Basic Operation

Action Pod Button Instructions:

Power Button:

  • Press once:
    • Power on GO 3.
    • Wake GO 3 up.
    • Turn the Action Pod's touchscreen on/off.
  • Long press for 2 seconds: Power off (release the button when the power-off animation appears).
  • Long press for 7 seconds: Force shutdown.

Shutter button

  • Press once:
    • Take a photo or start/stop video recording.
    • Quickly power on the camera and start recording (if GO 3 is powered off and in the Action Pod).
    • Confirm connection on the app (when connecting for the first time).

Quick Button

  • Single press:
    • Press once to enter the preset menu or switch shooting modes. Press again to switch between different modes or presets.
    • The first time you press this it will enter the Shooting Mode page by default. Tap the switch icon in the upper left corner to enter the Presets page.

GO 3 Button Instructions:

Using GO 3 out of the Action Pod.

  • Press once:
    • Take a photo or start/stop video recording(if GO 3 is power on) .
    • Confirm connection on the app (when connecting for the first time).
    • Quickly power on the camera and start recording (if GO 3 is powered off or standby).
  • Double press: Quickly power on the camera and start recording in FreeFrame video mode (if GO 3 is powered off or standby).
  • Long press for 2 seconds: Power on/off.
  • Long press for 7 seconds: Force shutdown.

    Button functions can be customized through the app or the Action Pod.

    Using GO 3 and Action Pod:

  • Using them together:
    When the camera is in the Action Pod, it functions as one action camera and the buttons on the camera body are disabled. You can control the camera with the buttons on the Action Pod or via the app. Insta360
  • Using them separately:
    When GO 3 is taken out of the Action Pod, you can use the Action Pod for remote control and live preview up to 16ft (5m) away. The buttons on the camera body are enabled.
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GO 3 Camera Button customization:

The functions of the GO 3 camera's buttons can be customized according to your preferences.
You can adjust them through the app settings page or within the Action Pod.

  • app Settings :


  • Action Pod Settings:


    • QuickCapture Settings:Swipe down on the touchscreen to enter the menu, tap the settings icon, and select QuickCapture Settings to adjust how GO 3 responds when it is powered off.
    • GO 3 Button Settings:Swipe down on the touchscreen to enter the menu, tap the settings icon, and select GO 3 Button Settings to adjust how GO 3 responds when it is powered on.

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