FAQ

Osmo Mobile 8 has been upgraded in several areas, including the following:
1. The pan axis supports 360° unlimited rotation, providing greater flexibility for panoramic recording and intelligent tracking.
2. The DJI OM Multifunctional Module now supports pet tracking (cats and dogs only).
3. You can tilt the pan axis forward to capture low-angle shots while holding the gimbal in the standard grip.
4. The gimbal supports direct phone connection* to enable native camera tracking, with a new pan axis function status indicator for real-time tracking feedback. Compatible with Apple DockKit, it provides intelligent tracking in more than 200 iOS applications, covering a wide range of shooting scenarios.
5. The optimized magnetic phone clamp offers a more secure grip on your phone.
6. The roll axis is equipped with an Output Port (USB-C) to charge your phone.
7. The roll axis provides a Counterweight Mounting Hole, allowing you to add counterweights for better balance when using smartphones with large camera lens modules or additional accessories.

^{* Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

Osmo Mobile 8 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 170-300 g.

^{Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

1. Forget "OM8-XXXXXX" in the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone.
2. Press and hold the shutter/record button, switch button, and trigger simultaneously for two seconds to forget the connected device.

The magnetic force of Osmo Mobile 8 is approximately 40 Newtons, which is strong enough to hold an object equivalent to the weight of two 2-liter soda bottles. This ensures a secure attachment for smartphones.

Osmo Mobile 8 uses a special closed-loop magnetic design that does not affect the performance of the attached smartphone. However, some smartphones may prompt for calibration due to the compass orientation after mounting. Simply follow the on-screen instructions on your smartphone for calibration to resume normal use.
The magnetic design may influence other magnetic-sensitive products. Do not place Osmo Mobile 8 near bank cards, pacemakers, RAM chips, hard drives, and similar items.

Due to the layout of wide-angle lenses and/or irregular smartphone sizes, 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.

1. Check if the magnetic phone clamp is correctly aligned with the gimbal's magnetic attachment area.
2. Check if the magnetic phone clamp is attached approximately to the middle of the smartphone.
3. If the issue still exists, perform gimbal auto-calibration and horizontal gimbal adjustment in the DJI Mimo app.

No. Due to its powerful motors, accurate balancing is not needed for Osmo Mobile 8. When using the magnetic phone clamp, simply attach it approximately to the middle of the smartphone.
If you are using a smartphone with a large camera lens module or additional accessories that may cause imbalance, you can attach counterweights to the roll axis mounting hole to help balance the gimbal.

There are five ways to activate tracking with the gimbal:
1. Multifunctional Module + Other Camera Apps: Single-press the trigger or use a specific hand gesture to initiate smart tracking.
2. DJI Mimo Only: Single-press the trigger to initiate ActiveTrack.
3. DJI Mimo Only: Enable Smart Capture and tap a detection box in the camera view to initiate ActiveTrack.
4. DJI Mimo Only: Directly draw a box around your subject on the screen to initiate ActiveTrack.
5. DJI Mimo Only: Enable Gesture Control and use a specific gesture to initiate ActiveTrack.

No.

Yes, as long as the combined thickness of the smartphone and the case does not exceed 10 mm.

In PTF mode, hold the gimbal in the Side Grip position and push the joystick up or down.
Additionally, Osmo Mobile 8 users can extend the extension rod to a certain length and adjust the pan motor's angle to get the max tilt angle.

The top-left icon is the system status indicator, and the bottom-left icon is the battery level indicator.
The icons on the right represent different gimbal modes: PTF, PF, FPV, and SpinShot.

The built-in tripod is suitable for stable, level surfaces in windless environments. In other conditions, it is recommended to attach the DJI OM Grip Tripod to the bottom of the gimbal. The DJI OM Grip Tripod is sold separately.

The mounting hole at the bottom of Osmo Mobile 8 is the standard 1/4″-20 UNC port, which is compatible with most tripods.

It is recommended that the total weight of the smartphone with the external lens not exceed 300 g. Be sure to balance the gimbal on all three axes. Additionally, avoid using oversized or excessively heavy external lenses, as they may affect the gimbal's performance.

215 mm.

The side wheel on Osmo Mobile 8 offers the following functions:
1. Basic Functions:
Press Once: Switch between zoom and focus*
Rotate: Control zoom or focus*
2. Extended Functions With Multifunctional Module:
Press and Hold: Turn on/off the fill light
Press Once: Switch between controlling brightness and color temperature
Press Twice: Switch between controlling zoom/focus and the fill light*
Rotate: Adjust brightness or color temperature

^{* Requires the DJI Mimo app.}

1. The roll axis USB-C port is an output port. Connect your phone to this port using the phone charging/audio recording cable (15 cm), and the gimbal will supply power to your phone during use.
2. The handle USB-C port is for recharging the gimbal itself. Use the power cable (50 cm) to connect the port to a power adapter. Once connected, the gimbal will begin charging.

