The GoPro Hero 9 has just received two important news. On the one hand a new firmware update and on the other a new remote control that will give new options to all owners of what we could say right now is the total action camera.
GoPro Remote, the remote control for the Hero 9
Maybe if you are one of those who uses the GoPro in a more conventional or less intensive way, you have not had the need until now for a remote control, a control that allows you to operate it from a distance. However, this was one of the shortcomings that some users attributed to the current GoPro proposal compared to previous generations. Because the Smart Remote was not compatible with the Hero 9 and resorting to the use of the Smartphone is not that it was always comfortable.
Now all this is solved and The Remote comes to give GoPro Hero 9 users the remote control they demanded . An accessory that is in line with what the camera itself offers, such as resistance to water and dust, the possibility of submerging it up to 5 m as well as a series of functions such as the control of up to five cameras at the same time that we will tell you now, but first let’s see how it is physically.
Compared to the previous version, its design is slightly different. Now it offers a slightly larger main button and with an elevation that surely improves the interaction with it. Although the striking thing is that the buttons that give access to the different modes and the configuration itself have been moved to the side. Decision that surely avoids involuntary pulsations when driving in certain circumstances.
For the rest, with the size of a smart watch such as the Apple Watch, this remote control for GoPro Hero 9 integrates a series of interesting details such as the possibility of using a wrist strap to attach it to places as diverse as the handlebar of a bicycle or a motorcycle, handles or equipment of all kinds.
Thus, with all this, what you can do is control the basic functions such as activating and stopping the video capture or photo capture. Although it will also allow you to change modes of use and see at all times on its small integrated screen which one is active with its main details (resolution, photographers per second and angle of view).
Along with this, important details also to know is that the new remote control allows the camera to be operated at a distance of about 60 meters, sufficient range for most scenarios where it might be interesting to use such a device. And control up to five cameras at the same time from a single control, which is sure to be very interesting for small producers.
The Remote, price and compatible GoPro models
The new remote control for GoPro action cameras, The Remote , is already on sale and its price is 89 euros . It is also important that you know that it is only compatible with the GoPro Hero 9 Black, GoPro Max and GoPro Hero 8 Black.
GoPro Hero 9 is updated
Along with the launch of this new remote control, the GoPro Hero 9 has also received a new firmware update that promises to improve the user experience in almost all key aspects. These are the most notable changes it includes:
- Up to 30% faster data transfer wirelessly through the mobile app
- Support for the new remote control (The Remote)
- Hypersmooth 3.0 stabilization improvements
- Shortcut to slow motion mode in the sliding menu
- GPS accuracy improvements
- Live video streaming improvements
- 3.5mm mic adapter bracket
This update will be available through the mobile application once the current version is detected on your camera and also from the official GoPro site. So it is just a matter of checking for when you are, download and update to enjoy all these improvements.
