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How to Connect a Ricoh Theta Z1 Camera to an iPad?

What You Need

  • A Ricoh Theta Camera Z1 updated to latest version. 
  • An iPad  ( updated to latest iOS version)
  • Matterport Capture app (installed and fully updated on iPad)
  • Wi-Fi enabled on your iPad
  • A tripod for your camera

 

Step 1: Turn On Your Ricoh Theta Camera

    1. Press the power button on the side of your Ricoh Theta camera to turn it on.Once it’s turned on , the wifi icon starts to blink looking for a connection




    2. Wait a few seconds for it to fully start up.

    Tip: Make sure your camera has enough battery before starting.

     

    Step 2: Enable Wi-Fi on the Camera

    1. The Wi-Fi will always automatically connect, If the blinking doesn’t start, click the Wi-Fi button on the right-hand side. 

     

    Step 3: Connect Your iPad to the Camera’s Wi-Fi

    1. Open Settings on your iPad.
    2. Tap Wi-Fi and look for a network name starting with THETA (e.g., THETA******.OSC).

    3. Tap the Theta network to connect.
    4. Enter the Wi-Fi password, which is the last 8 digits of the serial number (printed on the bottom of your Ricoh Theta camera).



    5. Wait until your iPad is connected.
    6. It connection will show “No internet Connection” in iPad. You can ignore it.

    Tip: If your iPad has mobile data enabled, turn it off to avoid connection issues.

     

    Step 4: Open the Matterport Capture App

    1. Go to the App Store and download the Matterport capture App if not already downloaded.
    2. Open the app and allow permissions (such as access to photos and location).
    3. The app should automatically detect your Ricoh Theta camera.

     If the app doesn’t detect the camera, restart both your iPad and the camera.

     

     

    Step 5: Start Capturing Virtual Tours!

    Troubleshooting Tips

    • Can’t find the Theta Wi-Fi network? Restart your camera and try again
    • Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting? Make sure your camera has enough battery.
    • Camera won’t connect to the app? Forget the Theta Wi-Fi in iPad settings and reconnect.

     If all else fails, restart your iPad and try again.

     

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