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LUMIX Tether Download Program

LUMIX Tether is a dedicated, free software program by Panasonic that allows you to control select LUMIX cameras from your computer, view a live feed, and instantly transfer photos or videos. It supports USB, Wi-Fi and LAN connections, and is available for both Windows and macOS.

Core Features

  • Remote Control: adjust exposure, ISO, white balance, aperture and shutter speed using your keyboard and mouse.
  • Live View: display a live preview on your PC monitor with customizable grids, histograms and focus overlays.
  • Multicam & Live Streaming Support: operate up to 12 cameras simultaneously, or hide on-screen GUI elements for a clean HDMI output used in webcasting and live streaming.
  • Direct Saving: automatically download and store captured photos and video clips directly to your hard drive.

How to Connect

  1. Connect: link your LUMIX camera and computer using a USB-C cable, Wi-Fi or an Ethernet adapter.
  2. Set the Camera: turn the camera on and select the [PC (Tether)] mode from the camera's display menu.
  3. Launch the App: open the LUMIX Tether software on your computer — it will detect and link with your camera automatically.

Compatibility & Downloads

LUMIX Tether is available for both Windows and Mac operating systems and works with most modern LUMIX models, including the S-series (S1, S1R, S1H, S5, S5II, S5IIX, S9, S1RII, S1II, S1IIE, BS1H), the GH-series (GH5, GH5S, GH5II, GH6, GH7), the G-series (G9, G9II) and box cameras like the BGH1. The latest version is v2.12, released on Nov. 26, 2025.

LUMIX Tether for Streaming & Multicam

Earlier "LUMIX Tether for Multicam" and "LUMIX Tether for streaming (Beta)" releases have been merged into the main LUMIX Tether app. From v2.0 onward, LUMIX Tether supports multiple connections (up to 12 cameras at the same time) and a no-GUI live view mode that's ideal for clean HDMI capture into OBS, vMix, Wirecast and similar streaming software.

Customers using AW-UB10 or AW-UB50 should use LUMIX Tether ver. 2.8.

OSWindows VersionMac Version
Download ProgramLUMIXTether_v2_12.exeLUMIXTether_v2_12.pkg
Download File Size63,475,696 bytes74,731,216 bytes
Date UpdatedNov. 26, 2025

Objective users

Using the following digital cameras.

< S series >

  • DC-BS1H
  • DC-S1/S1R
  • DC-S1M2/S1M2ES
  • DC-S1RM2
  • DC-S1H
  • DC-S5
  • DC-S5M2/S5M2X
  • DC-S9

< G, GH, BGH series >

  • DC-BGH1
  • DC-GH5/GH5S/GH5M2
  • DC-G9/G9M2
  • DC-GH6/GH7

Improvements

Please refer here for the supported functions by model.

DateVersionDescription
Nov. 26, 20252.12
  • Now compatible with DC-S1RM2 (Ver.1.3) / DC-S1M2 (Ver.1.2) / DC-S1M2ES (Ver.1.2) firmware updates.
Jun. 24, 20252.11
  • Now compatible with DC-S1RM2 (Ver.1.2) / DC-S1M2 (Ver.1.1) / DC-S1M2ES (Ver.1.1) firmware updates.
Jun. 3, 20252.10
  • Now compatible with DC-S1M2.
  • Now compatible with DC-S1M2ES.
Mar. 11, 20252.9
  • Now compatible with DC-S1RM2.
Jul. 26, 2024 / Jun. 3, 20242.7
  • Now compatible with DC-GH7.
  • Now compatible with DC-S9.
Oct. 23, 20232.6
  • Now compatible with DC-G9M2.
May 15, 20232.5
  • Now compatible with DC-S5M2X.
Jan. 12, 20232.4
  • Now compatible with DC-S5M2.
Oct. 31, 20222.3 (Mac Ver.2.3.1)
  • Supports multi-view that can display up to 12 devices at the same time.
  • You can now display the screen of any camera and switch settings when multiple units are connected.
Jul. 5, 20222.2
  • Now compatible with DC-GH6 firmware updates (Ver.2.0).
  • Supported OS information has been updated.
Mar. 8, 20222.1
  • Now compatible with DC-GH6.
Nov. 30, 20212.0
  • Add live view function without GUIs.
  • Supports multiple connection. (Max.12 Units)
  • Supports menu operation. (Only GH5M2/BGH1/BS1H)
  • Supports for saving / loading camera setting. (Only GH5M2/BGH1/BS1H)
  • Supports for Firmware UPDATE. (Only GH5M2/BGH1/BS1H)
  • Supports recording control to an external monitor recorder via HDMI. (Only GH5M2/BGH1/BS1H)
  • Zoom operation of the power zoom lenses in LUMIX Tether has been added. (Only GH5M2/BGH1)
  • Supports Tether connect mode. (Only BGH1/BS1H)
Jul. 13, 20211.11
  • Now compatible with below camera body firmware updates.
  • - DC-S1H Firmware Ver.2.5
  • - DC-S1R Firmware Ver.1.9
  • - DC-S1 Firmware Ver.2.1
  • - DC-S5 Firmware Ver.2.3
Jun. 21, 20211.10
  • Now compatible with DC-GH5M2.
Nov. 24, 20201.9
  • Now compatible with below camera body firmware updates.
  • - DC-S1H Firmware Ver.2.2
  • - DC-S1R Firmware Ver.1.6
  • - DC-S1 Firmware Ver.1.6
  • - DC-S5 Firmware Ver.2.0
Sep. 14, 20201.8
  • Now compatible with DC-S5.
Nov. 19, 20191.7
  • Image quality of an live view image can be changed. (Except for DC-S1H).
Sep. 17, 20191.6
  • Now compatible with DC-S1H.
Jul. 9, 20191.5
  • Now compatible with below camera body firmware updates.
  • - DC-S1R Firmware Ver.1.2
  • - DC-S1 Firmware Ver.1.2
  • - DC-GH5 Firmware Ver.2.5
  • - DC-G9 Firmware Ver.1.3
  • - DC-GH5S Firmware Ver.1.3
Mar. 11, 20191.4
  • Now compatible with DC-S1R and DC-S1.
  • Add sheer overlay function.
May 30, 20181.3
  • Now compatible with below camera body firmware updates.
  • - DC-GH5 Firmware Ver.2.3
  • - DC-G9 Firmware Ver.1.1
  • - DC-GH5S Firmware Ver.1.1
  • Picture quality adjusting feature in Photo Style is available.
Jan. 17, 20181.2
  • Now compatible with DC-GH5S.
Dec. 21, 20171.1
  • Now compatible with DC-G9.
  • Add control buttons to rotate and resize review image.
Sep. 27, 20171.0
  • Initial release.

