Camera Suite allows you to control action cameras such as GoPro Hero 2/3/3+/4/5/6/7 models with ease over Wifi. It supports full control over the camera, live preview, media browsing, script- and server based remote control, and much more...
Note for Hero 8, 9, and Max cameras
- Some reasons that you'd want to manually re-update the camera's software would be (1) if your camera freezes on the video camera icon right when you power it on, (2) the GoPro App isn't connecting to the camera or showing live preview, or (3) you want to change your camera's Wi-Fi name and password.
- At the moment this is possible with the Ricoh Theta V, and the Xiaomi Yi/4k/4k+ cameras (manual hacks are necessary for the Yi cameras!). Not available in Windows Store/Windows Phone. GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Max cameras need a special tool for enabling the WiFi adapter which can be downloaded here.
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GoPro Hero 8, Hero 9, GoPro Max 360°: Please use the Camera Tools (download here) for these camera models instead.
Camera Suite - downloads for Windows and MacOS. Camera Suite allows you to control action cameras such as GoPro Hero 2/3/3+/4/5/6/7 models with ease over Wifi. It supports full control over the camera, live preview, media browsing, script- and server based remote control, and much more. Note for Hero 8, 9, and Max cameras. Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit, Compatible with GoPro Hero9/Hero8/Hero7, GoPro Max, GoPro Fusion, Insta360, DJI Osmo Action, AKASO, APEMAN, Campark, SJCAM #1 Best Seller GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5K HD Video, 20MP Photos, 1080p Live Streaming, Stabilization + 64GB Card and 50.
Desktop version
The desktop version of Camera Suite offers advanced features such as a streaming server, a command server, and a scripting language to write your own scripts for camera control.
| System | Price | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8/10 (Changelog) | 8.99 EUR | info&purchase |
| Apple MacOS 10.10 and newer (Changelog) | 8.99 EUR | info&purchase |
| Raspberry Pi (Changelog), (installation instructions) Requires Raspbian Stretch and a Pi 2, 3 or newer. | 4.99 EUR | info&purchase |
| Apple MacOS 10.10 and newer (Apple Mac App Store) | see App Store |
Mobile/touch version
The mobile and touch versions of Camera Suite are optimized for touch input and offer bigger user interface controls. This version does not include the following advanced functions: streaming and command server, and the scripting module.
| System | Price | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Android | see App Store | |
| iOS 5.1 and newer (iPhone, iPad) | see App Store |
The Webcam Tool for Action Cameras turns your GoPro Hero, DJI Osmo Action, Xiaomi Yi 4k+, and SJCam camera into a virtual webcam which can then be used in Skype, Zoom, OBS Studio, VLC Player, and other apps.
The following input sources are supported:
- GoPro Hero 5, 6, 7
- GoPro Hero 8*
- GoPro Hero 9*
- GoPro Max*
- GoPro Hero 5 Session
- GoPro Fusion
- Xiaomi Yi, Yi 4K, Yi 4K+
- DJI Osmo Action
- SJCam 4000 WiFi, 4000+, 5000, SJ6, SJ7, SJ8 Plus, SJ8 Pro
- Akaso Brave 7 LE
- RTMP server
- File input (e.g. from mp4 video)
- Remote video input from url
* The GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Max cameras need a special tool for activating their WiFi adapter in non-RTMP which you can find here.
We have successfully tested the webcam with:
- Zoom
- Skype (desktop edition)
- OBS Studio
- Magix Vegas Pro 17
- VideoLAN VLC Player
- ...
The webcam should work with most applications supporting direct draw/direct show video inputs. Just contact us if you have doubts regarding a specific app.
- Apple macOS 10.13 and newer
- Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (both 32bit and 64bit are supported)
- Optional: WiFi adapter (see FAQ for details)
- Optional: LAN cable (see FAQ for details)
Camera specific details
The following table shows if the camera is connected via WiFi (and thus a WiFi adapter is required) and whether a second adapter (e.g. LAN cable) is required for the internet connection. The table also lists the measured delay (in seconds) and maximum resolution of the video stream:
| Source | WiFi | LAN | Delay (s) | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP Hero 4 | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 432x240 |
| GP Hero 4 Session | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 432x240 |
| GP Hero 5 | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 864x480 |
| GP Hero 5 Session | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 864x480 |
| GP Hero 6 | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 864x480 |
| GP Hero 7 | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 864x480 |
| GP Hero 7 RTMP | No | No | 1.0-2.0 | 1280x720 |
| GP Hero 8 | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 864x480 |
| GP Hero 8 RTMP | No | No | <0.5 | 1920x1080 |
| GP Hero 9 RTMP | No | No | <0.5 | 1920x1080 |
| GP Max | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 1408x704 |
| GP Fusion | Yes | Yes | <0.5 | 736x720 |
| File source | No | No | <0.2 | Custom |
| DJI Osmo Action | No | No | <0.2 | 1280x720 |
| Xiaomi Yi | Yes | Yes | <0.2 | 640x480 |
| Xiaomi Yi 4K, 4K+ RTMP | No | No | <0.2 | 1920x1080 |
| Xiaomi Yi 4k, 4k+ | Yes | Yes | <0.2 | 864x480 |
| SJCam 4000+, 5000, SJ6 | Yes | Yes | <0.2 | 640x360 |
| SJCam SJ8 | Yes | Yes | <0.2 | 864x480 |
| Akaso Brave 7LE | Yes | Yes | <0.2 | 700x400 |
Instruction and demo videos
- GoPro Hero 4 (officially NOT supported!)
- GoPro Hero 4 Session (officially NOT supported!)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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This section answers frequently asked questions. Just contact us if you have further questions, feedback, or comments.
Does the webcam support audio?
The webcam tool does not support audio. Please use a microphone for audio input. Update: The tool now ships with an experimental audio feature.
What resolution does my camera support?
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The video resolution of different camera models is listed here.
How much delay has the video stream?
The video stream delay of different camera models is listed here. The delay is affected by the WiFi signal quality and number of connected devices. Also, we noticed different latency between various WLAN adapter manufacturers.
How can I stream to the internet when the WiFi is used by the camera? Do I need a LAN cable?
Many cameras create their own WiFi network. In this case you have to use a LAN cable, a second WiFi adapter, or a LTE connection for internet access. Take a look at this table which shows if you need a second adapter for the internet connection.
Does the tool work with GoPro Hero 4 and Hero 4 Session cameras?
Although we have successfully tested the tool with GoPro Hero 4 and Hero 4 Session cameras these cameras are officially not supported due to streaming problems and low video quality.
Are GoPro Hero 3 cameras supported?
GoPro Hero 3 cameras are not supported.
Can I stream from multiple cameras at the same time?
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The webcam tool supports only one camera at the same time.
How can I control the camera's settings?
Please use 3rd party apps (for instance Camera Suite for GoPro) for changing the camera settings.
My GoPro Hero 8/GoPro Max WiFi does not show up. How do I activate my Hero 8 WiFi?
The WiFi of GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Max cameras has to be manually activated. This can either be done with the original GoPro iOS/Android app, or with the WiFi Connector app.
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The video gets choppy on macOS. How can I fix this?
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macOS sends applications into a sleep state when they are in background. Please disable the sleep state for the webcam tool by entering 'defaults write com.gopro2webcam.vcamtool NSAppSleepDisabled -bool YES' into a terminal window (without quotes).
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