INDEPENDENT ANDROID BETA

Companion for LUMIX

Remote control, live view and wireless transfer for compatible Panasonic LUMIX cameras.

Monitor a shoot, use supported remote controls, browse camera media, and transfer files from an Android phone or tablet. The app connects locally over Bluetooth and camera Wi-Fi.

Ask about the beta Check compatibility

Google Play testing link coming soon. Free during beta.

Companion for LUMIX live monitor with camera status and shooting controls

BUILT FOR THE SHOOT

More than a basic remote.

Keep the live image, shooting controls and deeper camera settings close at hand.

Exposure, recording and autofocus controls in Companion for LUMIX — **Controls that fit your shoot**Move through camera controls without leaving the live shooting workspace.

All Camera Settings panel in Companion for LUMIX — **More settings, less hunting**Browse additional options reported by the camera and current shooting mode.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection dashboard in Companion for LUMIX — **Bluetooth to live view**Start with quick remote tools, then move into Wi-Fi monitoring and media.

CAMERA COMPATIBILITY

One camera validated. More to test.

VALIDATED BETA

DC-S5M2 / S5II

About 90% functional

The S5II is the only camera validated as working with this app. Testing currently uses body firmware 3.7. Companion is still beta software.

Known gaps and work in progress

Mode detection can lag. The app may take time to reflect a mode change made on the camera.
No automatic media transfer. Choose files to transfer manually.
Some original MOV downloads fail. When the camera refuses an original, the app may offer a lower-quality monitor copy without audio.
Extended locked-phone sessions need more testing. Background location delivery and reconnect behaviour have not completed long-duration hardware validation.

Other listed LUMIX models are untested. A model appearing in a roadmap does not mean its controls, playback, or transfers work.

REQUEST CAMERA SUPPORT

Which camera should Companion test next?

Camera requests are free. Open Compatibility & support in the app, then tap Request beside a listed model. Use Model not listed only when your camera is absent.

Request inside the app

Requests help prioritize compatibility testing for additional camera models.

Camera hardware for testing

You can also donate camera hardware. If you are located in Australia and have a LUMIX camera available, including damaged or non-working hardware, please contact [email protected].

Report a compatibility issue

If your model connects but a particular feature fails, use Report issue beside that camera in the app. Companion attaches a diagnostic log and device information for support after showing you what will be included.

Camera media, credentials and precise location are excluded from the support log.