How to Connect insta360 GO 2 to Phone/PC

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This Guide will help you on how to Connect Insta360 GO 2 to phone and PC.

 

2. Phone

Connect GO 2 to your phone via the Insta360 App to preview your shot, control shooting, playback footage, or customize the Action Button function. 

 

  1. Turn on GO 2.
  2. Open the Insta360 App, tap the camera icon at the bottom of the page, swipe left until you see GO 2, then tap Connect Now.
  3. Here you should see your camera listed. The name of your camera is "GO 2 ******" by default, where ****** is the last six digits of the serial number on the box your GO 2 came in.
  4. If connecting for the first time a prompt will appear on the app. Tap GO 2’s Action Button to confirm the connection, or follow the on-screen instructions to connect GO 2 to the app.
  5. If the above does not work, go to the phone's WiFi settings and search for GO 2. Tap it to connect, then return to the app.

After connection, you will be able to access the following features:

  • WiFi preview
  • Remote shooting
  • Playback, download & export footage
  • Button remapping


The effective WiFi connection range is 33 feet (10 meters) in optimal conditions. 

 

3. Computer

You can download GO 2's files to your PC, then use the Insta360 Studio to edit and export. 

 

  1. Open the Charge Case with GO 2 connected, and turn on GO 2.
  2. Connect the Charge Case to your PC via the official cable.
  3. Open the DCIM folder, then you can view your files.


If connecting to a computer with a USB Type-C port, please first connect the Charge Case to a USB hub using the official USB Type-A to Type-C cable.