- Sony has recently updated its Monitor & Control app, which lets you control your Sony camera using a smartphone.
- With the update, Sony is locking high-resolution monitoring over USB behind a paywall.
- This update also limits USB video feeds to top-tier Sony Xperia phones.
Sony’s Xperia lineup is not the first choice for most smartphone buyers. But if you’re someone who uses Sony cameras, whether professionally or as a hobbyist, the phone can also serve as a touchscreen monitor, which is much easier to interact with compared to the cramped and dull screen built into the cameras. Sony’s Monitor & Control app works with any iPhone, iPad, or Android device, with multi-cam monitoring, histogram, and waveform over wireless or wired connections.
For purists, Sony also offers an option to relay a high-resolution feed over a wired connection, which enables near-zero latency and is expected to significantly enhance production for professionals. However, a recent update adds a disappointing aspect, restricting the feature to certain Sony Xperia phones and locking it behind a paywall.