2. Z 50 Online Manual
  3. Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers or Smart Devices
  4. Connecting to Smart Devices

Connecting to Smart Devices

To connect to the camera from a smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”), download the SnapBridge app.

The SnapBridge App

Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and smart devices.

The SnapBridge app is available free of charge from the Apple App Store® and on Google Play™. Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news.

 

What SnapBridge Can Do for You

Using the SnapBridge app, you can:

For details, see the SnapBridge app online help:
https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html

Wireless Connections

Using the SnapBridge app, you can connect via Wi-Fi (0 Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)) or Bluetooth (0 Connecting via Bluetooth). Connecting the camera and smart device via the SnapBridge app allows you to set the camera clock and update location data using information provided by the smart device.

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)

Follow the steps below to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi.

Before Connecting

Before connecting, enable Wi-Fi on the smart device (for details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly.

  1. Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app.

    If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 2.

    If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap  > Wi-Fi mode before proceeding to Step 3.

  2. Smart device: Choose the camera and connection type.

    When prompted to choose the camera type, tap mirrorless camera and then tap Wi-Fi connection.

  3. Camera/Smart device: Turn the camera on.

    The smart device will instruct you to ready the camera. Turn the camera on. Do not tap Next until you have completed Step 4.

  4. Camera: Enable Wi-Fi.

    Select Connect to smart device > Wi-Fi connection in the setup menu, then highlight Establish Wi-Fi connection and press J.

    The camera SSID and password will be displayed.

    Enabling Wi-Fi

    You can also enable Wi-Fi by selecting Wi-Fi connection > Establish Wi-Fi conn. with smart device in the i menu for shooting mode.

  5. Smart device: Tap Next.

    Tap Next once you have enabled Wi-Fi on the camera as described in the preceeding step.

  6. Smart device: Tap View options.

    After reading the instructions displayed by the smart device, tap Open the device settings app.

    • Android devices: Wi-Fi settings will be displayed.

    • iOS devices: The “Settings” app will launch. Tap < Settings to open the “Settings” app. Next, scroll up and tap Wi-Fi, which you’ll find near the top of the settings list.

  7. Smart device: Enter the camera SSID and password.

    Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in Step 4.

    Android device (actual displays may differ)

    iOS device (actual displays may differ)

    You will not be required to enter the password when next you connect to the camera.

  8. Smart device: Return to the SnapBridge app.

    After a Wi-Fi connection is established, Wi-Fi mode options will be displayed. See online help for information on using the SnapBridge app.

Ending Wi-Fi Connections

To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap . When the icon changes to , tap and select Exit Wi-Fi mode.

Connecting via Bluetooth

For information on pairing the camera and smart device when connecting for the first time, see “Connecting for the First Time: Pairing”, below. For information on connecting once pairing is complete, see “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 Connecting to a Paired Device).

Connecting for the First Time: Pairing

Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need to pair the camera and smart device as described below. See “Android”, below, if you are using an Android device, or “iOS” (0 iOS) for information on pairing with iOS devices.

Before Pairing

Before beginning pairing, enable Bluetooth on the smart device (for details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly.

Android

Follow the steps below to pair the camera with an Android device.

  1. Camera: Ready the camera.

    Select Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) in the setup menu, then highlight Start pairing and press J…

    …to display the camera name.

  2. Android device: Launch the SnapBridge app.

    If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3.

    If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap Connect to camera.

  3. Android device: Tap mirrorless camera to display connection options and then tap Pairing (Bluetooth).

    Note: This step will not be required the next time the devices are paired.

    Note: You must enable location services when using Bluetooth. Be sure to grant location access if prompted.

  4. Android device: Choose the camera.

    Tap the camera name.

  5. Camera/Android device: Check the authentication code.

    Confirm that the camera and Android device display the same authentication code (circled in the illustration).

  6. Camera/Android device: Initiate pairing.

    Camera: Press J.

    Android device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of Android you are using).

    Pairing Error

    If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the Android device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed.

    • Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.
    • Android device: Tap OK and return to Step 2.

  7. Camera/Android device: Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected.

    Android device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab.

    Pairing for the First Time

    The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options. This prompt will not appear again, but auto link settings can be accessed at any time using Auto link in the tab.

Pairing is now complete. The next time you use the SnapBridge app, you can connect as described in “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 Connecting to a Paired Device).

Ending Bluetooth Connections

To end the connection to the smart device, select Disable for Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection in the camera setup menu.

iOS

Follow the steps below to pair the camera with an iOS device. For information on Android devices, see “Android” (0 Android).

  1. Camera: Ready the camera.

    Select Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) in the setup menu, then highlight Start pairing and press J…

    …to display the camera name.

  2. iOS device: Launch the SnapBridge app.

    If this is the first time you have launched the app, tap Connect to camera and proceed to Step 3.

    If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap Connect to camera.

  3. iOS device: Tap mirrorless camera to display connection options and then tap Pairing (Bluetooth).

    This step can be omitted once the devices have been paired.

  4. iOS device: Choose the camera.

    Tap the camera name.

  5. iOS device: Read the instructions.

    Read the pairing instructions carefully and tap Understood.

  6. iOS device: Select an accessory.

    When prompted to select an accessory, tap the camera name again.

  7. Camera/iOS device: Initiate pairing.

    Camera: Press J.

    iOS device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using).

    Pairing Error

    If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the iOS device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed.

    • Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.

    • iOS device: Dismiss the SnapBridge app and check that it is not running in the background, then open the iOS “Settings” app and request iOS to “forget” the camera as shown in the illustration before returning to Step 1.

  8. Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Camera: Press J. The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected.

    iOS device: Pairing is complete. Tap OK to exit to the tab.

    Pairing for the First Time

    The first time you pair the iOS device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options. This prompt will not appear again, but auto link settings can be accessed at any time using Auto link in the tab.

Pairing is now complete. The next time you use the SnapBridge app, you can connect as described in “Connecting to a Paired Device” (0 Connecting to a Paired Device).

Ending Bluetooth Connections

To end the connection to the smart device, select Disable for Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection in the camera setup menu.

Connecting to a Paired Device

Connecting to a smart device that has already been paired with the camera is quick and easy.

  1. Camera: Enable Bluetooth.

    In the setup menu, select Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection, then highlight Enable and press J.

  2. Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app.

    A Bluetooth connection will be established automatically.