The VIRB Remote accessory is a portable, mountable remote
that can control your VIRB camera using ANT+ wireless
technology. It has tactile buttons that allow you to start
recording, stop recording, or take a photo without looking at the
to purchase a VIRB Remote
accessory.
Controlling Your VIRB Camera Remotely
These instructions allow you to enable the remote control
feature for one camera or for your main camera. If you have
multiple cameras, you should follow the instructions for
controlling multiple cameras remotely (
).
1
On your camera, from the main menu, select
Wireless
>
Remote
, and select the toggle switch to turn on the remote
control feature.
The camera searches for a nearby main VIRB camera.
2
After the search times out, select .
The remote control settings appear, with this camera set as
the main VIRB camera.
3
Select an option:
• On your compatible Garmin device, launch the VIRB app
or feature. See the owner's manual for the device for more
information.
• On the VIRB remote, follow the pairing instructions in the
accessory manual.
Controlling Multiple VIRB Cameras
You can use one VIRB camera to control one or more other
VIRB cameras. This allows you to perform the same action
using multiple cameras at the same time.
To control multiple cameras, you must choose a main camera.
This camera controls the other cameras, which are called
extended cameras. When you start recording or take a photo on
the main camera, the extended cameras start recording or take
a photo at the same time. When you send a remote command
using a VIRB remote or a compatible Garmin device, the main
camera receives the remote command and sends it to the
extended cameras.
1
Bring all of your VIRB cameras within 3 m (10 ft.) of each
other.
2
On your main VIRB camera, from the main menu, select
Wireless
>
Remote
, and select the toggle switch to turn on
the remote control feature.
The camera searches for a nearby main VIRB camera.
3
After the search times out, select .
The remote control settings appear, with this camera set as
the main VIRB camera.
4
Exit the menu and return to the home screen.
5
On your extended VIRB camera, select
Wireless
>
Remote
,
and select the toggle switch to turn on the remote control
feature.
The camera searches for your main VIRB camera and
connects to it automatically as an extended camera.
TIP:
If your camera is set to the incorrect mode, you can
select
VIRB Type
to switch between the Main VIRB and
Extended VIRB modes.
6
Repeat step 5 for each extended camera.
7
After all of the cameras are connected, select an option:
• To start and stop recording on all of your cameras, use the
recording switch on your main camera.
• To take a photo from all of your cameras, select the photo
key on your main camera.
• To control all of your cameras remotely, pair a VIRB
remote or compatible Garmin device with your main
camera (
Controlling Your VIRB Camera Remotely
).
Enabling the Remote Wake Up Feature
The Wake On feature enables your camera to remain in a low-
power state instead of turning off. This allows your remote
control device to wake the camera to start recording or take a
photo.
NOTE:
This feature consumes some battery power when the
camera is off. To avoid draining the battery, you should disable
this feature when you are not using the camera, or when you
store the camera overnight or for a longer time period.
Select
Wireless
>
Remote
>
Wake On
.
When you turn off the camera, it enters remote wake-up
mode.
ANT+ Sensors
Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more
information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors,
.
Pairing ANT+ Sensors
When you pair a compatible ANT+ sensor with your device, the
sensor data is recorded as G-Metrix data.
1
Put on the heart rate monitor, and install and activate the
sensor.
2
Bring the camera within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
3
From the main menu, select
Wireless
>
Sensors
>
Add
New
.
The camera detects your sensor, and the sensor name
appears on the screen.
4
Select the sensor name, and select .
After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status
changes to Connected.
After you pair the first time, your camera automatically
recognizes and connects to the ANT+ accessory each time it is
activated and within range.
Removing Paired ANT+ Sensors
1
From the main menu, select
Wireless
>
Sensors
.
2
Select a sensor.
3
Select
Forget Device
> .
Bluetooth Devices
Connecting a Wireless External Microphone
You can connect a Bluetooth hands-free device with your VIRB
camera.
1
From the main menu, select
Wireless
>
Bluetooth
>
Status
to turn on Bluetooth wireless technology.
2
Select
Add New
.
3
Select the wireless device to pair.
After the wireless device is paired, the device status changes
to Connected.
Connecting an OBD-II Device
Your VIRB camera can pair with a compatible Bluetooth
ELM327 on-board diagnostics (ODB-II) device to record
automotive data from your OBD-II compliant vehicle.
NOTE:
Different vehicles provide different data. Not all vehicles
and OBD-II devices are compatible with the camera.
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ANT+ Sensors
