Panasonic

Connecting to a Smartphone

character_bullet-largeFlow of connecting a smartphone

character_bullet-largeInstalling “LUMIX Sync”

character_bullet-largeConnecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection)

character_bullet-largeConnecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection])


Connect with a smartphone which has the “Panasonic LUMIX Sync” (below: “LUMIX Sync”) smartphone app installed.

Use “LUMIX Sync” for remote recording and image transfers.


Flow of connecting a smartphone

  1. Install “LUMIX Sync” on your smartphone. (character_referenceInstalling “LUMIX Sync”)

  1. Connect to a smartphone.

character_bullet-largeUsing a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy

(character_referenceConnecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

character_bullet-largeUsing a smartphone that does not support Bluetooth Low Energy

(character_referenceConnecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection]))

  1. Operate the camera using the smartphone. (character_referenceOperating the Camera with a Smartphone)

character_bullet-large[Remote shooting]

character_bullet-large[Shutter Remote Control]

character_bullet-large[Import images]

character_bullet-large[Auto Transfer]

character_bullet-large[Location Logging]

character_bullet-large[Remote Wakeup]

character_bullet-large[Auto Clock Set]

character_bullet-large[Camera settings copy]

bullet02You can also use the camera to transfer images to a smartphone. (character_referenceSending Images from the Camera)


Installing “LUMIX Sync”

“LUMIX Sync” is an application for smartphones provided by Panasonic.


Supported OS

Android™: Android 7 or higher

iOS: iOS 12 or higher


  1. Connect the smartphone to a network.

  1. (Android) Select “Google Play™ Store”.

(iOS) Select “App Store”.

  1. Enter “LUMIX” or “panasonic lumix sync” into the search box.

  1. Select and install the “Panasonic LUMIX Sync” icon_lumix-link.


bullet02Use the latest version.

bullet02Supported OSs are current as of May 2021 and are subject to change.

bullet02Read the [Help] in the “LUMIX Sync” menu for further details on how to operate.

bullet02The app may not operate correctly depending on your smartphone.

For information on the “LUMIX Sync”, refer to the following support site:

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(English only)


Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection)

Follow a simple connection setup procedure (pairing) to connect to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy.

When pairing is set up, the Wi-Fi connection will be established automatically by just operating “LUMIX Sync”.

bullet02For the first-time connection, pairing settings are required.

For information about connecting for the second and subsequent times (character_referenceConnecting to a Paired Smartphone)


bullet02Supported smartphones

Android™: Android 7 or higher with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher (excluding those that do not support Bluetooth Low Energy)

iOS: iOS 12 or higher

bullet02Turn on the smartphone’s Bluetooth function in advance.


  1. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

character_bullet-largeA message regarding device (camera) registration is displayed. Select [Next].


bullet02If you have closed the message, select [icon_question], then register the camera using [Camera registration (pairing)].

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  1. Check the content in the displayed guide and select [Next] until the screen to register the camera is displayed.


Operating the camera in accordance with the smartphone guide.

  1. Set the camera to Bluetooth pairing standby state.

character_bullet-largebutton_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [SET] character_arrow [Pairing]

character_bullet-largeThe camera enters pairing standby state and the device name (A) is displayed.

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  1. On the smartphone, select the camera’s device name.

bullet02(iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join].

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  1. When a message indicating that device registration is complete, select [OK].

character_bullet-largeA Bluetooth connection between the camera and the smartphone will be made.

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bullet02The paired smartphone is registered as a paired device.

bullet02During Bluetooth connection, [icon_bluetooth_s] is displayed in the recording screen.

When the Bluetooth function is enabled, but a connection is not established with the smartphone, [icon_bluetooth_s] appears translucent.

bullet02Up to 16 smartphones can be registered.

If you try to register more than 16 smartphones, the registration information will be deleted from the oldest first.


character_diamondWi-Fi connection with a Bluetooth connected smartphone

You can establish Wi-Fi connection by operating “LUMIX Sync”.


  1. Select [icon_wi-fi-remote-view] ([Remote shooting]) or [icon_wi-fi-playback] ([Import images]) in the “LUMIX Sync” home screen.


character_diamondEnd Bluetooth Connection

To terminate the Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetooth function of the camera.


button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow Select [OFF]


bullet02Even if you terminate the connection, the pairing information for it will not be deleted.


character_diamondConnecting to a Paired Smartphone

Connect paired smartphones using the following procedure.


  1. Enable the Bluetooth function of the camera.

bullet02button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [ON]

  1. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

bullet02If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.

