Please disable the sleep state for the webcam tool by entering 'defaults write NSAppSleepDisabled -bool YES' into a terminal window (without quotes). MacOS sends applications into a sleep state when they are in background. This can either be done with the original GoPro iOS/Android app, or with the WiFi Connector app. The WiFi of GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Max cameras has to be manually activated. My GoPro Hero 8/GoPro Max WiFi does not show up. Please use 3rd party apps (for instance Camera Suite for GoPro) for changing the camera settings. The webcam tool supports only one camera at the same time. Can I stream from multiple cameras at the same time? Does the tool work with GoPro Hero 4 and Hero 4 Session cameras?Īlthough 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. Take a look at this table which shows if you need a second adapter for the internet connection. In this case you have to use a LAN cable, a second WiFi adapter, or a LTE connection for internet access. Many cameras create their own WiFi network.

How can I stream to the internet when the WiFi is used by the camera? Do I need a LAN cable? Also, we noticed different latency between various WLAN adapter manufacturers.

The delay is affected by the WiFi signal quality and number of connected devices. The video stream delay of different camera models is listed here. The video resolution of different camera models is listed here. Update: The tool now ships with an experimental audio feature. Just contact us if you have further questions, feedback, or comments. This section answers frequently asked questions. GoPro Hero 4 Session (officially NOT supported!)ĭownload the tool Frequently asked questions (FAQ).GoPro Hero 4 (officially NOT supported!).The table also lists the measured delay (in seconds) and maximum resolution of the video stream: Source LAN cable) is required for the internet connection. 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. Optional: LAN cable (see FAQ for details)ĭownload the tool Camera specific details.Optional: WiFi adapter (see FAQ for details).Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (both 32bit and 64bit are supported).

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