How to Stream Your GoPro to Your PC Using VLC Media Player

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There are many mobile apps that makes streaming your GoPro to a smartphone a breeze. If you’ve been trying to stream a GoPro to a PC with VLC Media Player, however, you’ve likely run into some problems. Luckily, even without advanced programming knowledge, you can still set up your GoPro camera to stream with VLC. You’ll need to install external software for newer models, but with just a few extra steps, you’ll be streaming to VLC in no time.

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Using GoPro Hero2 (with Wi-Fi BacPac) or Hero3

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  1. This process is a little different between the Hero2 and Hero3 series. [1]
    • If you have a Hero2, first connect your camera to the Wi-Fi BacPac. Press the Wi-Fi button on the BacPac to open the Wi-Fi menu, then choose “Phone and Tablet.”
    • If you have a Hero 3 or 3+, cycle to your GoPro’s Settings menu using the Mode button. [2] Open the Wi-Fi settings and select “GoPro App.”
  2. Your GoPro should now appear in your PC’s list of available wireless networks. Connect to your GoPro as you would to any wireless network. The default password for your GoPro's wireless network is goprohero .
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  3. You’ll need this to send your GoPro stream to VLC Media Player.
    • In your web browser’s address bar, type http://10.5.5.9:8080/live and press Enter.
    • Click amba.m3u8.
    • Copy the entire URL in the address bar by highlighting it and pressing Ctrl + C .
  4. Open VLC and navigate to the Media menu to select “Open Network Stream.” Paste the streaming URL in the box beneath “Please enter a network URL” by pressing Ctrl + V .
    • Unfortunately, GoPro doesn’t have a system to stream directly to a PC, so you must download this external software in order to connect your devices together.
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  5. Press “Play” to launch the VLC Media Player.
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Using GoPro Hero4

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  1. . You’ll be directed to the software download as soon as your payment is processed.
  2. From your GoPro’s Settings screen, open the Wireless menu and select GoPro App. [3] Choose “New” to display your 6-digit pairing code. You’ll need it in a minute.
  3. Using your PC, connect wirelessly to the GoPro Wi-Fi network (the default password is goprohero), then launch the CameraSuite software. Click the “Pair Camera” button and enter the 6-digit pairing code from the camera. Select “Pair Camera Now.”
  4. In CameraSuite, click the Video Streamer link, then select Hero 4 as your camera model. [4] Click Start to begin the stream, then click “Copy Player URL into Clipboard.
  5. In VLC Media Player, open the Media menu select “Open Network Stream.” Click in the box beneath “Please enter a network URL” and paste the URL by pressing Ctrl + V .
  6. Press “Play” to launch the VLC Media Player.
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Using a Different Media Player or Device

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  1. If you’re comfortable with command line computing and running Python scripts, a better option for streaming to your PC might be FFmpeg.
  2. Popular services like Livestream, Periscope and Meerkat have mobile apps that will have you streaming your GoPro in a matter of minutes.
  3. You may find that a simple PC webcam will fulfill this particular need.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://community.gopro.com/s/article/GoPro-Quik-How-To-Pair-Your-Camera?language=en_US
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BByvuPSdms
      3. ↑ http://www.camerasuite.org/help_mobile
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWsZkyfZD7E

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