Contour Connect now available for Android OS
Hey all you Contour Android users,
You can now have greater creative flexibility with your ContourGPS or Contour+ camera through the much anticipated Bluetooth app for Android! The app is free and available now in the Android Marketplace. The app will work with most devices running Android OS 2.2.1 or higher.
Features:
- Use your phone screen as a live, wireless viewfinder
- Change/update your camera settings live from your handset. This feature allows you to adjust your exposure, microphone gain, sharpness, and contrast while out in the field
- View your memory and battery life stats
For complete information on how to configure your device, including firmware requirements for ContourGPS and Contour+ cameras, please visit our Contour Connect page.
Comments
22 07 2011 at 07:55 AM
@Jesse R Carter Sr
If you have an Android OS version previous to 2.2.1, follow these steps to update your phone’s OS over-the-air:
1. Press the “Menu” button on your Android phone and tap “Settings” to open the “Settings” menu.
2. Scroll down to the very last option, “About phone,” and tap on it.
3. Tap on “System updates.” If an update to the Android operating system is available, the phone will automatically download and install it. If there are no updates available, the screen will say “Your system is currently up to date.”
26 07 2011 at 05:09 AM
@ PointOfViewCameras
Your procedure will only works with android native phones (Nexus, Nexus S, some Htc’s) Many phones that get carrier-branded OS updates can not do OTA updates and thus the option under the “about phone” menu may be completely missing. Cheers!
27 07 2011 at 01:34 PM
Hmm, this seems like it would be a very cool app. Does it transfer the same video and sound quality to your phone, or is it kind of sketchy? How far away can you be from the camera to get reception?
27 07 2011 at 01:40 PM
@Motocross Hideout
The live preview is at a lower frame rate and used to line up your shot before you start recording. There is no audio. We’ve tested the ContourGPS and Contour+ to over 30’ with a support device. Though there isn’t much use for being so far away from the camera while it’s in standby if you’re planning to record.
28 07 2011 at 04:40 AM
WELL I GUESS I WON’T BE BUYING A CONTOUR+ CAMERA. UNLESS ATRIX ANDROID UP GRADES WHICH IS VERY UNLIKELY. VERY DISAPPOINTING .
28 07 2011 at 10:05 AM
@JESSE R CARTER SR
You can find the Android OS upgrade instructions for your Motorola Atrix on the Motorola website: motorola.com
22 10 2011 at 04:06 PM
Hv u tried sony ericcson xperia play with the connect?it has Android 2.3 gingerbread.
25 10 2011 at 06:53 AM
@Malayneum
We haven’t tried it on this exact make and model of smartphone, but as long as you’re running Android OS 2.2.1 or later, you’ll be able to download the Contour Connect mobile app on the Android Market.
20 12 2012 at 07:04 AM
Hello
I have a Samsung galaxy note 2 smartphone and and trying to connect to contour gps camera but did not make it yet.I upgraded to new software ( 1.20) and still my phone say no camera connected? Any idea will be appreciated
20 12 2012 at 10:28 AM
@contour gps
You will need to connect to your camera in the Bluetooth settings before you run the Contour App.
30 12 2012 at 10:46 PM
It’s really great that people are shairng this information.
21 07 2011 at 04:22 PM
I HAVE AN ATRIX MOTOROLA .. ANDROID 2.2 (FRO/YO).... YOUR INFORMATION STATES ... ANDROID OS V 2.2.1 AND ABOVE…. I AM NEW TO THIS WORLD AND I NEED YOUR UNDERSTANDING TO HELP ME OUT.