If your gopro is connected to a usb port that outputs 500ma current the computer will power the camera functionality without using your battery.
Gopro live feed to computer.
Youtube and facebook require initial setup steps listed below for the first time you go live so plan accordingly.
Live streaming to facebook stream directly to your facebook profile and facebook pages using the gopro app and camera.
If you ve been trying to stream a gopro to a pc with vlc media player however you ve likely run into some problems.
How to live stream using the live4 app.
If you don t have the cable that came with it most gopro models will use a usb to micro usb cable which is the same cable used with most android phones.
The gopro supports live streaming and audio playback using vlc media player ffplay etc.
If you are a gopro subscriber you can now create a private link to your live stream.
Select gopro as your preferred camera to go live.
There are separate ports available on gopro cameras that allow its connection with a variety of devices that run on windows linux mac os operating systems.
Even the company s best selling camera the hero5 black doesn t have native live streaming support thus requiring third party applications.
You can preview your gopro webcam by clicking the gopro icon and selecting show preview in the drop down.
If you want to use your camera as a webcam for live streaming then you will need to purchase the gopro hero 8 media mod to achieve a hdmi out signal.
You will also need to purchase a hdmi capture card for your pc or laptop to capture the hdmi signal from the gopro.
Using the gopro app you can live stream directly to twitch youtube and facebook as well as to sites that accept rtmp urls which we ll discuss later.
Streaming from a camera to your pc has many advantages.
Livestreaming is supported by the gopro app for youtube and facebook only.
It enables you to save your feed and restream.
A capture device is a device that connects your gopro camera to a computer or a mobile phone and helps convert the camera s signals into a compatible format for live streaming.
Live stream to gopro with a gopro subscription.
1 x research source luckily even without advanced programming knowledge you can still set up your gopro camera to stream with vlc.