Discover Tips & Hacks of ZY Play to Make Full Use - A Complete App Operational Guide

[@AngyIronman]

As corny as this is, it's one of the most informative app guide i've seen from a company in a long while.

[@TKommandant]

Zhiyun makes very good gimbals but the apps need more love especially the Android APP.

[@FevirlyMetzen]

Agree

[@huyentran2383]

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[@huyentran2383]

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[@AshleySmith-tb1vl]

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[@AshleySmith-tb1vl]

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[@parkourbeastsvlogs9837]

I just recieved this in the mailbox today and I'm thrilled to see the product results subscribe for an actual review

[@fabianescobedo4x]

I just got this today! I am sooooo ready to start using it! Thank you so much for this video!

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Fabian Escobedo,thanks for your supporting.We hope we can provide more useful vids for you:D

[@peterverhauwen4762]

I think this is amazing. Not only the product but also the tutorial! Thanks.

[@4KNatureandCityWalks]

Can I record higher than 55 mpbs with my iPhone 8 plus with Zy Play?

[@themaclife1499]

Thank you!!! Picked one up last week!!📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸🙃🙂

[@flyingalbert]

Is there any way to record the video to micro sd instead of my limited internal storage. ZY play seems to have no option to store video/photo to external storage in my phone???

[@chanamy2667]

the most useful and complete tutorial I found so far, thanks

[@RemotelyNews]

I purchased a used Smooth Q and quite enjoy it. I wasn't aware the ZY Play app could do as much as you've highlighted. I'll be trying some of these things out. Thanks for the great information.

[@Leathersoup]

Hi, I like to hold the Smooth-Q like a flash light rather than vertically. Is it possible to adjust the Full Follow mode to let me film straight forward while holding the Smooth-Q horizontally? Currently when I do this it only faces towards the ground and I'm only allowed to adjust the the roll on the camera using the joystick. I'd like to be able to adjust up and down.

[@ShotByDru_]

Awesome! You had all the info I needed plus you showed how things work!

[@chanmainor]

Very nifty video. It was fun and inspiring to watch. Full of info. I was kinda surprised that you glossed over the calibration part, but overall, I learned a lot. Too bad many of those features aren't yet implemented (or reliable) on Android, but I'm looking forward to that. I love my Smooth-Q, only had it for a week, and figuring it out. But even out of the box, my videos are so much better.

[@hermannel1310]

I have received my Smooth 4 few days ago and installed the Zy Play for android on my Samsung Galaxy A50. All functions on the Smmoth 4 works perfectly accept that the recording quality of Zy Play is stuttering and very jittery, regardless of any resolution or setting. So much so that any recording is useless! I don't think it is the Samsung phone's fault because Open Camera and Cinema FV-5 both work perfectly! Did I miss something in the Zy Play setup?

[@rayl.7760]

The Android App seems buggy, I can't get manual exposure to work either. Any clue?

[@hermannel1310]

@@rayl.7760 I've given up on their feeble camera app. Like many others, I've gone back to Open Camera (free) . If you investigate you'll find that it is considered one of the best if not the best camera app. It works very well. The Smooth 4 gimbal stabilization works very well with this app except that the controls are now useless. Maybe in the future they will update ? Even if the ZyPlay would have worked okay, it still leaves a lot to be desired.

[@JayWayTravel]

Any chance the iOS app could be updated to support File Sharing in iTunes? Copying files to the camera roll to get them off the phone feels like an unnecessary extra step.

[@4KNatureandCityWalks]

I think something is up with my Smooth Q. I’ve had the follow speed at 10 for while now and it’s worked well. However the last few times I’ve used it, it seems to be panning faster without any settings changed. What’s wrong?

[@stephenjohnston6623]

Very good tips. Thank-you !

[@Hangs4Fun]

You can't go wrong with Jason Vong...

[@HangNguyen-li9ix]

so touching for an excellent video

[@lovemycamera]

Hi Jasson, many thanks for this video. It cleared lots of doubts as I didn't get a chance to fully test the smooth Q that I own, before my travel, so I missed a couple of things, but I must say, I am amazed by the capability of this little monster. I own iPhone SE 128 GB and I loved using Smooth Q for shooting my travel videos!!!

[@jafarnouri4966]

Thank you for this Guide, but all one problem is how can I use a bluetooth microphone with this App? if you have any sugestion I will be glad to hear it in your channel. THX

[@didierguillon8067]

Useful reminder, thank you for doing this video ! ...… and I learn some new tricks

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Didier Guillon，thanks for watching, very happy to help you.))

