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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 X symbol.

    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).

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