Nikon WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

2021-05-14T09:07:28

This is crap. Don't buy it. You get to transfer maybe upto 5 images before the connection craps out and then you have to reboot it and the app (which then re-examines all the files on your sd cards). One would think after this has been out for a decade and Nikon must be WELL AWARE of issues, that they haven't made a better product. Furthermore, why does my dad's 5000 series (dx) have built in wifi while my 610 (full frame) has to use this sh*** adapter?

Bill T.

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2018-12-26T13:30:44

i tried using this with my Nikon Df while traveling as I hoped to avoid brining a laptop and just backing up to phone, but this product was extremely slow and would keep on disconnecting. i had to keep it inches from phone and it still kept dropping. i managed to transfer a handful of photos and gave up

RAFAL B.

2018-04-11T08:48:28

It didn’t work or connect to my Nikon D90 camera.

PETER W.

2018-02-27T06:56:18

So handy for your camera to have wi-fi capabilities!

SANDRA R.

2017-04-20T15:19:57

I will try it out soon. Just didn't have a need for it yet.

Minh T.

2017-01-25T10:31:26

I was looking at the Cam Ranger to tether my D600 to, but didn't want to spend that much money at this time. So I opted for the WU-1b. It works!, it's a little slow, which is too bad, but for what i paid for it, it's a fair trade off. I use the Helicon Remote with it, instead of the Nikon WMU. Overall it does what I want it to. Maybe I will upgrade to the Cam Ranger in the future, but for now this works for me.

GREG B.

2016-11-22T09:34:27

Fast downloads, works wonderful

Malcolm H.

2016-11-16T11:53:08

Great reliability using on an Android tablet, and super easy to use. It is limited, as you can't change camera settings using Nikon's WMU app (that is recommended for this device). Still, for a remote trigger with viewfinder on a tablet, it does the job.

Nathan C.

2016-11-04T15:57:20

Very Quick,,, Very Simple,,,

Don M.

2016-10-11T21:22:17

This adapter is used quite frequently to wirelessly tether the camera to my tablet (Android), but I found the Nikon software not user friendly and once running, I have to basically shutdown the tablet to stop the program. I do use another tethering software that is great but not free. This allows me to set the camera up and control from the tablet via Live View. transfer of images is slow but taking portraits and having them available to view without wires is a plus.

THOMAS B.

2016-10-10T11:34:36

Works perfectly with the 700 and my iPhonethis allows my DC 600 to operate from my cell phone choosing focus point and the time of exposure

NANCY L.

2016-01-30T19:00:00

Completely wasted my time trying to get this to work with my iPhone 5s. It will control the camera in a totally unreliable way and consistently fails to download a picture. Loses the network connection, freezes up, and is very annoying. Pretty much a useless waste of money. I have used it twice in two years and the experience was the same each time.

JustcallmeAl

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2016-01-14T19:00:00

I just brought the Wu-1b a few days ago so that after taking photos I can quickly access them using my Ipad/ Iphone in order to review or share them. I was tired of taking photos and having to wait until I got home to load/edit them and then send them to family or friends. I use this product with the D600. First let me say, its a pretty helpful tool in doing what I just explained, however let me clarify two issues that I have with it that I misunderstood before purchasing it. First I was under the impression that once I took a picture with the adapter connected to the camera and the ipad/phone that it would automatically appear on my device in order for me to review. Well that's incorrect. Once you take a photo(s) you must then go into the Nikon App, access the photos via the app and then select the photo you want to review. This was somewhat a disappointment however not a deal breaker. Secondly, I noticed that once I took a photo and then selected it to view, that the photo was very pixelated whether I viewed it on the iphone or Pad which made me very upset and I started to feel as if I wasted my money on this product. However what I later discovered is that once you take a photo(s), you then have to "select" those photos and then "download" them. Once you download your photo and then review that downloaded photo the pixelated problem is pretty much cleared and it appears to be a very much easier photo on the eyes. This discovery was a kinda a "no brainer" discovery after it was made and it makes sense to me now. Overall it is a good product and so far I enjoy it.

Nikononthebrain

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2015-12-21T19:00:00

The first time I used it to take photos of granddaughter at hospital. It set up easily to Nexus tablet and D610. I had photos online in minutes. I did this in the hospital using their Wi-Fi. Not the best instructions but easily repeatable. Four and one half stars for clunky in the way dongle and high battery drain. Next camera I buy will have built in wi-fi Thought about eye-fi or similar SD card, but chose the dongle approach.

FuzzyOne

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2015-10-21T20:00:00

Doesn't work on Windows Phone. Come on Nikon, make it available for Windows users.

NikonWP

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2015-07-23T21:00:00

bought this for my Nikon J2 and it works great. Nice being able to download wireless... next best if its not built in.

CINDY M.

