GoProSmart Remote Control - Compatible with HERO8 Black, MAX, HERO7 Black, HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, HERO5 Session, and Fusion (GoPro Official Accessory)

My review of the Go Pro Smart RemoteI purchased this to work in conjunction with my Go Pro Hero 5 Black digital camera. As pictured, it arrived on time and in retail packaging. I purchased the camera to record the travels I take on my motorcycle. I have the camera mounted on my motorcycle helmet.Since the camera was mounted on my helmet, I could never tell if it was recording or in what mode it was set to. I came back from one short ride and discovered when I powered on the camera, I had accidentally changed it from video to time lapse and I actually had over 750 time lapse photos instead of video.I decided it was time to give the Go Pro Smart Remote a try. As it turned out, it was a smart decision. When the remote arrived, I charged it up for a few hours. Sorry, but I didn't time how long it took to reach full charge. Following the included instructions, pairing the remote with my camera was a snap.Once it was paired, it was time to give it a test run. Using the remote, I powered on the camera. It took a few seconds after the camera was turned on for the remote and camera to connect via the cameras WiFi.Once it did, I could see from the screen on the remote that the camera was set to Video mode and what video settings were in effect. I pressed the record button and heard the camera beep and start recording. A red light on the remote began blinking, indicating it was recording. Pressing the record button a second time resulted in the red light turning off and I could hear the camera beeping indicating it had stopped and was saving the recording.I did this several times and both the remote and camera functioned perfectly. Using the included key ring, I attached the remote to a lanyard which I placed around my neck and went for a test ride. As expected, it functioned exactly how I wanted it to.You can control up to 50 Go Pro cameras from an optimal distance of 600 feet or 188 meters. Unfortunately though you can only control one camera at a time. It is also supposed to be water proof up to 33 feet or 10 meters. I'll have to take Go Pro's word for it though, since I only have 1 camera and don't intend to take it deep sea diving.I would caution anyone who might be considering purchasing one of the less expensive knock off remotes you find online. Some only function to turn the camera Off, not On. Would you but a remote control for your TV that only turns it Off, but not On? Silly huh......I would have liked the charging cable to be a little longer but that certainly isn't a blemish on the product or my rating. I'm extremely happy with this purchase.

I bought this to use when I am kayaking. My gopro is mounted on the front of my kayak beyond arms reach, and it isnt easy to use a phone and paddle at the same time. This was the perfect solution. It is very easy to use and paired with my gopro seamlessly.The only negative thing is that the battery life is somewhat short. I wish it had removable batteries like the gopro so I could switch them out. Once the batteries are down, it has to be plugged in.One other negative that won't apply to everyone is that the wrist strap that was included is quite large. I have small wrists, and I have to strap it around my forearm or it moves up and down my arm. So if you have small wrists, be aware that if may no fit snugly.

Easy to wear, set-up and use, even with skiing gloves.

Mixed feelings. It's very useful, but...I used it with TWO gopro hero 7s and a Hero 5 Black. Followed instructions from youtube. It worked flawlessly at first. Connected easily and for the most part, it stayed connected. Then 72 hours later, when I was prepping to actually use it the night before a real-world project..... it was dead. Wouldn't charge. Wouldn't even power up. Ended up not being able to use it for the project that I bought it for.FIX #1: I had to dismantle it, clean all contacts with rubbing alcohol, and then put dielectric grease on all metal contacts to block corrosion or other contamination. Worked temporarily.FIX2: Dismantled it again, then used aluminum foil to add spacers to the charging port internal contacts on the inside of the device.Now it's working perfectly. For a few months now....on multiple projects. Reliably so. I love how useful it is. But? I never had it working for the original project that I needed it for. Would I buy it again? Probably would. Because it really is value for money when it's tweaked and working correctly.If you buy one, just be prepared to do the aluminum foil fix. Micro torque bit required.

If you use your camera when you skiing and it is attached to your helmet or doing something when camera is not easy reachable then you need this definitely. It came with holding strap but I just attached to my skiing jacket using expandable lanyard on provided hook and doesn't have to worry anymore.I didn't have problem to start camera even when I had my skiing glows on (and camera was attached to helmet).Working perfectly, providing remote control on many camera's function without actually touching camera. Also is good to control your camera from distance. According to specification it is approx. up to 600' (180meters) but I have only tried so far up to 100" (around 60 meters) and it worked fine.If you mount camera on your kid's bike or helmet, you will have full control to start and stop recording and avoid situation when you child will messed up everything.

Paired easily with my GoPro 8. Will provide a safer way for me to start and stop my camera while riding my motorcycle in interesting places.