Cannot be paired with Sony Bluetooth remote control. (sold separately)

Information / Solution :

Please follow the steps below to try the connection

Note: GP-VPT2BT and RMT-P1BT can be used with this Xperia device. Please also check the instruction manual of the compatible device.

1. On your Xperia device, launch Photo Pro or Video Pro.
   
2. On your Xperia device, tap [MENU] (for Photo Pro) or [insert icon] (Settings icon) (for Video Pro).
   
   
   
   
3. On your Xperia device, tap [Bluetooth remote control], and then tap the switch to enable the function.
   
4. On your Xperia device, tap [PAIR NEW CONTROLLER].
   
   
5. On the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing.
   • GP-VPT2BT: Press and hold the PHOTO button (①) and the T side of the Zoom button (②) at the same time for at least 7 seconds.
     
   • RMT-P1BT: Press and hold the Shutter-release/REC button (②) and the Focus/Zoom button (either the + button or the – button (①)) at the same time for at least 7 seconds.
     
     Note: For details, refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander.

6. On your Xperia device, follow the on-screen instructions.
   Select [PAIR & CONNECT] and [PAIR] on the notifications and dialogs that appear multiple times when your Xperia device detects the Bluetooth remote commander. The name of the Bluetooth remote commander may be displayed as a Bluetooth address (numerals and letters).
   
   

Note:

• When you perform a factory data reset, pairing information is also erased. To use the Bluetooth remote commander, perform pairing again.
• If the Bluetooth connection is unstable, remove any obstacles such as people or metal objects from between your Xperia device and the paired Bluetooth remote commander.
• If the function does not work properly, check the following notes and then try pairing again.
  • Confirm that the Bluetooth remote commander is not connected with other devices.
  • Confirm that you are not operating your Xperia device using other Bluetooth remote commander.
  • Check if the Airplane mode of your Xperia device is set to off.
  • Check if the Bluetooth function of your Xperia device is set to on.
  • Unpair the Bluetooth remote commander.

Hint:

• Once you pair with the Bluetooth remote commander, you can operate both Photo Pro and Video Pro.
• Turn the [Bluetooth remote control] function on or off individually for Photo Pro and Video Pro.
• To change the name of the paired Bluetooth remote commander, find and tap [insert icon] [Settings] > [Device connection], tap  (Settings icon) beside the name of the paired Bluetooth remote commander, and then tap [insert icon] (Edit icon).