With SnapBridge application on smart device, the camera can be remote controlled.

SnapBridge also allows automated updating of camera's clock and GPS.

In January 2021, Nikon announced that the D5600 and D3500 would no longer be sold in Japan, but that sales elsewhere would continue "for the time being".

Since a firmware updated in May 2019 Wi-Fi was opened to third party applications.

The cameras are very similar except for the following differences Since its release, the D5600 has received positive reviews.