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How to Use the App

How to Use the App

Scan the QR code on the left (Android 7.0 and above 
or iOS 10.0 and above) or search "ZY Cami" in the App 
Store or Google Play to download the app.

① Users can make better use of the various functions 

of the SMOOTH-XS with the dedicated “ZY Cami” 

app.

② ZY Cami is subject to updates without notice. 

Please always refer to the latest version.

How to Connect

Main App Features

View stabilizer 

information

SMART Mode

Stabilizer calibration

Video and photo taking

Editor

Firmware Upgrade

ZY Cami

1. Power on the stabilizer and turn on Bluetooth on the smartphone.
2. Launch the “ZY Cami” app. Tap the icon in the upper left corner in the home 

screen to open the device list and select the SMOOTH-XS device you wish to 
connect (the Smooth-XS Bluetooth name can be checked on the side of the 
phone clamp USER ID: XXXX).

3. Activation on the app is required if the SMOOTH-XS is being used for the first 

time, otherwise the motor will not work. Activating the SMOOTH-XS requires 
registration or login with a ZHIYUN account, and requires network connection.

4. After the activation succeeds, the motor will work normally and the shooting 

interface will pop up automatically on the app.

Summary of Contents for SMOOTH-XS

Page 1: ... Quick Keyword Search Enter the keyword in the search box and hit the search button Quick Jump between Chapters Click the title of a specific chapter on the Contents to jump to it Reading software such as Adobe Reader is needed to support the functions above ...

Page 2: ...SMOOTH XS User Guide Z H I Y U N E N v 1 1 0 ...

Page 3: ...ow to Use the SMOOTH XS Indicator and Control Buttons 7 Operation Modes 8 Standby Mode 11 Manual Repositioning 11 How to Use the App How to Use the App 12 How to Connect 12 Main App Features 12 Firmware Upgrade SMOOTH XS Firmware Upgrade 13 Product Specifications Disclaimer and Warnings Reading Tips 15 Warnings 15 Safe Operation Guidelines 16 Warranty Card ...

Page 4: ...Warranty Period 17 Warranty Exclusions 17 ZHIYUN Warranty Claim Procedure 17 Contact Card ...

Page 5: ...ing list Packing list The product package comes with the following items If there are any missing items please contact ZHIYUN or your local distributor SMOOTH XS x 1 USB Type C Cable x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 ...

Page 6: ...pe C Charging Firmware Update Port 4 Pan Axis Motor 5 Mode Indicator 6 Stabilizer Joystick 7 Zoom Slider 8 M Button 9 Photo Video Button 10 Roll Axis Motor 11 Power Indicator 12 Power Button 13 Contact Point 14 Tilt Adjustment Joint 15 Extendable Rod 16 Handle 17 Wrist Strap Hole 18 1 4 Threaded Hole ...

Page 7: ...ly to activate the batteries and ensure the appropriate use of the product Charging method Connect the Type C cable provided in the package with the adapter 5V 2A recommended not included to the port on the stabilizer s vertical arm Charging completes when the four indicator lights turn white when the stabilizer is powered off ...

Page 8: ...ood contact with the contact points pull the pan axis motor to the bottom of the vertical arm while holding the roll and pan axes motors until you hear a click sound Before each use make sure to unfold the SMOOTH XS and ensure good contact with the contact points before powering the device on ...

Page 9: ...natural balance When mounting the smartphone please make sure that the smartphone is fixed in the phone clamp firmly Mount the smartphone before powering on the stabilizer How balanced the smartphone is will greatly affect the runtime of the SMOOTH XS stabilizer The SMOOTH XS stabilizer can work normally if it is unbalanced but will consume more battery power and the motor strength will be weakene...

Page 10: ...sportation when the stabilizer is powered off Rotate the smartphone clamp and pan axis to the lock position to lock them Unlock the stabilizer before use If the phone is not perpendicular to the ground after mounting you may unfold the telescopic rod slightly and rotate the tilt axis clockwise The phone will then be perpendicular to the ground ...

