GoPRo cameras have always been synonymous with quality when capturing outdoors, in sports activities ... but they are more than just a camera for this type of situation, at least that is what the manufacturer wants to imply. with each new update released.
This type of camera is ideal for capturing a wide plane due to its wide angle. In addition, thanks to the latest update, we can use it as a webcam, becoming a fantastic option when making family video calls ... If you want to know how use your GoPro Hero8 as a webcam, I invite you to continue reading.
Currently the only GoPro camera compatible with this new function available via firmware update and with specific software, is le Hero8. To make sure we can use this feature, the first thing we need to make sure is that the camera has the latest firmware update installed through the GoPro App.
The second thing is to download the application that allows us use the GoPro as a webcam from our PC. This software is available through this link to a Facebook group, which we must join in order to download the application (it is not the best method but at the moment it is the only option).
Once we have downloaded and installed the software, we must connect via USB the GoPro to our PC. Next, within the video calling application options, we must select GoPro Camara as the source of the image that we are going to use.
But, we can not only use the GoPro in video calling applications, but also we can use it in web versions of Zoom, Webex, Slack, Microsoft Teams and Discord, in addition to being able to use it with the applications Zoom, Webex, Slack, Google Meet, Microsoft TEams, Skype, Facebook Rooms, Discord