GoPro Smart Remote (GoPro Official Accessory)

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GoPro has had four different remotes for their action cameras. Two of them are current models, two is an old model but you can still find it for sale in some places, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. You basically have three options to control your GoPro cameras: on the camera itself, with a mobile app, and with a remote control. The GoPro Smart Remote is perfect for the occasions where you need to trigger the camera but you are far away and a mobile phone can be too cumbersome or might get damaged. GoPro Smart Remote Control multiple cameras: enables control of up to 50 GoPro cameras at a time – perfect for multi-cam setups. It can control multiple cameras at once. Up to 5 cameras. That’s fewer than the Smart Remote and WiFi Remote, both of which can control up to 50 cameras at once.

Includes a Keyring and wrist strap: attach the remote to your keys, zippers, or other gear with the included key ring, or wear it like a watch with the included wrist strap. Another thing I’ve run into is that sometimes some cameras will start while others don’t. It’s frustrating to find later that one or more cameras simply didn’t start recording. So it basically means that you’ve got to visually confirm that they’ve all started recording. But the ability to control multiple cameras at once is still something I find very useful. If you want to use voice commands The design closely resembles the first-generation GoPro Wi-Fi remote. It doesn’t feature a settings button like the second-generation GoPro smart remote (above), but it has all the other features including an LCD screen that displays key information. If you see [Detach current remote?] Highlight and select [Yes]. After that, you should see two arrows moving towards each other on the camera’s screen. This means that the camera is in pairing mode. Note – the camera is in pairing mode only when its screen shows the two arrows moving towards each other.It lets you change settings thanks to its dedicated settings button. It even includes a programmable button that the official Smart Remote doesn’t feature. Press the [Mode Button] repeatedly, until [CONNECT] is highlighted, then press the [Shutter button] to select. I’ve found them most useful when doing things like kayaking or surfing, where you’re mostly above the water but getting wet is inevitable. Other Ways to Control Your GoPro Remotely

But it’s important to know that the wireless signal doesn’t work through water, so while you can get the remote and camera wet and they work in rainy or splashy conditions above water, you won’t be able to use the remote underwater to control the camera. If you need to do that, there are workarounds that involve running a cable to the camera, but they require some setup–I have more on them below. All of these remotes have built-in rechargeable batteries that aren’t removable. So you need to connect the remote directly to a power source to charge it. It doesn’t come with an AC wall adapter, but you can use the usual array of USB power sources you already have on hand. Things Worth Knowing

The GoPro Smart Remote is GoPro’s official remote accessory for GoPros that preceded the GoPro Hero 8. It’s not the oldest official remote, however, as it succeeds an even older remote called the “GoPro Wi-Fi remote”. Once again, being an official GoPro accessory, it costs slightly more than unofficial options.

The Telesin Smart remote has some slight disadvantages like smaller range (80m instead of 180m) it`s waterproof to 1m instead of 10m and can control up to 10 cameras. The TELESIN remote however has a better magnetic charging port. I have used the TELESN remote for years and I have not missed the benefits of the original remote. When the Smart Remote displays a radiating Wi-Fi symbol, press and hold the [Settings/Tag] button on the remote (wrench icon). When the remote shows two arrows moving towards each other, you can let go of the remote's [Settings/Tag] button. The Smart Remote is now in pairing mode. Press the [Menu Button] repeatedly to move to [Connection Settings], then press the [Shutter Button] to select it. In many ways, The Remote is an upgrade over the Smart Remote. But there’s one important area where it isn’t. That’s for controlling multiple cameras at once. With the Smart Remote–and the Wifi Remote, for that matter–you can control up to 50 cameras at once. With The Remote, there’s a maximum of 5 cameras at once. The GoPro Remo is proof that not every official accessory is great. It’s essentially a wearable wireless mic that lets you use GoPro voice commands to remotely control your GoPro.Range. The smart remote has a typical WiFi range of 200-600 feet. The GoPro app has a range of 35-50 feet. If you see [Detach current remote?] Highlight and select [Yes]. After that, you should see two arrows moving towards each other on the camera’s screen. This means the camera is in pairing mode. Long-range remote control: control your camera from distances of up to 600ft (180M) in optimal conditions.