Pair Bluetooth Devices to Your Nikon D3400 Camera
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Your Nikon D3400 does not pair directly with your device, but rather through the SnapBridge app. This guide will take you through steps on enabling Bluetooth on your device, on downloading the app, and on setting up the connection between your device and Nikon camera.
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Your Nikon D3400 does not pair directly with your device, but rather through the SnapBridge app. This guide will take you through steps on enabling Bluetooth on your device, on downloading the app, and on setting up the connection between your device and Nikon camera.
- Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
- Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
- Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
- Launch the Play Store on your smartphone.
- Select the search bar at the top.
- Type in "SnapBridge", then select SnapBridge from the list.
- Select Install.
- This app requires extra permissions. When prompted, select Accept.
- Once installed, you can select Open now to open it.
We will return to the app in a moment, our next step is to enable pairing mode on your camera.
- Push the Menu button.
- Select Setup.
- Scroll down, and select Connect to Smart Device > Start.
- Launch SnapBridge on your device.
- Select Pair with camera.
- Select digital SLR camera.
- Your phone will locate your camera. Follow the directions on your phone's screen to complete the connection.
- Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
- Then tap Bluetooth.
- Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
- Open the App Store.
- Select Search in the bottom right corner.
- Type in "SnapBridge", then select Search.
- Select Get for SnapBridge.
- Select Open to open the app now, if you wish.
We will return to the app in a moment, our next step is to enable pairing mode on your camera.