[@KibsRC]

Nice, very informative! 👍😃👍 Thanks man! 👍😃👍

[@gatlinproduction]

Crane 3S And IPhone 8Plus. Running the latest frame update. My app looks old and plane compared to most video I’ve seen on KZbin using the ZY play. How can I get all the cool functions on my app that you guys are using? Also there should be an ZY Play app tutorial class explaining step by step when it comes down to using Crane 3S on that app. All I get is a Sad Face Icon when I dial in my settings the wrong way. If you have a video on how to. Please share a link Keep up the great work. Love all your videos

[@krayon1511]

hope you can fix all the problems in Android specially in Samsung Mobile Phones. I just purchased it and currently waiting for it to arrive. More power to you guys.

[@MrParticular]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@gkuk10]

Hi Jason, Thanks for a great video its been a big help, Thank's again Glen ;-)

[@tw5443FlyingTiger]

great video instructions, thanks!

[@MarkLennard]

Is there any way of being able to switch between front and rear camera 'whilst recording' using the Smooth 4 ?? (I use the iPhone 11 Pro Max)

[@pedr0p0lis]

thanks for the reply, i have mailed and have now sorted out the problem....tracking on the zyplay is not really too good but i am certain your developers will keep working on the app to make it really good......i am happy with the service and the gimbal. Keep up the good work and lets hope 2018 is a good year for the android app.........

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Peter Cook, Thank you for your confidence in us, this will be motivation for us to move forward:)

[@billmcbride1584]

Great instructions video. Is there an instructional guide or operational manual in English that I could download and print for my reference? This old man forgets too easily. I am using the Zhiyun Smooth 4 with an iPhone 11 Pro Max if that matters. - Thank you in advance.

[@billmcbride1584]

Sorry, let me clarify... I am looking for a manual for the ZyPlay app.

[@tommymikalsen9875]

Hello, for using the gimbal with Open Broadcasting Studio, is there a way to disable the HUD elements (small icons on the display indicating flash, bluetooth, HDR and so on ) ??

[@shiba9592]

Is smooth q and smooth 3 app setting is same for video recording!

[@famousadequately]

Is there a way to use Zplay as remote control, and see the video being shooted, by the OTHER phone mounted on the gimbal. With Zhiyun Smooth 4 gimbal for example.

[@MarcoFelippeImagesBrazil]

Hi Jason, for Android does not appear some options as you show there in your video, I'm using Android version 7.1.1. I think it still has limitations and only works 100% on iOS, do you know when it will work completely on Android? We are frustrated with this. Thanks for sharing with us and good footage.

[@VitorHugo-RoTiV]

Ola Marco. Tenho o mesmo problema que tu, a app para android tem menos opções que a app para ios. Hello March. I have the same problem as you, the android app has fewer options than the app for ios.

[@MarcoFelippeImagesBrazil]

Bom dia Vitor Hugo, vamos ver se conseguimos uma solução e boas filmagens!

[@VitorHugo-RoTiV]

E esperemos que a zhiyun atualize a app zhiyun play para que fique com as mesmas funções que a app para ios. Para algumas funções que não estão presentes na zhiyun play, tenho usado a zhiyun assistant. And let's hope zhiyun updates the zhiyun play app so it has the same functions as the app for ios. For some functions that are not present in zhiyun play, I have used the zhiyun assistant.

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Compartilhando Mais,many thanks for your understanding.Since android is used by so many kinds of smartphones so it's a bit harder to do it. Thank you for understanding :) the android version will continue to be improved.

[@MarcoFelippeImagesBrazil]

Thanks a lot Zhiyun-Tech and good job, we are all waiting for it soon. Keep us informed!

[@jasonbright7804]

Same issue, Samsung 8+ and 4k is not an option to select... is there an update for the gimbal to correct

[@CutieRingoJoy]

I have an issue, how do you charge your phone when the charging port is being block?

[@edemtudzi4402]

Yeah, you are right, it’s impossible to charge the phone when it’s in horizontal mode. But you can charge it in vertical mode by loosing the screw on the gimbal right behind the phone and adjusting it. Try it!

[@rafaeltiano]

@@edemtudzi4402 you also cant use another microphone on new iphones.

[@edemtudzi4402]

Yes, that’s true... but you can use an adapter that can take both a microphone and a charger.... though it’s not really advisable because it’s not safe and will consist of too many connections...so it’s better you charge the phone very well before you mount it on the gimbal and then you can connect a microphone to the phone. But an adapter is still required for new iPhone users.

