Own the Freedom of Wireless Technology
Built-in Wi-Fi®
Built-in Wi-Fi® technology on the VIXIA HF R40 lets you share your HD video with friends and family anytime, anywhere. Connect with compatible home networks, wireless hotspots, and iOS® mobile devices using the free Canon Movie Uploader app*. Videos and photos can be easily shared over the internet with a free registration on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY#an online photo storage service that lets you upload to social networking sites. And now you can use your PC to browse remotely through the previously recorded videos stored on your camcorder, without connecting a cable††. The Remote Browse function uses a standard Web browser and does not require a special app.

Canon Movie Uploader app* |
OS*1 |
Device |
MP4 |
Photo |
YouTube Facebook Upload |
35Mbps |
24Mbps |
17Mbps |
4Mbps |
L |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
iOS 5/6
|
iPhone 4S/5, iPad 2/iPad 3rd, iPod touch 4th/5th |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
PB = Playback | DL = Download
*1 There may be an exception. |
Remote Browsing††
|
| OS*1 |
Device |
MP4 |
Photo |
35Mbps |
24Mbps |
17Mbps |
4Mbps |
L |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
PB |
DL |
iOS 5/6 |
iPhone 4S/5, iPad2/iPad 3rd, iPod touch 4th/5th |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Android 4.0 |
*2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
PB = Playback | DL = Download
*1 There may be an exception.
*2 Even if running Android 4.0, some models are not compatible for this function.
|
# One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.
* This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software. Compatible with iOS version 5/6 or later for select devices. MP4 60p and AVCHD recordings are not supported for this function.
†† Compatible with iOS version 5/6 or later and Android version 4.0 for select devices. AVCHD recording is not supported for this function. On iOS devices, MP4 60p recording is not supported; only the playback function is available.