The Remote
WATERPROOF REMOTE CONTROL
USER GUIDE
The First Step
Powering On + O
You may need to upgrade your camera’s software before you can use
The Remote. For s tep-by- step instructions, g o to gopro.com/update.
The Basics
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1. Power Button
2. Status Light
3. Preset Button
4. Status Screen
5. Mode Button
6. Shutter Button
7. USB-C Por t
Charging
Flip open the USB- C por t cover.
Inser t the included USB-C cable into
the port. Connect the other end of
the cable to a computer or other USB
power source.
Note: Be sure t hat the compute r is connected
to a power sou rce. If the remote sta tus screen
does not indicate that the remote is charging,
use a dier ent USB port.
POWERING ON
Press the Power button .
POWERING OFF
Press and hold t he Power button
for two seconds.
Wearing The Remote
ATTACHING YOU R REMOTE TO THE STRAP
The attachm ent st rap lets you wear your remote on your wrist or attach it to a
grip, bike handlebars, backpack straps, and more.
Heads Up: The Remote is waterproof to 16f t (5m), but will not work under w ater.
1. Thread the str ap through th e slots on the back of the remote.
2. Position the remote along the strap as shown.
3. Thread the end of the st rap th rough t he undersid e of the plastic ring .
4. Fold the str ap back onto it self and use the hook and loop f astners to secure
the st rap. Fold any excess st rap back onto itsel f for add ed securit y.
CAUTION: Be sure the USB-C port is dry before inserting the cable.
Pairing The Remote and Your GoPro
Capturing Video and Photos
The Remote can control up to 5 cameras at a time from up to 196 feet (60m)
away in optimal conditions. Your came ra recognizes only one remote at a t ime.
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Dependent on camera model, terrain, obstructions, electromagnetic interference,
and environmental conditions.
PAIRING THE REMOTE WITH YOUR CAMER A
1. Power o The Remote.
2. On your camera, complete these steps:
a. From the rear screen, swipe down to access the Dashboard.
b. HERO9 Black—swipe left, and then tap Connections > Connect Device >
The Remote.
HERO8 Black and MAX—tap Preferences > Connections > Connect
Device > Remote.
Your camera will automatically begin pairing.
3. Power on T he Remote.
4. “Pair new” will appear on the remote’s screen. Press the Shu tter button
to start pairing.
CONNECTING AFTER PAIRING
Your remote and camera will automatically connect when both are on.
Make sure your camera’s wireless connections are on if they fail to connect.
Tap Preferences > Connections > Wireless Connections to turn on wireless.
Heads Up: Your camera cannot be connected to The Remote and the GoPro
app at the same time. You mus t disco nnec t the ap p to connect The Remote o r
power o The Remote to conn ect the app.
RESETTING THE REMOTE
Press and hold t he Mode and Shutter buttons simultaneously
for 8 seconds if you need to reset your remote.
WARNING: Do not use with The Remote while oper ating motor
vehicles or while engaged in activities like biking, skateboarding,
skiing, and surfing.
CHANGING MODES
1. Press th e Mode button repeatedly to c ycle to t he mode
that you want.
2. Press the Shut ter but ton to start capturing.
3. To stop capturing video or time lapse, press th e Shut ter button a gain.
If your camera goes out of rang e of the remote while you are recording,
recording will continue until you stop it.
CHANGING PRESETS
Press the Preset button to see all the presets for the selected mode.
1. Press th e Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the presets.
2. Press the Shut ter button to select the preset that you want.
PRO TIP: Mark favorite m oments by pressing t he Mode button on the
remote during recording. This adds a H iLight Tag that makes those moments
easier to find later.
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WHEN USING
THE REMOTE WITH YOUR GOPRO
• QuikCapture
• Manual capture of multiple photos while recording video with multiple cameras
• GoPro app connectivity
To learn how to set screen orientation and control multiple cameras,
visit gopro.com/advanced-remote-setup.
Regulatory Information
To see additional information regarding countr y certifications, refer to the
Impor tant Produc t + Safet y Instructions included with your remote.