Spark Camera Control

After some issues an update to the spark firmware has made it all work great!!

When trying to start a timelapse, spark blinks to acknowledge it but does not start

I’ve followed all the tips on the website but unfortunately I have a big banner saying my Bluetooth is not enabled and the banner doesn’t disappear when pushing on the “OK” button. Cannot access any other part of the app. Effectively unusable. FYI, the Bluetooth is enabled and can see the spark is connected at bottom of screen.

The app had its challenges early on, but has really improved in the last couple releases. I’m glad I tried the latest update!

I’m tired of problem solving game. I backed the project when it launched on kickstarter. It was a great solution to my 5d mkiii and I backed the project as soon as I saw it. I was excited when I finally got my spark. It didn’t work great and always needed some fidgeting but it works ok. Now few years later, the battery is dead and I replaced it but It didn’t work. So, I bought a different battery brand, I can see lights but can never connect to the spark app. I would be ok with the app not working if i can still use it as an IR remote for my camera. NO. I only work when it likes which is when it first connect and disconnect to my camera.

Great app.

The time lapse feature never worked , always says no cable connected even when its actually connected

Features like; More control for time lapse Option for view finder viewing real-time More setting for long exposure Thanks Cy

:::::Edited::::: Updating review. After upgrading the firmware on the Spark, the timelapse feature works perfectly. In order to update firmware open up Spark App. Go to Setting > About and update firmware. It should be on version V1.01. Thanks for responding Alpine Labs :::::Edited::::: Why would they continue to sell this if they are aware of an issue with the Spark firmware. I spend ~$90 on this device just to learn I can’t do timelapse. Had I known, I would’ve spend money on a different device. I’m on vacation visiting the Great Smoky Mountain, just to have a pointless device. This isn’t acceptable, I will be filing a PayPal request for funds back.

I love Alpine Labs. I think my Radian is awesome, and I jumped right on the Spark when I was prepping for a trip. And, as a wired or infrared remote, it’s great, although the shutter button is a bit squirrelly at times. But the phone app is frustrating, and it flat out doesn’t work with my Sony A7RII. The time lapse feature acts like it’s working, but the shutter never activates. Even the single frame option doesn’t work—the phone just vibrates without doing anything. There’s no troubleshooting on their website, so there’s little I can do to see what might be wrong. I get that Sony’s stuff is harder to work with than Canon or Nikon, but if you can’t make it work, then you shouldn’t sell the product for that market until it does, flawlessly. I’ve updated firmware on the device, and maybe some day an update will fix the problems, but more likely, the Spark will end up in a drawer, forgotten. As I said, I love what these guys are trying to do, and I’ll keep working with my Radian.