SKU: 180288
$179.00 USD
For our GoPro BacPac Housing model of the Underwater WiFi Extension Cable for use with the HERO3 and HERO4 cameras only, CLICK HERE
AS SEEN ON CNET! GoPro used our Underwater WiFi Cable to broadcast a livestream of a shark dive via Periscope. Read the full article here. Read about how to broadcast live on Periscope with your GoPro here.
Check out our Underwater WiFi packs here which includes an underwater light, professional carry case and accessories to attach your camera to a pole for underwater inspections.
The Underwater WiFi Extension Cable for Action Cameras extends the use of WiFi and Bluetooth control of WiFi enabled Action Cameras, such as Yi and GoPro cameras, that are underwater.
(Video below shows GoPro Dive Housing version of WiFi Cable)
The wet end of the link has a custom pivot mount that attaches to many standard action waterproof action camera housings (the housing is not included). The clip connects to the standard 2pin pivot mount for action camera housings. Just turn on the camera WiFi, close the waterproof camera mount, adjust the wet end clip to be pressed against the back of the camera, and drop the camera into the water. No connection to the camera is necessary. The interface to the camera is wireless.
At the dry end, the WiFi Extension Cable interfaces wirelessly with any wireless device such as an Android phone or tablet or iPhone or iPad or the GoPro WiFi Remote. The GoPro App or similar software provides real time video monitoring and complete control over the camera settings.
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Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO7 (all models) |
✔ |
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HERO6 Black |
✔ |
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GoPro HERO 2018 |
✔ |
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GoPro Fusion |
✔ |
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HERO5 Session |
✔ |
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HERO4 Black |
✔ |
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HERO4 Silver |
✔ |
|
HERO4 Session |
✔ |
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HERO+ WiFi (2014) |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Black |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 Black |
✔ |
|
HERO3 Silver |
✔ |
|
HERO3 White |
✔ |
|
HERO2 |
✘ |
|
HERO |
✘ |
How do I adjust the wet-end antenna to fit my camera's housing model?
The wet-end is connects to the standard 2pin action camera pivot mounting system. The attachment of the mounting knuckle to the wet-end antenna is slotted with two screws that allow the wet-end antenna to be to adjusted to fit tightly against the back of the camera housing for optimal signal transmission.
To adjust the position, loosen the two screws at the base of the wet-end antenna as well as the thumbscrew. Pivot the antenna to the back of the camera and slide the antenna to so that is is flat with the back of the camera housing before tightening the two knuckle screws.
What is the maximum cable length possible?
We have tested cables to 100 meters (328 feet) with excellent results using a Nexus 5 as the controller. As the cable gets longer, the signal will be weaker and results will depend on the presence of interfering signals and the quality of the antenna in the controlling device.
What is the maximum depth?
The maximum depth will depend on the waterproof rating of the camera or housing. For example, the GoPro Dive Housing is rated to a depth of 60 meters, while the GoPro HERO5 through HERO7 cameras are waterproof upto 10meters without an added waterproof housing. When using a waterproof housing, we strongly recommend you test the housing with no camera every time before inserting the camera. A small scratch, dirt, grease or hair can be enough to allow water in.
How far can the tablet or phone be from the dry-end antenna?
It depends on the cable length, orientation of the dry-end antenna, the type of the antenna in the controlling device, and the interference from other signals. It will work for a few feet in most cases, but the closer the better.
How do I determine the best orientation for the adapter relative to my phone/tablet?
There are many apps available that show the changes in WiFi signal strength as the dry-end antenna moved. We use WiFi Analyzer.
How do I attach the dry end to the monitoring device?
The dry end interface can be attached to the back of the phone or tablet using the included velcro tape or 3M double sided removable mounting squares.
What have people used your WiFi Extender for?
An example of the Underwater WiFi Extender in action:
A HERO3 camera attached to a 15 foot fiberglass Bream pole using a handlebar mount is being used to do a hull inspection of this sailboat. A golf ball retriever also makes a good extendable pole for mounting the camera. The video preview allows the user to select snapshots and take short close up videos of delamination, osmosis damage, algae growth or barnacles.
What do your customers say?
Just want to send you guys my sincere thanks for providing the Go-pro wifi extender equipment last weekend, we successfully spotted the DJI Phantom drone that was lost in a lake with 10 inch visibility and equipment worked flawless under water!
Thanks So Much! -MB
General support can be found on our Support pages here.
Also read the FAQ's tab for more information.
Product Code: LWF
Sold Out
The Deep Water Camera Housings have room for the GoPro HERO3 or HERO4 camera and a BacPac sized accessory, such as a GoPro Battery BacPac or the CamDo Blink Time Lapse Controller along with access to GoPro camera's USB and HDMI ports and the input/output ports of Blink. The optional battery housing extension (DeepEXT) is designed to fit up to three V15 (15 Watt-hour) batteries that have the Always On feature required for long term time lapses. Each V15 battery provides about 3 times the recording length of the standard 4.4Wh HERO4 battery. With 3 x V15 batteries, that is 10 x the normal GoPro battery life!
