# goWatch for GoPro® — Watch remote for GoPro® camera

> Apple Watch app to control GoPro cameras remotely. (iPhone/iPad app by Harald Meyer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018)
- Category: Photo & Video, Sports
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113/reviews.md

## What is goWatch for GoPro®?

The goWatch app for GoPro® cameras allows you to remote control your GoPro® cameras directly from your Apple Watch.

Demo video: https://youtu.be/FjfV_0xoDIw

### Compatible GoPro® cameras:
GoPro® Hero 5 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Session, GoPro® Hero 6 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 7 White/Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero13 Black, Hero12 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero9 Black, and Hero8 Black, Mission 1 Pro, GoPro® Hero 11 Mini, GoPro® Max, Max 2 360°, and GoPro® Fusion 360° cameras.

### IMPORTANT:
If you do not find the app after purchase on your watch: Please install the app with the App Store app on your watch (not on the iPhone!).

### Features:
- Start/stop recording
- Power off the camera
- Tag moment
- Change the camera mode (photo, video, multi-shot) and presets (*new*)
- Locate the camera
- Show camera information (battery level, free space, number of videos and images, ...)
- *New*: Show the last camera state (connected, recording) on the watch front screen (camera status complication).
- *New*: Keep camera connection alive while app is in background.
- *New*: Capture countdown (3/5/10/15/20 s).

### Disclaimer
This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc

## Key features

- Start/stop recording
- Power off camera
- Tag moments
- Change camera mode
- Locate camera
- View camera information

## Chart rankings

- #172 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of goWatch for GoPro®?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast pairing and connection when working
- 💰 Affordable alternative to official GoPro remote
- 🔋 Shows battery level of camera
- ⚡ Instant control without touching camera
- 🎮 Multiple control functions (record, mode switching, power on/off)
- 📱 Works well with compatible devices when properly configured
- 🛠️ Responsive developer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections
- ❌ Installation/download failures after purchase
- 🔗 Inconsistent pairing with various GoPro models
- ⏱️ Slow response time between commands
- 📺 No live preview feature
- 🔄 Requires manual reconnection after watch screen timeout
- 🌐 Outdated or missing tutorial videos
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with specific GoPro models
- 🎯 Unclear installation instructions for new users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to download after payment
- App doesn't appear on Apple Watch after purchase
- Bluetooth pairing fails or hangs indefinitely
- Connection drops within minutes of pairing
- App crashes during recording
- Pairing process shows cryptic device names (???) instead of camera names
- Grey 'Purchased' button instead of download option
- Incompatibility with GoPro Hero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 models (inconsistent)
- Watch Series compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- Live preview/real-time video feed
- Ability to rename cameras for multiple device users
- Improved connection stability
- Better troubleshooting documentation
- Updated tutorial videos
- Faster response times
- Persistent connection without screen timeout

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Purchased it,  but no download?

*2026-03-23*

OK, I’m not sure how it’s supposed to work but I’ve paid for apps before and I was either able to download them first or a self installed. It’s been 10 minutes and I still have a blank screen. So for now, I’ll have to give it a one since you can’t give it a zero.

### 1/5 — Schrott, Finger weg🤮🤬

*2025-08-17*

Die App wurde vorschriftsmäßig auf der Watch geladen. Die GoPro Max wird nicht gefunden. Das Erklärungs-Video nicht es nicht mehr. Unverschämtheit. Schade, dass keine 0 Sterne Bewertung gibt. ICH WILL MEIN GELD WIEDER HABEN.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2025-07-16*

This app Doesn't work on GoPro 10

### 5/5 — Работает

*2025-07-08*

С часами Apple watch ultra 2 и камерой GoPro Hero 13 black работает прекрасно. Теперь не нужно покупать пульт для подводной съемки за совершенно другие деньги.

### 3/5 — 在我换了新手表s9之后，还是不能正常连接我的hero9，总是提示error。我用s6的时候就不能正常用，再买了一次还是不可以。因此我请求退款了

*2025-04-05*

1

### 1/5 — Doesn’t show up

*2025-02-10*

I bought the app for three bucks and now it doesn’t even show up on the watch. How was it available for purchase if it’s not on the watch?

### 4/5 — Perfect !

*2025-01-29*

Tous les fonctions fonctionne bien et c’est instantané. Pas de délai ! Après plusieurs test j’ai u une petite déconnexion il suffit de sélectionner la go pro et ça repart… j’espère que ce ne sera pas trop récurant. Plus d’info à mon retour de la montagne pour la cinquième étoile !

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work GoPro 12

*2025-01-27, version 1.0.8*

I have the Hero 12 black and it will not pair to Bluetooth.

### 5/5 — Functional

*2024-12-03*

I was looking for a way to be able to start my videos without having to touch the camera and it works brilliantly like it’s supposed to do.
you can start and stop the rec 
you can switch modes of the camera
you can use a “find my” function if you lose your camera 
I like it!

### 5/5 — Годно

*2024-12-02*

Прямо на часах зашел, купил и установил.
Быстро и понятно, жаль нет предпросмотра картинки. 
В целом удобно

## Frequently asked questions about goWatch for GoPro®

### What does the goWatch app do?

The goWatch app allows you to control your GoPro camera directly from your Apple Watch. You can start and stop recording, power off the camera, tag important moments, change camera modes, locate your camera, and view camera information such as battery level and free space.

### Which GoPro cameras are compatible with goWatch?

The app is compatible with a wide range of GoPro Hero cameras including Hero 5 Black/Session, Hero 6 Black, Hero 7 White/Silver/Black, Hero 8/9/10/11/12 Black, Hero 11 Mini, and 360° cameras like GoPro Max and Fusion.

### How much does the goWatch app cost?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### How do I install the app on my Apple Watch?

If you have purchased the app and cannot find it on your watch, please ensure you install it directly using the App Store app on your Apple Watch, not through the iPhone app.

### What are the main benefits of using goWatch?

The primary benefit is the convenience of controlling your GoPro without needing to reach for the camera or your iPhone. This is particularly useful during activities where quick access to recording or camera settings is essential.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2026-08-12

- Fixed: Photo/Multi-shot buttons not correctly updating when connected to a GoPro Mission 1 Pro
- Fixed: Crashes when the camera powers off during connection.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-07-21

2.0.2 (21-07-2026)
- Fixed: Preset names now display correctly on the Hero 12 and 13 (many presets, and custom-named ones, were all showing as "Activity").

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-19

- Bug fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-05

2.0.0 (05-06-2026)
- Added: Support for GoPro Mission 1 cameras.
- Added: Presets for Hero 8 and newer, with a preset picker.
- Added: Countdown before recording (3/5/10/15/20 s).
- Added: Option to keep the camera connected while the screen is off.
- Added: Camera status complication for the watch face and Smart Stack.
- Changed: Redesigned, swipeable camera screen (info, controls, modes).
- Improved: More reliable Bluetooth connection (no more "Connecting..." messages when the app comes to foreground).

### 1.0.9 — 2025-10-04

# 1.0.9 (01-10-2026)
- Added support for the new GoPro Max 2 camera.

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