Zhiyun Smooth 4 Review - Everything You Need to Know, setup and tutorial

In this Zhiyun Smooth 4 review and walk you through an unboxing and tell you hot to setup the gimbal, and how to use the moving timelapse feature. If you're considering purchasing one, watch this video first! Please support my channel by purchasing the crane here: amzn.to/2qGQPba
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I'll show you how to connect the Zhiyun Smooth 4 to your phone via bluetooth.
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[@EvanThomas]

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[@DJVO2]

Evan Thomas Hey Evan! I just purchased the Smooth 4! I’ve had a problem when starting to record in forward mode. The app completely shuts down. If I record using the selfie camera it’s fine. Also, I thought I was able to switch views when recording from forward to selfie view.

[@colejolley]

Finally. This vid explained everything I needed to know for this device in about 10 minutes. More informative than any of the included docs from the manufacturer or its videos here. Thanks!

[@Jramirez07062001]

The Best ONE! I have seen others yours is so clear.

[@manyworldsvideo]

Thank you so much! I got this for a 48 Hour Film Project shoot, and you got me up to speed in just a few minutes!

[@gunishjain9307]

One of the best tutorials out there on youtube. No Nonsense talking, straightforward and point to point. Keep up the good work.

[@ashleyraedavis3436]

This video is perfect!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@cherstinane]

This is the best video I have found. I have had my device for a month and this video finally gave confidence to use it.

[@kidsindustryprepllc492]

Same! I've had mine forever and too intimidated to use it. I have the zhiyun crane and still have not been able to balance. I figured this would be a little better. Glad I watched this video AGAIN. I feel more confident now!

[@akilakmarpasupathy2931]

Thank you for posting up this video. It had so many useful tips and was definitely the best video I found on youtube.

[@GillianJean]

I have had my gimbal for 5 months now and after this video, I'm confident enough to use it!

[@paulklenknyc]

Regarding battery time, you’re right - but it charges back up super fast if you hook it to your mophie charger. Like, way fast.

[@SuperChadFitness]

2020 and now its only $100.. just got one and this was an amazing tutorial!!!

[@MrThomasJonesy]

I just got one and can't the app to work AT ALL on iphone or Android. The hardware gets great review on Amazon and the app gets horrible reviews. So disappointed

[@afarwiththedawning4495]

@@MrThomasJonesy Same... Any idea on an alternate app to use??

[@drogadosdeportugal3835]

@@afarwiththedawning4495 Filmic Pro

[@mrmiketman]

I just started following you after I purchased my Zhiyun Smooth 4 to use with my Galaxy S10. I use a wheelchair for mobility and your review on the Smooth 4 has inspired me to do more.

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching!

[@VuPhamMusic]

I just purchased this a few days ago and was quite overwhelmed on how to use it. Your video tutorial is excellent as you presented this straightforward and easy to understand. Great work!

[@laoamericanlady]

I owned this equipment for two years now. And watched many UA-cam tutorials, still I have not found any helpful video. Hopefully your video will helped me like this smooth 4 better. Thanks

[@davidbann8388]

Ive had this thing for literally about 9 months.. the manual is bs

[@laoamericanlady]

@@davidbann8388 🤣🤣🤣I totally agree

[@charithedirisinghe6212]

Thanks for the review, could you please make a video for android users because zhiyun android app is not good as iphone app

[@EvanThomas]

Hi Charith, unfortunately, I do not own an Android :( so I cannot make a tutorial on it.

[@Favorites218]

I am using Google Pixel 2 XL and it keeps on disconnecting.

[@cgnomazoid]

Easy, get an iPhone, one step and you’re done

[@earleka2010]

Wow nice info..i'll try using my iphone if it's better than android

[@naked_rider_au]

Note 8..similar issue. @@Favorites218

[@JD_MEDIA]

I have one of these and its been awesome. I picked it up for a 18 Day trip to Thailand and the footage was great and definitely stepped my game up!

[@steveward8724]

Evan, Thank you. Great tutorial. I got my Zhiyun back in October but have not had much time to play with it and have forgotten everything I learned. Your video got me up and running again. Thank you!

[@wasimakhtar697]

Great video please compare with dji osmo mobile 2 Which will be a better option to buy??

[@crisalida2008]

Hi Wasim, this Zhiyun Smooth 4 is good for focus and zoom wheel but Osmo 2 is much better because of tracking follow and joystick. In my case I got the second one.

[@wasimakhtar697]

Marc Bilbeny Vila Thank You brother. I think I should go for the Dji osmo mobile 2.