Android phones* support NFC pairing and can automatically launch the DJI Mimo app for setup.
iPhone* supports Apple DockKit pairing via NFC.
After unlocking your iPhone, tap the NFC area on Osmo Mobile 8 to bring up the DockKit pairing prompt and connect.
Once paired for the first time, Osmo Mobile 8 will automatically reconnect to your phone in future uses, making the process quick and convenient without the need for repeated setup.

^{* Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

ActiveTrack 7.0 offers significant upgrades in its tracking functionality:
1. Excellent Composition: It securely locks onto subjects based on the default position (center of the frame) or a user-defined composition.
2. Stable Capture: In multi-person scenarios, even if the subject briefly leaves the frame, it can quickly and accurately be re-acquired upon re-entering.
3. Smooth Tracking: Whether following objects or pets (like cats and dogs), as long as their basic appearances remain unchanged, tracking remains smooth.
4. Outstanding Result Quality: During the tracking process, zoom functionality is supported without losing track of the subject, ensuring naturally fluid final results.
5. Smart Capture: In multi-subject scenarios, the DJI Mimo app interface intelligently displays multiple detection boxes, and tapping a detection box can trigger ActiveTrack. You can also quickly switch between subjects by tapping different detection boxes.
6. Dual Lens Boost: Simultaneously utilizes both the telephoto and wide-angle lenses on your smartphone for subject tracking, minimizing interruptions.

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 7.0 provides more options for flexible shooting.

Yes. However, the adjustable range depends on the API openness of your smartphone.

^{Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

On iPhone, yes; for smartphones with other operating systems, it depends on the API openness provided by the manufacturer.

^{Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

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

Yes. Glamour Effects are supported for photo taking (single and timed) and video shooting of common specifications. Some smartphones support shooting 1080p or 720p videos with Glamour Effects enabled.

^{Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

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 8 will automatically analyze 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.

All iPhone models listed in the smartphone compatibility list support this feature. Please note the following before using:
1. For first-time use, complete the device pairing.
2. Ensure that your smartphone's operating system is updated to the latest version.
3. Enable Quick Launch in the DJI Mimo app and follow the instructions to complete authorization.

^{Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

Android 8 or later, or iOS 12 or later.

Available on iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and later Pro and Pro Max models.

Apple Watch models: Apple Watch Series 7/8/9/10, 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 8, the Osmo Mobile 7 Series, 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, please visit the official DJI website to watch the tutorial video.}

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, 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 a DJI microphone, connect the smartphone and the microphone receiver via the included mobile phone adapter.}

No.

Yes.

Each Osmo Mobile 8 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 the gimbal with another smartphone.
2. When the gimbal is powered on, press the shutter/record button, switch button, and trigger simultaneously for two seconds to clear the existing connection, and then connect the gimbal to another smartphone.

You can try the following steps:
1. Restart the gimbal.
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 do not work, try connecting the gimbal directly through the DJI Mimo app instead of pairing it via your smartphone's Bluetooth settings.}

No. Here are the reasons:
1. The power cable lacks USB signal capability, so it cannot be used for audio recording.
2. The hardware design for charging the smartphone via the Multifunctional Module is different from that of the gimbal handle.

The DJI OM Magnetic Quick-Release Mount is designed specifically for iPhone models that support MagSafe. Please ensure your device is compatible and watch the tutorial video for detailed operations.

Direct phone connection for effortless tracking allows you to pair your phone with the gimbal via NFC. After pairing, you can track people in the native camera app or any third-party app compatible with Apple DockKit. This feature is supported on iPhone 12 or later models running iOS 18.5 or later, except iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone 16e. Please close the DJI Mimo app and remove the DJI OM Multifunctional Module when using this feature.
The Multifunctional Module supports both iPhone and Android phones, allowing tracking of people, cats, and dogs in the native camera and third-party apps.
The DJI Mimo app, available for both iPhone and Android phones*, allows you to track people, pets, or any object. It also offers various tracking features like Dual Lens Boost, Smart Capture, and DynamicZoom.

^{* Please visit the official DJI website for the full smartphone compatibility list.}

The Multifunctional Module allows smart tracking in the following apps:
1. Your smartphone's native camera app, like using Cinematic mode on iPhone.
2. Live streaming on apps like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
3. During voice calls and video conferences.
4. When used with professional camera apps like Blackmagic Camera and Protake.

