How to Charge a Go Pro: Two Easy Ways

If you have a Go Pro Hero9 and you’re wondering how to charge the battery, there are two easy ways to do it. The first and most common way is to use the USB Type-C port on the camera itself. First, make sure the battery is inserted into the camera, then pop open the lid and slide it down. If the lid is difficult to open, you can use a butter knife or flathead screwdriver to help. Once the lid is open, you’ll see the USB Type-C port. Grab your charging cable (even if it’s not the original Go Pro cable) and plug it into the port. You should see a solid red light on both sides of the camera, indicating that the battery is charging. Even if you don’t have a battery in the camera, you can still use it while it’s charging.

The second way to charge your Go Pro Hero9 battery is to use an adapter. You can find these adapters on Amazon specifically for the Go Pro Hero 9 battery, but the one used in the video is actually for a Canon DSLR. With this adapter, you can charge multiple batteries at once and have backups ready to go when you need them.

If you have your battery inserted and you’re trying to charge it, but you don’t see the solid red light, try pulling the battery out and putting it back in. This should do the trick.

Charging your Go Pro Hero9 battery is simple and easy with these two methods. Whether you’re out in the field or at home, you can keep your camera charged and ready for action.

FAQ

Can I charge my GoPro with any USB charger?
Power Sources for Charging GoPros Most GoPros use 5V / 1A, which is standard for most AC adapters. The HERO10, HERO9, HERO8, HERO7, HERO6, and HERO5 models can take up to 5V / 2A. You can use a standard USB wall charger.
Is it OK to charge GoPro with iPhone charger?
Connect the GoPro to a USB wall charger. The normal method by using USB 5 volt/1 amp or 5 volt/2 amp phone charger is ideal. In fact, charging GoPro with iPhone charger is perfectly fine. You can just use the standard Apple iPhone wall charger, or if you want a quicker charge upgrade to the iPad charger.
How long does it take a GoPro to charge?
Battery charging times for your GoPro battery vary depending on the power source used. When using a GoPro Dual Battery Charger, for example, you can charge up in as little as two hours. Charging directly through another device, like a laptop while you're traveling, will take around four hours.
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