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DJI OM 6 gimbal how to use guide
That's a DJI Osmo Mobile 6 (OM 6) — a 3-axis smartphone gimbal stabilizer. Here's how to use it:
Setup
- Unfold it — extend the arm and handle from its folded/compact position.
- Attach your phone — clip your phone into the magnetic phone clamp at the top. The clamp snaps onto the magnetic mount on the gimbal head. Make sure it's balanced horizontally.
- Power on — press and hold the power button (the circular button on the front panel) until the indicator lights up.
Button Layout (what you see in the photo)
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| M button (top, with small display) | Switch shooting modes (Photo / Video / Slow-mo / Timelapse) |
| Joystick (textured dial) | Pan/tilt the gimbal manually |
| Orange/red button | Shutter / Record — starts/stops video or takes a photo |
| Power button (circle icon) | Power on/off; double-press to recenter; triple-press to switch front/rear camera |
| Side slider (small button on the side) | Zoom control |
Key Shooting Modes
- Follow Mode (default) — gimbal follows your pan and tilt movements
- FPV Mode — all axes follow your movement for immersive footage
- Lock Mode — camera stays locked on one direction regardless of handle movement
- Selfie / Vlog Mode — rotate the phone 180° to face you
App
Download the DJI Mimo app to unlock smart features:
- ActiveTrack 5.0 — automatically tracks a subject and keeps them in frame
- Gesture control — wave to start recording hands-free
- Hyperlapse / Timelapse — cinematic time effects
- Panorama — automated wide shots
The LightCut app is also compatible for AI-assisted video editing.
Tips
- Always balance your phone before powering on — less motor strain = longer battery life
- Charge via the USB-C port at the bottom of the handle
- The gimbal folds compactly for travel — fold it back the same way it came
For a full visual walkthrough, DJI's official beginner guide is a great starting point.
It connects with bluetooth
Yes, exactly! The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 connects to your phone via Bluetooth. Here's how to pair it:
Bluetooth Pairing
- Power on the gimbal — press and hold the power button until it turns on
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone (Settings → Bluetooth)
- Open the DJI Mimo app — the app handles the Bluetooth connection automatically
- The app will detect the gimbal and prompt you to connect — tap to pair
- Once connected, the gimbal's display will show it's linked and you can control everything from the app
What Bluetooth Enables
- Remote shutter — the orange button on the gimbal triggers your phone's camera
- ActiveTrack — the gimbal motors respond to subject tracking in the app
- Mode switching — the M button changes modes within the Mimo app
- Zoom — the side slider controls digital zoom through the app
- Joystick control — panning/tilting via the joystick syncs with the app's camera view
If It Won't Connect
- Make sure the Mimo app has Bluetooth permission granted in your phone's settings
- Try forgetting the device in your phone's Bluetooth settings and re-pairing through the app
- Keep the phone within ~10 meters of the gimbal
- A firmware update (done through Mimo) can fix connection issues
The Mimo app is the key — most features won't work without it connected over Bluetooth.
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