M laptimer now supports GoPro

Skubalon · 11-18-2016, 09:52 AM

I haven't tried it yet but my app updated today, and the updated note included the following.

I've been waiting for this... can't wait to try it out.

2kaccordocoupe · 11-18-2016, 10:48 AM

Nice, the gopro link to idrive died for me when they updated the gopro ios app to the 'capture' app. Hopefully this restores it. Thanks for the heads up.

F3IGHTY · 11-18-2016, 12:59 PM

No support for hero 5

davem3fan · 11-18-2016, 01:09 PM

Looking forward to trying to make it work.

SD ///M4 · 11-18-2016, 02:02 PM

Excellent news!

I just updated the app on my iPod Touch and uploaded it to the car via ConnectedDrive. The app now has a GoPro selection which allows you to turn the GoPro on and off. You first need to pair the GoPro to your iDevice via Wi-Fi then start the M Laptimer on your device. When you start the Laptimer, the GoPro starts recording. Pretty straightforward setup!

davem3fan · 11-18-2016, 02:33 PM

So, where is everyone mounting GoPro in F8X M3 and M4?

stvding · 11-18-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by F3IGHTY

No support for hero 5

The app keep crashing when I connect to my hero 5 black. Sucks

stvding · 11-18-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by davem3fan

So, where is everyone mounting GoPro in F8X M3 and M4?

I tried to mount it above side gill badge, sunroof and on dash

Skubalon · 11-18-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by davem3fan

So, where is everyone mounting GoPro in F8X M3 and M4?

I use the suction cup and mount it all over the place. I've never had issues as long as you have a clean surface.

Skubalon · 11-19-2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stvding

The app keep crashing when I connect to my hero 5 black. Sucks

The note states that support for newer models will be coming shortly, but as long as it took them to get to this point, who knows what shortly means.

stvding · 11-19-2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Skubalon

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvding

The app keep crashing when I connect to my hero 5 black. Sucks

The note states that support for newer models will be coming shortly, but as long as it took them to get to this point, who knows what shortly means.

Esactly. The news was out that laptimer app will support gopro bak in april this year. Stated it will come in summer. Now it is winter. What a joke

2kaccordocoupe · 04-25-2017, 02:50 PM

Grab the new version of the laptimer app. It's now supports the hero 5 and session.

It's v1.6 on the iOS side.

hatepotholez · 04-25-2017, 07:27 PM

I tried the M laptimer on Monday at LRP. For some reason my video didn't record. It recorded the first 2 seonds and then that's it. I was using a hero 4 black edition.

stvding · 04-25-2017, 07:41 PM

Finally! Hero 5 support is out!!

aka Hootie · 03-29-2018, 10:03 AM

Has anyone tried a HERO 6 with the app?

Nothing · 03-31-2018, 03:38 AM

At my last track weekend I remember getting so pissed at the M Laptimer app and my Hero 5 that I started having to skip using the Laptimer and only record with the GoPro. The app does a good job recording data to your phone but between it starting or not starting your GoPro, turning the GoPro on or off if it was already on or what ever combo, I could not figure out how to simply make the two devices function together. I had video of it cutting on or off randomly during the session.

Test this out before you get there. I didn't pair my GoPro to the car and I don't remember pairing my GoPro to the phone but they knew each other was there and completely upset me.

SD ///M4 · 04-18-2018, 04:05 PM

I have a HERO4 Silver and it works great with the M Lap Timer in my 2016 M4. My wife and i are doing Euro Delivery on her M3 in July and the dealer has offered to buy a new GoPro for us to use during our 3 week trip in exchange for using some of the footage for promotional purposes. I did some research and told the dealer the current prices on the HERO5 Black (last years model, $249) and the new HERO6 Black ($399). The dealer said whichever one I want, as it would be ours to keep.

I know that there were some major changes between the 4 and the 5 and it took awhile for the 5 to work with the lap timer, but it appears that the 6 is more of an upgrade to the 5. We won't be driving at any tracks during this delivery as we did in 2016, so immediate functionality is not an issue. If I were buying it myself I would probably go for the 6 as I would not prefer not to buy year-old technology, and the difference in price wouldn't be an issue.

Has anyone used a HERO6 with the M Lap Timer?

