Nikon has released the Android™ version of the SnapBridge app, which enables constant connection of a compatible Nikon digital camera to a smart device*(1) using Bluetooth® low energy technology.
SnapBridge is an app that offers users a number of convenient services by utilizing Bluetooth® low energy technology to enable seamless connection of a Nikon digital camera to a smart device, all while consuming very little power.
SnapBridge can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play™.
The iOS version of the app is scheduled to be available from the App Store later this summer.
High-quality photos taken with Nikon camera can be shared via e-mail or social media just as you would photos taken with your smart device.
Principal Features
– Once the camera is paired with your smart device, new photos can be downloaded automatically.
– Photos can be uploaded automatically to NIKON IMAGE SPACE (see Note 1 below).
– Control the camera remotely and take, view, and download photos.
– View downloaded photos or share them via e-mail or social media.
– Add photo info or text to uploaded photos.
– Download location data to the camera or set the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device.
– Receive notifications of firmware updates for paired cameras.
Notes
– Note 1: Uploading photos to NIKON IMAGE SPACE requires a Nikon ID.
– Users can register for a Nikon ID using this app.
– Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when using this app.
– Remote movie recording is not supported.
– Movies can be downloaded by switching to Wi-Fi and selecting the files manually. Download is not available with AVI files.
– The app can connect to only one camera at a time.
– Enable NFC on the smart device before attempting to launch the app or connect via NFC.
– The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions.
– When run on devices that have not been tested and approved for use, the app may become unstable or some features may not function as expected.
– A smart device with a display resolution of WVGA (960 × 540 pixels) or better is required.
– The app cannot be used to view movies. Use a movie-viewing app.
– The app requires a 100 MB or more of free memory on the smart device.
Supported Cameras as of April 2016
D500
System Requirements
Android 5.0 or later or 6.0.1 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Low Energy) is required.
Smart Devices That Have Been Tested and Approved for Use as of April 2016
Samsung
Galaxy S5(v.5.0.0)
Galaxy S4(v.5.0.1)
Galaxy S6 Edge(v.5.0.2)
Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi(v.5.1.1)
Nexus 6(v.6.0.1)
Nexus 5(v.6.0.1)
Nexus 4(v.5.1.1)
Nexus 5X(v.6.0.1)
Nexus 6P(v.6.0.1)
SONY
Xperia Z4(v.5.0.2)
Xperia Z5(v.5.1.1)