# RØDE Capture for Android: Direct Connect, no 25 or 50 fps, and what to check first

> RØDE Capture is now on Android with Direct Connect for the Wireless Micro, GO Gen 3 and PRO. What works, what's missing for PAL shooters, and when a receiver is still better.

- URL: https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/rode-capture-android-direct-connect/
- Publisher: 4FILMMAKERS (https://www.4filmmakers.co/)
- Topic: Software (https://www.4filmmakers.co/topics/software/), Accessories (https://www.4filmmakers.co/topics/accessories/)
- Published: 2026-11-13
- Updated: 2026-11-13
- Keywords: RØDE Capture Android, RØDE Direct Connect Android, Wireless GO Gen 3 Android, Wireless PRO Android, RØDE Capture 25fps, RØDE Wireless Micro Android, wireless mic without receiver, RØDE Capture dual camera

RØDE Capture, the free video app RØDE launched on iPhone in 2023, arrived on Android on 10 November 2026. Direct Connect works with three transmitters (Wireless Micro, Wireless GO Gen 3 and Wireless PRO), so you can record without a receiver. The app records 4K at 24, 30 or 60 fps only, with no 25 or 50, and RØDE hasn't published a minimum Android version or a list of tested phones.

The launch coverage so far repeats RØDE's press release. A few details sit outside it: RØDE's own product pages still say Direct Connect is for iOS, the firmware step has to be done on a computer according to RØDE's iPhone instructions, and the frame rate list matters a lot if you deliver in Europe. We checked RØDE's pages, the app guide and the two launch write-ups, and put the gaps below.

## In short

- Free app on Google Play, also on the Aurora Store and AppLounge (/e/OS). No in-app purchases, no desktop version.
- Direct Connect pairs up to two transmitters over Bluetooth: Wireless Micro, GO Gen 3 and PRO.
- Video: 16:9, 4:3 or 1:1, HD, Full HD or 4K, at 24, 30 or 60 fps. No 25 or 50 fps for PAL deliveries.
- Dual camera (split screen or picture-in-picture) only runs on phones that support two cameras at once. The app warns you when yours doesn't.
- Not published: minimum Android version, tested phones, Bluetooth audio quality, whether the transmitter's 32-bit float backup keeps running in Direct Connect.

## What does RØDE Capture do on Android?

It's a simple camera app with the microphone controls built in. You pick the aspect ratio, resolution and frame rate, tap to focus, and jump between 0.5x, 1x, 2x and 3x if your phone has those lenses. Gain, Gain Assist, Noise Reduction, split or merged recording and a high-pass filter appear depending on the microphone you connect. With a mic RØDE doesn't list, you only get an input level.

Table: RØDE Capture settings on Android (RØDE announcement and app guide)

| Setting | What you get |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1 |
| Resolution | HD (720 x 1280), Full HD, 4K; 4K60 only on capable phones |
| Frame rate | 24, 30, 60 fps |
| Exposure and colour | Tap to focus and expose like a stock camera app; no manual controls or Log mentioned in RØDE's guide |
| Dual camera | Split screen or picture-in-picture, one combined file or two files; depends on the phone |
| Network video | NDI to RØDECaster Video, Video S and Video Core, same network needed |
| Price | Free, no in-app purchases |

The Android release doesn't say if the iPhone's Dual Cam NDI streaming made the jump. RØDE says the Android phone works as a video source for the three RØDECaster Video consoles, and stops there.

## Which RØDE mics does Direct Connect work with?

Three: the Wireless Micro, the Wireless GO (Gen 3) and the Wireless PRO, up to two transmitters at the same time. On iPhone it came in stages, with the Wireless Micro in 2025 and the GO Gen 3 and PRO through a firmware update in February 2026. On Android all three work from day one. The Google Play listing also names the older Wireless ME, Wireless GO II and Wireless GO, plus the VideoMic NTG, VideoMic GO II, AI-Micro and NT-USB+, but RØDE doesn't list Direct Connect for them, so they only get the in-app controls.

Table: RØDE transmitters that pair over Bluetooth with Capture (RØDE store Germany, checked 13 November 2026)

| Model | Price (RØDE Germany) | Direct Connect on iPhone | On Android | Recording inside the transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Micro | 99.99€ (USB-C or Lightning version) | 2025 | Yes, from launch | Not confirmed on RØDE's page |
| Wireless GO (Gen 3) | 199.99€ | February 2026 | Yes, from launch | 32-bit float |
| Wireless PRO | 299.99€ | February 2026 | Yes, from launch | 32-bit float, timecode |

Merged mode is the default and puts both transmitters on the left and right channels, so a file is ready to post. Split mode puts one transmitter per channel, which is the one RØDE recommends if you plan to edit. You can also set the output gain of each transmitter and the LED brightness. Those instructions come from RØDE's iPhone guide, and the Android release notes don't list them again.

## Do you update the firmware on the phone?

Newsshooter says the app prompts you when a transmitter needs a firmware update. RØDE's Direct Connect guide for iPhone says the opposite: you cannot do it with the mobile app alone, you need the desktop version of RØDE Central, with both the receiver and the transmitters connected to a Mac or PC. RØDE hasn't published Android steps yet. Update on a computer before you leave for a shoot, then test the pairing at home.

## Why does 25 and 50 fps matter?

Mains power in Europe runs at 50 Hz, and PAL deliveries are 25p or 50p. RØDE's app gives you 24, 30 and 60. Shooting 30 or 60 under European LED or fluorescent light can show flicker, and turning 30p into 25p in the edit means retiming. If you only post to Instagram or TikTok, it's a smaller problem. If a client wants PAL, you'll need another camera app.