The housing is carved from a solid block of 6061 aluminum alloy that has been anodized to provide great resistance to saltwater and harsh environments. The housing has been tested to withstand pressures of 2,000 ft.
Couple Deep with the DeepEXT housing extension for extra battery storage. Buy it here.
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Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO5 |
✘ |
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HERO5 Session |
✘ |
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HERO4 Black |
✔ |
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HERO4 Silver |
✔ |
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HERO4 Session |
✘ |
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HERO (2014) |
✘ |
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HERO3+ Black |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 Black |
✔ |
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HERO3 Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 White |
✔ |
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HERO2 |
✘ |
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HERO |
✘ |
Compatible with the GoPro HERO3 and HERO4 cameras.
How large is the Deepwater Housing and what does it weigh?
The Deep housing weighs 2.690 lb (1.220kg) and has the following outer dimensions: Length 3 ¼” (8.25cm), Diameter 4 ¼" (10.8cm). The housing extension (DeepEXT) weighs 2.415 lb (1.095 kg) and has the outer dimensions: Length 6 ¼" (15.9cm), Diameter 4 ¼" (10.8cm).
How many batteries can fit inside the DeepEXT housing extension?
The DeepEXT housing extension has a 3⅓” internal diameter and provides an additional length of 5⅓” that can be used to house up to three V15 battery packs or other accessories.
If I need more space, can I attach multiple DeepEXT extensions together?
Yes. Multiple DeepEXT housing extensions can be attached together to lengthen the housing by an additional 5⅓".
How long will the battery last before it is discharged?
How long the battery will last depends on many factors such as the camera you are using and the shooting schedule you have programmed. Use our Time Lapse Calculator and Table of Power Consumption figures to help make an estimate.
The HERO4 camera provides approximately 1-2 hours of total video recording time without external batteries at room temperature. Each V15 provides about 3 times the recording length of the standard 4.4Wh HERO4 battery. Using 3 x V15 batteries, you can expect 10 times the standard GoPro battery life. Coupled with the power saving features of the Blink controller, you can adjust the time lapse interval between images or schedule specific recording times to be able to deploy for many days or weeks.
If you are taking time lapse images, calculations can be done using our Time Lapse Calculator. Keep in mind that temperature, lighting, battery fatigue, and other electrical inefficiencies will prevent the camera from using the full battery capacity.
Why is Always On mode important for an external battery pack?
Most of the USB battery packs on the market have an automatic power saving feature which turns off the battery if the battery is not constantly supplying power to a device. If the GoPro is powered off between triggers, the external battery might shutdown due to inactivity. Often, this feature is not even mentioned in the battery description, and only discovered when you find the camera's internal battery is dead, even though the external battery packs are still fully charged. The V15 has two modes of operation, including an Always On mode that prevents the battery from automatically turning off due to periods of inactivity.
Can the housing accommodate a wired connection?
The aluminum housing can be drilled to safely accommodate another connector such as a cable gland that is available up to 30bar (300m), or even a SubConn connectors for use at extreme depths. There are various types of SubConn connectors to fit different requirements.
What are the properties of the lens?
The optical glass lens provides excellent transmittance throughout the visible and near infrared spectra and down to 350nm in the ultraviolet. The lens highly scratch resistant with a Young’s Modulus of 8.63 x 105 kg/cm2 and has a refractive index of 1.517 at 589nm.
Make sure that the threads are clear of dirt and a thin layer of silicon grease is applied to the o-ring before connecting the components. It is prudent to test the housing without a camera before deploying for the first time.
Connections between the housing should be hand tightened. Over-tightening of the housing compartments can damage the threaded connections.
Over a long deployment, biological growth can prevent further use of exposed threaded mounting holes. If you need access to these mounting points for future deployments or to assist with disassembling the housing, make sure to plug unused mounting holes using a ¼”-20 threaded screw.
General support can be found on our Support pages here.
Average GoPro recording times in each video setting
The CamDo Blink controller board is typically used with our Deep Housings to provide programming flexibility while significantly reducing power consumption. Information on Blink can be found on the following pages:
Also read the FAQ's tab for more information.
Product Code: HDE01
$300.00 USD
The DeepEXT is a professional grade aluminum housing extension that attaches to our DEEP underwater camera housing suitable for deep water and extreme environment monitoring using the HERO3 and HERO4 cameras.
