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Setting up the VIRB Remote Feature on an Automotive Device
The VIRB action cameras can be controlled remotely by many Garmin handheld and wrist-worn devices.
Note: A software update may be required to utilize the remote function and is highly recommended before following the steps below. See the Software section under your device in Support Center for instructions.
Once the ability to control the VIRB is set, the device can be paired to the VIRB. Up to 6 VIRB Action Cameras can be controlled by one remote at a time.
All the VIRB Action Cameras are Compatible with the Devices Listed Below:
Pairing an Automotive Device with the VIRB® or VIRB® Elite
Your automotive device device uses ANT technology when connecting to the VIRB devices which allows them to send data wirelessly, similar to Bluetooth. The automotive device can serve as a remote control once paired with the VIRB Action Camera.
On the VIRB / VIRB Elite:
Press Mode until Settings is selected
Highlight Remote using the Up or Down Arrows
Press the OK button
Turn Remote on
On the Automotive Device:
Touch Apps
Touch VIRB Remote
The automotive device will automatically search for the VIRB. The VIRB can be remotely controlled through the app on the automotive device once connected. To take a picture, touch the camera icon. To start/stop recording, touch the recording bar on the automotive device screen.
Pairing an Automotive Device with a VIRB® X or VIRB® XE
Your automotive device device uses ANT technology when connecting to the VIRB devices which allows them to send data wirelessly, similarly to Bluetooth. The automotive device can serve as a remote control once paired with the VIRB Action Camera.
On the VIRB X / XE:
Hold Up Arrow for Menu
Highlight Remote using the Up or Down Arrows
Press the OK button
Turn Remote on
On the Automotive Device:
Touch Apps
Touch VIRB Remote
The automotive device will automatically search for the VIRB. The VIRB can be remotely controlled through the app on the automotive device once connected. To take a picture, touch the camera icon. To start/stop recording, touch the recording bar on the automotive device screen.
Pairing an Automotive Device with a VIRB® Ultra 30
Your automotive device device uses ANT technology when connecting to the VIRB devices which allows them to send data wirelessly, similar to Bluetooth. The automotive device can serve as a remote control once paired with the VIRB Action Camera.
On the VIRB ULTRA 30:
Touch the menu button
Touch Wireless
Touch Remote
Touch Status to turn the option on
On the Automotive Device:
Touch Apps
Touch VIRB Remote
The automotive device will automatically search for the VIRB. The VIRB can be remotely controlled through the app on the automotive device once connected. To take a picture, touch the camera icon. To start/stop recording, touch the recording bar on the automotive device screen.
Pairing an Automotive Device with a VIRB® 360
Your automotive device device uses ANT technology when connecting to the VIRB devices which allows them to send data wirelessly, similar to Bluetooth. The automotive device can serve as a remote control once paired with the VIRB Action Camera.
On the VIRB 360:
Press Power to bring up the menu
Press the right arrow to scroll to Wireless
Press OK
Press the right arrow to scroll to Remote
Press OK
Press OK to toggle the remote on and off
On the Automotive Device:
Touch Apps
Touch VIRB Remote
The automotive device will automatically search for the VIRB. The VIRB can be remotely controlled through the app on the automotive device once connected. To take a picture, touch the camera icon. To start/stop recording, touch the recording bar on the automotive device screen.