# Camera Connect & Control

> Please see FAQ on rupiapps.com for list of supported cameras

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rupiapps.cameraconnectcast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rupiapps.cameraconnectcast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rupiapps.cameraconnectcast`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RupiApps
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 4,333,173
- **Rating:** 3.49 / 5 (9,323 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2016-06-04
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 8.34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rupiapps.cameraconnectcast)
- **Website:** [https://www.rupiapps.com/Manual/Home.html](https://www.rupiapps.com/Manual/Home.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.rupiapps.com/privacy\_policy\_ccc\_android.html](https://www.rupiapps.com/privacy_policy_ccc_android.html)

## Description

Camera Connect & Control is a powerful Chrome extension that enables seamless connection between your DSLR camera and smartphone via USB or WiFi. It lets you view all photos on your camera in an intuitive grid layout and supports both JPEG and raw file formats such as CR2, CR3, and NEF. Easily share your pictures directly to social apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Additionally, you can cast images to your Chromecast device for instant sharing with others.

The extension offers both free and paid versions. The free version includes photo viewing, downloading JPEG files, and hotspot connection features. Paid versions add advanced functionalities like EXIF and GPS data display, raw file downloads, bulk operations, live view with camera control, photobooth and party modes, bulb capture, focus bracketing, and a Wear OS companion app. Compatible with numerous Sony, Nikon, and Canon cameras, ensure your device supports USB host mode for wired connections. This extension also maintains connection via foreground services, allowing background operation with notifications to keep your tethered shooting experience uninterrupted.

## Rankings

- #26,877 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.rupiapps.cameraconnectcast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for easy use and broad camera compatibility, plus responsive support and good value for the Pro version. Common drawbacks are connection reliability, slow transfers and RAW-download limitations, missing bulk actions/file management, and screen-lock disconnects. These issues recur across several reviews, tempering otherwise positive impressions.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a straightforward UI.
- Works with a wide range of cameras and devices (Canon, Nikon, old models; works across phones and wearables).
- Responsive developer and good support/updates.
- Good value; users are willing to upgrade to the Pro version.
- A lifeline for tethering when native apps are flaky.

### Cons

- Connection/pairing is inconsistent and can fail or be slow.
- Media transfer is slow and RAW download is not supported or impractical.
- Missing bulk actions and file management features (cannot mark all photos at once; no bulk rename or image rating).
- App requires the screen to stay on and disconnects when the screen locks.
- Occasional issues with loading new photos or updating the gallery (stale previews).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rupiapps.cameraconnectcast)