Ember App Connection
With Ember Firmware v3.x
The Freefly Ember App is available in the App Store. The App connects to Ember using a common network interface for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB.
USB
By Default, Ember's USB is configured to Disk mode, which gives access to the SSD where clips are stored. To connect to Ember over USB for use with the App, you'll need to switch USB mode using the on-camera UI by navigating to USB > USB Mode and changing it to Network. You can also change Boot USB if you want the camera to boot in Network USB mode for future uses.
The App will automatically connect to Ember when the USB Mode is set to Network. ✅
If you're only using Ember with your iOS/macOS device, you can switch USB Mode by holding the 'Select' button as you connect the USB Cable.
Wifi
To connect to Ember over Wifi, connect to Ember's Wifi network in your device's Settings > Wifi.
Ember's Default Wifi Network (SSID) is Ember-###### and the default password is emberis#FAST
The App will automatically connect to Ember when the iOS/macOS device is on Ember's Wifi Network. ✅ If you're having trouble finding Ember's Wifi network, ensure the Wifi Symbol is Green on the bottom UI bar. You can restore the Wifi SSID and Password to default by using System > Default on the camera UI.
Ethernet Direct
To connect to Ember over Ethernet, Connect an Ethernet cable to Ember and your target device. If you connect an Ethernet cable directly to your iOS or macOS device, you'll need to manually assign your ethernet adapter an IP address in Ember's Static IP subnet.
For iOS and iPadOS Navigate to Settings App > Ethernet > ADAPTER NAME > Configure IP and set this to 'Manual'.
For macOS Navigate to System Settings App > Network > ADAPTER NAME > Details > TCP/IP > Configure IPv4 and set this to 'Manual'.
For both iOS/iPadOS and macOS you can assign an IP address in the following range to the IP Address field: 10.42.0.2 – 10.42.0.255.
And you can assign the value 255.255.255.0 to the Subnet Mask Field.
Valid configurations on iOS and macOS look like the following:
From here you can return to the App; the App will automatically connect to Ember when the iOS/macOS device's IP address is in Ember's subnet. ✅
Ethernet + Router
When using Ember with a router and the App running on another device connected to the router, you'll need to configure the App to tell it what Ember's DHCP assigned IP address is.
To find Ember's DCHP IP use the on-camera UI to navigate to Network > Ethernet DHCP IP. You'll have to scroll to reveal the value. In the Ember App you can press the 'Connect Button' on the Camera Preview and type in your custom IP address. You can leave 'Auto' Enabled; This enables the App to detect Ember when connected by more conventional methods, or when Ember and The Ember App Device are connected to a router.
To avoid checking the Ethernet DHCP IP every time you connect through a router, consider assigning Ember a Static IP address. Contact your network administrator to set this up.
Other Network Settings
User Static IP
User Static IP is useful in more advanced network topologies. This should never be used over having your Wi-Fi router assign a static IP, as there should only be one IP authority. If the default value for this IP address is in your network's subnet consider changing it to avoid any conflicts.
Wifi Channel
Wi-Fi operates in the 2.4 and 5GHz spectrum on a fixed number of ‘channels’ which Wi-Fi access points operate on to provide service to users. Different channels have different abilities but what's relevant for Ember users is as follows:
5GHz Channels provide more bandwidth for less choppy live preview, and faster exports.
2.4GHz Channels provide further range but should only be used with Live Preview Disabled.
Network Troubleshooting
Make sure you are not connected to Ember on multiple interfaces or from multiple devices
Always use a USB 3.0 Cable or higher when connecting to Ember
A router assigned DHCP IP address may be persistent for up to 24 hours after the last time you were Ember was connected to it, but after that you should expect Ember to be assigned a new DHCP IP address.
An Apple Silicon Mac with M2, M1 Pro, or M1 Max or newer – or iOS/iPad OS device on our supported devices list – is required for Live Preview, Playback and Export to work.
Ember Firmware v3.0 Uses 10.42.0.1 As it's Fixed Static IP Address for all interfaces, whereas Firmware v2.1 used 10.42.0.1 for Wifi and 10.42.1.2 for Ethernet. You may need to update your custom IP address.
When connecting to the camera over the network, you won't have access to stabilization. Switch the camera to disk mode to have direct file access to support stabilization and other advanced features.
With Ember Firmware v2.2.x
Ember FW v2.2.x requires a different version of the Ember App, available via TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/EtmhPWXF. If you need to use this version, follow the instructions below for connecting the App.
Wifi Setup
Ember App Wifi SetupEthernet Setup
Ember App Ethernet SetupmacOS Wifi + Ethernet Setup
Ember App macOS ConnectionUSB Connection
You can connect the Ember App to your camera via USB for control, export and live preview. To get started you'll want to use a USB 3.0 Cable for the best performance.
Note: These instructions are valid for the macOS Ember App as well, but you'll select disks in the Finder instead of the Files app.
Select USB for Device Connection
Then use the "Connect to USB Gallery" button.
This will open a File selection view. Use the button in the top right to access:
Access the SSD using Sidebar -> Locations -> EMBER A000 or the name of your Ember SSD.
Once selected the App UI will show the Disk and if it was a camera, the option to select the CTRL drive to enable USB Control.
Once you've selected Ember A000 with the 'Open' button in the top right you can use the "Select Ember CTRL drive" In the side panel, you should see a new "EMBER CTRL" disk. Select then 'Open'.
This app is now connected to the SSD for the fastest Playback and Export experience as well as Control and Live Preview.
Ember App will try to remember your selection, so for future sessions you'll be able to just plug in and get connected.
You can continue to Select an external disk to read Ember clips you've stored there to Export trimmed clips, or stabilize original clips or clips that have been trimmed though Ember App.
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