Page 11: ... to start end a recording Double press the button to switch between Photo and Video modes in the ZY Cami app Triple press the button to switch between the front and rear cameras in the ZY Cami app Direct control of the native phone camera is supported in some smartphones after connecting the SMOOTH XS to the phone via Bluetooth Mode Indicator A single flashing blue light indicates Pan Follow Mode ...

Page 12: ...l rotate along with the grip movement The gray circle means the motor is locked and cannot move along with the grip movement Pan Follow Mode Press the M button once The smartphone pans left right following the movement of the stabilizer handle while the roll axis motor is locked Push the joystick up down to control the roll axis angle and push left right to control the pan axis Press the M Button ...

Page 13: ...ixed Push the joystick up down to control the roll axis angle and push left right to control the pan axis Roll and Pan Follow Mode Press the M button four times The roll axis motor and pan axis motor move following the grip movement in this mode Push the joystick up down to control the roll axis angle and push left right to control the pan axis ...

Page 14: ...rait Mode Default Settings Press the M button twice Press the M button twice to switch modes Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Double press the M button Extension Mode Hold the stabilizer grip with your left hand and hold the bottom cover of the pan axis motor with the thumb and middle finger of your right hand Then hold the top of the pan axis motor with your index finger to extend or retract the rod ...

Page 15: ...e if the vertical arm is retracted and the contact points are separated when the device is on Bluetooth is disconnected When the vertical arm is extended and there is contact with the contact points the SMOOTH XS will resume operation Bluetooth resumes operation Before restarting the SMOOTH XS stabilizer make sure there is good contact with the contact points The picture below demonstrates how to ...

Page 16: ...or Firmware Upgrade ZY Cami 1 Power on the stabilizer and turn on Bluetooth on the smartphone 2 Launch the ZY Cami app Tap the icon in the upper left corner in the home screen to open the device list and select the SMOOTH XS device you wish to connect the Smooth XS Bluetooth name can be checked on the side of the phone clamp USER ID XXXX 3 Activation on the app is required if the SMOOTH XS is bein...

Page 17: ...d click Upgrade at the bottom to upgrade firmware Wait for the progress bar to display 100 When the firmware update completes the red LED indicator on the SMOOTH XS stabilizer will turn off Method Two Connect the SMOOTH XS stabilizer to the app according to the method described in the How to Use the App section of this manual If the app prompts you to upgrade the firmware please click to proceed w...

Page 18: ...e Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP 4dbm Operation Frequency 2 400 2 4835GHz Product model SM110 Product Specifications Lab Data 1 This data was gathered when the stabilizer was loaded with an iPhone XR with an ambient temperature of 25 and the SMOOTH XS was adjusted and balanced The runtime was 4h while operating and 5 5h while stationary Lab Data 2 This test was conducted with an ambient temperature...

Page 19: ... for damage injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including but not limited to those set forth herein ZHIYUN is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co Ltd hereinafter referred to as ZHIYUN or ZHIYUN TECH and its affiliates All product names or brands referred to hereunder are ...

Page 20: ...n a car on a hot day Never expose the battery to any environment with temperatures of over 60 C The ideal storage temperature is between 22 C to 28 C 8 Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely discharged to prevent over discharging of the battery which may result in battery damage and permanent failure Caution 1 The SMOOTH XS is a high precision control device Dama...

Page 21: ...pired warranty 4 Products damaged due to force majeure such as fire flood lightening etc 1 If the product fails or if any problem occurs after purchasing the product please contact a local authorized ZHIYUN distributor for assistance If there is no local authorized ZHIYUN distributor you may also contact ZHIYUN s customer service via email at service zhiyun tech com or through ZHIYUN s website at ...

Page 22: ...18 Website Weibo Facebook Zhiyun Support Youtube Google Youku Vimeo Facebook Zhiyun Tech Wechat Instagram Contact Card ...

Page 23: ...ective holders Copyright 2020 ZHISHEN All rights reserved Tel 86 400 900 6868 USA Hotline 1 808 319 6137 9 00 18 00 GMT 7 Mon Fri Europe Hotline 49 0 61018132180 10 00 17 00 GMT 1 Mon Fri Web www zhiyun tech com E mail service zhiyun tech com Address 09 Huangtong Road Tieshan Industrial Zone Qixing District Guilin 541004 Guangxi China This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitt...

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