[@RoderickRuiz]

Thanks for the tutorial. It's smoothly explained. hahaha.. Anyway, will the Zhiyun company apply or incorporate an easier way to add the firmware updates on the gimbal through the Zhiyun App on IOS or Android. Thanks.

[@urso98]

Very good video, thank you. At 7:50 into the video you mention the preset movement parameters, and mention going into "application mode". I cannot find this option in my app. Perhaps it is because I am using Android (?). There is no scene mode or application mode under 'PTZ'. Anyway, I was wondering if you could read what the numbers are for "bicycle". I am actually trying to use the gymbal for running (very fast running). I have tried increasing the degrees/sec number to 120 or so but it makes no difference in speed. Which makes me wonder what the maximum speed actually is. Perhaps 120 is too high. Could anyone comment on this? Could someone kindly provide what the numbers are for bicycle? Thank you.

[@mmhck]

Hello! I found that my panoramas take in the app were compressed, not as high res as the camera.app in iOs. Im using an iPhone X.

[@cougnut68]

Jason, can you pause video recording on the smooth q?

[@mioszrycko-bozenski5807]

Hi Zhiyun! Gimbal is the best. I really like it. But I give it only 8/10. To 10/10 there is one more function that you should provide: Smooth Q buttons (zoom, changing cameras, record start/stop button) should work in other apps like facebook, instagram. There is a function in Instagram like Stories. When I want to publish something to my story using your gimbal, I need to manual start/stop recording using my phone, not dedicated record start/top button on gimbal.

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Miłosz Ryćko-Bożeński, thanks for your high evaluation, very glad to hear that.The idea is great but now it's hard to achieve, and we're working on develope more apps to be compatible with our gimbal, such as the Filmic, i believe we can achieve it in the near furture:)

[@Shane_Fearon]

Hi, great video, what is the small circular function on the bottom left??

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Shane Fearon, it's object tracking function, you can click it and draw a frame around the object that the camera will follow you all the time:)

[@michaeldelmundo4259]

Good day jason can you review the zhiyun5 and zy cami apps.

[@spoiledprincess3715]

awesome 4K camera dude :)

[@bomb1232]

Will you add 4K recording on the App in the future? Pls fix the CRASH I'm thinking about buying it and want to know if any updates that will support these features will come out.? Thank you!

[@gichmart]

I just got this for Christmas but my zoom in/out doesn't work 🙃. I am on Galaxy s9....any ideas/tips fixing this 🤔. Thanks

[@utopiaafrica]

Great tutorial. Thank you Jason! Do you have any idea why the video resolution is not 4K with a Samsung Note 4 (latest app & firmware version) with the Zhiyun Smooth 3?

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Ticket2Utopia, Temporarily not supported. This kind model phone's system is not open in accordance with Google's standards so can't get it.

[@DocMicha]

Very nice presentation

[@OwenatorProductions]

Is there a way to use another iphone as a remote so you can adjust the camera settings (focus, exposure) without touching the iPhone that's recording? If not, that would be a very nice feature to add

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Hi,Captain Creative Films, very interesting thoughts, i hope we can achieve it someday.But now you can only control the gimbal with your other iPhone, and adjust the orientations,.Specific steps are as follows: 1.connect the app of your other iphone with the gimbal, 2.Tap "PTZ setting" icon on the right, select "Application mode", 3.Select Control Mode( Control mode configures of the ZY Play App mainly as a remote controller for the gimbal).Hope you can get it.))

[@OwenatorProductions]

Zhiyun-tech Okay thanks. Didn't think it did, just checking. Thanks again for the instructions for remote. That will work very well

[@fischerdogg]

How many frames per second does the ZY Play app record during the default and slow motion modes? I’m using iOS on an iPhone 8+ with a Smooth 4 if this makes a difference.

[@rafaeltiano]

Hello, there are some videos that wont save, it says failed to save, (error al guardar in spanish), some are long like 7 min, but others are under 2 minutes. Why on earth wont they save? i have PLENTY of storage space available.

Excelente video! Agora acho que aprendi!

[@Thundercatsie]

Hello Jason, thanks for the clear lessons on how to use the ZYPlay app. However... i have seen several uservideo in which they use tracking mode (selecting a part of the screen and when the object movers, the gimbal will track it). How do i access /activate that function on my Galaxy S6 using the app? I see in your video in the lower left corner next to the filebrowser an icon, which is not there on my screen... i own the gimbal for just 2 days... slowly but surely learning to handle it to its full potential.

[@KENUMALE]

Is there a way to do motion tracking or any type of visual tracking with the zhiyun crane v2 and iPhone?

