A consequence of this is that the iOS device had to manually reconnect from the Wi-Fi settings menu. Once transfers are done the card turns off the Wi-Fi to spare camera battery life. Video transferred easily as well, but took longer depending on the size of the video file. When Direct Mode was turned on the images from the cameras were transferred very quickly with 3-4 seconds between shots that were averaging 5 MB in file size. For testing I used the Eye-Fi Mobi with a Sony NEX-F3K, Canon T2i, iPad Mini and iPhone 5. To get started transferring photos, simply join the Eye-Fi network from your list of wireless access points on your mobile device.
MOBI EYE FI PRO
This setup process is much simpler than setting up the Eye-Fi Pro X2 or previous Eye-Fi cards. For iOS devices this will store a profile for the Eye-Fi Direct Mode network configuration.
MOBI EYE FI ACTIVATION CODE
Set up could not be easier simply insert the Mobi card into your camera and then enter the activation code into the free iOS or Android Eye-Fi app. Price $49.94 ( from Amazon at time of review) Mobi provides photo lovers a no compromises solution: great quality pictures and videos of a digital camera and instant access on the smartphone to enjoy and share.Įditing and sharing are fun and easy because higher quality images are delivered to the camera roll on your smartphone - ready for Facebook, Instagram, Camera Awesome, a quick text or email.Īny sharing, editing or viewing apps you love on your smartphone and tablet are now easily enjoyed with your best photos and videos. Smartphones fall short for life’s many moments that require zooming, high-speed shooting, low light and other features that make digital cameras superior. And, once the transfer completes, the card disconnects its WiFi to save your battery. Once paired, the card transfers photos & videos whenever new content is detected by your device.
MOBI EYE FI INSTALL
Just install the free Eye-Fi app on your smartphone or tablet to connect the card. Code – 10-digit activation code found on back of Mobi card case. App – Free Eye-Fi app installed on your mobile device. Device – WiFi enabled smartphone or tablet with either iOS or Android.ģ.
Camera – Digital camera with SDHC card slot.Ģ. Mobi creates its own WiFi so it works anywhere you are.ġ. Mobi instantly delivers your best photos & videos from your camera to your smartphone or tablet. Video can be transmitted as well as photos but the video file must be less than 2 GB in file size. This allows photos to be beamed to iOS or Android devices. The Mobi works through “Direct Mode” which creates an ad-hoc (peer to peer) network between the card and the user’s smartphone or tablet. On the back of the protective case are installation instructions to and the printed activation code. The only item found in the packaging are the Eye-Fi Mobi card and the protective case. For today’s review we will look at the 8 GB model. Eye-Fi offers two versions of the Mobi – 8GB and 16 GB. The Mobi is an SDHC Class 10 card, which means it is capable HD video recording. On the back are descriptions in four additional languages along with system requirements, supported file formats and the QR code for the Eye-Fi website. This cardboard opens up to reveal the Mobi’s features such as quick setup, free apps on the Google Play and Apple App Store, built-in Wi-Fi technology and ability to share photos and videos via common social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The Eye-Fi Mobi arrives on a hang style cardboard with the SD card mounted on the front in a protective case. A unique code found on the packaging used in conjunction with the Eye-Fi app are all you need to get started. The Eye-Fi Mobi involves a much simpler set up than its predecessors. Getting those same pictures onto one’s tablet or smartphone requires even more machinations. Although removing an SD card from one’s camera and then plugging it into a card reader is not so difficult, it still involves time and effort that can be easily avoided. Having the ability to wirelessly transmit photos is quite a timesaver. Unlike the more expensive Eye-Fi Pro X2 it cannot send pictures to a computer or transmits RAW files. It is aimed for the more casual photographers as it lacks some features in other Eye-Fi cards. This wireless SD card easily transmits photos and videos directly to one’s smartphone or tablet. Recently Eye-Fi released a new model called the Mobi, which we have received for today’s review.
MOBI EYE FI MAC
For the past several years I have used Eye-Fi SD cards to easily transfer my pictures wirelessly from my cameras to Mac or PC.