# Content Browser Mobile

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id792603561](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id792603561)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id792603561`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sony Corporation
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.10 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-17
- **First published:** 2014-01-20
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/content-browser-mobile/id792603561)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sony.co.jp/privacy-policy/](https://www.sony.co.jp/privacy-policy/)

## Description

For customers using ILME-FX6
If the camcorder system software is ver. 5.00 or later, Content Browser Mobile is not available. Use Monitor & Control (v2.0.0 or later).

Content Browser Mobile is an application to remotely control CBK-WA100/101 Wireless Adapter and Wi-Fi compatible Sony professional camcorders/recorders.

LIVE OPERATION
- Monitoring live video from camcorders/recorders
- Displaying the status of connected devices
- Remotely controlling focus, zoom, rec start/stop, and etc.
- Live logging (Essence Mark)

BROWSE
- Displaying the clip list
- Playing clips
- Editing metadata of clips

TRANSFER
- Uploading clips to FTP, FTPS, or other servers
- Uploading clips partially by marking in and out points
- Downloading clips to mobile devices
- Managing transfer jobs via job lists

STORYBOARD
- Rough cut editing
- Uploading clips partially and an EDL based on storyboards

PLANNING METADATA
- Naming clips 
- Assigning Essence Mark lists to buttons
- Browsing and uploading related clips

TC LINK
- Synchronizing the timecode of multiple camcorders

DEVICE SETTINGS
- Making setting of network functions for connected devices

NOTES:
- System Requirements
OS: iOS/iPadOS 15.0〜16.5

- For details about usage, please see the help page below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/promobile/cbm/v2/en/index.html

## Rankings

- #289,761 — Overall

## Review summary

Content Browser Mobile is inconsistently reliable. It offers live view and basic recording control on some Sony cameras, but suffers from frequent connectivity issues, low 480p video quality, and limited camera controls. The UI feels outdated and the app crashes at times. Not all models are supported, limiting professional use. Some users find it useful when it works, but the overall experience is plagued by instability and incomplete features.

### Pros

- Remote operation and live view with supported Sony cameras (e.g., FS5) and basic record controls.
- Can connect easily with some firmware/models and provide live view when it works.
- Perceived stability and usefulness for monitoring in certain setups.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity problems: device not found, unstable or frequent disconnects (e.g., every few seconds).
- Live video feed is limited to 480p with no 720p option.
- Limited camera controls: iris/zoom/focus cannot be adjusted; no touch-to-focus; no AF point or face tracking; no playback audio or content browsing; no ISO/WB/frame-rate control.
- Outdated UI/UX and reports of crashes or instability.
- Not all cameras are supported; e.g., PXW-X70 often not functional, leading to incomplete workflows.

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