Direct Mode not working in iOS 5

[mario]

Here's the continuous Direct Mode solution that works for my setup. I'm using a Canon 5D Mark III, Eye-Fi Pro X2, and an iPad 3 (iOS 5).

My original problem was that the Eye-Fi network would connect (displaying the spinning pinwheel instead of a check mark). After about a minute the Eye-Fi network would vanish and I'd be back to my home network on my iPad. What I didn't realize is that I had the Direct Mode settings set to 1 minute (the second slider under Direct Mode tab). I moved that to "Forever", so Direct Mode will stay on indefinitely as long as my camera is powered up. I also went into my iPad settings and switched off "Ask to Join Networks" so it won't switch to any recognized networks I might be around. Ever since then, it's worked great.

So, in short, to use Direct Mode consistently and indefinitely in iOS5:

1.) Complete basic setup via USB, directions: http://support.eye.fi/features/direct/ios-eye-fi-app/
2.) In Eye-Fi Center change Direct Mode "stay" slider to "forever" (the second slider under Direct Mode tab) and click save!
3.) In Eye-Fi Center remove any Private Networks from your card that you might be around
4.) Enable Eye-Fi transfer on your camera if necessary (via settings menu on 5D Mark III, and other select cameras)
5.) Insert Eye-Fi card in camera and shoot a couple photos
6.) Go to Wifi settings on your iDevice and wait for Eye-Fi network to appear (should happen soon after your last picture taken)
7.) Select the Eye-Fi network
8.) Turn off "Ask to Join Networks"

That's it. Should work like a charm after that. Hope that helps

[mihaii]

Thanks Mario, i can confirm your tutorial works

[fillern]

Confirmed that Marios tutorial works.
But I'm still having difficulties with my iDevice, would like to see a partnership between Eye-Fi and Apple to solve this and improve stability!

[Jcsweet]

I am hoping someone can get back to me as a matter of urgency.
I have recently bought the pro ver of the card and had it all set up and working just fine.
I have come on holiday with the intention of using it to send pics direct to my iPad and send them on.
I can understand it not working via the hotel network with having to set it up on the card with the hotel wifi settings however why will it not transfer in Direct mode to my iPad anymore?
Please can someone help otherwise I will have to wait to get home before I can transfer which defeats the hole purpose of buying this card.

[saltedlolly]

@mario Does geotagging work when using direct mode in this example?

I have been trying to find out what the "rules" are for geotagging: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6714&p=25642#p25642

[JeffBoyardee]

I could use some help on this too. I've been using Eye-Fi cards for at least a couple years now and never had problems with it. I don't know what's different now, but I'm having issues.

My equipment is a Nikon D300s, MacBook Pro and an 8GB Pro X2 card that I alternate using an iPhone or iPad. Suddenly I just don't see my EyeFi card to connect to under wireless networks on my iPhone or iPad or computer. All my software is up to date and my settings appear to be as they should and I even followed the instructions above. I've had a number of Eye-Fi cards in the past and I've never had a problem so I'm really confused.

When I click on the direct mode tab, I have:
• Direct modenetwork checked
• Wait slider set to forever
• Stay on slider set to forever

Is the Start Direct Mode button supposed to do anything? That is, when I click on it it goed gray for a second and back to normal. I don't see that it actually did anything. When I hit my info button on my camera, it indicates that wireless activity is being transmitted but I don't see the network on my iPad or iPhone.

I used to transfer images to my devices using the Zalip portable wireless router but that's not working now either. Could it be the card itself or am I missing something somewhere?

[jsun]

hi JeffBoyardee,

The card will only broadcast its Direct Mode network when it has some new files to upload and can't connect to any other network it's configured to use. Also, in Eye-Fi Connected models like the D300s, the Eye-Fi setting must be enabled, so please check that. Remove your CF card if one is inserted, and shoot some new JPEGs onto the Eye-Fi card. If the "Eye-Fi Card" network doesn't appear, here are some other steps to try.

If you are near your wi-fi network or portable router, please remove all private networks from the Eye-Fi card so it focuses on Direct Mode only. (http://support.eye.fi/software/account/ ... a-network/ )

Click the "Start Direct Mode Network" button again (nothing will happen on the screen, just click once) and see if the "Eye-Fi Card" network appears on your iPad or iPhone. The Direct Mode network should appear within 10-30 seconds, and continue to broadcast until the camera turns off (since you set it to Forever).

If you didn't see the network appear on either device, please move the card to your camera and shoot another new JPEG. Did the Direct Mode network appear this time? Do you see an Eye-Fi wireless icon on the camera screen? Is it blinking or moving?

If the Eye-Fi Card network appears, please tap to connect to it from whichever device you have set to receive your files. Switch to the Eye-Fi app and let us know if the photos transfer.

If you're still having any trouble, please send us your Eye-Fi card log. Instructions here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=5776 This thread is long enough and covers multiple issues, so please attach it to an email to support@eye.fi with "Attn: Jason" in the subject and a link to this thread, and I'll take a look.

Thanks!

[Drwillix]

Hi, try this - sign out of eye fi ap and sign back in again. Ensure that iPhone wifi is connected to eye fi network on iPhone network setting. Check card pairing on the app. Direct mode runs nicely after.