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Can I use Gopro with Bluetooth on my dash screen

Bohdiez

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Just wondering if a way is possible to mount gopro somewhere on boat and then see live footage on my dash camera one or camera two? Be sweet if I could. I’m struggling to find the answers!
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Likely Possible. Results may be less than desired. You'd probably have to run power to the camera mounting location, to power the go-pro or a wireless/bluetooth transmitter. May as well run power / video to the screen from the tower and have a much more reliable install.
 

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Just wondering if a way is possible to mount gopro somewhere on boat and then see live footage on my dash camera one or camera two? Be sweet if I could. I’m struggling to find the answers!
Thanks again

And least it ain’t raining today
Cheers
Most of the GoPro's have a wireless connection with a smartphone. Could probably use a cheap tablet as well, then mount that at the helm and use the standard GoPro software for starting and stopping recordings.

I suggest having another passenger that isn't the spotter be in charge of "camera operator" duties. and starting/stopping the GoPro.

If you just want to see what's happening back there, a good mirror is realtime and passive, and doesn't add to the mental workload of the driver
 

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Ya so much going on from other boat traffic, to speeds for surfer, tunes, etc. Hahaha. I think a mirror my best bet lol
 

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I was just thinking the boat has Bluetooth and so does the Gopro. On my dash I have two camera spots for viewing. Just thought might be way to have the boat connect to the Gopro and run the video on cam 1 or cam 2. My Gopro is a hero 6 so might be little old. Anyone else have any luck doing this
 

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I was just thinking the boat has Bluetooth and so does the Gopro. On my dash I have two camera spots for viewing. Just thought might be way to have the boat connect to the Gopro and run the video on cam 1 or cam 2. My Gopro is a hero 6 so might be little old. Anyone else have any luck doing this
The bluetooth on the scarab isn't for video transmission.
 

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I just installed cameras on my boat for the two ports your talking about. You can do it for about $28 a camera. I only did one just so the driver can watch when your surfing or wakeboarding...very easy! I will get you some pics
 

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like i said i got the camera of amazon....i wired it right up. took about 30mins with making my holder.....o ya the wakeboard swivels work!
 
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