When using the DJI Mic 3, DJI Mic Mini, or DJI Mic 2 Transmitter, operate as follows:
1. Unfold the gimbal and mount your smartphone. Attach the Multifunctional Module to the magnetic phone clamp. Connect your smartphone to the USB-C port on the Multifunctional Module using the phone charging/audio recording cable. If your smartphone uses a Lightning port, you will need to purchase a separate phone charging/audio recording cable (USB-C to Lightning).
2. Take out the transmitter and enter pairing mode as follows:
DJI Mic 3/DJI Mic Mini: Press and hold the power button to turn it on, and then press and hold the linking button until the system status LED flashes blue and green alternately.
DJI Mic 2: Press and hold the record button to enter Bluetooth linking mode, and the system status LED will turn blue. Then, press and hold the linking button until the system status LED flashes blue. Once the transmitter successfully connects to the Multifunctional Module, the system status LED will remain solid blue.
3. Press and hold the color temperature control/Bluetooth pairing button on the Multifunctional Module until the wireless microphone status indicator on the module flashes green rapidly. The indicator will remain solid green once linking is successful.
4. After linking, press the power button on the DJI Mic Mini Transmitter to enable noise cancelling.

^{For more information, please visit the official DJI website to watch the tutorial video.}

The DJI Mic 3/DJI Mic Mini/DJI Mic 2 Transmitter.

Yes, it supports both front-camera and rear-camera tracking with a magnetic, detachable design for easy switching.

When the Multifunction Module is not in use for 5 minutes, it will automatically enter sleep mode to save power. At this time, it can be awakened by pressing the trigger on the gimbal once.

Double-press the gimbal's M button to charge the smartphone via the Multifunction Module. Double-press again to turn off the charging function.

When used with Osmo Mobile 8, you can fine-tune the fill light through the side wheel. The specific operations are as follows:
1. Press and hold the side wheel to turn on the fill light (default brightness is 5 lux and color temperature is 2500K).
2. Single-press the side wheel to switch between controlling brightness and color temperature.
3. Rotate the side wheel to adjust brightness or color temperature, with 8 levels of adjustment for each.
4. Press and hold the side wheel again to turn off the fill light.

Yes.

The Multifunctional Module of Osmo Mobile 8 adds support for cat and dog tracking, in addition to person tracking. For best results, it is recommended to use this feature with a single cat or dog.

Apple DockKit is a subject-tracking technology developed by Apple. Osmo Mobile 8 supports DockKit, allowing iOS users to leverage this feature without additional apps or accessories. This enables intelligent subject tracking in the native iPhone camera app and in third-party iOS apps supporting DockKit, such as Facebook, YouTube, and Blackmagic Camera.

To use DockKit's native tracking features, you need a compatible Apple device—specifically, an iPhone 12 or later running iOS 18.5 or later, except iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone 16e. For the best experience and latest features, we recommend updating to the newest version of iOS.

1. Make sure DockKit native tracking is ready:
Check that your phone has a stable network connection, and that both NFC and Bluetooth are turned on.
Confirm that your iPhone is an iPhone 12 or later, running iOS 18.5 or higher.
Ensure that the gimbal is not connected to another phone.
2. Restart the gimbal, then try pairing again using NFC.
3. If pairing still fails, reset the gimbal's Bluetooth and try NFC pairing again.

1. Check the NFC connection between your iPhone and Osmo Mobile 8:
Go to the Bluetooth settings, find the "OM8-XXXXXX-Dock" device, and make sure it's successfully paired with your iPhone.
2. Check if DockKit native tracking is ready:
Confirm that your iPhone is an iPhone 12 or later, running iOS 18.5 or higher.
Ensure that the gimbal is not connected to another phone.
Check if the gimbal performs a nodding motion when your phone is mounted.
Check if the gimbal's function status indicator remains solid green or flashes green.
Ensure the gimbal is not mounted with a Multifunctional Module.
3. Ensure the app you're using supports DockKit native tracking (only apps related to camera functionality are supported).

1. Solid Green: DockKit is in standby mode and will automatically start tracking when a person enters the frame.
2. Slow Flashing Green: DockKit is actively tracking.

1. If no head is visible, the gimbal will first detect a body, then tilt the camera upward to find and track the head.
2. If a person's head is blocked, the gimbal will turn to track other visible people.
3. If multiple people are detected, the gimbal will adjust the angle and composition to include as many people as possible.
4. When tracking a single person, if they turn their head or move, the gimbal will adjust to maintain the best framing.
5. When switching between the front and rear cameras, the gimbal will automatically rotate 180° to quickly reposition and continue tracking.
6. If the tracked subject is lost, the gimbal will immediately start tracking a new person who appears in the frame. (It cannot lock onto or return to the previous subject.)

Once you've connected for the first time, simply turn on Bluetooth and mount your phone on the gimbal. DockKit will connect automatically, and you won't need to use NFC pairing again.
If it does not connect automatically after a while, follow the initial setup steps to relink.

When your phone and gimbal are connected via DockKit, open the native camera app on your Apple Watch. You can then control the gimbal's rotation, enable intelligent tracking, and access other features.