2. Z 9 Reference Guide
  3. Connecting to Smart Devices
  4. Wireless Connections

Wireless Connections

Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and your smart device. You can connect via either Bluetooth (Connecting via Bluetooth (Pairing)) or Wi-Fi (Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)). Connecting using Bluetooth allows pictures to be uploaded automatically as they are taken.

Connecting via Bluetooth (Pairing)

Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need to pair the camera and smart device.

Before Pairing

  • Enable Bluetooth on the smart device. For details, see the documentation provided with the device.

  • Ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly.

  • Check that there is space available on the camera memory card.

Pairing

Pair the camera and smart device as described below.

  • Some operations are performed using the camera, others on the smart device.

  • Additional instructions are available via SnapBridge online help.

  1. Camera: Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the network menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J.

    The camera name will be displayed in the monitor.

  2. Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and tap [Connect to camera] in the tab.

    If this is the first time you have launched the app, you should instead tap [Connect to camera] in the welcome display.

  3. Smart device: Follow the on-screen instructions.

    • When prompted, tap the category for your camera and then tap the “pairing” option when prompted to choose the connection type.

    • Tap the camera name when prompted.

  4. Camera/smart device: After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same authentication code, follow the on-screen instructions on both devices to complete pairing.

    • Tap the pairing button on the smart device and press the J button on the camera.

    • The camera and smart device will each display a message when pairing is complete. The camera will then automatically exit to the menus.


The camera and smart device are now paired.

For information on using the SnapBridge app, see online help.

Pairing Error

If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the smart device in Step 4, the device will display an error message and pairing will fail.

  • If you are using an Android device, tap [OK] and return to Step 1.

  • If you are using an iOS device, dismiss the SnapBridge app and check that it is not running in the background, then request iOS to “forget” the camera before returning to Step 1. The request to “forget” the camera is made via the iOS “Settings” app.

Disabling Bluetooth

To disable Bluetooth, select [OFF] for [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] > [Bluetooth connection] in the camera network menu.

Connecting to a Previously-Paired Smart Device

Once the smart device has been paired with the camera, you will be able to connect simply by enabling Bluetooth on both the smart device and camera and launching the SnapBridge app.

Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)

In Wi-Fi mode, the camera connects directly to the smart device via Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth pairing required.

Before Connecting (Wi-Fi Mode)

  • Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device. For details, see the documentation provided with the device.

  • Ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly.

  • Check that there is space available on the camera memory card.

Connecting

Follow the steps below to establish a connection between the camera and smart device in Wi-Fi mode.

  • Some operations are performed using the camera, others on the smart device.

  • Additional instructions are available via SnapBridge online help.

  1. Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app, open the tab, tap , and select [Wi-Fi mode].

    If this is the first time you have launched the app, you should instead tap [Connect to camera] in the welcome display. When prompted, tap the category for your camera and then tap the “Wi‑Fi” option when prompted to choose the connection type.

  2. Camera/smart device: Turn the camera on when prompted.

    Do not use any of the controls in the app at this point.

  3. Camera: Select [Connect to smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the network menu, then highlight [Establish Wi-Fi connection] and press J.

    The camera SSID and password will be displayed.

  4. Smart device: Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a Wi-Fi connection.

    • On iOS devices, the “Settings” app will launch. Tap [< Settings] to open [Settings], then scroll up and tap [Wi‑Fi] (which you’ll find near the top of the settings list) to display Wi-Fi settings.

    • In the Wi-Fi settings display, select the camera SSID and enter the password displayed by the camera in Step 3.

  5. Smart device: After adjusting device settings as described in Step 4, return to the SnapBridge app.

    • After establishing a Wi-Fi connection to the camera, the smart device will display Wi-Fi mode options.

    • The camera will display a message stating that the connection is complete.


The camera and smart device are now connected via Wi-Fi.

For information on using the SnapBridge app, see online help.

Terminating Wi-Fi Mode

To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap in the SnapBridge tab. When the icon changes to , tap and select [Exit Wi-Fi mode.].