QR Control for Labs Enabled Cameras

Get Labs Camera Firmware

• Brand new to Labs? Get the firmware and info on Labs installation
• Discussion forum if you need help, have Labs questions, or feature suggestions.

Configuration Commands for All Labs Enabled Cameras

• Set camera modes with the Customizable QR Code Creator HERO Black Cameras
  
• and here optimized for GoPro MAX2
  
• and here optimized for GoPro HERO10 Bones
  and as a mobile app:
  
• Set Precision Local Date and Time or UTC Time or

• Set Local Time:

• Personalize your cameras with Owner Information

The Many Features of Labs

New Showcase features:

HDRIs for MAX2

• Use MAX2 to shoot HDRIs (High Dynamic Range Image): HDRI Preset and generation

Bracketed Photos MAX2/HERO13/HERO12

• Use bracketing within a custom photo preset Add a Bracketing Preset

Camera Extensions

• All Labs cameras - Dozens of camera enhancements: extensions via QR Code

Capture Triggers

• Use the image sensor for Motion Detection, capturing only scenes with motion
• Capture using IMU Motion Triggers for detecting camera movement
• HERO7-13/MAX1-2 - Use the USB Power Trigger to start and stop the camera (pseudo dash-cam mode)
• HERO9-13/Bones - Start capture using Sound Pressure Level Trigger
• HERO7-11,13/MAX1-2 - Start capture only when traveling fast with GPS Speed Triggers

Extended Time-lapse Features

• Start a 24-hour long time-lapse or greater with Extra Long Time-lapses
• HERO8-13/MAX1-2/Bones - Daily Time-lapse with optional upload
• Schedule your camera to automatically Time-lapse Sunsets and Sunrises
• Construction time-laspes only recommend for HERO12-13 Daily Long Time-lapses
• Solar Eclipse Timelapse Planner

Video Alteration Features

• HERO12-13 - Enable Dive Mode for optimized scuda video capture stabilization and white balance
• HERO12-13 - Enable Stop Motion Mode for creating cool animations
• HERO8-13/MAX1-2/Bones - Set the Max Shutter Angle for control over stabilization in low light
• HERO8-13/MAX - Add text like Date and Time with Video ‘Burn-in’ Overlays
• HERO8-13 - Add a logo or any small image to your video with Logo Overlays

Miscellaneous Features

• HERO7-13/MAX1-2 - Enable Archive Mode, a video only capture mode for loaned cameras
• HERO8-13/Bones - Configure your camera for Live-streaming via QR Code
• HERO9-11,13/MAX1-2 - Sync multiple cameras’ timecode via GPS Time Synchronization
• HERO8-10/MAX1-2/Bones - Enable larger chapter sizes for 64+GB cards 12 GB Chapters. Standard on HERO11/12/13
• HERO8-13/MAX1-2/Bones - Multi-camera users, label you media with Altered File Naming
• HERO9-13 - Timecode Support via LTC over audio line-in using Media Mod
• HERO10-13 - Support for Adobe Premiere Pro™ and DaVinci style Proxy Files
• All Labs cameras - Dozens of camera enhancements: extensions via QR Code

• ALL cameras - Read metadata stored within headers of most GoPro media files.

Firmware Release Notes

An incomplete set of Release Notes

Feedback

• For obmissions or errors within these Pages or the Labs firmware: GitHub Labs Issues

Full Control, Commands Under The Hood

• Technical information on the Labs command language
• HERO10-13/MAX1-2 Labs scripting via Visual Script Tool
• New ChatBot for GoPro Labs commands

updated: November 20, 2025