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Insta360 Wi‑Fi Import Guide

10 steps with screenshots · Action Pod → Mac Wi‑Fi → browse & import

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Action Pod setup

Insert GO 3/3S into Pod and power on

Dock the camera module in the Action Pod. A blue indicator means ready. Keep it in the Pod during import.

Insta360 camera inserted in Action Pod

Open Settings

Swipe down on the Pod screen for quick menu, then tap the gear icon at bottom-right.

Action Pod settings menu

Ensure Wi‑Fi is on

Settings → Wi‑Fi settings. The toggle should show On.

Wi-Fi enabled on Action Pod

Note Wi‑Fi name and password

On Wi‑Fi info page, record the network name (e.g. GO 3S xxxxxx.OSC) and password shown on Pod.

Insta360 camera Wi-Fi name and password

Enable Quick File Transfer

Album → open any clip preview → tap the file transfer icon at bottom-right.

Stay on this screen during import. Do not return to the main menu.

Quick File Transfer on Action Pod

Connect Mac

Open Insta360 Camera Import

Launch the app on Mac. Tap Check Connection to verify when not yet connected.

Insta360 Camera Import macOS app home screen

Join camera Wi‑Fi on Mac

Menu bar Wi‑Fi → select GO 3S network → enter password. App shows Camera connected when ready.

While on camera Wi‑Fi, Mac has no internet. Switch back after import.

Mac connected to Insta360 camera Wi-Fi

Browse & import

Browse videos and photos

Camera tab lists all clips. Filter by import status or type, sort by date or size. Green border = already imported.

File list in Insta360 Camera Import app

Preview clips

Tap preview on a card or press Space when selected. Videos stream; photos use Quick Look.

Preview Insta360 video on Mac

Select and import

Check clips → Import Selected → watch progress bar. Default save path: ~/Movies/Insta360.

Large files support resume. View completed imports in Media Library.

Import progress in Insta360 Camera Import

Do I need the Insta360 phone app?

Usually not needed

  • Pod is in Quick File Transfer mode and stays on transfer screen
  • Mac is on Insta360 camera Wi‑Fi and app shows Camera connected
  • Phone app can be closed during import

Needed first in these cases

  • First-time GO 3S setup — Bluetooth pairing not done yet
  • Pod asks to connect App or cannot enter Quick File Transfer
  • Mac cannot find GO 3S Wi‑Fi or transfer fails after connecting

When needed: open Insta360 App → Bluetooth connect → enable Quick File Transfer → once Pod is in transfer mode, you can quit the app and use Mac.

Connection checklist

Mac connected to Insta360 camera Wi‑FiRequired
Pod in Quick File Transfer mode, stay on screenRequired
Phone app for initial pairing / QFT (if needed)If needed

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