FAQ

Yes.

The magnetic force of Osmo Mobile 6 is 47.5 Newtons (approximately the force needed to hold two 2-liter soda bottles), more than enough strength to keep smartphones attached securely.

No.

If the Magnetic Phone Clamp is not accurately mounted, the system indicator on the status panel will blink red.
Check if the dot on the back of the phone clamp is aligned with the dot on the roll axis motor of the gimbal. After attaching the smartphone to the gimbal, rotate the roll axis motor to ensure a firm connection between the two. The system status indicator will turn yellow or green when the two dots are aligned.

Due to the layout of wide-angle lenses and/or irregular phone sizes (for example, those of Huawei P40 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro), some users may see the gimbal in their camera view when using a wide-angle camera.
You can try the following: Adjust the position of the Magnetic Phone Clamp by moving it away from the camera until the gimbal is not visible in the camera view (applicable to Huawei Mate 40 Pro+, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Huawei P40, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, Xiaomi 10 Pro, Vivo X70, Samsung S10+, and more).

No. Due to its powerful motors, accurate balancing is not needed for Osmo Mobile 6. When using the Magnetic Phone Clamp, simply attach it approximately to the middle of the phone.

Osmo Mobile 6 is compatible with most smartphones on the market. It is recommended to use smartphones with a width of 67-84 mm, thickness of 6.9-10 mm, and weight of 170-290 g.
Please visit the official DJI website for the full compatibility list.

Connect your phone to Osmo Mobile 6, launch the DJI Mimo app, and tap the gesture control icon next to the shutter button to enable the function. Tap the “?” icon to view instructions on different gestures.

There are three ways to use ActiveTrack:
1. Press the trigger once to enter the ActiveTrack mode.
2. In the camera view of the DJI Mimo app, frame the subject with your finger to enable ActiveTrack.
3. In the DJI Mimo app, enable gesture control and use the gestures indicated in the “?” icon to begin tracking, take a photo, or record a video.

You can do either of the following:
1. When the gimbal is powered on, press the switch button twice to switch between the two orientations.
2. You can also transition between portrait and landscape by rotating the roll axis manually.

When the gimbal is powered on, press the M button three times to enter standby mode.
Once standby mode is enabled, press any button to exit the mode.

There are two ways of doing this:
1. Switch to SpinShot mode with the M button.
2. When the gimbal is in video, photo, slow motion, or Hyperlapse mode, go to Settings-Gimbal in the DJI Mimo app and enable SpinShot in Follow Mode. Then, you can push the joystick to the left or right to spin the smartphone.

Go to Story mode in the live camera view and select Custom Story.

Tap DynamicZoom mode in the live camera view, and start using this function by walking steadily forward or backward.

Select CloneMe from Pano, tap the shutter button, and Osmo Mobile 6 will automatically take a photo every five seconds and move the gimbal to the next position. After taking three photos, it will automatically stitch them into one photo.

Yes.

Connecting via Bluetooth is faster than Wi-Fi. Devices using Bluetooth will automatically link once they have been paired. Connecting via Bluetooth also saves power compared to Wi-Fi.

1. Forget the device in the Bluetooth settings of your mobile phone.
2. Press and hold the shutter/record button, switch button, and the trigger simultaneously for one second to forget the connected device.

No. However, the DJI Mimo app will provide the correct firmware version once connected.

Enter the camera view on the DJI Mimo app.
1. In default mode, slide the side wheel on the left to zoom in and out. Image quality is subject to the camera performance of the smartphone.
2. Press the side wheel once to switch to focus control. Image quality is subject to the camera performance of the smartphone.

There are four modes: Upright, Underslung, Side Grip, and Low Position.

No.

1. Check if the alignment dots on the phone clamp and the gimbal are well aligned.
2. Check if the Magnetic Phone Clamp is attached approximately to the middle of the phone.
3. If the issue still exists, perform gimbal auto-calibration and horizontal gimbal adjustment in the DJI Mimo app.

Yes.

215 mm

1. Extend it to the length you need (up to 215 mm).
2. To adjust the angle, manually rotate the pivot on top of the extension rod to a suitable angle anywhere between 0-90° (this is especially useful for low-angle shooting).

Try the following two ways:
1. Extend the extension rod to a certain length, adjust the angle of the pan axis motor to be parallel with the horizontal plane to get the max tilt angle.
2. Hold the gimbal in the Side Grip position, and push the joystick up and down in gimbal follow mode.

There are two ways of doing this:
1. When the gimbal is unfolded, press and hold the M button to power on or off.
2. When the gimbal is folded, unfold the gimbal and it will automatically power on.

It shows gimbal modes. From left to right are: Follow, Tilt Locked, FPV, and SpinShot.

