Zhiyun Smooth 4 Review - Everything You Need to Know, setup and tutorial

[@EvanThomas]

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[@DJVO2]

Evan Thomas Hey Evan! I just purchased the Smooth 4! I’ve had a problem when starting to record in forward mode. The app completely shuts down. If I record using the selfie camera it’s fine. Also, I thought I was able to switch views when recording from forward to selfie view.

[@cherstinane]

This is the best video I have found. I have had my device for a month and this video finally gave confidence to use it.

[@kidsindustryprepllc492]

Same! I've had mine forever and too intimidated to use it. I have the zhiyun crane and still have not been able to balance. I figured this would be a little better. Glad I watched this video AGAIN. I feel more confident now!

[@outdoorsboy]

I want to thank you for this easy-to-understand video. I got my Zhiyun last night and was trying to figure it out. Got a little frustrated and thought I should set it down, go to bed and look at some how-to video's this morning. Your's was the first one I watched and it was immensely helpful. I can't thank you enough for keeping it simple for people like me who need it broken down in more lay terms. Thanks again.

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching Jack. Sometimes sleeping on it clears the head and makes it easier!

[@colejolley]

Finally. This vid explained everything I needed to know for this device in about 10 minutes. More informative than any of the included docs from the manufacturer or its videos here. Thanks!

[@dontrue5738]

Clearest and most effective breakdown of set up of all the You Tube videos I've watched on it.

[@SuperChadFitness]

2020 and now its only $100.. just got one and this was an amazing tutorial!!!

[@MrThomasJonesy]

I just got one and can't the app to work AT ALL on iphone or Android. The hardware gets great review on Amazon and the app gets horrible reviews. So disappointed

[@afarwiththedawning4495]

@@MrThomasJonesy Same... Any idea on an alternate app to use??

[@drogadosdeportugal3835]

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[@gunishjain9307]

One of the best tutorials out there on youtube. No Nonsense talking, straightforward and point to point. Keep up the good work.

[@laoamericanlady]

I owned this equipment for two years now. And watched many KZbin tutorials, still I have not found any helpful video. Hopefully your video will helped me like this smooth 4 better. Thanks

[@davidbann8388]

Ive had this thing for literally about 9 months.. the manual is bs

[@laoamericanlady]

@@davidbann8388 🤣🤣🤣I totally agree

[@BadmintonBecky]

I'm an American vlogger living in China and CAN speak and read Chinese but your video was more helpful than the instructions. ;) Thanks for the clear explanation and the tips!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching!

[@paulklenknyc]

Regarding battery time, you’re right - but it charges back up super fast if you hook it to your mophie charger. Like, way fast.

[@SHETHEQUEEN]

My favourite gimbal tutorial , the only one I understood

[@Jramirez07062001]

The Best ONE! I have seen others yours is so clear.

[@JEFFREYSOLORIO]

Dude thanks to you I got mine working with my phone case on because it was balanced incorrectly before you explained how to adjust that. I was really disappointed because I was under the impression that I needed to take my phone out of its case just to get the gimbal balanced but not no more big thanks to you man. Thumbs up from me. 👍

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Jeffrey.

[@nagyrezk6682]

Is there a problem because of the camera stabilization system inside the iPhone X ?

[@WMax-rm3ue]

I would love to know as well

[@EvanThomas]

I have not experience any issues with that.

[@mrmiketman]

I just started following you after I purchased my Zhiyun Smooth 4 to use with my Galaxy S10. I use a wheelchair for mobility and your review on the Smooth 4 has inspired me to do more.

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheWayWeSawIt]

Just bought our first Zhiyun and was a bit confused about the lack of instructions that come with it, so we luckily found your channel. Thank you so much for walking us through this device, can't wait to start using it now. Your explanation is clear and no-nonsense, something sometimes hard to find here. Thank you once again.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for the kind words :)

[@tamsylourence336]

@@EvanThomas Is there any settings for the zoom sensitivity? Thank you

[@BonvicinRE]

This is a great video. I purchased a Smooth 4 and had no idea what the hell to do with it. Now I am figuring it out. Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching Blake.

[@charithedirisinghe6212]

Thanks for the review, could you please make a video for android users because zhiyun android app is not good as iphone app

[@EvanThomas]

Hi Charith, unfortunately, I do not own an Android :( so I cannot make a tutorial on it.

[@Favorites218]

I am using Google Pixel 2 XL and it keeps on disconnecting.

[@cgnomazoid]

Easy, get an iPhone, one step and you’re done

[@earleka2010]

Wow nice info..i'll try using my iphone if it's better than android

[@naked_rider_au]

Note 8..similar issue. @@Favorites218

[@RomanticoSamakiMkuu]

Thanks Evan, very helpful.