2015-07-07T20:00:00

I have an iPad (3) iPhone 5s iPhone 6 and a Nikon d600. I couldn't connect any of these to the most useless device in the world, the wU-1b adapter.

Supercala

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2015-06-29T20:00:00

I use this with the Helicon Remote App on my Samsung phone and tablet and it works great. You can change almost every setting, preview shots, save photos to the tablet or camera and more. Easy to setup and the results are awesome!

Maurie

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2015-04-25T20:00:00

System works as advertised for Android connection. There is no iPAD app. There is an iPhone app.... which means Nikon has not kept the app current.

SolarK

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2015-02-04T19:00:00

The Nikon WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter worked only one time on my Galaxy S3 smart phone. After that, it did not work. It does not work with my iPad either. Bottom line: A worthless piece from Nikon. It is useless. The warranty has expired so I am stuck with it.

Torbalan

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2014-07-14T21:00:00

I purchased this just before vacation just so I would be able to put a few pics up online while we were away. I use an iPhone 5 and an iPad mini with this device. I use it to copy pictures off of my D610 onto either device and do some image processing in Light room Mobile before posting on Facebook or sending them to friends and family. Everything works as expected almost every time. I am only giving it 4 stars because I did have issues with the wifi connection a few times and I don't really know if it was the actual device, my iOS devices, or just some sort of combined interference. The remote trigger is nice to have because you can see what you are shooting and also focus just by touching on the screen. All in all it is an awesome product from Nikon that I would absolutely recommend to everyone, especially at the refurbished price.

SEAN O.

2014-07-04T20:00:00

I have been struggling with this adapter for almost a year and have given up. Lose connection ad distances of less than 1ft. Have tried with multiple devices with the same failure. I would not recommend.

FrankD

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2014-06-30T21:00:00

I bought 1, then another, and they BOTH wouldn't stay connected to my Android Note 3 phone. connect/disconnect over & over again. I found a note on the net about turning ON Airplane mode AND Wifi at the same time, and then I was able to maintain the connection. The Nikon software for this devices is VERY basic, but there are better apps out there. Definitely worth $25 to at least play around with!

MITCHELL G.

2014-06-30T21:00:00

Not perfect by any means, but useful for WiFi-based control of camera out in the wild with no other WiFi competing. I wonder whether a bluetooth link would be better since that could be "multi-homed", i.e., could serve the connection to the camera AND another device at the same time. Works at advertised, with few flaws: 1. WPA-2 encryption does NOT accept blanks in passphrase, and 2. BIG (raw) files failed to transfer successfully for me from my D600. The first flaw required a factory reset since I could not log into the setup (my passphrase had blanks). Looks like a bug to me since they seem to only accept passwords that comply with the older WEP encryption standards. I am also worried about the mechanical durabibilty of the plug, given that the device sticks out (protrudes) from the left side of the camera. Better be careful! Not for rough field use!

Horst S.

2014-06-26T20:00:00

Using an iPad 3 on iOS 7.1, this was absolutely terrible. The resolution doesnt fit the screen. The app lags and freezes, it loses connection from the camera at under 6 feet, the download speed of even L-Fine jpgs is about 20 seconds with my D610. Nikon should be ashamed for putting their quality name on such an underwhelming product.

Big B.

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2014-06-25T21:00:00

It was a pain to even get the first photo to transfer. I've read reviews about interference from other devices or networks.... My family and I went to the mountains for a camping trip, no cell service and no other sort of "interference". It was unable to download 8 pictures, I got 2 but then it kept crashing. I tried with small images, large images and everything in-between. NOTHING worked.... This little device is JUNK. Just FYI I've been a photographer for over 20 years and worked on macs for 17 years. I'm very computer and network savvy. This device is cheap and poorly put together. I wish I could get my money back but oh well.

RODGER S.

2014-05-12T21:00:00

Installed easily and works without flaw between my Samsung Android devices and my Nikon1 AW1. A great convenience for a reasonably quick download as well as for remote control of the camera from my cell or tablet. Great buy for the price.

Robert B.

2014-05-10T21:00:00

I tried using this with the iPad I I was not successful in making it work. Maybe it is because I have the first generation of iPad.

Dr C.

2014-04-21T21:00:00

The device works pretty well, once you can set it up. Getting the correct app takes some time and a high frustration tolerance. The documentation with the product is shakey. I suggest that you go to http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Wireless/WU-1b-Wireless-Mobile-Adapter.html to download the correct app. I would not advise using this product when shooting raw images, they take forever to download. Having the ability to control the camera from the tablet is great, but also slow. This is not a tether. However, I think that it could become a useful tool.

Walter C.

2014-04-04T20:00:00

The most poor nikon accessory ever The app is a bad joke, don´t spend your money and time.

CristianTroncoso

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