[@TheWayWeSawIt]

Just bought our first Zhiyun and was a bit confused about the lack of instructions that come with it, so we luckily found your channel. Thank you so much for walking us through this device, can't wait to start using it now. Your explanation is clear and no-nonsense, something sometimes hard to find here. Thank you once again.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for the kind words :)

[@tamsylourence336]

@@EvanThomas Is there any settings for the zoom sensitivity? Thank you

[@brandonwhite1046]

Best Zhiyun Smooth 4 review! Thanks for teaching me how to use my first gimbal!

[@pauldesimone2136]

Thanks for the video, Helped me through the initial orientation and operation. I anticipate coming back to watch it once I get familiar with the basics.

[@nagyrezk6682]

Is there a problem because of the camera stabilization system inside the iPhone X ?

[@WMax-rm3ue]

I would love to know as well

[@EvanThomas]

I have not experience any issues with that.

[@raynardoshedrick7186]

This was exactly want I needed! Thank you for this short, straight to the point video. You have a new subscriber.

[@ahg965]

Great Job and thank you..
Much better than any other video explaining how to use it!

[@outdoorsboy]

I want to thank you for this easy-to-understand video. I got my Zhiyun last night and was trying to figure it out. Got a little frustrated and thought I should set it down, go to bed and look at some how-to video's this morning. Your's was the first one I watched and it was immensely helpful. I can't thank you enough for keeping it simple for people like me who need it broken down in more lay terms. Thanks again.

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching Jack. Sometimes sleeping on it clears the head and makes it easier!

[@ovandojennifer1]

OMG thank you fort this video!!! I just order this on amazon and your video was super easy and I was able to hook it up in 10 min. I was about to freak out lol

[@davidatkin4946]

Thanks Mate appreciate the easy tutorial

[@megalady711]

Thank you so much i learn a lot from this tutorial... now i can use my Zhiyun Smooth 4 .....

[@sue-ellencarroll4651]

Very clear! Thanks!

[@alibux]

Very helpful - thank you so much!

[@Kwasababa]

Thank you! Covered all the basics very well. I appreciate your help.

[@dontrue5738]

Clearest and most effective breakdown of set up of all the You Tube videos I've watched on it.

[@joelmathiason6070]

Very Helpful!! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ANGELCITY323]

Great and useful video! Thanks!!

[@dougpalmer-investoragent8963]

Great video thanks for posting!

[@RomanticoSamakiMkuu]

Thanks Evan, very helpful.

[@asianhobbo8060]

I like your on point precise explanation.. Thank you!

[@the_elder_wand3845]

Thank you for this walk-through tutorial. You have the makings of a successful teacher. Subscribed!

[@arpachon]

GREAT TUTORIAL VIDEO, CONGRATS!

[@sher1059]

Thanks Even for doing this video...very helpful for one to set up my Smooth 4

[@ShanghaiChyna]

My Compliments...what an absolute pleasure to view. So very helpful and well presented. Thank you big time.

[@voicebehindthevoices5885]

One of the best videos!

[@aksitube]

Thanks for the tutorial very helpful 🙏👍

[@markbrewer5249]

This was really helpful for a newbie. Thanks!

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thanks so much for this!

[@EvanThomas]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@Arbaelo3]

Great video n info thanks mate..
Just quick question how you play with a sensitivity of zooming?? Thanks in advance 😉👍

[@rmtorbust]

Glad I came across the BEST first... Thanks Evan!

[@christycoats4792]

Very informative! I watched a few other videos and, as a beginner, needed clear and specific directions which is exactly what you provided. Thank you.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks christy!

[@rachelturner173]

Thanks for the informative video! Helped us set this puppy up!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching :) please subscribe

[@Zedgoatredux]

The best info/review video of Zhiyun 4 that I've found. Thanks mate.

[@HealthHappine12]

I've watched too many videos about the Smooth 4 and you are the first person to actually make a newbie like me understand it! Two quick questions - what does the bullseye button on the bottom left do and on the screen in the bottom left there's a button that is like a broken circle. What do both of these do?
Thanks!!!!

[@Xylithia]

Thanks, very helpful video!

[@benidorm_tiktok_guide]

Thanks very much for a fab review

[@MaureenMoran.Realtor]

Thanks! I just got my gimbal, and watched your tutorial. So helpful!

[@indunilseneviratne3835]

Great explanation ...Thank you

[@shung5003]

Great intro video. Very comprehensive. Watched your video 3x (first to absorb. Second to start/stop and follow along and pushing buttons. Third time to see if I missed anything...) Then off I went, like I've been using it for years. THANK YOU!!!

[@FlemingsUltimateGarage]

This is great! Our videos really need this. Thanks!

[@thedemarcuswoods]

Hey Evan! Just got my Z4 and your video just helped me to set it up! Thank you for such a clean vid, clear instructions, and NOT SPEAKING IN WEIRD VLOGGER VOICE! haha. You're awesome bro! Thanks so much!