[@johnmiddleton2209]

Is there a way of connecting the zhiyun smooth 4 directly to the phone camera without using the app as the zoom is amazing on p30 pro but can't use gimbal controls unless using zy play app

[@ignisgaya]

Hello Jason, could you help me telling what kind of microphone may I use with my iPhone 7? I just received my Zhiyun Smooth 3 and realized it use to block the access to iPhone mic connector

[@BassPlayerAvailable]

Hi. How do I program a NONE timelapse pan/tilt please? So to have the Smooth Q move from point A to point B on its own?

[@David-cp6rl]

I use a Smooth Q with a adaptor plate and a GoPro. When I record holding smooth Q handle vertically, the Gimbal's arm is in the picture! Is there a way to have the arm on the side facing you while you record so it's not in the picture?

[@netcruzer]

How about adding 1080p60 and 4K30 to ANDROID! I have an LG G6 and it's plenty powerful enough to do that.

[@heww3960]

Better to use the gimbal without the app. No bluetooth needed, better picture quality, goes faster to camera mode, and most of the fuctions is there still. Fail to see what the app ads.

[@kendokaaa]

Automated panoramas (shit quality though), moving timelapses). If only it worked well

[@jooyeejy7896]

hi, means i can use the gimbal without the app? but how will it helps to stabilise without connection?thanks :)

[@thattruckerguy5849]

perfctly fine :) will have no issue if you are not using zyplay app (kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHmrg6RofZiKoMk) i have recorded this footage without using zyplay app you can check i t

[@meru1988]

Hi, That's been added now.

[@maxarndt704]

Hey Jason! How can I select the wide-angle camera of an iPhone X or plus? When switching between front and rear the app uses only my tele-lense and never the wide-angle one. Thanks!

[@grossstadt-surfer]

Max Arndt did you find an answer yet?

[@VitorHugo-RoTiV]

Hello. Thanks for the video, this spectacular. I have a question, how in ZY Play do I select an object for gimbal to follow the movement of that object?

[@parkourbeastsvlogs9837]

Vítor Hugo subscribe and I'll have a video coming up soon i just ordered on

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Hi,Vítor Hugo, after you connected your gimbal with your phone, and when you go into your camera interface you will see a round spot on the lower left.Click it then when you touch the screen you will get a tracking frame,and framed out the obicet,then the lens will capture it all the time. hope you can get it. )

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Kenneth Pang, as far as i know ,Android doesn't support it now, and we'll perfect the function soon.thank you for your understanding, pls stay tuned.

[@monMNL]

Hi! How to switch camera on the app? Nowadays we have dual camera phone. How can I change to the wide angle of my other camera? Thanksn

[@CRaul87]

Any way to unlock the 10 min recording limit? And any way to save footage to sd card?

[@robertogarza1139]

Hi Jason I'm looking for a way to use the gimbal with the iPhone camera app. Not the zhiyun app. The gimbal works but none of the Bluetooth option does. Is there a way to use this as a Bluetooth Selfie stick gimbal? (Lol)

[@johnsdaleparanormalgroup4279]

Will the Moments lenses counterweights made for the DJI Osmo fit on the Smoot Q also?

[@cyriltun]

Johnsdale Paranormal Group kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYbJf5R5q9WJe5Y

[@BagpipeTeacher]

Hi Jason, I have samsung 8 plus & ZY play app v1.8.8(55). Is there a work around to get video shooting 4k? Thanks in advance, Donald.

[@shivinrocksyt]

ZPlay app will support external mic recording?

[@BradAlbright]

Is there a way to invert the joystick axis, like flight controls?

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

There is a reverse joystick option in the app or the gimbal menu

[@WeTheFriends]

Zy apps requires lot of improvements!

[@likkletigga]

What is the best adapter to use to charge the smooth q in order to avoid damaging the battery?

[@Luidoly]

Very good video, Do you know if we can get DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS on the ZY Play app.?????? Thanks Luidoly

[@chachiquete]

Keep getting a "position too close" message when trying a motion time lapse... Thanks for the review, its a very good one!

[@cshimala]

Same here. No matter where I position it, I'm getting this error. :(

[@liantolentino4769]

I LOVE THE SMOOTH 4 but my problem was there were no features on the andeoid that apple has. The tacking mode do not work properly work on android pleaae fix this Zhiyun wish you fix it...

[@cecilekalayadjian7094]

HI why there is no 4k possibility for samsung note 8 in the Smooth Q app? thanks for answering back to me

[@JRLNeal]

Jason, why do I get bright red flashes on the footage when I edit with Adobe Premiere Elements 2019? When I tried to reverse a short clip every other frame was bright red and sometimes on regular forward footage.