Appearance:
Osmo Mobile 6 adds a status panel to view the current gimbal mode more conveniently.
Osmo Mobile 6 adds an axis lock to secure the gimbal for convenient storage.
Osmo Mobile 6 adds a side wheel to control zoom and focus.
The joystick of Osmo Mobile 6 has been upgraded to provide a better operating experience.
Function:
Osmo Mobile 6 adds a magnetic alignment detection function. When the dots are not aligned to indicate the correct attachment of the Magnetic Phone Clamp to the gimbal, the system indicator on the status panel blinks red.
Osmo Mobile 6 supports quick launch for more efficient use.
M button of Osmo Mobile 6 can switch between gimbal modes.
Osmo Mobile 6 has an upgraded Magnetic Phone Clamp for a more secure attachment of large phones.

Subject: Up to three children (aged 1-5) in the frame.
Scene: Home settings.
Activity: Eating; reading books; playing with toys; crafting, or other activities within a three-meter range.

It’s recommended to pull out a section of the gimbal's extension rod and make sure the pan axis of the smartphone is parallel to the placement surface. Then, simply ensure the subjects are within the dashed frame.

Currently only Osmo Mobile 6.

5 to 10 minutes for a single take. You can pause during filming, and after each take you can choose to continue filming or use the existing footage to create a video.

No. Once the gimbal is positioned and the subjects are within the dashed frame, the gimbal will automatically recognize the child (or children) and begin recording.

ActiveTrack 6.0 offers enormous improvements to its basic tracking functionality:
1. In multi-person scenes, it’s less likely to lose a subject due to obstructions or to start tracking another person by mistake.
2. It can follow subjects reliably, even in multi-person scenarios or during moments with fast/ dramatic movements like sports.
3. It’s less likely to lose a tracked pet.
4. If a subject leaves the frame, the gimbal can find and follow the subject again using automatic zoom and gimbal movements for continuous tracking.
5. Track the subject while also using the zoom function.

Osmo Mobile 6 (Slate Gray), DJI OM 5, Osmo Mobile SE, DJI OM 4 SE, DJI OM 4, and Osmo Mobile 3.

Yes.

The front and back cameras perform similarly in terms of tracking, and both support tracking when subjects turn to the side or spin.

1. Timelapse is suitable for mounting the gimbal on a tripod or base to record the passing of time in a fixed scene.
2. Motionlapse allows users to record a moving timelapse video from different angles with preset camera positions.
3. Hyperlapse allows users to record everything passing by as they hold the gimbal in hand and walk. ActiveTrack 6.0 provides more options for flexible shooting.

1. iPhone: For iPhones, tap the camera icon to adjust ISO, shutter speed (S), and exposure compensation (EV), and change the white balance in settings after disabling the Auto mode.
2. Android: You can adjust white balance (AWB) in the setting “…” but cannot manually adjust ISO and shutter speed (S).
Please visit the official DJI website for the full compatibility list.

Yes.

Yes. There are Fast, Medium, and Slow options.

Yes. However, the adjustable range depends on the API openness of your phone.
For more details, please visit the official DJI website for the full compatibility list.

No.

No.

On iPhone, yes; for smartphones of other systems, it depends on the API openness of your phone.
For more details, please visit the official DJI website for the full compatibility list.

The stabilization and zooming algorithms require a certain amount of time for calculation.

Motionlapse does not support manual zoom, but you can adjust other general parameters.

2-4 positions.

Yes. You can enable the function to save unstitched pano photos in camera settings under Pano mode.

Yes. Glamour Effects are supported for taking photos (single and timed) and videos of common specifications. Some smartphones support shooting 1080p or 720p videos with Glamour Effects enabled.
For more details, please visit the official DJI website for the full compatibility list.

Yes.

No.

Yes.

iPhones: the DJI Mimo app supports all lenses on iPhone devices. You can choose the lens you need.
Android: For Android devices, it depends on the API openness of your phone. Generally, it supports the main camera and ultra-wide-angle cameras on most smartphones.

There are three different panoramas, all of which support landscape and portrait shooting:
1. 3×3: 3×3 panorama automatically takes and stitches together nine photos;
2. 240°: 240° panorama automatically takes and merges seven photos;
3. CloneMe: CloneMe panorama automatically takes and merges three photos.

iOS: iOS phones save the photos and videos to the album.
Android: Android phones save photos and videos to the built-in storage or to an external memory card.

There are two ways to enable ShotGuides:
1. Launch the DJI Mimo App, select Video mode, and point your camera toward a subject or scene. Osmo Mobile 6 will automatically recognize the content in the frame and provide corresponding shooting guides. Tap to switch to ShotGuides.
2. Launch the DJI Mimo app and tap the ShotGuides icon to enter ShotGuides.

iPhone devices in the compatibility list. Please visit the official DJI website for the full compatibility list.