  1. Select [icon_lumix-sync-menu].

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  1. Select [Bluetooth Setup].

  1. Turn Bluetooth ON.

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  1. From [Camera registered] items, select the camera’s device name.


bullet02Even if you set up pairing with more than one smartphone, you can only connect to one smartphone at a time.

bullet02When pairing takes some time, canceling the pairing settings on both the smartphone and camera and re-establishing the connection may result in the camera being detected correctly.


character_diamondCanceling Pairing

  1. Cancel the pairing setting of the camera.

bullet02button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [SET] character_arrow [Delete]

  1. Select the smartphone for which to cancel the pairing.


bullet02Also cancel the pairing setting on the smartphone.

bullet02When [Reset] in the [Setup] ([Setting]) menu is used to reset the network settings, the information for registered devices is deleted.


Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection])

Use Wi-Fi to connect the camera and a smartphone.

With default settings, simple connection with smartphones is possible without entering a password.

You can also use password authentication for enhanced connection security.


  1. Set the camera to Wi-Fi connection standby status.

character_bullet-largebutton_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Wi-Fi] character_arrow [Wi-Fi Function] character_arrow [New Connection] character_arrow [Control With Smartphone]

character_bullet-largeThe SSID (A) of the camera is displayed on the screen.

bullet02You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi].

(character_referenceFn Buttons)

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  1. In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.

  1. Select the SSID displayed on the camera.

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  1. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

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  1. (At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the camera and then select [Yes].

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bullet02When a device different than the one you want to connect to is displayed, the camera will automatically connect to that device if you select [Yes].

If there are other Wi-Fi connection devices nearby, we recommend using either QR code or manual password input to connect with password authentication. (character_referenceUsing Password Authentication to Connect)

bullet02When the following functions are being used, [Wi-Fi Function] is not available:

– [Streaming Function]

– [Auto Transfer]


character_diamondUsing Password Authentication to Connect

You can enhance Wi-Fi connection security by using password authentication through either QR code or manual input.


Scanning QR code to connect

  1. Set [Wi-Fi Password] on the camera to [ON].

bullet02button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Wi-Fi] character_arrow [Wi-Fi Setup] character_arrow [Wi-Fi Password] character_arrow [ON]

  1. Display the QR code (A).

bullet02button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Wi-Fi] character_arrow [Wi-Fi Function] character_arrow [New Connection] character_arrow [Control With Smartphone]

bullet02You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi]. (character_referenceFn Buttons)

bullet02Press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s to enlarge the QR code.

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  1. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

bullet02If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.

  1. Select [icon_lumix-sync-menu].

  1. Select [Wi-Fi connection].

  1. Select [QR code].

  1. Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera using “LUMIX Sync”.

bullet02(iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join].

  1. (At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the screen of the camera and then select [Yes].

gui_wi-fi-smart-set02_eng



Manually entering a password to connect

  1. Display the screen in Step 2 (character_referenceScanning QR code to connect).

  1. In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.

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  1. On the Wi-Fi setup screen, select the SSID (B) displayed on the camera.

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  1. (At the first connection) Enter the password (B) displayed on the camera.

  1. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

  1. (At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the screen of the camera and then select [Yes].

gui_wi-fi-smart-set02_eng


character_diamondConnection Methods Other Than the Default Settings

When connecting with [Via Network], or [WPS Connection] in [Direct], follow the steps below:


  1. Display the connection method setting screen for the camera.

bullet02button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Wi-Fi] character_arrow [Wi-Fi Function] character_arrow [New Connection] character_arrow [Control With Smartphone]

  1. Press [DISP.].


Connecting via network

  1. Select [Via Network] and then press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s.

bullet02Connect the camera to a wireless access point. (character_reference[Via Network])

  1. In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.

  1. Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point that the camera is connected to.

  1. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.


Connecting directly

  1. Select [Direct] and then press button_menu-set or button_joy-stick-push_s.

bullet02Select [WPS Connection] to connect the camera to a smartphone. (character_reference[Direct])

  1. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.


character_diamondTerminating the Wi-Fi Connection

To end the Wi-Fi connection between the camera and smartphone, follow the steps below.


  1. Press the shutter button halfway to put the camera in recording mode.

  1. Terminate the Wi-Fi connection.

character_bullet-largebutton_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Wi-Fi] character_arrow [Wi-Fi Function] character_arrow [Yes]

bullet02You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi]. (character_referenceFn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi])

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  1. On the smartphone, close the “LUMIX Sync”.