The Open GoPro API is the primary way for users to interact with a GoPro camera. The camera provides interfaces to HTTP (wired and wireless) and Bluetooth Low Energy that allow users to perform command, control, and query actions including, but not limited to:
| Feature | BLE | WiFi | USB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Connect / Wake | ✔️ | ||
| Retrieve Camera State | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Press Shutter | ✔️ | ✔️* | ✔️* |
| Change Settings / Modes | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Live Preview | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Webcam / UDP Streaming (up to 1080P) | ✔️ | ||
| Media Management | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Metadata File Extraction | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| External Power via same I/O | ✔️ |
* = From Hero 10 onwards
Docs
Detailed Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and HTTP Interface Specifications.
BLE Specs →HTTP Specs →
Tutorials
Walk-through tutorials in different languages / frameworks for getting started.
✏️ Tutorials →