1. When using for the first time, pair up the devices first.
2. Check if your phone has been updated to the latest system.
3. Enable Quick Launch in the DJI Mimo app and follow the instructions to complete authorization of the notification.

Android 8 or later, or iOS 12 or later.

Apple Watch models: Apple Watch Series 7/8/9, Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Ultra 1/2, with an operating system of watchOS 9 or later. There are no restrictions on iPhone models, but the operating system must be iOS 16 or later. Remote control with a watch is only applicable to Osmo Mobile 6 and Osmo Mobile SE.

1. Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone and update the DJI Mimo app to version 2.0.4 or later on your iPhone.
2. Open the DJI Mimo app on your iPhone, then open the DJI Mimo app on your Apple Watch to start using it.

^{For more information, visit the DJI official website for tutorial videos.}

Due to Apple Watch's limitations in video transmission bandwidth, there are some differences in the resolution of the live feed compared to that of the filming device's camera. These differences may also vary between different Apple Watch models. However, this does not affect composition operations or the resolution of the final video and photo.

Taking photos, recording videos, using a virtual gimbal joystick, ActiveTrack, switching between portrait and landscape modes, and recentering the gimbal.

Generally, in an open, unobstructed area, the effective distance is within eight meters.

You can check the most recent photo and the first frame of the latest video.

You can keep the display on for 70 seconds by following these steps: Settings > Display & Brightness > Wake Duration > Wake for 70 Seconds.

Due to the Bluetooth connection characteristics of Apple devices, concurrent use is not recommended.

^{When using DJI Mic 2, connect the smartphone and DJI Mic 2 Receiver via the included mobile phone adapter.}

LightCut is a video editing application recommended by DJI. It provides intuitive shooting and editing functions for DJI users, including AI-based one-tap editing, diverse exclusive video templates, inspirational creative tutorials, and many other resources for you to edit and generate videos effortlessly wherever you go. Click here to learn more.

You can download the LightCut app on major app stores, or from the Downloads page on the DJI official website: scroll to the bottom - Download Center - Top Downloads. Click to download.

Besides Osmo Mobile 6, LightCut supports the following DJI devices:
Osmo Mobile 3 and later (supports Bluetooth connection).
DJI Action 2, Osmo Action 3, and DJI Pocket 2 (supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection).
LightCut will support more DJI devices in the future. Stay tuned. Click here to learn more.

1. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
2. Launch LightCut, tap the device connection icon on the top.

LightCut supports shooting templates in a range of scenarios like various sports, camping, visiting the beach, life in the city, family, and more. It breaks down creative scripts and provides extensive guidance for you to create impressive videos effortlessly. When connecting to Osmo Mobile devices, it also supports ActiveTrack, stabilization, and Glamour Effects.

Launch the LightCut app, enter the One-Tap Edit function and select the original clips you have taken. One-Tap Edit automatically recommends templates according to your clips, from nature to shopping, at home or dining out, playing with pets, going to festivals, and more. And then intelligently selects great clips to generate video without your manual edit.
In the meantime, you can also switch to many other templates, change the clips, or select music, filters, text, and stickers. Effortless editing allows you to share your work right away.

iOS: Launch LightCut, view connected devices in My Device. Slide the entire device information to the left to remove it.
Android: Launch LightCut, view connected devices in My Device. Press and hold the device information and then remove it.

No. Please download the DJI Mimo app for gimbal activation and firmware update.

iOS: iOS systems will save the photos and videos to the album.
Android: Android devices save photos and videos in the built-in storage or to the memory card.

No.

You can charge Osmo Mobile 6 with the included power cable via the Type-C USB charging port on the right side of the handle. The recommended charging current is 5V (2A).

No.

No.

Yes.

Each gimbal has an identification code sticker attached to it. You can choose the gimbal by the device name in the DJI Mimo app. You can also change the device name in the app.

You can do either of the following:
1. Disconnect the Bluetooth connection with the current smartphone, turn off the Bluetooth of the smartphone, and pair Osmo Mobile 6 with another smartphone.
2. When Osmo Mobile 6 is powered on, press the shutter/record button, switch button, and trigger simultaneously for one second to clear the existing connection, and then connect Osmo Mobile 6 to another phone.

1. Restart Osmo Mobile 6.
2. Restart the DJI Mimo app.
3. Clear the previous connection in the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone. Disable and then enable the Bluetooth of the smartphone.
* If the above operations still cannot solve the problem, you can directly connect to Bluetooth in the DJI Mimo app instead of pairing the device on the smartphone Bluetooth page.

The mounting hole at the bottom of Osmo Mobile 6 is the standard 1/4"-20 UNC port, which is compatible with most tripods.

Yes. However, external lenses may affect the balance of the gimbal. Large, heavy lenses are not recommended. Please ensure the total weight of the lens and the phone is less than 290 grams.

Yes.