DeepEXT provides an additional 5” behind the camera for batteries or other accessories. The housing is designed to fit up to three V15 batteries (15 Watt-hour) that have the Always On feature required for long term deployment using our Blink controller board. Each V15 battery provides about 3 times the recording length of the standard 4.4Wh HERO4 battery. This means you can extend the standard GoPro battery life by 10 times! Multiple DeepEXT housing extensions can be attached together to lengthen the DEEP underwater camera and increase battery capacity even further. Using Blink, this enables deep water long term deployment.
The housing extension is carved from a solid block of 6061 aluminium alloy that has been anodized to provide great resistance to saltwater and harsh environments. The housing has been tested to withstand pressures of 2,000 ft.
|
Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO5 |
✘ |
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HERO5 Session |
✘ |
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HERO4 Black |
✔ |
|
HERO4 Silver |
✔ |
|
HERO4 Session |
✘ |
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HERO (2014) |
✘ |
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HERO3+ Black |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✔ |
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HERO3 Black |
✔ |
|
HERO3 Silver |
✔ |
|
HERO3 White |
✔ |
|
HERO2 |
✘ |
|
HERO |
✘ |
Compatible with the GoPro HERO3 and HERO4 cameras.
How large is the Deepwater Housing and what does it weigh?
The Deep housing weighs 2.690 lb (1.220kg) and has the following outer dimensions: Length 3 ¼” (8.25cm), Diameter 4 ¼" (10.8cm). The housing extension (DeepEXT) weighs 2.415 lb (1.095 kg) and has the outer dimensions: Length 6 ¼" (15.9cm), Diameter 4 ¼" (10.8cm).
How many batteries can fit inside the DeepEXT housing extension?
The DeepEXT housing extension has a 3⅓” internal diameter and provides an additional length of 5⅓” that can be used to house up to three V15 battery packs or other accessories.
If I need more space, can I attach multiple DeepEXT extensions together?
Yes. Multiple DeepEXT housing extensions can be attached together to lengthen the housing by an additional 5⅓" each.
How long will the battery last before it is discharged?
How long the battery will last depends on many factors such as the camera you are using and the shooting schedule you have programmed. Use our Time Lapse Calculator and Table of Power Consumption figures to help make an estimate.
The HERO4 camera provides approximately 1-2 hours of total video recording time without external batteries at room temperature. Each V15 provides about 3 times the recording length of the standard 4.4Wh HERO4 battery. Using 3 x V15 batteries, you can expect 10 times the standard GoPro battery life. Coupled with the power saving features of the Blink controller, you can adjust the time lapse interval between images or schedule specific recording times to be able to deploy for many days or weeks.
If you are taking time lapse images, calculations can be done using our Time Lapse Calculator. Keep in mind that temperature, lighting, battery fatigue, and other electrical inefficiencies will prevent the camera from using the full battery capacity.
Why is Always On mode important for an external battery pack?
Most of the USB battery packs on the market have an automatic power saving feature which turns off the battery if the battery is not constantly supplying power to a device. If the GoPro is powered off between triggers, the external battery might shutdown due to inactivity. Often, this feature is not even mentioned in the battery description, and only discovered when you find the camera's internal battery is dead, even though the external battery packs are still fully charged. The V15 has two modes of operation, including an Always On mode that prevents the battery from automatically turning off due to periods of inactivity.
Can the housing accommodate a wired connection?
The aluminum housing can be drilled to safely accommodate another connector such as a cable gland that is available up to 30bar (300m), or even a SubConn connectors for use at extreme depths. There are various types of SubConn connectors to fit different requirements.
General support can be found on our Support pages here.
Make sure that the threads are clear of dirt and a thin layer of silicon grease is applied to the o-ring before connecting the components. It is prudent to test the housing without a camera before deploying for the first time.
Connections between the housing should be hand tightened. Over-tightening of the housing compartments can damage the threaded connections.
Over a long deployment, biological growth can prevent further use of exposed threaded mounting holes. If you need access to these mounting points for future deployments or to assist with disassembling the housing, make sure to plug unused mounting holes using a ¼”-20 threaded screw.
See the 'Deep' manual in our Resources section for further detail
Average GoPro recording times in each video setting
The CamDo Blink controller board is typically used with our Deep Housings to provide programming flexibility while significantly reducing power consumption. Information on Blink can be found on the following pages:
Also read the FAQ's tab for more information.
Product Code: HDE02
$179.00 USD
For our Underwater WiFi Extension Cable for use with various Action Cameras (including GoPro), CLICK HERE
AS SEEN ON CNET! GoPro used our Underwater WiFi Cable to broadcast a livestream of a shark dive via Periscope. Read the full article here. Read about how to broadcast live on Periscope with your GoPro here.
Check out our Underwater WiFi packs here which includes an underwater light, professional carry case and accessories to attach your camera to a pole for underwater inspections.
The Underwater WiFi Extension Cable extends the use of WiFi and Bluetooth control of GoPro HERO3, HERO3+ and HERO4 cameras that are underwater.