[@ashleyraedavis3436]

This video is perfect!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@mbamindpodcast]

I would love a follow-up video diving deeper into the when and why you would choose some of the different settings, such as video quality, movie modes, etc.

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Spencer, if I can find some time to make that video I will :)

[@wasimakhtar697]

Great video please compare with dji osmo mobile 2 Which will be a better option to buy??

[@crisalida2008]

Hi Wasim, this Zhiyun Smooth 4 is good for focus and zoom wheel but Osmo 2 is much better because of tracking follow and joystick. In my case I got the second one.

[@wasimakhtar697]

Marc Bilbeny Vila Thank You brother. I think I should go for the Dji osmo mobile 2.

[@hhcw_counselling]

I've watched too many videos about the Smooth 4 and you are the first person to actually make a newbie like me understand it! Two quick questions - what does the bullseye button on the bottom left do and on the screen in the bottom left there's a button that is like a broken circle. What do both of these do? Thanks!!!!

[@MrJonEspen]

Great tutorial. I just unpacked the Zhiyum and this video got me starting right away. Far better than the offical zhiyuan video.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Jon

[@anninouye5314]

Thanks for the tips and tricks! Me and my husband are excited to start videotaping around oahu!

[@EvanThomas]

Hawaii is awesome, have fun!

[@shung5003]

Great intro video. Very comprehensive. Watched your video 3x (first to absorb. Second to start/stop and follow along and pushing buttons. Third time to see if I missed anything...) Then off I went, like I've been using it for years. THANK YOU!!!

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

I recorded videos in 1080 60fps but now that I have them off my phone they're not in the same format. Is there a way to have it save without changing formats?

[@EvanThomas]

do you have an iPhone? Try airdropping them to your Macbook

[@slashedbeauty]

Did they ever add the joystick function?

[@EvanThomas]

Not that I’m aware of :/

[@EvanThomas]

Not that I’m aware of :/

[@VuPhamMusic]

I just purchased this a few days ago and was quite overwhelmed on how to use it. Your video tutorial is excellent as you presented this straightforward and easy to understand. Great work!

[@ShanghaiChyna]

My Compliments...what an absolute pleasure to view. So very helpful and well presented. Thank you big time.

[@peterbanerji]

Hi Evan Just got my Smooth4 gimbal yesterday and was a bit confused controling it. Watching your video was really very helpful. I need more guidance on 'object follow' (track) kinda stuff using this gimbal.

[@steveward8724]

Evan, Thank you. Great tutorial. I got my Zhiyun back in October but have not had much time to play with it and have forgotten everything I learned. Your video got me up and running again. Thank you!

[@JD_MEDIA]

I have one of these and its been awesome. I picked it up for a 18 Day trip to Thailand and the footage was great and definitely stepped my game up!

[@akilakmarpasupathy2931]

Thank you for posting up this video. It had so many useful tips and was definitely the best video I found on youtube.

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Evan, huge thanks for this. I had the DJI osmo mob 1 for 2.5 years and just got the Zhiyun Smooth 4. Your video really helped figure out a few things I was struggling with. Much appreciated!

[@EvanThomas]

By the way, thanks for watching, if you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing to my channel 😀

[@citizensoftheafricanorder9453]

Can you use this gimbal vertically???

[@GabrieleLuegger]

Thank you. This is the first video, where I understood, how to setup my smooth 4 with my samsung galaxy s9+ ! Now it works really good. Thanks so much.

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Gabriele!

[@michaelf1935]

Excellent video tutorial. For skiing, which mode is best-Gimbal-walking-motion?

[@travel4you573]

Excellent video I have that unit but the focus in or out does not show smooth in the video very jumpy how can that be improved????

[@Statatistafunk]

Quick and very helpful tutorial. Just bought the smooth 4 and wanted to learn the basics a little more. This helped. Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching, please subscribe to see the new videos :)

[@jimstofa6102]

This is a great tutorial. The way you present makes it easy to understand. Would you please do a video on the Smooth 4 6-sided calibration?

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Jim! I'll try to make a video on that. Please subscribe to see more.

[@susanbarlow6506]

I wish when you were setting it up you would show the other side. I'm having trouble just getting it set up. Thanks

[@ricpink1619]

I NEED a manual tilt function. Is there any way to do that or is the same as no pan function?

[@self-noted9400]

Thank you so much, I got it for my birthday and was so confused how to work it out

[@thedemarcuswoods]

Hey Evan! Just got my Z4 and your video just helped me to set it up! Thank you for such a clean vid, clear instructions, and NOT SPEAKING IN WEIRD VLOGGER VOICE! haha. You're awesome bro! Thanks so much!

