Wi-Fi Networks And Devices; Setting Up A Wi-Fi Access Point; Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network; Ant+ Devices And Virb Remote - Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 Owner's Manual

NOTE: To control the camera using an existing Wi‑Fi
network, the network must be set up to allow connected
devices to see and communicate with each other.
3 Connect additional cameras to the Wi‑Fi access point or
network (optional).
4 On your mobile device, start the Garmin VIRB app.
The app searches for cameras and connects automatically.
5
From the Garmin VIRB app, select an option:
• Use the on-screen controls to control recording or change
settings.
• Use the drop-down list to switch to another camera.
NOTE: This option is available only when multiple
cameras are connected.
• Use the tabs to switch between recording and playback
mode.
Wi‑Fi Networks and Devices
The Garmin VIRB app and some Garmin devices, such as a
compatible chartplotter, can control the camera using a Wi‑Fi
connection. These devices can control recording, change
camera modes and settings, and play or edit recorded videos
and photos.
Your can establish a Wi‑Fi connection by enabling your camera
to broadcast a Wi‑Fi access point. You can also connect your
cameras and devices to an existing network.
For more information about controlling your camera using a
compatible Garmin device, see the owner's manual for the
device.
Setting Up a Wi‑Fi Access Point
Your camera can broadcast a Wi‑Fi access point to create a
network for your devices. You can connect your mobile device,
Garmin device, or other VIRB cameras to the access point. This
is useful for most recording situations, when you do not have
access to an established wireless network.
NOTE: Creating an access point allows you to control one or
more cameras using Wi-Fi technology, but it does not provide
other networking services or access to the Internet.
1
From the main menu, select Wireless > Wi-Fi > Status to
turn on Wi‑Fi wireless technology.
2
Select Mode > Create.
Your camera broadcasts a Wi‑Fi network. The network SSID
name and password appear on the camera screen.
3
Connect your mobile device, cameras, or other devices to the
new Wi‑Fi network.
‑ Fi Access Point Settings
Wi
You can change the wireless access point settings for your
device.
From the main menu, select Wireless > Wi-Fi > Status to turn
on Wi‑Fi wireless technology, and select Mode > Create.
Name: Sets the SSID, which identifies your wireless network on
other devices.
Password: Sets the password used to connect to your wireless
network.
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network
Connecting to a public or unsecured network may expose your
video and sensor data to others. Use caution when connecting
to an unsecured network.
To control the camera using an existing Wi‑Fi network, the
network must be set up to allow connected devices to see and
communicate with each other.
Remote Operation and Garmin VIRB Mobile App
NOTICE
You can connect your camera to an existing 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi
network. This could be a home network, a business network, or
a NMEA 2000 marine network.
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1 From the main menu, select Wireless > Wi-Fi > Status to
turn on Wi‑Fi wireless technology.
2 Select Mode > Connect.
3
Select Add New.
The camera searches for nearby Wi‑Fi networks.
4
Select a Wi‑Fi network.
5
If necessary, enter the network password.
The camera connects to the wireless network.
6
If necessary, connect your mobile device or Garmin device to
the same network to control the camera.
The camera remembers the network information and connects
automatically when you return to this location.
‑ Fi Networks
Managing Wi
1
From the main menu, select Wireless > Wi-Fi > Status to
turn on Wi‑Fi wireless technology.
2
Select Mode > Connect.
3 Select a saved network.
4
Select an option:
• To delete the network, select Forget.
The network information is deleted. To connect to this
network again, you must manually connect to it and enter
the network password.
• To change the password stored for the network, select
Change Password.

ANT+ Devices and VIRB Remote

You can start recording, stop recording, and take pictures on
your VIRB camera using another compatible Garmin device with
ANT+ wireless technology, such as watches, activity trackers,
navigation devices, or the VIRB Remote accessory. For more
information about VIRB camera compatibility, see the owner's
manual for your Garmin device.
The VIRB Remote accessory is a portable, mountable remote
that can control your VIRB camera using ANT+ wireless
technology. It has tactile buttons that allow you to start
recording, stop recording, or take a photo without looking at the
remote. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB
Remote accessory.
Controlling a VIRB Camera Using ANT+ Wireless
Technology
These instructions allow you to enable the remote control
feature for one camera or for your main camera. If you have
multiple cameras, you should follow the instructions for
controlling multiple cameras remotely
Cameras Using ANT+ Wireless Technology, page
1
On your camera, from the main menu, select Wireless >
Remote > Status to turn on remote operation.
2
Select No.
The remote control settings appear, with the camera set as
the main VIRB camera.
3
Select an option:
• On the ANT+ device, launch the VIRB app or feature. See
the owner's manual for the device for more information.
• On the VIRB remote, follow the pairing instructions in the
accessory manual.

Enabling the Remote Wake Up Feature

The Remote Wake Up feature enables your camera to remain in
a low-power state instead of turning off. This allows your remote
to purchase a VIRB
(Controlling Multiple VIRB
12).
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