GoPro HERO6 User Manual

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CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH DEVICES
You can connect your GoPro to Bluetooth devices that track statistics 
about your activity. That data is then automatically added to your video to 
create a more engaging record of your activity.
1.  Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting 
to the GoPro App (page 39).
2.  In the app, open the camera’s settings, then tap Bluetooth Devices.
3.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
SELECTING A DIFFERENT CONNECTION SPEED
By default, your GoPro uses...

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OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT
PRO TIP: To transfer files to a computer using a card reader (sold 
separately) and your computer’s file explorer, connect the card reader to the 
computer, then insert the microSD card. You can then transfer files to your 
computer or delete selected files on your card. Note that you must use a 
card reader to offload RAW photos or RAW audio files.
AUTO UPLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO THE CLOUD
With a subscription to GoPro Plus, you can use Auto Upload to upload 
your content to...

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Video mode contains two capture modes: Video and Looping. Each 
capture mode has its own settings.
VIDEO
This capture mode is for traditional video capture. The default settings are 
1080p60 Wide, with Video Stabilization and Auto Low Light both turned 
on. For more information, see these topics:
HERO6 Black Video Resolutions  (page 51)
Protune (page 74)
Video Stabilization (page 55)
Auto Low Light (page 55)
Manual Audio Control (page 56)
LOOPING VIDEO
Use Looping to you continuously record video,...

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The default settings for Looping are 1080p60 Wide, with the Interval set 
at 5 minutes. Looping is not available in 4K 4:3. For more information, see 
these topics: 
HERO6 Black Video Resolutions (page 51)
Interval (Video) (page 54)
PRO TIP: Automatically create GoPro-style videos using QuikStories.   
For details, see Creating a QuikStory  (page 41).
VIDEO MODE: CAPTURE MODES
VIDEO RESOLUTION
Video resolution (RES) refers to the number of horizontal lines in the 
video. For example, 1080p means...

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Use this table to help you determine the best resolution for your activity. 
Be sure to confirm that your phone, computer, or TV can support the 
selected setting, especially if you are using higher resolutions and frame 
rates.
Video ResolutionBest Use
4K Stunning high-resolution video with 8MP stills 
available from video. Recommended for tripod 
or fixed position shots, automotive activities, 
and use with Karma or the Karma Grip.
4K 4:3 Highest resolution and clarity for point-of-
view capture....

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FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) 
The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene can be captured 
through the camera lens. For Video mode, SuperView FOV captures the 
largest amount of the scene, while Linear FOV captures the least.
The FOV options that appear are based on the selected resolution and 
fps.
FOV Best Use
SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive 
field of view. Good for body-or gear-mounted 
shots. More vertical 4:3 content is automatically 
stretched to full-screen 16:9 for...

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Video 
Resolution 
(RES)FPS 
(NTSC/
PAL)
FOV
Screen 
 
Resolution Aspect 
Ratio
1080p 120/100
 
60/50  
30/25  
24/24 Linear, Wide, 
SuperView
1920x1080
16:9
720p 60/50Linear, Wide 1280x72016:9
1 NTSC and PAL refer to the video format, which depends on the region that you are in. 
For more information, see Video Format  (page 37) .
For more information about resolution, FPS, or FOV, see these topics:
 Video Resolution  (page 47)
Frames Per Second (FPS)  (page 49)
Field of View (FOV) (page 50)
For...

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V I D E O S TA B I L I Z AT I O N
This setting adjusts the footage to offset for motion during capture. The 
result is smoother footage, especially in activities with relatively small 
but fast motion including cycling, motorcycling, and handheld uses. The 
options for this setting are On (default) and Off. To access this advanced 
setting, see Navigating with the Touch Display (page 18) .
Video Stabilization is available for all resolutions, except 4K60, 4K 4:3, 
2.7K120, 2.7K60 4:3, and 1080p240....

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MANUAL AUDIO CONTROL
By default, this setting is off and your camera automatically switches 
between recording in stereo and filtering wind noise to achieve the best 
audio balance. When this setting is on, you can manually select which of 
these two filters to apply.
For example, you might want to turn on this setting and select Wind Only 
if you are recording outdoors on a windy day. You might select Stereo Only 
if you are recording in a club or theater where consistent stereo audio is a...

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BURST
Burst captures up to 30 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturing 
fast-moving activities. The default FOV for Burst is Wide, with the Rate 
set to 30 photos in 1 second. For more information, see these topics:
Rate  (page 59)
Field of View (FOV) (Photos) (page 60)
Protune (page 74)
PHOTO MODE: CAPTURE MODES
SHUTTER (NIGHT PHOTO)
In Photo mode, Shutter applies only to Night. This setting lets you 
determine the amount of time that the shutter is open. The default option 
is Auto....