Table: Which setup for which job

| Your job | Best setup | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quick interview or vlog for social, 24/30/60 fps is fine | RØDE Capture with Direct Connect | No receiver, gain for each transmitter in the app, one file with the audio inside |
| Delivery at 25p or 50p | Receiver over USB-C and another camera app | RØDE Capture has no 25 or 50 fps; check that your chosen app offers them |
| Two people, one phone | Direct Connect with split mode | One transmitter per channel, easy to balance in Resolve or Premiere |
| Paid job where a dropout would cost you | Wireless PRO or GO Gen 3 recording 32-bit float on board | RØDE's pages list on-board 32-bit float for both; we couldn't confirm it keeps recording in Direct Connect |

The same question exists with DJI gear: what ends up in the video file and what only lives in the transmitter. Our [DJI Mic 3 32-bit float guide](https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/dji-mic-3-32-bit-float-camera/) goes through it step by step. If you plan to grade or shoot Log on a phone, read our [Blackmagic Camera on Android article](https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/blackmagic-camera-android-log-phones/) first: RØDE's app doesn't mention Log. And if the Wireless PRO is going on a Sony body, [our timecode guide](https://www.4filmmakers.co/news/sony-timecode-dji-mic-3-rode-wireless-pro/) covers what locks.

## Will it run on your Android phone?

That's the open question. RØDE hasn't published a minimum Android version or a list of tested models. The RØDE Central companion app lists Android 9.0, but that's a different app. RØDE's guide says some older Android and iOS phones may not support every resolution or frame rate, and gives the iPhone 12 and later as an example for 4K60.

The Google Play changelog already lists a fix for Wireless PRO Direct Connect on Pixel phones, according to Newsshooter. ProVideo Coalition installed the app on its Android phone and got the dual camera warning, so that phone can't shoot with two cameras at once. The app itself ran fine. Test three things on your own phone before a paid job: Direct Connect pairing, the resolution and frame rate you need, and dual camera if you want it.

## Who should care?

If you already own a GO Gen 3 or a PRO and shoot on an Android phone for social, the update is free and worth trying. If you shoot for clients who want 25p, or you need Log, it doesn't replace a proper camera app. The Micro is the cheapest way in at 99.99€, and the USB-C version already plugs into a USB-C phone, so Direct Connect saves you less there. On the GO Gen 3 and PRO it means one device fewer in the kit, which RØDE pitches at quick interviews and mobile reporting.

Table: Pros and checks

| Good | Check first |
|---|---|
| Free, no in-app purchases | No 25 or 50 fps |
| Three transmitters pair without a receiver | No minimum Android version or tested phone list |
| Per-transmitter gain, split or merged audio | Firmware steps for Android not published |
| NDI to RØDECaster Video consoles | Dual Cam NDI on Android not confirmed |
| Available outside Google Play (Aurora Store, AppLounge) | RØDE's product pages still say iOS |

## Questions people ask

**Q: Is RØDE Capture free on Android?**
Yes. It's free with no in-app purchases, on Google Play, the Aurora Store and AppLounge on /e/OS.

**Q: Which RØDE microphones work with Direct Connect on Android?**
The Wireless Micro, Wireless GO (Gen 3) and Wireless PRO, with up to two transmitters paired over Bluetooth and no receiver.

**Q: Can RØDE Capture record at 25 fps or 50 fps?**
No. The app offers 24, 30 and 60 fps. That is a problem if you deliver in a PAL region and don't want to convert.

**Q: Does RØDE Capture on Android shoot in Log?**
RØDE's guide and launch notes don't mention Log, manual exposure or a flat profile. Treat it as a standard-profile camera app.

**Q: Why does the app warn about dual camera on my phone?**
Dual camera needs a phone that can run two cameras at once. The app shows a notification when yours can't. RØDE hasn't published a compatibility list.

**Q: Do I update the transmitter firmware on my phone?**
RØDE's iPhone instructions say to use RØDE Central on a Mac or PC, with the receiver and transmitters connected. Newsshooter says the Android app prompts for firmware. RØDE hasn't published Android steps, so do it on a computer first.

## Sources

- RØDE, [RØDE Capture app page](https://rode.com/en/software/rode-capture) and [RØDE Capture user guide](https://rode.com/en/user-guides/rode-capture): settings, dual camera, 4K60 note, supported mics
- RØDE, [Direct Connect extends to Wireless GO (Gen 3) and Wireless PRO](https://rode.com/en-au/about/news-info/direct-connect-wireless-pro-and-wireless-go): firmware via desktop RØDE Central, merged and split modes, gain, LED brightness (written for iPhone)
- RØDE, product pages for the [Wireless PRO](https://rode.com/en/microphones/wireless/wireless-pro), [Wireless GO (Gen 3)](https://rode.com/en/microphones/wireless/wireless-go-gen-3) and [Wireless Micro](https://rode.com/en/microphones/wireless/wireless-micro); prices from the RØDE [German store](https://rode.com/de/microphones/wireless/wireless-pro) (checked 13 November 2026)
- Newsshooter, [RØDE Capture now available for Android](https://www.newsshooter.com/2026/11/10/rode-capture-now-available-for-android/) (10 November 2026): 24/30/60 fps, firmware prompt, Pixel fix, platform comparison
- ProVideo Coalition, [Rejoice: RØDE Capture is finally available for Android too!](https://www.provideocoalition.com/rejoice-rode-capture-is-finally-available-for-android-too/amp/): availability on Aurora Store and AppLounge, dual camera warning on the author's phone
- Cover: original graphic by 4FILMMAKERS. We haven't tested the app ourselves.