{"id":827,"date":"2016-10-17T14:02:34","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T10:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/?p=827"},"modified":"2020-09-22T10:26:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T06:26:04","slug":"how-to-stream-from-gopro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/how-to-stream-from-gopro","title":{"rendered":"How to Stream from GoPro to PC, Mac and Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have been looking for ways on how to stream from GoPro, then you have come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will show you below different methods to connect your GoPro to your phone, PC and Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capture Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A capture device is a device that connects your GoPro camera<\/a> to a computer or a mobile phone and helps convert the camera\u2019s signals into a compatible format for live streaming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are separate ports available on GoPro cameras that allow its connection with a variety of devices that run on Windows, Linux, Mac-OS operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no need for a separate capture device if<\/strong> you just want to transfer or stream videos from your GoPro camera to computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you may need to have a capture device if you wish to have high quality streaming with no latency and save the videos to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the sections below, we will look into ways on how you can stream and capture from your GoPro camera to various devices including Phone, PC and Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GoPro Live Streaming to Phone<\/strong> with Periscope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are an iPhone user then there is some good news for you. As an iPhone user myself, I use Periscope<\/a> to live stream from my GoPro camera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Periscope app is free for download on App Store and it\u2019s being used by over 10 million users who enjoy live streaming from their GoPro cameras. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before anything else, you need to establish a connection between the iPhone and the GoPro using Periscope and WiFi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow these steps to start streaming from GoPro to iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Turn on your camera, set it to video mode and then enable Wi-Fi.<\/li>
  2. Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network of your GoPro camera, and launch the Periscope app.<\/li>
  3. Click the broadcast button that you\u2019ll see at the bottom of the screen. As soon as you do this, a GoPro-inspired icon will pop up that you need to tap on in order to start streaming.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you want, you can set a name for your Periscope and set up the privacy options. Now you’re ready to enjoy streaming in a normal way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once the streaming starts, you can easily switch between the GoPro and your phone\u2019s camera by double-taping on the screen.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also use the new lock button that you\u2019ll find on the top of the screen to ensure the streaming doesn\u2019t end once you put the phone in your pocket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your camera will save the video so that you can use it later for posting on your preferred social media apps \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    GoPro Live Stream to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo & others<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Only works with Hero7 Black<\/a>, Hero8 Black<\/a>, Hero9 Black<\/a>, and GoPro MAX<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This guide will enable you to live stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, Workplace from Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"How
    Source: GoPro Website<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    1. Download the GoPro App (available for both IOS and Android). This the only way to live stream.<\/li>
    2. Open the app and click on Live in preview mode then click “Set Up Live”<\/li>
    3. Connect your Facebook account or YouTube account and approve permissions.<\/li>
    4. Connect to a WiFi or hotspot<\/li>
    5. Under “Share To”, choose the right setting (public , friends or only me). For YouTube, you need to choose “Public”.<\/li>
    6. Put a Title and description for the live stream.<\/li>
    7. Pick a video resolution. 1080p is only available with the Hero 8 Black.<\/li>
    8. Choose whether or not you wish to save the live stream to your micro SD card.<\/li>
    9. Check the preview before you start streaming.<\/li>
    10. To start the live streaming, you can either click on “Go Live” from the app or simply the GoPro shutter button.<\/li>
    11. You can now switch over to Facebook, YouTube or your chosen app to check the stream and the user stats.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Other platforms can work if they are able to provide you with a RTMP or RTMPS URL and a stream name\/key (see below photo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"How
      Source: GoPro website<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Source: <\/strong>GoPro website<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      How to Stream from GoPro to PC (Without a capture device) Via WiFi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Only works with Hero 4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Switch on your GoPro and enable WiFi then Select GoPro App<\/li>
      2. On your PC, go to your WiFi settings and connect to the GoPro WiFi (How to reset a GoPro WiFi Password<\/a>)<\/li>
      3. To get the GoPro IP address, open CMD then type “ipconfig” (without the quotes)<\/li>
      4. Under “Wireless LAN adapter” look for the default gateway, this will be your GoPro’s IP address. Mine is 10.5.5.9<\/li>
      5. Dowload VLC player on your PC and install it<\/li>
      6. Open VLC, select \u201cMedia\u201d then \u201cOpen Media Stream<\/li>
      7. Copy and paste the URL: http:\/\/xxx:8080\/live\/amba.m3u8<\/strong>, xxx is your GoPro IP address that we got it earlier.<\/li>
      8. <\/li>
      9. Click on \u201cPlay\u201d. You will see the video on your VLC player. There will be a 2-3 seconds delay (normal since we\u2019re streaming using wireless connection)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        The only way to get a crisp clear streaming video would be by using a capture card. You can also record the videos from your GoPro to PC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        <<<Click here to get more information on how to capture videos from your GoPro>>><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        How to Stream and Record videos from GoPro to PC (With a capture device)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019re using a capture card then you need to check my other article \u201cHow to use a GoPro as a webcam<\/a>\u201d, you would be able live stream and record your videos on your PC or Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        How to Stream from GoPro to Mac <\/strong>(Without a capture device) Via WiFi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The below steps are not user friendly and only work with Hero4<\/span>, you need to have some programming experience in order to get these right \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Follow these steps for setting up the streaming from GoPro to Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Install FFmpeg.<\/li>
        2. Now, go to the GoPro app on your phone for creating a WiFi name and password. What this will do is establish a connection between the GoPro camera and your Mac over WiFi. (Skip this step if you already have an existing WiFi connection created on your GoPro)<\/li>
        3. On your Mac, go to WiFi and connect to your GoPro.<\/li>
        4. Now, to enable a continuous stream, download this Python script<\/a>.<\/li>
        5. Go to Utilities and open Terminal<\/li>
        6. Copy and paste this inside the terminal \u2013 \u201cffplay udp: \/\/:8554\u201d.<\/li>
        7. Copy and paste this to your browser \u2013 \u201chttp: \/\/10.5.5.9:8080\/gp\/gpControl\/execute?pl=gpStream&cl=restart\u201d.<\/li>
        8. To view the stream, go back to the terminal.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Alternatively, you can watch this video:<\/strong>
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