Configuring RED cameras for camera control involves 2 things, connecting CTRL.5 and the camera via Wi-Fi, then entering the camera's IP address in CTRL.5's WIFI CAMERA menu.
Start by configuring CTRL.5's Wi-Fi in either Access Point or Client mode, as described in the Wi-Fi Setup for Camera Control guide.
Configure your camera's Wi-Fi
The following instructions are for DSMC3 models, and may vary slightly between the cameras.
- Go to Menu -> Communication -> Wi-Fi. From there, do the following:
- Turn Wi-Fi On
- Connect to same network as your CTRL.5 (e.g., CTRL.5-00056 if CTRL.5 is in AP mode)
- Wait for connection to complete
- After connecting, get the camera's IP Address
- Accessible from the menus or by tapping the touch screen's Wi-Fi icon
Configure CTRL.5
- Set WIFI Camera Brand to RED
(Settings -> Camera) - Set the CAMERA PROTOCOL to RCP2 for newer DSMC3 cameras (Komodo, V-Raptor, etc.), or DSMC2 for older cameras
- Enter the RED camera’s IP in the IP field
- Leave the Password field blank (RCP2 does not require a password)
- Tap Connect to Camera
If the connection is successful, the status indicator will turn green and show 'Camera Connected,' you can then open the camera dashboard to control your camera.
Supported Cameras:
- Protocol: RCP2
- KOMODO
- KOMODO-X
- V-RAPTOR
- V-RAPTOR XL
- Protocol: DSMC2
- EPIC-W
- SCARLET-W
- DRAGON
- GEMINI
- MONSTRO
All of the above models support Wi-Fi connectivity and remote camera control via RCP2 over IP, which the CTRL.5 is compatible with.
Additional Notes
- Ensure the RED camera and CTRL.5 are on the same subnet if using a router setup.
- No password is required to control RED cameras via RCP2.
- For improved reliability, ensure the Wi-Fi signal strength is strong and minimize interference.
- Some network settings may vary slightly by firmware version—always refer to the latest RED camera manual for exact menu locations.
For additional guidance, see RED's official documentation: RED KOMODO / V-RAPTOR DSMC3 Wi-Fi & Network Setup Manual