Evoto Instant supports two tethered shooting methods: wired connection (USB/OTG) and wireless connection (FTP mode). Once connected,

you’ll see a camera connected icon in Evoto Instant Workspace; and your photos flow directly into Evoto Instant for AI processing and cloud upload.

Option 1: Wired Connection (USB/OTG)

• Type-C phones (most Android devices and iPhone 15): connect directly with a Type-C data cable.
  
  
• Non-Type-C phones (older Android devices and iPhone 14 or earlier): require an OTG adapter to use OTG functions.
  
  

Android Setup

1. Open a project in Evoto Instant.
   
   
2. A connection request will pop up. Select it and confirm.
   
   
3. If you see a prompt such as “Gallery wants to access your camera”, tap Cancel, then unplug and reconnect the USB cable.
   
   

Note: for Sony cameras, please ensure the camera is powered on.

• If prompted for connection mode, select PC Remote.
  
  
• If the camera is off or the wrong mode is chosen, the phone may only display USB Charger.
  

iOS Setup

1. When prompted “Evoto Instant would like to access your camera”, tap OK.
   
   

Note: For Canon and Nikon cameras: format the memory card before use. A card with too many existing images can slow the connection process.

Option 2: Wireless Connection (FTP Mode)

FTP mode allows real-time wireless transfer of photos from your camera to Evoto Instant.

Step 1: Enable FTP Mode in Evoto Instant

1. Open a project in Evoto Instant.
   
   
2. When prompted to select a tethered shooting mode, choose FTP Wireless Connection.
   
   
3. Evoto Instant will display an FTP server address, port number, username, and password. Keep this screen open.

Step 2: Configure the Camera 

Taking Nikon Z8 as an example:

1. Make sure the camera and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network. You can either:
   
   
   • Connect both to the same router, or
     
     
   • Enable a mobile hotspot on your phone and connect the camera to it.
     
     
2. On the camera, open Settings → select the globe icon → choose Connect to FTP server.
   
   
3. Create a new profile:
   
   
   • Choose Manual Setup > Wireless LAN.
     
     
   • Enter the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.
     
     
   • Set PASV (Passive Mode) to ON.
     
     
4. Enter the FTP details provided by Evoto Instant:
   
   
   • Server Type: FTP
     
     
   • Address: enter the server address shown in the app
     
     
   • Port: enter the port number shown in the app
     
     
   • Username and Password: enter the credentials shown in the app (EI & 123456)
     
     
5. Save the profile, return to the network settings, and set the profile to ON.
   
   
6. (Optional) Enable Auto Transfer in your camera menu if you want photos to upload automatically after each shot.
   

Confirmation

If setup is successful, you’ll see a green-lighted remark and the server address in Evoto Instant.