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How to Set Up and Use the DJI Osmo Mobile 6
Follow these steps to set up and operate your DJI Osmo Mobile 6 for capturing smooth footage with ease.
Follow these steps to set up and operate your DJI Osmo Mobile 6 for capturing smooth footage with ease.
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Unbox and Assemble
  • Unbox: Inside, you’ll find the Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal and its accessories.
  • Mount Tripod: Take out the Osmo Mobile 6 and attach the grip tripod to the base.
  • Unfold the Gimbal for use.
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Attach Your Phone
  • Attach Phone Clamp: Place the Magnetic Phone Clamp at the center of your phone.
  • Mount Phone to Gimbal: Attach the clamp to the magnetic dot on the gimbal.
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Power On and Stabilize
  • Turn On: Press and hold the M button for two seconds to power on and stabilize the gimbal.
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Connect to DJI Mimo
  • Enable Bluetooth and Internet on your phone.
  • Launch the DJI Mimo app, select Osmo Mobile 6, and tap Authorize to connect via Bluetooth.
  • The system status indicator will turn solid green, indicating a successful connection.
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Start Recording
  • Switch Modes: Slide between Photo and Video mode in the Mimo app’s camera view.
  • Record Footage: Tap the record button to capture video or photo, and tap the playback icon to review footage.
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Advanced Controls

Control Gimbal Direction

  • Use the joystick on the gimbal to adjust the direction your phone is pointing.
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Switch Gimbal Follow Modes

  • Press the M button once to switch between different gimbal follow modes.
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Enter Standby Mode

  • Press the M button three times to put the gimbal into standby mode.
  • In standby, the system status indicator will blink yellow or green slowly.
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Start and Stop Recording

  • Press the shutter button once to start or stop video recording.
  • In Photo mode, press and hold to take a series of shots.
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Switch Cameras

  • Press the switch button once to toggle between the front and rear cameras.
  • Press the switch button twice to change between portrait and landscape orientation.
  • Press three times to switch between Photo and Video modes.
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Adjust Zoom

  • Push the zoom slider to zoom in or out continuously.
  • Push the zoom slider once for a quick zoom adjustment.
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Enable ActiveTrack

  • Press the trigger button once to activate or deactivate ActiveTrack, which keeps a subject in the frame.
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Recenter the Gimbal

  • Double-press the trigger to recenter the gimbal back to its default position.
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Lock Gimbal Position

  • Press and hold the trigger to lock the gimbal, keeping it pointed in the same direction regardless of movement.
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Set Follow Speed

  • Press the trigger once, then hold to adjust the follow speed of the gimbal, allowing for smoother tracking or faster panning.
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Battery Status: Indicators show battery level (solid red, yellow, or green).

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Power Off and Store
  • Power Off: Press and hold the M button to turn off the gimbal.
  • Detach and Fold: Remove your phone and the magnetic clamp, adjust the gimbal angle, and fold it for storage.