Master GoPro Voice Commands: Differences by Model

What Are GoPro Voice Control Commands?

GoPro Voice Control Commands, introduced with the GoPro HERO5 and later models, allow users to control their GoPro using voice commands.

As the name suggests, this feature lets you operate your GoPro by speaking to it, enabling you to start or stop recording and turn the device on or off.

Think of it as a simplified version of "Hey, Siri" or "OK Google" on your smartphone.

How to Use GoPro Voice Control Commands

Using GoPro Voice Control Commands is straightforward. You simply speak specific commands to your GoPro. The basic format is "GoPro + command."

However, unlike "Hey, Siri" or "OK Google," which can recognize a range of similar phrases, GoPro Voice Control Commands require you to use exact phrases.

For example, if you want to start recording a video, you need to say "GoPro start recording." Phrases like "GoPro video" or "GoPro begin video" won't work. You must use the exact command.

Models and Voice Control Command List

GoPro Voice Control Commands are divided into three categories based on the model generation¹:

1. HERO9 and later
2. HERO11 Black Mini
3. From HERO5 to HERO5

Below is a summary of the commands you can use with each model, following the format "GoPro,":

While the basic commands remain the same, there are subtle differences among the models.

For instance, the latest HERO9 and later models include the "Capture" command, but the power-on command has been removed. Models earlier than HERO8 have a command called "That Was Sick," which inserts a HiLight tag during video recording.

Additionally, note that the HERO11 Black Mini has significantly fewer available commands compared to the standard HERO series.

You Can Use Wireless Audio with GoPro HERO12 and Later

Starting with the HERO12 Black, GoPro cameras support Bluetooth audio, allowing you to use voice control commands with paired wireless earphones or microphones.

In typical GoPro usage, the camera is often mounted on clothing or a helmet, so there may not be many situations where this feature is necessary. However, for activities like surfing (when the camera is mounted at the tip of a board) or attaching it to the end of a bike, voice commands may not reach the camera's built-in mic. In such cases, wireless audio becomes extremely convenient.

A major advantage is that you can use the microphone on everyday wireless earphones, such as Apple AirPods, to control your GoPro with voice commands, even if you don't have a dedicated microphone.

Apple Air Pods

Apple AirPods are overwhelmingly popular as wireless earphones. They are compatible with GoPro voice control commands, and starting with the HERO12 Black, you can use the microphone on your wireless earphones to send commands.

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