GO Series: Action Pod Connection

GO Series: Action Pod Connection

Applicable Models: GO 3, GO 3S, and GO Ultra

The Action Pod, when connected, can provide real-time footage and remote control capabilities — ideal for sports shooting, selfies, and multi-angle creative setups. It lets you frame freely and stay in full control of every shot.

How to connect the Action Pod?

GO Ultra

1. Long-press the camera button and the Action Pod's power button respectively to turn them on.
2. Place the camera into the Action Pod. If the Action Pod screen displays the camera’s real-time footage, the pairing is successful.
3. If pairing fails, long-press the camera button and the Action Pod's power button for 7 seconds to reset the camera, then try pairing again.

Please refer to: GO Series: Reset Operation

GO 3 and GO 3S

1. Long-press the camera button and the Action Pod's power button respectively to turn them on.
2. Remove the sticker on the back of the camera, then place the camera into the Action Pod. If the Action Pod screen displays the camera’s real-time footage, the pairing is successful.
3. If a "Firmware Incompatible" prompt appears, follow the instructions to connect to the Insta360 app and update the firmware.

Please refer to: GO Series: How to Connect Camera to the Insta360 App and GO Series: How to Check and Update Firmware Version

4. If pairing fails, long-press the camera button and the Action Pod's power button for 7 seconds to reset the camera, then try pairing again.

Please note: GO 3 and GO 3S support cross-pairing between cameras and Action Pods. After firmware update, the Action Pod may have a black screen for 2–3 minutes, and the camera indicator light will flash blue. Do not press any buttons during this process to avoid update malfunctions.

FAQ

1. What is the wireless image transmission control distance between the Action Pod and the camera?

• GO 3 and GO 3S: Within 5 meters in an open, interference-free environment (Bluetooth connection)
• GO Ultra: Within 30 meters in an open, interference-free environment (Wi-Fi connection)

2. Can the Action Pod be used to control shooting when the camera is used underwater?

The Bluetooth signal is weak underwater, so the camera may not connect to the Action Pod.

3. Why is the image transmission quality of the Action Pod low or transmission laggy or delayed?

• The preview quality will be compressed to a certain extent when shooting outside the Action Pod, but this does not affect the final footage quality. If you want clearer preview footage, it is recommended to place the camera inside the Action Pod.
• Preview lag may also occur due to the Action Pod’s decoding performance, signal strength in the use environment, and stabilization level settings.

4. Does the camera support viewing album files when remotely connected to the Action Pod?

GO 3 and GO 3S: Not supported

GO Ultra: Supported

5. How to switch between paired cameras (only for GO 3 and GO 3S)?

The powered-on Action Pod will automatically connect to the powered-on camera placed inside it.

• Example: When the Action Pod is remotely connected to GO 3, place a powered-on GO 3S into the Action Pod, and the Action Pod will automatically switch to GO 3S.
• Place GO 3 back in to switch again.

Please note:

• If you do not need to use two cameras at the same time, it is recommended to turn off one to save power.
• The Action Pod interface will display according to the connected camera model (GO 3 / GO 3S).