[@rickvelasquez4782]

Just got mine in today. Your tutorial is was a huge help. Thank you.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@teresavisaggio1436]

This video was very helpful. However my zoom in - zoom out wheel does not work. What am I doing wrong?

[@tomsviewphoto]

Thank you. Just unboxed mine and it is charging. Surprised they still haven't included a useful manual.

[@GillianJean]

I have had my gimbal for 5 months now and after this video, I'm confident enough to use it!

[@the_elder_wand3845]

BTW, I wonder if you can actually mount this whole gimbal on a bigger tripod? If yes, can you recommend one? Thank you.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

By the way just for your education, the little symbol in the lower left is called "the center of effort" and is a graphic symbol most used in graphic arts and engineering. A crosshair or bull's eye has concentric rings.

[@DareshaFilmTV]

Thanks for the information. Why does the gimbal turn on its own so the control area is facing away from me?

[@quintellaherrington6403]

This is an AMAZING video. I am HORRIBLE with technology any you explained how to use this beautifully, ty.

[@EvanThomas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amalward2467]

Awesome tutorial. Best of anything I have seen. clear and concise. Thank you

[@EvanThomas]

thanks Amal

[@yadi2974]

Hi thank you for the video. Is this a good equipment for videoing live football games on the sideline? I do Facebook live for our satellite high school football team and just want to make sure it’s a good choice of equipment thank you in advance

[@EvanThomas]

Someone else that commented on my video uses the gimbal for this exact thing as well! You might look into the DJI Osmo because you can use Facebook streaming while using the gimbal.

[@ColoradoCamperman]

Awesome tutorial! I really appreciate the help in figuring out some of the basic features. I'm going to use this bad boy on my next video I post. Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching!

[@MichaelUnbroken]

Dude thanks so much for the video I just picked one of these up in Chiang Mai. I was honestly sick of caring my DSLR around and I have an iPhone X so I figured why not. The crazy part is I got it for American retail cost

[@EvanThomas]

nice! have fun with it Michael.

[@ahg965]

Great Job and thank you.. Much better than any other video explaining how to use it!

[@krishnamenon666]

hi i saw your video its very helpful and i have a problem with my zhiyun smooth 4 and i have the new phones of 2022 and what new phones can i use which i am compatible thanks

[@krstone0]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that tapes up the camera on the laptop.

[@EvanThomas]

haha yep. Mark Zuckerberg does it too. Never can be too sure who's watching...

[@RickMcClain]

Good job. So far, this is the most helpful tutorial I have seen on this device. Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Rick, glad you found it helpful.

[@cloud0716]

Thanks for this guide. I am using LG G6 and it has 2 camera lens - normal and wide angle. However, I can't seem to use the wide angle lens using the zhiyun app. Would you know how to utilize it using the app?

[@EvanThomas]

You will have to use the native camera app, not the Zhiyun app.

[@cloud0716]

Oh I see. Thank you.

[@coreycarlson9790]

Great item for non android users, also have had some issues balancing i Did not notice right away so I'm hoping it isn't an issue with just mine, no matter what phone or amount of time I try to balance it, the final product Is always slightly very small amount off to the point where you can see it in videos

[@nattapongvisessiri2440]

Can you do a review or give opinion on the tracking mode? I’m concerned about this feature.

[@swaptimeusa]

An you change camera field of views? I want to use the wide angle mode from my iphone

[@ninajohnson5670]

Thank you so much! this was so useful. I was getting so frustrated with the instructions given, and you gave such a simple and straightforward video! Thanks again

[@EvanThomas]

thanks Nina!

[@lonerwiththecamera]

I bought one of these 2 months ago - absolutely love it. Makes a great 2nd camera for interviews. The app that allows for WB, exposure, and focus controls. I can just about match my primary rig, so when I get the shots into editing, I only have to do very minor tweaks for color grading. For any indie filmmaker out there thinking about spending a ton of money for a 2nd camera - buy this first.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for the comment Douglas

[@JoshCarterComedy]

how do you keep it still, the holder for my camera keeps swinging around even with the locks on

[@SightseeingwithNoelda]

Josh Carter that always happen to me

[@superbug1977]

Is it compatible with an iPhone 6? Great video--good information.

[@danmcgrath6004]

Great tutorial. My iphone Bluetooth cant find the Zhijun Smooth-Q2 (4) ! ZyPlay cant find the phone via bluetooth either.

[@EvanThomas]

what type of phone do you have?

[@marcelo080388]

Great video! Will the company release an upgrade to solve the problem of not having a joystick

[@EvanThomas]

I'm not sure to be honest. Hopefully soon.

[@JasonBarlowRMT]

You show how to balance with the phone in a landscape orientation. How would you balance in a portrait orientation? Or does balancing in landscape, balance it for any position?

