QR Control

Configuration Commands for All Labs Enabled Cameras

Set most camera modes with the Customizable QR Code Creator and as a mobile app:
Set Precision Local Date and Time or UTC Time or
Set Local Time:
Personalize your cameras with Owner Information

Capture Triggers

Use the image sensor for Motion Detection, capturing only scenes with motion
Capture using IMU Motion Triggers for detecting camera movement
Start capture only when traveling fast with GPS Speed Triggers
Use the USB Power Trigger to start and stop the camera (pseudo dash-cam mode)
HERO9/10 - Start capture using Sound Pressure Level Trigger

Extended Time-lapse Features

Start a 24-hour long time-lapse or greater with Extra Long Time-lapses
Use your GoPro to time-lapse Construction Projects
Schedule your camera to automatically Time-lapse Sunsets and Sunrises
HERO9/10 - Daily Time-lapse with auto upload (GoPro Subscription required)

Video Alteration Features

HERO8/9/10/MAX - Set the Max Shutter Angle for control over stabilization in low light
HERO8/9/MAX - Add text like Date and Time with Video ‘Burn-in’ Overlays
HERO8/9 Set the Exposure Lock via QR Code
HERO9 - Add a logo or any small image to your video with Logo Overlays

Miscellaneous Features

Enable Archive Mode, a video only capture mode for loaned cameras
HERO8/9/10 - Configure your camera for Live-streaming via QR Code
HERO9/10 - Sync multiple cameras’ timecode via GPS Time Synchronization
HERO8/9/10/MAX - Experiment with larger chapter sizes with 12 GB Chapters
HERO8/9/10/MAX - Multi-camera users, label you media with Altered File Naming
HERO9/10 - Timecode Support via LTC over audio line-in using Media Mod
HERO9/10 - Enable media encryption for increased security
UPDATED Many more extensions via QR Code

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The Commands Under The Hood

On QR Control Instructions page, one of the first demo QR Code was surfing example, using 1440p and 60fps with some custom Protune settings. The QR Code used this command string: mVr1440p60tw55x.5. While some of that seems like 1440p60, here is a full breakdown of how that command works:

mV - is shorthand for mode Video - this is the same a swiping the camera to use video mode.
r1440 - set resolution to 1440 - same as using the LCD to set 1440p
p60 - set fps to 60
t - Protune on
w55 - white balance to 5500K
x.5 - exposure compensation is set to 0.5

Any of these can be used on their own, or in different order, however the order can have meaning. If I enable protune with a ‘t’ command, while in the Photo mode, then switched to video, the video will be in whatever mode setting you had previously. The individual commands within a QR Code are performed in order, just like you would when using the touch LCD.

All setting commands start with a lowercase character, followed by either uppercase or numbers for the parameters, the next lowercase character is the next setting command. Below are some additional setting commands with their range of parameters.

The Full List of Settings Commands

The Full List of Action Commands

Subset of commands for the HERO 5 Session. Limit to camera settings, date & time, scheduled captures and ownership information.