[@Connectingtomax]

Can you use the gimbal record button on different app?

[@JetspotNetworks]

where is it storing the files or recorded photos and videos ?

[@hereandthere4327]

Please tell me that there is a way to record the moving (timelapse) pan mode, but in real time and WITH SOUND. Seems crazy that this is not available.

[@ArturCzopek]

Zhiyun-tech, is there gonna be support for 4k for Samsung Galaxy S7?

[@young8747]

Hi, How do you change the speed for the tracking mode on the gimbal.

[@AdithyaShreshti]

Hey, does anyone know whether moving timelapse is supported if the app is connected to Zhiyun Smooth Q? Will the features of the apps available irrespective of which of these Gimbals I connect to?

[@AerialLensVideo]

Will this work on a used/retired iPhone as long as it has IOS 9, wifi, and bluetooth (without phone service)? Android download and attempt to install warns of severe "bypasses Android security" issue but does not explain - perhaps a concern, perhaps not?

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Check the ios support list here www.zhiyun-tech.com/ZYPlay

[@GreenPandaTV]

Thank you for the video tutorial ♥

[@jonathanedgar8431]

Is there a in depth manual for the original play app?

[@roy-catomyrvang6498]

Hi Jason! Will the Zhiyun smooth q function on a motorbike?

[@areef5221]

Would like some assistance here please. I'm trying to film a subject in focus and a blurry background. I'm using an iPhone 7 but the wheel that controls the focus (i've made sure I'm in focus mode not zoom) does not seem to have any effect when filming. Am I doing some incorrect?

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

Try to touch the screen to confirm the focus point then use the handwheel to adjust. And update both the firmware and zy play app to the latest.

[@samkhot]

Did not find any option to save videoes (4k too big) on sd card. Please update the software so that the videoes can be directly saved on sd card.

[@tizhorrior678]

Same here. On iOS is even worse, the videos are locked into the app, so if you have a 2gb video, with only 1gb left, you have no way to recover that video.

[@WideEyedPictures]

Can you set “A“ and “B“ points for video recording, so it would become a motion control camera?

[@canuck2011canuck]

Im using sony ax53 and weebill s on zy play app with transmitter.........in photo section of app called trajectory mode , i can set up to 5 points , then duration , then start video recording

[@travelphotographywithianmb7229]

Due to the UK being on 50Hz mains I shoot all my video at 25fps across all my cameras. How do I select 25fs?

[@OutdoorsyGuy604]

Can you use Object focus tracking with the Crane v2 with this app? Does it work well?

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

You need to use the phone app to activate the tracking function.

[@SpectralightPhoto]

I have a ZTE smartphone which is not supported by the Smooth Q app. Do you know if Filmic Pro will allow me to have all the functionality that the Smooth Q app offers? Otherwise, I'll have to return it. :-(

[@andreyz7928]

Ok. What about zoom in double camera phones like note 8? Does the app has any issues working with it?

[@frankvonthienen3862]

Could you do me a favor? Can you switch in the mode where the phone can be moved left and right. Then move the grip in horizontal position (more or less) Then turn the phone to the very left... If you now move the grip a little up or down (depends) I get horrible vibrations and the gimbal is not usable anymore in that position. I tested 2 Smooth Q and both have the same behavior, which is actually a NO GO. Can you check, if that happens to you as well Firmware is 1.6.0

[@BillyChanCY]

I'm using LG V30 come with dual camera. How to change between wide and standard lens camera?

[@krishnakumar-zd5mz]

Can you let me know how to store directly the videos recorded into SD Card while using smooth q 4 software?

[@ZhiyunTechGlobal]

It is not available now.

[@krishnakumar-zd5mz]

@@ZhiyunTechGlobal Thanks for your reply. After spending this much money we feel deceived. No SD card option. The motions are also uncontrolled After up and down movement most of the time we have to reset the position. The camera is always upward. after the up down movement. Really wasted money. Might have gone for some good sliders.

[@JustinDabish]

what does the botton next to the follow mode do? that looks like a map? it just keeps saying "no access"

[@jpobrien1973]

So I have a Note 8 that does 1080P in 60fps....but the updated ZY app doesn't have that as an option for me. Help?

[@edwardsonlinemedia6209]

Suddenly my Smooth Q is going round and round in circles with or without the phone in the holder. Anything clues? Thank you in advance.

[@andersonjpa]

I tried use Smooth-Q with Android but it is impossible. Panoramic mode doesn't work, Slow motion doesn't work, 60FPS doesn't work. The equipment is good but the Android App is ridiculous. (Samsung Galaxy S8).