[@thecubenator9661]

I like to record my daughter during her basketball games do you think this gimbal is a good tool for that? Thank you in advance for your help, I appreciate it.

[@EvanThomas]

Yes, absolutely. Or the DJI Osmo gimbal too.

[@orcungokcek1724]

Hello, nice video... i wanna ask object traking mode; hows work with iphone 8 plus? I mean when u walk is it lock the object and video is it smooth when the lock? Thank you...

[@drewnietert9724]

Just got one. Watching this excellent video to jump right into filming. Had a question on the joystick. Having never used a gimbal before, why it the joystick useful over just turning your hand. I think I might be prone to using the joystick while turning my hand. Just curious.

[@EvanThomas]

some people like the joystick, but I don't use it that often.

[@Zedgoatredux]

The best info/review video of Zhiyun 4 that I've found. Thanks mate.

[@zachpaul0416]

I'm trying to see how to work each camera setting and what are some suggestions on when to use them.

[@EvanThomas]

sorry but I don't cover that in this video :/

[@manyworldsvideo]

Thank you so much! I got this for a 48 Hour Film Project shoot, and you got me up to speed in just a few minutes!

[@kraichele]

Ever found the 4 stopping the connection to Bluetooth and then flailing about? The blue battery levels turns orange when it happens.

[@LaureN-bz6up]

Thank-you Sir Your video was the best one out there to help us get started with our new toy!!!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@mackampanyekudi2100]

You are doing a great Job.Is the any way that you can do a teaching on setting up and using the HDR using the Gimbal and phone? Keep up the good work Thanks Bishop Mack

[@healthandlifestylewithdrakram]

Hi I have bought this gimbal to shoot outside, I have been trying to connect the gimbal app to the phone via Bluetooth, but it’s not finding it!! What can I do!! My Bluetooth is switched on already .. thanks

[@elisedelanghe7406]

I have a question about this device. I have an Iphone 12 PRO MAX, and I cant stable the device because it is too big. How else can I stabilize the device?

[@neptunevibe]

Great tutorial mate. I just ordered one. Tuesday or Wednesday should arrive. I have a question though. What the missing joystick does for the others gimbals? What we are missing with that lack of joystick? Never owned a gimbal this is m first time.

[@EvanThomas]

it can move the camera in all directions. thanks for watching, subscribe if you'd like to see more videos :)

[@cnielson01]

Great helpful video for getting started with the Gimbal. Something I noticed in the video was the audio volume was fluctuating from high to low. Is that something with the Gimbal or can that be something on my end? Thanks again for helpful video.

[@EvanThomas]

Hmmm. I think that’s something on your end

[@Tune2Race_]

Very useful video, thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrRIDEFREE13]

thanks for your tutorial. Do you think this gimball is working with galaxy note 9 ?...

[@EvanThomas]

no I think it is too big.

[@aksitube]

Thanks for the tutorial very helpful 🙏👍

[@diegobono1042]

Great video!😉 So without joystic i can't adjust the camera? Just manually in lock mode?

[@EvanThomas]

you can adjust it with your hand manually

[@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ]

Thank you! Finally a video that clearly explains how to balance the phone! And it was easy too!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Kenyatta!

[@robertochavez8138]

Evan, thank you so much for this tutorial, you save my team lots of time,! you are the best.

[@EvanThomas]

Happy to help!

[@djkincaid]

Hi Adam, thanks for the excellent video. Really helpful. One question, what cable do I need to charge my Samsung phone from the gimbal battery.

[@EvanThomas]

Hi David, I have an iPhone so I am afraid I cannot answer the question :/

[@wildlife0708]

Hello sir very good video but sir i am not able to get charge this devide plz show me how can i charge this

[@the_elder_wand3845]

Thank you for this walk-through tutorial. You have the makings of a successful teacher. Subscribed!

[@hannahgloster5167]

I turned mine on before putting my phone in & now can’t set it up properly, do you know what I can do? Thanks

[@davidelimartin]

Thanks for the helpful video, can you use this for Facebook Live or Instagram live?

[@EvanThomas]

yes you can just use the facebook app while the gimbal is turned on

[@raitisstalazs3721]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put together this incredibly helpful video! Now I am up and running in no time!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Raitis!

[@johnfarrands1258]

Hi can you tell me if it will turn 360 when in tracking made thanks

[@hummeljuli]

yes

[@brotherhoodinc9876]

Can you try to use it upside down and on a monopod to make a jib and how can we see the display of its on a diy jib?

[@asifmeer4395]

There are some compatible issue's with my mobile device One plus 6T with this smooth 4. As I am anable to connect it through bluetooth.How can i fix it.