How to tether your Nikon over Wi-Fi to your phone
Turn your phone into the tether: connect your Nikon over Wi-Fi and CloudTether uploads every full-resolution shot to the cloud the instant you press the shutter — no laptop, no card reader.
By the CloudTether team · Updated
Step by step
- 1
Enable Wi-Fi on your Nikon
Or connect over the camera's Wi-Fi or a shared network.
- 2
Connect your phone to the camera
Join the camera's Wi-Fi from your phone (or put both on the same network). On a first wireless connection, confirm the link on the camera when prompted.
- 3
Pick a destination and shoot
Choose where photos should go — Dropbox, Google Drive, a client gallery, an FTP server — and start shooting. Every full-resolution frame uploads as you fire the shutter.
Nikon Wi-Fi settings in detail
On the Z9, Z8, Z6 III and Zf: Network menu → Connect to smart device → Wi-Fi connection (STA mode) → Create profile, join the same network as the phone (or its hotspot) and approve the prompt on the camera. Wireless support varies by model and isn't verified by us yet — test before a job.
Bodies that pair only through SnapBridge's Bluetooth link (Z50, Zfc, Z30) are less reliable wirelessly, and CloudTether doesn't connect through Nikon's WU-1a or WU-1b adapters for older DSLRs. Use USB for those.
Nikon cameras
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FAQ
Can I tether my Nikon over Wi-Fi without a computer?
Yes. CloudTether tethers your Nikon to your phone over Wi-Fi and uploads every shot to the cloud — no laptop, no card reader, no desktop tethering software.
Do I need venue Wi-Fi to tether my Nikon wirelessly?
No. Many Nikon bodies broadcast their own Wi-Fi network that your phone joins directly, and your phone handles the upload over its own mobile or Wi-Fi connection — so you're not dependent on venue Wi-Fi.
Which Nikon cameras can tether over Wi-Fi?
Most modern Nikon mirrorless and DSLR bodies support Wi-Fi tethering. See the Nikon hub for your specific model.
Where your Nikon photos can go
Deliver every shot to Dropbox, Google Drive, a client gallery, an FTP server and more — live as you shoot.