scrollerman

After a long hiatus from the darkroom I decided to treat myself to a DSLR. I purchased a D3400 kit from Sam's Club and downloaded the Snapbridge app for my Samsung tablet (android). For the first few days the link to the tablet was flawless, capturing each shot from the camera. I put the camera down for 2 weeks and when I resumed using the combo, I could not get the photos to transmit to the tablet. I don't fully remember the steps I used initially but the connections on the camera appeared to be proper. I have to admit that the camera, although classified as a "beginner" DSLR is daunting compared to my film cameras. I did not realilze the tremendous potential of a computer with a lens.

This is my first post, so I am hopeful that someone in this forum community might be able to offer the correct startup procedure when trying to link the camera to the tablet. Thanks

broncomaniac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

I owned a D3400 and had the same issue every time I left the house with my phone. Very aggravating. I'm sorry to say I don't recall the procedure but I do feel for you. This may be of some help:

https://camerajabber.com/how-to-connect-snapbridge-app-nikon-camera/

IDguy Loc: Idaho

It is not a user friendly application. Nikon has a network manual now for the new Z cameras that describes what to do. If there isn’t one for the D3400 try it. I doubt ot differs in the procedure.

Since you’ve paired bluetooth once you do not need to do it again.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Snapbridge is a crap application and is not worth the struggle to make it work. It's not you, it's the application. Plus, if you leave the WiFi or Bluetooth on all the time, it drains the battery. All my Nikons with WiFi are permanently in Airplane mode.

Pegasus Loc: Texas Gulf Coast

As usual, you pass bad information. What is it with you? Do a modicum of research before answering; the D3400 does not have WiFi capability.

This is actually the problem here as SnapBridge is somewhat crippled by the lack of WiFi. You can't transfer files bigger than 2MB and there is no capability of remote control for the camera. I would suggest that you disable auto transfer when you don't need it on the app and disable Bluetooth also.

I do not have a D3400 and I don't have time to look at the details in the documentation, but here is a link to a thread I created that discusses connecting and disconnecting, again and again. Just skip the part about WiFi and remote control and look for the exact setting on the D3400 that corresponds to the Bluetooth setting on my D7500.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-557537-1.html

Essentially, once you are paired; turn on Bluetooth on the camera and fire up the app to connect. Once you are finished with it, disconnect the app and then turn off Bluetooth on the D3400. I have BT enabled on my smartphone at all times as I have a Samsung Gear S3 and my Outback connects seamlessly to my phone when I get in it.

inclinerr Loc: South Carolina, United States

Straight Snapbridge. Nikon D3400 to a LG G7 ThinQ. Works great every time once you set it up. What I have found is to turn off Wi-Fi on the phone, then turn on Bluetooth. Start the Snapbridge application. Now turn on the camera. Now as I take pictures, they are transferred to the phone as 2mb files. Also the GPS is embedded in the exfif file.

Make sure your software is up to date.
Snapbridge V2.5.2
Android 8.0.
Nikon 3400 "C" 1.13
Nikon 3400 "LD" 2.015
Nikon 3400 "LF" 1.00

2mdman

When Snapbridge "hangs" like you've experienced, I go into the app on my iPhone, select the page with the camera icon, click on the 3 dots in the upper right hand, select "Forget Camera", and once done, go thru the pairing process again just as if you're setting up the connection for the first time. There is a video on YouTube (try searching for it) that shows you how.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Snapbridge is a disaster on both my D5600 and Z6. I use the new Network manual to try. Takes at least a dozen cycles each time. I started a thead on it.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

That worked on the Z6. I want to use it for remote release. I’ll try that on the D5600 and the Z6 again.

That isn’t the sequence in the manual. 🤬🤬🤬

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Excuse me, but according to www.digitaltrends.com, the Nikon D3400 has WiFi:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/photogalleries/nikon-d3400-dslr-entry-level-camera-nikkor-lenses-dx/

"What sets the D3400 apart from its predecessor is its new built-in wireless capabilities (optional accessory with the D3300). Interestingly, it's not Wi-Fi connectivity that's commonly used. Instead, Nikon opted for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which Nikon dubs SnapBridge.Aug 17, 2016"

It also has "low energy" Bluetooth.

Either way, Snapchat is a crap application. You'd be better off reading the memory card on a PC or Mac and emailing yourself the files.

Happy now?

broncomaniac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

I owned the D3400 and it certainly didn't have WI-Fi. I had to buy one of these:

Or maybe this model. I don't recall.

Pegasus Loc: Texas Gulf Coast

There you go, spreading more garbage information. Did it even occur to you to go visit the Nikon site to view the specs before coming here to ramble?

And why are you bringing up Snapchat? We're talking about SnapBridge. Focus. Focus. Maybe you need your AF checked.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Welcome to UHH scrollerman, I have owned the d3400 for almost a year. Bought it to learn how to use a DSLR. Great learning tool and great camera in many ways, love the IQ and many other features but I cannot get SnapBridge to work with my IPad. Gave up last January. It’s a lot easier to just download the sd card to my iPad and post from there. I can also edit the pix in Photos before posting. Not too scientific but works for me. Now my millennial daughter has the same camera and no problems with SnapBridge. Go figure!! I’m just enjoying my d3400 and not getting frustrated.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Just who are you anyway? Ever heard of autocorrect errors?

hookedupin2005 Loc: Northwestern New Mexico

You are wrong: the D3400 does NOT have Wifi... it does have Bluetooth though. "Unfortunately the camera doesn't have Wi-Fi, but it does have Bluetooth LE connectivity for transferring images from the camera to a smart phone via the 'SnapBridge' app." (Quote from DP Review). And the Digitaltrends link you gave does not say that the D3400 has WIFI. It also states that it has Bluetooth.