RE

The Camera in Your Pocket, Controlled by Your Phone

I remember the first time I tried to frame a shot with a small action camera—fumbling with tiny buttons, guessing the angle, and hoping for the best. The RE app by HTC was built to solve that exact frustration. It transforms your Android smartphone into a live viewfinder and remote control for the HTC RE camera, turning a blind capture device into a precision tool. The setup is remarkably frictionless: pair once via Bluetooth Low Energy, and the camera’s live feed appears on your phone screen, letting you compose shots with the same ease as using your phone’s own camera. This isn’t just a convenience; it’s a fundamental shift in how you interact with a wearable or mountable camera. Instead of shooting blind and checking later, you see exactly what the camera sees, in real time, and can adjust framing, start recording, or snap a photo without ever touching the camera itself.

Live Streaming and Instant Sharing

Where the RE app truly distinguishes itself is in its live streaming capability. You can broadcast directly to YouTube Live, turning any moment—whether it’s a hike, a family gathering, or a creative project—into a real-time event for your audience. The app handles the encoding and upload, so your viewers see what you see as it happens. This feature is particularly powerful for content creators who want to engage with followers in the moment, or for families wanting to share experiences across distances. The streaming requires a mobile data connection, so you’ll want to be mindful of your data plan, but the quality and stability are impressive for a mobile-to-cloud pipeline. Beyond live broadcasting, sharing stills and clips is seamless: you can export directly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or email, all from within the app interface. There’s no need to save to your gallery first—the app provides a clean, single-tap sharing workflow.

Intelligent Backup and Data Management

Data loss is a photographer’s worst nightmare, and the RE app addresses this with automated cloud backup. Once configured, the app can upload your photos and videos to Dropbox or Google Drive in the background. This means that even if you lose your camera or your phone, your memories are safely stored off-device. The backup is intelligent: it only uploads new files, so you won’t waste bandwidth re-uploading existing media. You can also browse and manage your camera’s storage directly from the app, deleting files from the camera’s SD card after they’ve been safely backed up. This two-way management—viewing camera content on your phone, and controlling what stays or goes—gives you a level of control that standalone cameras rarely offer. The app also supports BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) for efficient battery usage, so you can leave the connection active without draining your phone or camera.

Key Features at a Glance

• Live viewfinder and remote shutter — control your HTC RE camera from your phone, seeing exactly what it sees.
• YouTube Live streaming — broadcast real-time video to your channel directly from the app.
• One-tap social sharing — send photos and videos to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or email instantly.
• Automatic cloud backup — securely store your media to Dropbox or Google Drive without manual intervention.
• BLE connectivity — low-energy Bluetooth pairing that preserves battery life on both devices.

Claim Your Advantage Now

Stop guessing your shots and start controlling every frame. Download the RE app now and turn your Android phone into the ultimate remote viewfinder and streaming hub for your HTC camera. Get your bonus: instant access to live broadcasting and cloud backup that keeps your memories safe.

Heads up: you’ll need a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for live streaming and cloud backup. Some advanced features may require a compatible HTC RE camera and Android 7.0 or newer. The app includes standard EULA terms accepted on download.