Can you live stream with a GoPro hero 4?

Answered by Willian Lymon

You can live stream with a GoPro Hero 4 camera. The GoPro Hero 4 has built-in Wi-Fi capabilities that allow you to connect it to your smartphone or tablet for live streaming. There are a few different methods you can use to live stream with a GoPro Hero 4, including using the Livestream app, streaming to Facebook or YouTube, or streaming via RTMP.

1. Livestream app:
If you have a GoPro Hero 4 camera and an iOS device, you can download the Livestream app from the App Store. Once you have the app installed, you can connect your GoPro Hero 4 to your iOS device via Wi-Fi. Open the Livestream app and tap on the camera icon to start live streaming. You can choose to stream to your Livestream account or share the stream on Facebook or Twitter.

2. Facebook Live:
To live stream to Facebook Live with a GoPro Hero 4, you will need to use the GoPro app on your smartphone or tablet. First, make sure your GoPro Hero 4 is connected to your device via Wi-Fi. Open the GoPro app and tap on the camera icon, then select “Live” from the menu. You will be prompted to log in to your Facebook account and grant permission for the GoPro app to access your account. Once you’re logged in, you can choose whether to stream to your personal timeline or a Facebook page you manage.

3. YouTube Live:
Streaming to YouTube Live with a GoPro Hero 4 is similar to streaming to Facebook Live. You will need to use the GoPro app on your smartphone or tablet and make sure your GoPro Hero 4 is connected to your device via Wi-Fi. Open the GoPro app and tap on the camera icon, then select “Live” from the menu. You will be prompted to log in to your YouTube account and grant permission for the GoPro app to access your account. Once you’re logged in, you can choose whether to stream to your YouTube channel or a YouTube event.

4. RTMP streaming:
If you want to stream to a platform that is not supported by the GoPro app, you can use the RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) feature on your GoPro Hero 4. This allows you to stream to platforms like Twitch, Vimeo, or any other platform that supports RTMP streaming. To use RTMP streaming, you will need to configure the streaming settings on your GoPro Hero 4. You can do this by connecting your GoPro to your computer via USB and using the GoPro Studio software. Once you have configured the settings, you can use a third-party software or service to stream to your desired platform using the RTMP URL and stream key provided by the platform.

The GoPro Hero 4 camera can be used to live stream using various methods such as the Livestream app, Facebook Live, YouTube Live, or RTMP streaming. Each method has its own set of instructions and requirements, so make sure to follow the specific instructions provided by the platform or software you choose to use.