How to tether your camera to your phone wirelessly
Connect your camera to your phone over USB or Wi-Fi and have every shot transfer automatically — here's the full setup.
What you need
A camera that supports USB tethering or Wi-Fi (PTP/IP) — Canon, Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm bodies all qualify — a phone, and either a USB cable (USB-C or the right adapter) or the camera's Wi-Fi. No laptop required.
Option 1: USB tethering
Set the camera to its PC/tether mode (PC Remote on Sony, PC connection on Nikon), connect it to your phone with a cable, and the app detects it. USB is the fastest, most reliable link — ideal for studio and long shoots where you can stay connected.
Option 2: Wi-Fi tethering
Enable the camera's Wi-Fi (many bodies broadcast their own network) and connect your phone to it, or put both on the same network. Approve the pairing on the camera the first time. Wireless frees you to move around — useful for events and weddings.
Deliver every shot as you go
With a tethering app like CloudTether, once connected you just shoot. Each frame is detected, downloaded at full resolution, and uploaded to wherever you've pointed the session — a cloud folder, a client gallery, an FTP server — live, seconds after the shutter.
FAQ
Is USB or Wi-Fi better for tethering to a phone?
USB is faster and more reliable, so it's best for studio or static setups. Wi-Fi is more convenient when you need to move around, like at weddings and events. Apps like CloudTether support both.
Which cameras can tether to a phone?
Canon, Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm bodies that expose USB tethering or PTP/IP — which covers most modern mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
Tether your camera to the cloud with CloudTether
Deliver every shot to the cloud or a client gallery, live as you shoot — no laptop.