How to connect to a Smartphone (Wi-Fi connection). - LUMIX S-Series

Connecting to your smartphone

Use Wi-Fi to connect the camera and a smartphone that does not support Bluetooth Low Energy. With default settings, simple connection with smartphones is possible without entering a password. You can also use password authentication for enhanced connection security.

• You can also connect via Wi-Fi to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy by following the same steps.

1. Set the camera to Wi-Fi connection standby status.
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Settings] → [Connections] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View]
   • 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].
2. In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.
3. Select the SSID displayed on the camera.
4. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.
5. (At the first connection) Confirm the device name displayed on the camera and then select [Yes].

Note

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 manual password input or QR code to connect with password authentication.

Using Password Authentication to Connect

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

Scanning QR code to connect

1. Set [Wi-Fi Password] on the camera to [ON].
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Settings] → [Connections] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Setup] → [Wi-Fi Password] → [ON]
2. Display the QR code (A).
   
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Settings] → [Connections] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View]
   • You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi].
   • Press [MENU / SET] or [Click down the joystick] to enlarge the QR code.
3. On the smartphone, start up "LUMIX Sync".
   • If a message is displayed indicating that the smartphone is searching for cameras, close the message.
4. Select [More Options].
5. Select [Wi-Fi Connection].
6. Select [QR code].
7. 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].

Note

(iOS devices) If the Wi-Fi connection fails, follow the message displayed to allow connection to the camera. If you still cannot connect, select the SSID of the camera on the Wi-Fi setup screen of the smartphone to connect. If the SSID is not displayed, turn off and on the camera, then perform the Wi-Fi connection settings again.

Manually entering a password to connect

1. Display the screen in Step 2 of "Scanning QR Code to Connect".
2. In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.
3. On the Wi-Fi setup screen, select the SSID (B) displayed on the camera.
4. (At the first connection) Enter the password (B) displayed on the camera.
5. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

Connection 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.
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Settings] → [Connections] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] → [Remote Shooting & View]
2. Press [DISP.].

Connecting via network

1. Select [Via Network] and then press [MENU / SET] or [Click down the joystick].
2. In the setting menu of the smartphone, turn the Wi-Fi function ON.
3. Connect the smartphone to the wireless access point that the camera is connected to.
4. On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Sync”.

Connecting directly

1. Select [Direct] and then press [MENU / SET] or [Click down the joystick].
2. 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:

1. Set the camera to recording mode.
   • Press the shutter button halfway.
2. End Wi-Fi connection.
   • Press [MENU / SET] → [Settings] → [Connections] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes]
   • You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button assigned with [Wi-Fi].
3. On the smartphone, close the “LUMIX Sync”.