11-18-2016, 09:52 AM	#1
Skubalon Private First Class 58 Rep 110 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	M laptimer now supports GoPro I haven't tried it yet but my app updated today, and the updated note included the following. I've been waiting for this... can't wait to try it out. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------- 2016 F80 M3 ZCP/DCT/TZB/SS
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1270 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Nice, the gopro link to idrive died for me when they updated the gopro ios app to the 'capture' app. Hopefully this restores it. Thanks for the heads up.
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F3IGHTY Lieutenant 210 Rep 400 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	No support for hero 5
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davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	Looking forward to trying to make it work. __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50)
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SD ///M4 ///Multiple 2992 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: M4 Coupe \| M3 \| Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [8.81] 2016 BMW M4 Coupe ( ... [10.00] 2018 BMW M3 (Euro D ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335is Coup ... [10.00]	Excellent news! I just updated the app on my iPod Touch and uploaded it to the car via ConnectedDrive. The app now has a GoPro selection which allows you to turn the GoPro on and off. You first need to pair the GoPro to your iDevice via Wi-Fi then start the M Laptimer on your device. When you start the Laptimer, the GoPro starts recording. Pretty straightforward setup! __________________ The Coupe: 2016 M4 \| Sakhir Orange \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| More \| ED 5/13/16 The Sedan: 2018 M3 \| San Marino Blue \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| ZCP \| ED 7/18/18 The Roadster: 2006 Z4 \| Interlagos Blue \| Black Extended Nappa Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Purchased 7/19/12
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davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	So, where is everyone mounting GoPro in F8X M3 and M4? __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50) Last edited by davem3fan; 11-18-2016 at 02:34 PM.. Reason: Correction
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1270 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Grab the new version of the laptimer app. It's now supports the hero 5 and session. It's v1.6 on the iOS side.
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hatepotholez Major 293 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC, NY iTrader: (1)	I tried the M laptimer on Monday at LRP. For some reason my video didn't record. It recorded the first 2 seonds and then that's it. I was using a hero 4 black edition.
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stvding Major 662 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: G20 M340ix Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	Finally! Hero 5 support is out!!
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03-31-2018, 03:38 AM	#16
Nothing Roll Tide 285 Rep 572 Posts Drives: White/red M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (2)	At my last track weekend I remember getting so pissed at the M Laptimer app and my Hero 5 that I started having to skip using the Laptimer and only record with the GoPro. The app does a good job recording data to your phone but between it starting or not starting your GoPro, turning the GoPro on or off if it was already on or what ever combo, I could not figure out how to simply make the two devices function together. I had video of it cutting on or off randomly during the session. Test this out before you get there. I didn't pair my GoPro to the car and I don't remember pairing my GoPro to the phone but they knew each other was there and completely upset me. __________________ AW/SO - ED delivery 6/20/16 PCD - 9/1/16
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SD ///M4 ///Multiple 2992 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: M4 Coupe \| M3 \| Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [8.81] 2016 BMW M4 Coupe ( ... [10.00] 2018 BMW M3 (Euro D ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335is Coup ... [10.00]	Does the new GoPro HERO6 Black work with the M Lap Timer? I have a HERO4 Silver and it works great with the M Lap Timer in my 2016 M4. My wife and i are doing Euro Delivery on her M3 in July and the dealer has offered to buy a new GoPro for us to use during our 3 week trip in exchange for using some of the footage for promotional purposes. I did some research and told the dealer the current prices on the HERO5 Black (last years model, $249) and the new HERO6 Black ($399). The dealer said whichever one I want, as it would be ours to keep. I know that there were some major changes between the 4 and the 5 and it took awhile for the 5 to work with the lap timer, but it appears that the 6 is more of an upgrade to the 5. We won't be driving at any tracks during this delivery as we did in 2016, so immediate functionality is not an issue. If I were buying it myself I would probably go for the 6 as I would not prefer not to buy year-old technology, and the difference in price wouldn't be an issue. Has anyone used a HERO6 with the M Lap Timer? __________________ The Coupe: 2016 M4 \| Sakhir Orange \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| More \| ED 5/13/16 The Sedan: 2018 M3 \| San Marino Blue \| Black Full Merino Leather \| CF Trim \| M-DCT \| ZCP \| ED 7/18/18 The Roadster: 2006 Z4 \| Interlagos Blue \| Black Extended Nappa Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Purchased 7/19/12
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