Why won’t a Godox X2T trigger control a Yongnuo YN685 flash?
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I have a Godox X2T transmitter and a Yongnuo YN685 speedlight. Both work on their own, but the X2T does not trigger or control the flash. Can these two be connected directly, or do I need an additional receiver or a different transmitter?
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If you're trying to control a Yongnuo YN685 via radio using a Godox X2T transmitter, it won't work. They speak different "languages" that aren't compatible with one another.
You can use a Godox X1R receiver attached to the hot foot of the YN685 flash to receive the signal from the Godox transmitter, or you can get a Yongnuo YN622 compatible transmitter such as the YN622-TX for whatever type of camera you are using.
Yongnuo has several different radio systems that are not fully compatible with one another, so be sure any Yongnuo trigger you get can control a YN685 flash. YN560-TX Pro transmitters can also fully control a YN685 running the latest firmware, but previous versions of the YN560-TX can only control an YN622 system flash (such as the YN685) in manual mode - and only if the YN685 has firmware more recent than about 2015.
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They won’t work together directly over radio. Even though both use 2.4 GHz, Godox and Yongnuo use different wireless protocols, so the Godox X2T cannot natively control a Yongnuo YN685.
To use them together, you need a compatible receiver on the flash, such as a Godox X1R attached to the YN685’s hot shoe. Alternatively, use a Yongnuo transmitter that matches the YN685’s radio system.
One important detail: Yongnuo has multiple radio systems that are not all cross-compatible, so if you buy a Yongnuo trigger, make sure it specifically supports the YN685. Some Yongnuo transmitters may only offer manual control, while others can provide fuller control depending on the flash firmware and trigger model.
So the short answer is: no direct pairing, yes with the right receiver or a matching Yongnuo transmitter.
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