Notes:

Operating environment

OSWindows VersionMac Version
Windows 10 (64bit) (22H2)
Windows 11 (21H2 ~ 24H2)		macOS 12.0 ~ 12.7
macOS 13.0 ~ 13.7
macOS 14.0 ~ 14.7
macOS 15.0 ~ 15.6

<Information for using with macOS 13 / 14 / 15>

Due to the specifications of macOS, the following functions do not work, if connecting the digital camera and PC with a USB cable.

- Multiple connection   * Functions do not work properly.

CPUIntel CPU (Windows, Mac), Apple Silicon (Mac)
RAM2GB or more
Display1024 x 768 pixels or more
Hard diskFree space of 200 MB or more for installation
Interface
  • USB 3.0/3.1  * Operation is not guaranteed with a connection via USB extension cable.
  • Ethernet: BGH1, BS1H, GH5M2(*), S5M2X(*), GH7(*), S1RM2(*), S1M2(*), S1M2ES(*) / Wi-Fi: BGH1, BS1H
    (*)GH5M2, S5M2X, GH7, S1RM2, S1M2, S1M2ES : via USB-LAN adapter

Software Licensing Agreement & Download

To use this software, you must agree to the content of the Software License Agreement.

Download and install the software only after understanding and agreeing to the content of the agreement.

End User License Agreement

Article 1 — License

The right to use this software (the "Software"), including related manuals and documentation downloaded from the page providing this Agreement, is granted to the Licensee. All other rights — including patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software — are retained by the licensor and are not transferred to the Licensee.

Article 2 — Limitation on use

The Licensee may not, and may not permit any third party to, use the Software in any manner that could cause damage, disclosure of personal data, or harm to any other person. The Software must not be used in any activity that may risk human life, physical health or safety (including but not limited to medical, aviation or nuclear applications) or in any unlawful manner. The Software is not designed for such use cases, and no warranty is provided for any such use.

Article 3 — Disclaimer

The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The licensor shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the Software.

Article 4 — Governing law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws applicable to the licensor's jurisdiction.

Installation Procedure

Step 1.
Log in as an Administrator of the computer. In addition, close all programs currently running.
Step 2.
Double-click the downloaded file to run it.
Step 3.
Installation starts.
Follow the instructions on the Installation wizard screens that appear to install the program.
Step 4.
When the final screen appears, LUMIX Tether has been installed.
Click [Finish] to end installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

[+]What is LUMIX Tether?

LUMIX Tether is free Panasonic software that lets you control compatible LUMIX cameras from a Windows or Mac computer over USB, Wi-Fi or LAN, with live view, remote control and direct saving.

[+]Is LUMIX Tether free?

Yes. LUMIX Tether is provided free of charge by Panasonic for owners of compatible LUMIX cameras.

[+]What is the latest version of LUMIX Tether?

The latest version is v2.12, released on Nov. 26, 2025, with added compatibility for DC-S1RM2 (Ver.1.3), DC-S1M2 (Ver.1.2) and DC-S1M2ES (Ver.1.2) firmware updates.

[+]Which cameras work with LUMIX Tether?

S-series: DC-BS1H, DC-S1/S1R, DC-S1M2/S1M2ES, DC-S1RM2, DC-S1H, DC-S5, DC-S5M2/S5M2X, DC-S9. G, GH and BGH series: DC-BGH1, DC-GH5/GH5S/GH5M2, DC-G9/G9M2, DC-GH6/GH7.

[+]How many cameras can I connect at once?

Up to 12 cameras simultaneously when using Ethernet (multicam mode introduced in v2.0 / v2.3).

[+]Can I use LUMIX Tether for live streaming?

Yes. LUMIX Tether offers a live-view mode without on-screen GUI elements, giving you a clean HDMI feed for OBS, vMix and other streaming tools.

[+]Does LUMIX Tether work on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia?

Yes. LUMIX Tether v2.12 supports macOS 12, 13, 14 and 15 on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

[+]Why does my Wi-Fi connection drop?

Panasonic recommends using USB or wired LAN for the most stable connection. Wi-Fi may be interrupted depending on your network environment.

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