldn’t figure out how to connect a selfie stick to a mobile phone, or for some reason this is impossible, then you can take photos using voice commands. This function is available in Galaxy Note , Xiaomi smartphones and other devices on Android and IOS.

How to set up:

1. Launch the Camera .
2. Click on “ Settings ” in the upper right corner.
3. Find the item “ Voice Control ”.
4. Enable this feature.

This menu will also contain a list of voice commands that can be used to control the camera. Apple smartphones can use the Siri voice assistant for this function.

Advice. If phones do not have voice control functions for the camera, then you can use third-party applications, such as “VoVoCam”. But it is worth considering that some programs do not recognize the Russian language and commands will have to be given in English.

Unusual designs

We discussed the structure of the poles, and now just a couple of photos of unusual solutions. For example, how to take great selfies without much effort.

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This is what happens

Or how to use the rear camera if the phone is not made for selfies. A mirror will help you see yourself. The photos turn out better accordingly, because usually the rear camera takes pictures many times better than the front one.

You can even find an option with a flash!

Or maybe you don’t have a smartphone at all? It will help you here too!

Camera apps

When you have figured out how to connect a selfie stick to Huawei and other smartphones, you can move on to studying the programs. They can make using the camera more convenient and functional.

Camera FV-5

Compared to standard photo and video applications, this program has many more settings. For example, the user can change the functions of the keys and assign a volume key or another button to the photo. But there is also a drawback: the full version of the program is paid. You cannot create large-sized photos in stripped-down software.

The Cellfie

Another version of the program, which is superior in its capabilities to the standard one. In the application settings, you can configure the camera control buttons and has functionality for creating selfies.

SelfiShop Camera

The control key assignment function is also available here. Synchronizes perfectly for working with a monopod. The program is as simple as possible, and is only suitable for selfies, other possibilities are limited. But this also has its advantage: thanks to its modest functionality, the program does not take up much space and does not load the phone.

Camera 360 Ultimate

A program with quite wide capabilities. In addition to standard settings, it also allows you to correctly set geotags and other data. Additionally, the application has filters and a simple photo editor.

Retrica

One of the most popular programs, the functions of which are useful for both regular photos and photographs using the front camera. Retrica has more than a hundred different filters that can transform a photo. There is also the ability to edit images.

In fact, figuring out how to connect a selfie stick to Android or IOS is not that difficult. When connecting via Bluetooth, you need to enable the function of the same name on your phone and perform synchronization. Connecting via wire is even easier - you need to insert it into the headphone jack. There are also several ways to use a monopod without synchronization - using voice commands or a timer.