[@romie1967]

Great vid. I just got my Smooth 4 about a week ago. I love it!! Oh, and I loved The Clash back in the day!!

[@twintypebooks9694]

Very handy review, thank you!!!

[@ninajohnson5670]

Thank you so much! this was so useful. I was getting so frustrated with the instructions given, and you gave such a simple and straightforward video! Thanks again

[@EvanThomas]

thanks Nina!

[@rudyviamonte3261]

Great video, clean and easy to follow

[@EvanThomas]

thanks Rudy

[@petrprochazka2083]

Very useful. Thanks!

[@anninouye5314]

Thanks for the tips and tricks! Me and my husband are excited to start videotaping around oahu!

[@EvanThomas]

Hawaii is awesome, have fun!

[@robertochavez8138]

Evan, thank you so much for this tutorial, you save my team lots of time,! you are the best.

[@EvanThomas]

Happy to help!

[@BonvicinRE]

This is a great video. I purchased a Smooth 4 and had no idea what the hell to do with it. Now I am figuring it out. Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching Blake.

[@robmahor6625]

this is really helpful. thank you so much!

[@akapita87]

Thanks heaps mate for the video so helpful

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Akaptia

[@DrMikePosey]

Great video. It helped me tremendously! Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

you're welcome, glad it helped.

[@jimsey93]

Great video man

[@RonaldBrown59]

Thanks for the great tutorial, I got a lot out of it.

[@NestordelaZerda]

thank you for the great review!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Nestor!

[@LaureN-bz6up]

Thank-you Sir Your video was the best one out there to help us get started with our new toy!!!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@lonerwiththecamera]

I bought one of these 2 months ago - absolutely love it. Makes a great 2nd camera for interviews. The app that allows for WB, exposure, and focus controls. I can just about match my primary rig, so when I get the shots into editing, I only have to do very minor tweaks for color grading. For any indie filmmaker out there thinking about spending a ton of money for a 2nd camera - buy this first.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for the comment Douglas

[@MJT2707]

very helpful. Thanks very much

[@raitisstalazs3721]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put together this incredibly helpful video! Now I am up and running in no time!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Raitis!

[@rickvelasquez4782]

Just got mine in today. Your tutorial is was a huge help. Thank you.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@antfirmin]

Very useful video - exactly what I needed!

[@louisbergmann5838]

Thanks very much, Evan. Very useful! greets louis

[@AbrahamAndHerFriends]

Extremely well done! Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

Glad you liked it!

[@RonHamill818]

Very good explanation. Everything is right on point. Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Ron

[@BoKauffmann]

Great instructions. I just bought it and this is super helpful

[@einarjungmann273]

Thx for doing this review. Will be implemented Mavis Pro with Zhiyun Smooth 4 ?
Mavis is more stable than Filmic and what’s more, Mavis do better black in low light with crispy details! Thank you!

[@TryingNewHobbies]

GREAT VIDEO FOR BEGINNERS! THANK YOU!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching, subscribe if you'd like to see more videos :)

[@Sdbelefonte]

This video was really helpful, thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Sara!

[@westcoast_johnny]

Thank you for making this video! 📸

[@dianefauque3259]

Excellent introductory video! thanks so much.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Diane.

[@PrestonLayneWine]

Dude, AWESOME video! Thank you!

[@g3shaw]

Very helpful tutorial. Best one i have found, thx

[@EvanThomas]

thanks Matthew! If you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing :)

[@wholeheartedtravelling3863]

Most helpful. Thank you!

[@Heevamos]

Very helpful, thank you! Just subscribed!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks Glenn!

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Evan, huge thanks for this. I had the DJI osmo mob 1 for 2.5 years and just got the Zhiyun Smooth 4. Your video really helped figure out a few things I was struggling with. Much appreciated!

[@EvanThomas]

By the way, thanks for watching, if you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing to my channel 😀

[@deondreidior8044]

this video is so perfect, thank you so much. Such a great help.

[@MrJonEspen]

Great tutorial. I just unpacked the Zhiyum and this video got me starting right away. Far better than the offical zhiyuan video.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Jon

[@Statatistafunk]

Quick and very helpful tutorial. Just bought the smooth 4 and wanted to learn the basics a little more. This helped. Thanks!

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching, please subscribe to see the new videos :)

[@SezaiCoban]

Great Tutorial! Thank You!

[@EvanThomas]

You're welcome!

[@KidsFunTVAwesome]

Cool. Simple and clear tutorial... Thanks for sharing!!

[@EvanThomas]

you're welcome

[@Media-Films]

Great tutorial, thanks.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@sandyr1928]

I have know idea how to use my new smooth4 till I see your channel, now everything easy thanks.

[@roadrunn3r92]

Answered all my questions! Thanks for the great vid!

[@EvanThomas]

great1 thanks for watching