iSteady V3
Tutorial
Tutorial iSteady V3
Tutorials
First Use
Unboxing
AI Tracker
Fill Light
Bluetooth Connection
Hohem Joy App
Buttons
Indicators
Working Modes
Folding
Startup Default Orientation
Customized Composition
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FAQ
How to connect Bluetooth?

1. Ensure that the gimbal is powered on.

2. Activate the Bluetooth on your phone, select the device named "SV3-XXXXXX" from the list of available devices.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect and pair.

4. The Bluetooth indicator turns blue, indicating a successful connection.

If the connection fails, please try the following three steps:

5. Unpair or forget the connected device in your phone settings.

6. Clear the Bluetooth connection on the iSteady V3 by pressing the side wheel seven times.

7. You should now be able to find and pair with the gimbal's Bluetooth.

How to set startup shooting orientation?

The gimbal defaults to portrait mode for your smartphone. If you usually use the landscape mode, you can set the startup shooting orientation in Hohem Joy App as follows:

1. Ensure that the Bluetooth is connected.

2. Enter Hohem Joy App, open the camera and click "Settings".

3. Click "Gimbal Parameter Settings".

4. Click "Startup Shooting Orientation" to set the mode. The gimbal will default to the selected orientation on the next startup.

How to set startup working mode?

1. Ensure that the Bluetooth is connected.

2. Enter Hohem Joy App, open the camera and click "Settings".

3. Click "Gimbal Parameter Settings".

4. Click "Working Mode" and select the mode you want.

5. Toggle on the button after "Default to this mode upon next startup".

What should I do if the AI tracker is not working or not sensitive?

1. If you are shooting in landscape, please set "Landscape (AI Tracker on Top)" as default mode through App to ensure better tracking effect.

2. Ensure that you've toggled the AI tracker switch to "ON", and the fill light flashed twice quickly indicating successful activation.

3. Your face and hands should be visible under ambient light, and not move out of the frame. When you make gestures to the AI tracker, make sure that your gesture is correctly used and easily recognized.

4. Be within the effective distance with the AI tracker, which is 0.5m to 3.5m (1.64ft to 11.48ft) for gesture recognition, and 0.5m to 5m (1.64ft to 16.40ft) for subject tracking.

How to keep person centered in frame when using AI tracking?

1. Ensure that the AI tracker is turned on.

2. Keep a distance of 0.5m to 3.5m (1.64ft to 11.48ft) with the AI tracker, and make this gesture. The indicator of the AI tracker will flash quickly in green to indicate that it's ready for customized composition.

3. Move to the center position and make this gesture again. The indicator will turn solid to indicate that this process is completed.

How to use the AI tracker for both front tracking and rear tracking?

1. Press the safety locks on both sides of the phone clamp to unlock and remove the AI tracker.

*If you remove the AI tracker without unlocking it, it will cause structural damage to the product.

2. Rotate it 180° and attach it back to the phone clamp.

How to use the fill light?

Use the side wheel to control the fill light as follows:

A. Long press: turn on/off the fill light.

B. Double press: switch color temperature between cold light, neutral light and warm light.

C. Scroll up/down: increase/decrease brightness.

What is the battery life of the gimbal?

iSteady V3 is equipped with 1400mAh battery, which can last for 13 hours when the gimbal is placed aside in well-balanced state, and 4 fours when the AI tracker and fill light are used simultaneously.

*Data sourced from Hohem Laboratory for reference only.

What should I do if the mobile phone is not horizontal after powering on the gimbal?

Please observe whether the phone clamp is horizontal or not, if not you can press the M button five times to start auto calibration; if the phone clamp is horizontal, you need to remove the phone case or re-attach your phone.

How to turn on and pair the remote control?

A. Remote on handle: The remote will be powered on and paired automatically once the gimbal is turned on.

B. Remote detached: The remote needs to be powered on separately by long pressing the shutter button, and it will automatically pair with the gimbal upon powering on.

If you clear the remote connection during use, simply place it back on the handle, and it will automatically reconnect to the gimbal.

How to charge the remote control?

Method 1: Attach it to the handle, so that the gimbal can automatically charge the remote.

Method 2: Use a USB-C cable to charge the remote through its Type-C charging port.

What should I do if the pogo pin connector of the AI tracker or remote control is not working?

Please check if there is any foreign matter on the pogo pins. You can use a dry cloth to wipe them clean before reattaching the AI tracker or remote control.

Downloads
Hohem Joy
Mobile shooting & editing software Hohem Joy allows users to shoot and edit photos/videos on V3, V2s, MT2, M6, Mobile+, XE, Q and GO, and includes Creative Studio, and a variety of templates in Moment Mode, helping you effortlessly capture beautiful memories.
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