Connecting to a Smartphone
Flow of connecting a smartphone
Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection)
Connecting 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
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Install “LUMIX Sync” on your smartphone. (Installing “LUMIX Sync”)
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Connect to a smartphone.
Using a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy
(Connecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))
Using a smartphone that does not support Bluetooth Low Energy
(Connecting to a Smartphone ([Wi-Fi connection]))
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Operate the camera using the smartphone. (Operating the Camera with a Smartphone)
You can also use the camera to transfer images to a smartphone. (Sending 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 |
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Connect the smartphone to a network.
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(Android) Select “Google Play™ Store”.
(iOS) Select “App Store”.
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Enter “LUMIX” or “panasonic lumix sync” into the search box.
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Select and install the “Panasonic LUMIX Sync” .
Use the latest version. Supported OSs are current as of May 2021 and are subject to change. Read the [Help] in the “LUMIX Sync” menu for further details on how to operate. The 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”.
For the first-time connection, pairing settings are required.
For information about connecting for the second and subsequent times (Connecting to a Paired Smartphone)
Supported 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 Turn on the smartphone’s Bluetooth function in advance. |
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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
A message regarding device (camera) registration is displayed. Select [Next].
If you have closed the message, select [], then register the camera using [Camera registration (pairing)].
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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.
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Set the camera to Bluetooth pairing standby state.
[] [] [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] [SET] [Pairing]
The camera enters pairing standby state and the device name (A) is displayed.
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On the smartphone, select the camera’s device name.
(iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join].
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When a message indicating that device registration is complete, select [OK].
A Bluetooth connection between the camera and the smartphone will be made.
The paired smartphone is registered as a paired device. During Bluetooth connection, [] is displayed in the recording screen. When the Bluetooth function is enabled, but a connection is not established with the smartphone, [] appears translucent. Up 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. |
Wi-Fi connection with a Bluetooth connected smartphone
You can establish Wi-Fi connection by operating “LUMIX Sync”.
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Select [] ([Remote shooting]) or [] ([Import images]) in the “LUMIX Sync” home screen.
End Bluetooth Connection
To terminate the Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetooth function of the camera.
[] [] [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] Select [OFF]
Even if you terminate the connection, the pairing information for it will not be deleted. |
Connecting to a Paired Smartphone
Connect paired smartphones using the following procedure.
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Enable the Bluetooth function of the camera.
[] [] [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] [ON]
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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.
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Select [].
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Select [Bluetooth Setup].
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Turn Bluetooth ON.
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From [Camera registered] items, select the camera’s device name.
Even if you set up pairing with more than one smartphone, you can only connect to one smartphone at a time. When 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. |
Canceling Pairing
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Cancel the pairing setting of the camera.
[] [] [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth] [SET] [Delete]
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Select the smartphone for which to cancel the pairing.
Also cancel the pairing setting on the smartphone. When [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.
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Set the camera to Wi-Fi connection standby status.
[] [] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] [Control With Smartphone]
The SSID (A) of the camera is displayed on the screen.
You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi].
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In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.
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Select the SSID displayed on the camera.
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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
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(At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the camera and then select [Yes].
When 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. (Using Password Authentication to Connect) When the following functions are being used, [Wi-Fi Function] is not available: – [Streaming Function] – [Auto Transfer] |
Using 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
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Set [Wi-Fi Password] on the camera to [ON].
[] [] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Setup] [Wi-Fi Password] [ON]
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Display the QR code (A).
[] [] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] [Control With Smartphone]
You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi]. (Fn Buttons)
Press or to enlarge the QR code.
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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.
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Select [].
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Select [Wi-Fi connection].
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Select [QR code].
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Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera using “LUMIX Sync”.
(iOS devices) When a message to confirm the change of destination is displayed, select [Join].
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(At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the screen of the camera and then select [Yes].
Manually entering a password to connect
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Display the screen in Step 2 (Scanning QR code to connect).
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In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.
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On the Wi-Fi setup screen, select the SSID (B) displayed on the camera.
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(At the first connection) Enter the password (B) displayed on the camera.
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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
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(At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the screen of the camera and then select [Yes].
Connection Methods Other Than the Default Settings
When connecting with [Via Network], or [WPS Connection] in [Direct], follow the steps below:
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Display the connection method setting screen for the camera.
[] [] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [New Connection] [Control With Smartphone]
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Press [DISP.].
Connecting via network
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Select [Via Network] and then press or .
Connect the camera to a wireless access point. ([Via Network])
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In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.
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Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point that the camera is connected to.
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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
Connecting directly
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Select [Direct] and then press or .
Select [WPS Connection] to connect the camera to a smartphone. ([Direct])
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On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
Terminating the Wi-Fi Connection
To end the Wi-Fi connection between the camera and smartphone, follow the steps below.
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Press the shutter button halfway to put the camera in recording mode.
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Terminate the Wi-Fi connection.
[] [] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Function] [Yes]
You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi]. (Fn Button Assigned with [Wi-Fi])
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On the smartphone, close the “LUMIX Sync”.