Pair Bluetooth Devices to Your GoPro HERO5 Session Camera

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: GoPro HERO5 Session: Pairing

Setting up your GoPro Session Camera is quick and easy. This guide will take you through the process of getting your new GoPro Session camera paired with the GoPro App so you can begin using it as intended.

Be sure you have all of the contents contained within the packaging of your new GoPro Session camera, as the documentation and supplied USB cable may be needed during this process.

2. Android: Enable Bluetooth

1. Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
2. Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
   

1. Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
   

3. Android: Check Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.

To check if your Android mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi:

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi.
   

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned On, then select the Wi-Fi network that says Connected under it.
   

1. Here, you'll see the basics of your Wi-Fi connection, with the Wi-Fi network name at the top, and other information such as Signal Strength, Link Speed and the Frequency you're connected at and the Security type of the network.
   

More Details

1. To see more information about your connection, select Cancel.
2. Select the Settings gear in the top right corner.
   

1. Here, you'll see a variety of information related to your connection at the bottom, such as the MAC (Media Access Control) address and IP addresses your Android device has been given.
   

4. GoPro: Install Android App

1. Open Play Store.
   

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2. Type "GoPro" in the search bar and select GoPro (formerly Capture).
   

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2. Tap Install to start downloading the app.
   

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2. Once installed, tap Open to proceed to the setup.
   

5. GoPro Session: Pair With App

1. Open the GoPro App:
   

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2. From the home page, tap the icon in the top left corner.
   

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2. Tap on Add A Camera.
   

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2. Select HERO5 Session.
   

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2. Pick up your camera & follow the App's on-screen instructions to get the camera ready to pair.
   

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2. Select Continue to allow the App to begin searching for the camera.
3. Tap Pair to connect via Bluetooth.
4. Then tap Join to connect to the Wi-Fi on your camera.
5. If prompted, enter the associated Wi-Fi network password.
6. Congratulations! Your GoPro Session is now connected with your GoPro app and is ready to use!

6. iOS: Enable Bluetooth

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Then tap Bluetooth.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
   

7. iOS: Check Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

To check if your iOS mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi:

1. From the main screen of your device, look for and open Settings.
   

1. With Settings open, look for the Wi-Fi field. This field will display the current Wi-Fi status on the right hand side:

• Off - the Wi-Fi antenna is currently disabled.
• Not Connected - Wi-Fi is turned on, but your device is not currently connected to a network.
• Wi-Fi network name - Wi-Fi is turned on, and the network name displayed is the network your device is currently connected to.
  

8. GoPro: Install iOS App

1. Open the App Store.
   

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2. Type in "GoPro" in the search bar.
3. Find GoPro in the search results and tap on GET.
   

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2. Tap on Install to start download.
   

9. GoPro Session: Pair With App

1. Open the GoPro App:
   

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2. From the home page, tap the icon in the top left corner.
   

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2. Tap on Add A Camera.
   

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2. Select HERO5 Session.
   

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2. Pick up your camera & follow the App's on-screen instructions to get the camera ready to pair.
   

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2. Select Continue to allow the App to begin searching for the camera.
3. Tap Pair to connect via Bluetooth.
4. Then tap Join to connect to the Wi-Fi on your camera.
5. If prompted, enter the associated Wi-Fi network password.
6. Congratulations! Your GoPro Session is now connected with your GoPro app and is ready to use!