Step 2: Launch NX Tether

Launch NX Tether as described below.

  • Windows: Double-click the NX Tether icon on the desktop.
  • macOS: Go to [Applications] and double-click the NX Tether icon in the “Nikon Software” folder.

Launching NX Tether from NX Studio

If NX Studio is installed on your computer, you will be able to launch NX Tether by selecting [Take Pictures Remotely with NX Tether] in the NX Studio [File] menu.

Displaying Notification Dialogs When Launching NX Tether

  • Launching NX Tether displays a notification dialog if:

    • a new version of NX Tether software has been released or
    • a new version of Tether Profile has been released.
  • Be sure to update to the latest versions of NX Tether and Tether Profile. You can also view the notification dialog from the [Check for Updates] option in the [Help] menu.

Tether Profile

Tether Profile is required to provide NX Tether support for newly-released Nikon cameras and the latest camera firmware updates. Updating Tether Profile allows the user to control new cameras and newly-added functions from NX Tether without updating the software.

  • Tether Profile downloads automatically. Re-launching NX Tether will apply Tether Profile updates to the software.

  • You can view current Tether Profile versions by selecting:

    • Windows: [About NX Tether] in the [Help] menu
    • macOS: [About NX Tether] in the [NX Tether] menu
  • For more information on Tether Profile updates, visit the NX Tether download page in the Nikon Download Center.