GoPro Voice Control Commands and Generational Differences

What Are GoPro Voice Control Commands?

GoPro Voice Control Commands, introduced with the GoPro HERO5 and later models, allow users to control their GoPro using voice commands.

As the name suggests, this feature lets you operate your GoPro by speaking to it, enabling you to start or stop recording and turn the device on or off.

Think of it as a simplified version of "Hey, Siri" or "OK Google" on your smartphone.

How to Use GoPro Voice Control Commands

Using GoPro Voice Control Commands is straightforward. You simply speak specific commands to your GoPro. The basic format is "GoPro + command."

However, unlike "Hey, Siri" or "OK Google," which can recognize a range of similar phrases, GoPro Voice Control Commands require you to use exact phrases.

For example, if you want to start recording a video, you need to say "GoPro start recording." Phrases like "GoPro video" or "GoPro begin video" won't work. You must use the exact command.

Models and Voice Control Command List

GoPro Voice Control Commands are divided into three categories based on the model generation¹:

1. HERO9 and later
2. HERO11 Black Mini
3. From HERO5 to HERO5

Below is a summary of the commands you can use with each model, following the format "GoPro,":

While the basic commands remain the same, there are subtle differences among the models.

For instance, the latest HERO9 and later models include the "Capture" command, but the power-on command has been removed. Models earlier than HERO8 have a command called "That Was Sick," which inserts a HiLight tag during video recording.

Additionally, note that the HERO11 Black Mini has significantly fewer available commands compared to the standard HERO series.