How to Connect a Nikon D3500 to a Phone

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The Nikon D3500 has wireless connectivity built-in, so you can easily connect your camera to your phone to move, share, and view pictures. This wikiHow will teach you how to connect your Nikon D3500 to your phone using the SnapBridge mobile app for iPhone and Android.

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    It's a free app that you can get from either app store and is offered by the Nikon Corporation.
    • You can search for "SnapBridge" using the search bar at the top of your screen if you're using the Google Play Store. In the App Store, you'll see the search tab at the bottom of your screen. Tap Get' or Install to begin the download.
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    You'll see the switch in the upper right corner of the camera that you can switch to "On."
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    You'll see the button labeled "Menu" near the upper left corner of the camera.
    • The "Playback Menu" should open in the display screen.
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    Using the directional pad on the right side of your camera, press the left and down buttons to highlight the wrench and display the "Setup Menu."
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    Using the directional pad again, press the down button to scroll through the menu. You might have to scroll down a few pages to find this menu option.
    • Press the middle button in the directional pad to select it.
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    You'll see the button marked "OK" in the lower left corner of your camera.
    • You'll see a message on your screen confirming that your camera is ready for pairing and that you should open SnapBridge on your phone.
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    For iPhones, you can select the Bluetooth icon in the control center to quickly turn on Bluetooth. For Androids, you can tap the Bluetooth icon in the quick settings panel to activate it.
    • You can learn more about Bluetooth on your phone in How to Turn on Bluetooth on Your Phone .
    • To open Control Center on an iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of your screen. To open the quick settings menu in Android, swipe down twice from the top of your screen. If you don't see the Bluetooth icon in either the Control Center of your iPhone or your Android's quick settings panel, you can open Settings (either the iPhone app or from the quick settings panel in Android) and find Bluetooth or Connections > Bluetooth .
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    This app icon looks like a colorful swirl that says "Nikon" in white at the bottom. You'll find this icon on either one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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    You'll see this in the middle of your screen on top of a silhouette of a camera. [1]
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    This might include the model of your camera (D3500). The camera's name is displayed on your camera's screen.
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    The code displayed on your phone should match the code on your camera's screen. If they don't match, start over by turning off your camera and closing the app on your phone.
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    You'll see this button labeled "OK" in the lower left corner of the camera.
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    In the window that pops up on your phone screen, you'll need to allow the camera to connect with your phone and give it permissions.
    • Both your camera and phone will display pairing success screens.
    • You can use the app on your phone to download, share, and possibly control your camera. [2]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/using-your-nikon-cameras-built-in-wi-fi.html
      2. ↑ https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html

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      1. Download the SnapBridge app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
      2. Turn the camera on.
      3. Press the menu button on your camera.
      4. Navigate to and select the wrench icon.
      5. Navigate to and select Connect to smart device .
      6. Highlight Start and press OK .
      7. Enable Bluetooth on your phone.
      8. Open SnapBridge on your phone.
      9. Tap your camera's name.
      10. Check that the authorization code displayed on your phone matches the code on your camera's screen.
      11. Press the OK button on your camera.
      12. Tap to check the box next to "Allow…" and tap Pair on your phone.

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