Connect your Nikon camera to a compatible smart device. The Wireless Mobile Utility app connects Nikon’s first generations of Wi-Fi ® enabled cameras–whether built-in or using the WU-1a or WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter–to compatible iPhone ®, iPad ® and/or iPod touch ® and Android ™ powered devices.
Airplanemode is the secret I've just begun using that app as well. No 3rd party apps that I was able to find. Some research on other forums did show that it tends to work better if you enable airplane mode and then turn on just the wifi with the nikon network. Mine worked OK, one crash out of 3 tries before airplane mode and none since (6 uses).
The killer for me is the 2-4 second delay that occurs between hitting the button and the picture actually being taken. I'm lucky that I live in a rural area without much 2.4Ghz noise, I can't imagine someone in the city using these. Yes, the app is pretty basic and the connection (and app) can be frustratingly prone to crashing. The good news is that the iOS app is better than the Android version. Annoyingly I have an iPhone and Google Nexus tablet. Due to the bigger screen the tablet is naturally better for showing images to other people, but the app is even more basic than the iOS version. I tend to use my phone as a wireless remote.
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However, I did use the WU-1b and my phone to take a group family photo this weekend. The camera was pointing down to the garden from a bedroom window, all worked perfectly from about 15 meters away. Clear line of sight, and this was in the countryside so very few wi-fi signals to cause interference. Using it in London can be a painful experience even with the phone and camera right next to each other.
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I've not experienced the shutter delays others have mentioned here. I also turn off 'download image' as it slows down use too much. I prefer to shoot and review later. The ability to change camera settings from the app would be a major plus point. Please sort this out Nikon (or is this just a deliberate disabling of features?). Please also bring the Android app up to the same level as the iOS app.
This software remotely controls most functions of Nikon digital SLRs from a computer that is connected via USB cable or through wired or wireless LAN using a wireless transmitter. Advanced functions of the new Nikon D3 and D300 such as Viewer for preview and selection of images prior to transfer to a computer, Liveview function and Picture Control System are supported. It also supports workflows of Nikon’s exclusive photofinishing software Capture NX (optional) and browser and viewer software ViewNX. Most settings of Nikon digital SLRs, that are connected via USB cable, such as exposure mode, shutter speed and aperture can be controlled remotely from a computer. Wired or wireless LAN is also available when using a wireless transmitter.
In addition to direct transfer of images from a camera to a computer, all procedures from shooting to saving images are smoothly processed. Enhanced viewer function enables thumbnail display of images stored in a computer. Compatible with the new functions of the Nikon D3/D300. Images in a camera buffer can be confirmed with thumbnail or preview display on a computer prior to transferring, enabling deletion of unnecessary images. This remarkably increases efficiency. Supporting the Liveview mode (Hand-held mode and Tripod mode) of the D3 and D300, it permits adjustment of focus point and shutter release while confirming the image on a computer. In Tripod mode, focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area is possible.
It also supports Picture Control System of the cameras. Picture Control parameters can be selected and adjusted on a computer, and custom curves (tone compensation data) can be created and registered. 51-point AF can be controlled and displayed. Fine tuning of the new white balance is available.
Integration with other Nikon software. Support for ViewNX browser and viewer software. Support for Capture NX photo-finishing software.