(Video below shows GoPro Dive Housing version of WiFi Cable)
The wet end of the link is a custom backdoor which clips to the GoPro Housings (the housing is not included). Our 20ft to 125ft lengths are molded into a GoPro Standard Housing backdoor that is rated to a depth of 40m (131ft). For use at greater depths, our longer lengths are molded into a backdoor that fits the GoPro Dive Housing rated to a depth of 60m (196ft). Just turn on the camera WiFi, close the back of the housing, and drop the camera into the water. No connection to the camera is necessary. The interface to the camera is wireless.
At the dry end, the WiFi Extension Cable interfaces wirelessly with any wireless device such as an Android phone or tablet or iPhone or iPad or the GoPro WiFi Remote. The GoPro App or similar software to provide real time video monitoring and complete control over the camera settings.
Disclaimer: As with regular GoPro waterproof housings, it is prudent to test the housing underwater before putting your camera in every time you use it. Our warranty does not cover incidental damage. Always keep the O-ring and edges of the case clean. Always inspect them before every use. Do not use silicone or other grease on the O-ring.
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Camera |
Compatibility ( Y / N ) |
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HERO5 |
✘ |
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HERO5 Session |
✘ |
|
HERO4 Black |
✔ |
|
HERO4 Silver |
✔ |
|
HERO4 Session |
✘ |
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HERO+ WiFi (2014) |
✔* |
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HERO3+ Black |
✔ |
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HERO3+ Silver |
✔ |
|
HERO3 Black |
✔ |
|
HERO3 Silver |
✔ |
|
HERO3 White |
✔ |
|
HERO2 |
✘ |
|
HERO |
✘ |
*HERO+ WiFI cannot be removed from the Standard sized housing so cannot be used with WiFi Extension Cable lengths longer than 125ft that clip into the GoPro Dive Housing.
How do I replace the standard backdoor with the wet end of the Underwater WiFi Extension Cable?
The standard backdoor of the GoPro Housing can be removed and replaced with the wet end of the Underwater WiFi Extension Cable. If you look at the bottom of the hinge holding the backdoor to the front of the housing, you should notice that it is slotted. The backdoor of the GoPro housing snaps off of the camera housing if you open the backdoor all the way and rotate or pull the backdoor downward. No tools are required. This video shows how to easily unclip the standard backdoor from the GoPro Housing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zghMZyiwqYs
How do I tell if I have a GoPro Dive Housing or Standard GoPro Housing?
All GoPro HERO3 and HERO4 cameras currently ship with the Standard Housing, which is slightly smaller than the Dive Housing and fits of 12ft to 125ft lengths of Underwater WiFi Extension Cable. Our cable lengths of 150ft and above do not fit the Standard Housing and require a Dive Housing.
Please compare your camera housing to these pictures to ensure you have what you need for your project. 
What is the maximum cable length possible?
We have tested cables to 100 meters (328 feet) with excellent results using a Nexus 5 as the controller. As the cable gets longer, the signal will be weaker and results will depend on the presence of interfering signals and the quality of the antenna in the controlling device.
What is the maximum depth?
Our longer lengths of Underwater WiFi Extension Cable fit the GoPro Dive Housing which GoPro rates to a depth of 60 meters. We strongly recommend you test the housing and backpack with no camera every time you use it. A small scratch, dirt, grease or hair can be enough to allow water in. Stress may have affected the cable or the exit point. We do not test each backpack before shipping and do not know the maximum depth before failure for your unit.
How far can the tablet or phone be from the dry-end antenna?
It depends on the cable length, orientation of the dry-end antenna, the type of the antenna in the controlling device, and the interference from other signals. It will work for a few feet in most cases, but the closer the better.
How do I determine the best orientation for the adapter relative to my phone?
There are many apps available that show the WiFi signal strength. We use WiFi Analyzer.
How do I attach the dry end to the monitoring device?
The dry end interface can be attached to the back of the phone or tablet using velcro or 3M double sided removable mounting squares.
What have people used your WiFi Extender for?
An example of the Underwater WiFi Extender in action:
A HERO3 camera attached to a 15 foot fiberglass Bream pole using a handlebar mount is being used to do a hull inspection of this sailboat. A golf ball retriever also makes a good extendable pole for mounting the camera. The video preview allows the user to select snapshots and take short close up videos of delamination, osmosis damage, algae growth or barnacles.
What do your customers say?
Just want to send you guys my sincere thanks for providing the Go-pro wifi extender equipment last weekend, we successfully spotted the DJI Phantom drone that was lost in a lake with 10 inch visibility and equipment worked flawless under water!
Thanks So Much! -MB
General support can be found on our Support pages here.
Also read the FAQ's tab for more information.
Product Code: WFEXT
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