Helicon Remote

Name: Helicon Remote
Rating: 3.09 (4529 reviews)
Author: Helicon Soft Ltd.

By: Helicon Soft Ltd.

Helicon Remote is a utility for tethered shooting and camera remote control

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Features & Capabilities

Helicon Remote is a versatile utility designed for tethered shooting and camera remote control, compatible with a wide range of Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras (excluding certain entry-level models). The app requires an Android device with USB OTG support and offers features like Wi-Fi connectivity for supported cameras, automated focus and exposure bracketing, time lapse and burst shooting, live histogram, and full screen Live View with focus area highlighting. Users can control advanced functions such as hyperfocal distance calculation, extra long bulb exposures, and preview focus stacking results.

Ideal for professional photographers and enthusiasts alike, Helicon Remote enhances the shooting experience by combining multiple exposure and focus techniques seamlessly. While the free version restricts RAW shooting, a licensed version unlocks full capabilities. For optimal use, ensure your device supports USB OTG and your camera model is listed among the supported devices. Discover enhanced remote camera control with Helicon Remote's robust and user-friendly features.

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Version:

4.5.5 Last updated: 2025-07-27

Version code:

1883

Creation date:

2011-12-14

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Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

26.30MB

Email:

he*****@gmail.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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Developed by:

Helicon Soft Ltd.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.HeliconSoft.HeliconRemote2

Email:

he*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://heliconsoft.com

User Reviews

Users praise Helicon Remote for robust remote shooting (focus stacking, timelapse, exposure, live view) and flexible save options, plus responsive support. However, the app is plagued by connectivity reliability issues, inconsistent camera detection across brands, and storage/behavior changes that can impact workflows. Stability problems (crashes/ freezes) and missing features (video capture) or UI quirks compound frustrations, especially on older cameras like the 700D or D90. Overall, strong feature set is offset by reliability and compatibility concerns; updates have both fixed issues and introduced new ones.

Pros

Comprehensive remote control of camera settings (exposure, live view, focus) across Canon and Nikon, ideal for timelapse and macro work.
Precise focus stepping and focus stacking support, useful for astrophotography and macro work.
Flexible saving options: photos can be stored on the device or directly on the camera/card.
Easy WiFi/USB OTG connection options for quick setup.
Responsive developer support with prompt fixes when issues arise.

Cons

Unreliable connectivity and sporadic camera recognition across devices/models (e.g., Z50, 700D, D90, D3300).
Storage and file handling changes that can reset or override camera/storage settings and limit where files are saved.
Stability problems: frequent crashes, freezes, or the app not opening.
Missing or buggy features and UI issues (e.g., video capture not supported on some cameras, confusing UI).
Compatibility limitations with certain cameras and USB/wireless setups.

Recent reviews

Been using Helicon since 2014, many programs they discontinued (and not able to download old versions either 😢 but the remote is a great app for focus stacking. shame they discontinued filter - amazing program and super fast. this app is great for shooting time lapses and stacking but controlling your camera remotely. The Helicon team was very conscientious to help resolve issues through the years, and hopefully they will develop more products.

Se*****, 2025-11-15

If you have a Canon... or nikon YOU NEED THIS! . Wired remote control of all your camera settings is by far a must for some shots. Long exposure W/Live view is awesome. Best of all it can save to the device OR Cam👍 . If your device has OTG them all you need is the Dongle & Cable and the rest is a breeze❤️

Ma*****, 2025-09-21

Brilliant app! I use it on an Android mobile phone to remotely control both my Canon EOS 850D DSLR and Canon EOS R7 cameras. While there are many useful features such as shooting timelapse sequences with exposure bracketing, the one feature I rely most on is to adjust the focus in tiny steps remotely in manual. For astrophotography, this is much faster and more precise than operating the manual focussing ring on the lens. (Also, the developer is very responsive to issues that might occur).