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

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn on your GoPro Wi-Fi.

   This process is a little different between the Hero2 and Hero3 series.
   
   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.
   
   Open the Wi-Fi settings and select “GoPro App.”
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   Step 2: Connect your PC to the GoPro.

   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. , 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. , 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. , Press “Play” to launch the VLC Media Player.
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   Step 3: Get the URL of your GoPro stream.

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   Step 4: Configure VLC Media Player.

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   Step 5: View your live stream.

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