OBSBot Tail Air Smart Remote Controller, the Definitive Guide

[@lsmith77]

this remote is simply awesome. now I just need a 20x zoom Tail Air (bonus points for water proof)

[@imitatio]

OBSBOT really gets things right. We have a 10 camera setup in a cathedral, 3 of which are Tail Airs - placed right in the middle of the action. Have been using them constantly for 6 months now. Phenomenal performers. Remote is 100-125 feet away, never misses a beat. Having said that, learned a lot from your clear and thorough tutorial. Thank you!

[@colestudios]

What a great video, thank you so much, quick question with the P1 P2 and P3 buttons. How long do you have to hold them in for to set that camera angle? I can’t see anything in the documentation about that and is there anyway to find the power level of the remote control? Like is there any sort of power meter anywhere in the app or anywhere else?

[@FrugalStreamer]

I think it is 3 sec.

[@TomGDrAccessibility]

What are the side connectors? Any info on what those are for? No info in the manual or even marketing materials. They are a bit bothersome sticking out like that especially if one is not going to buy the screen/accessory they plan to sell.

[@FrugalStreamer]

I do but can't discuss it.

[@jasgk74]

Can you discuss now? LOL

[@AllenPeters]

Have they announced what can be connected to the side?

[@FrugalStreamer]

No.

[@randelduncan2132]

@@FrugalStreamer If you research it you can find a picture of a small monitor with the remote attached. They had issues with the screen and so it was not released with the camera and remote.

[@SeattleCoorain]

Unfortunately, your comments are confusing, at least to me. You say: ..."if you saw an opportunity to take an image, you can double press this (FOCUS button)". Not really sure what you are trying to say. Does the FOCUS button take a still photo if you double press it ? Pairing the remote to the Tail-Air was also not very specific. Are you telling us to press the AI button once and/or hold it down and then the three buttons at the bottom of the remote ???? There are many other examples of confusing instructions in this video. I believe you are trying to help folks, which I appreciate, but just because you have practiced with a device doesn't mean viewers can read your mind regarding the fine details. Have subscribed because perhaps other content on your channel is better.

[@FrugalStreamer]

It is a shutter button, like on a typical camera. If you single press it you will refocus the camera/engage autofocus if you are in manual. And yes, if you press it fully, I believe it will take a snapshot

[@LauraKayeChamberlain]

Not gonna lie I am stuck on how to turn on the remote in the first place? Actually I think I may just need to charge it first 🤦‍♀

[@FrugalStreamer]

That would be step 1.

[@LauraKayeChamberlain]

@@FrugalStreamer Yeeeeah 😂 figured I'd leave it here in case anyone else didn't have their coffee and needed that implied step 1 as well ;)