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Live streaming with a GoPro is a breeze — just prepare a bit and gather some essential gear.
Moreover, when it comes to capturing the essence of an active and adventurous lifestyle, the GoPro stands out. Thanks to GoPro cameras, we’ve been able to immortalize numerous moments, ranging from underwater adventures to thrilling skydives, covering a spectrum of activities and large-scale public events.
GoPro has been super successful in their 10+ years of doing business, in part because they’re consistently rolling out new services and products.
That’s great news for streamers! GoPro streaming is a terrific way to share footage from of your activities or events.
You can absolutely stream with a GoPro! You’ll need the GoPro app and a GoPro subscription. You’ll be able to generate a private link to share with your audience. You can also live stream directly on Twitch, YouTube or Facebook, or via RTMP URL on other sites.
Streaming-compatible GoPro models include:
However, a GoPro camera can’t stream on its own, which is why you need to pair it with a smartphone that has the GoPro app on it or use a third-party platform. For mobile device users, a full GoPro streaming setup includes the camera as the source, the app as the encoder, and the smartphone as the processing computer.
Clearly, GoPro has some great advantages, but live streaming with one has its drawbacks, too:
Before setting up your stream, you’ll need to do some prep work. First, install the GoPro app; it’s available for iOS and Android. Next, connect your HERO7 Black GoPro camera (or a later model) to a Wi-Fi network.
If you don’t have a Wi-Fi network, you’ll need to create a personal hotspot with your smartphone and connect your camera to it. Then, pair your camera with the GoPro app.
If you want to live stream to a platform other than Facebook Live or YouTube, you’ll need to:
You should now have the URL and the key in a single line. And that’s all there is to it — you’re ready to stream to the website of your choice!
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The GoPro cams HERO8 and HERO9 Black support direct live streaming for macOS and Windows users. All you need to start live streaming is your cam, a microSD card reader, a USB-C cable (usually comes with the camera), and your computer. Let’s dive into a quick tutorial:
If you have a GoPro HERO7 Black or earlier, you can’t benefit from the live streaming feature. Even the company’s best-selling camera, the HERO5 Black, doesn’t have native live streaming support. To go live with the earlier models, you’ll need a third-party application.
The Live4 app supports GoPro cameras all the way back to the HERO3 White. The only exceptions are the HERO 2014, which doesn’t have Wi-Fi, and the Fusion, which isn’t supported yet.
To live stream from GoPro to Facebook Live using the Live4 app, you need to:
You’re all set to start broadcasting. You’ll see a preview of the camera and a big red button you’ll need to press when you want to start streaming. Just be mindful that this method of GoPro live streaming uses your cellular data.As of July 2021, the app only supports streaming to Facebook Live. But Live4 and StreamWay have partnered up to let you multistream with your GoPro. Not only can you stream to several other websites, you can also stream to them at the same time. When you multistream, you can always be live on the platforms your audiences like to use.
It’s possible to stream to a PC or Mac. You’ll get the best results by using a cable and a capture device, such as a microSD card.
GoPro models HERO9 Black, HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black and GoPro MAX support live streaming with the GoPro app. To stream with earlier models, like the popular HERO5, you’ll need a third-party app like Live4.
You can connect GoPro HERO8 and HERO9 cameras to your computer and use them as webcams. All you need is your GoPro, a microSD card reader, a USB-C cable (usually comes with the camera) and your computer.
The GoPro app supports direct streaming on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch, as well as other sites via RTMP URL. Using a third-party app like Live4 with StreamWay may open up additional options, especially if you’re using an older GoPro model.
GoPro cameras have a lot to offer for people who want to showcase their outdoorsy lifestyles. The addition of live streaming to GoPro’s offerings has been very welcome. The drawback is that only some models support it — but the Live4 app can help with that problem. Thanks to the collaboration with StreamWay, you can also live stream from your GoPro camera to many other websites, simultaneously. Let the adventures begin!