Here is a summary of what I think I have found.
1) The app definitely has an algorithmic problem in clearing the "Lost WIFI connection" erro for Facebook Live streaming. Once that flag is set, the only way to clear it is to remove the battery from the camera in order to shut down the wireless coms. I can only imagine that GoPro did not think this process through, nor was it tested properly.
2) It is impossible to utilize live streaming without disassembling the camera to remove the battery. Here are a couple of things would go along way here - a) In the app or the camera, allow for manual control of WIFI and Bluetooth for the camera and b) reset the WIFI connection error flag upon the "Got It" in the error dialog box
3) In a number of trials, the WIFI connection was dropped by the rig within a minute of live streaming in every try. I suspect it is the connection of the camera to the app, given that the app/camera combo can't even find WIFI most of the time, unless the camera connection to the app is completely deleted and the camera history is deleted, and a fresh connection is made. The opportunity to connect to a network only happens the one time there is a new connection defied between app and camera. After that, the app/camera will no longer find any WIFI connections.
4) same issues connecting a Hero3+ to the app. Had to work very hard to trick the app into seeing the camera.
The app and the camera software need repairs. It is disingenuous to offer these products for sale toputing thes features when the team cannot even get them to work, or refuses to throughly and effectively test their functionality. Much more work is needed; I look forward to the next firmweare and app updates where these are fixed.
I will be writing a letter to the executives with a much more detailed descritpion of these problems and efforts on my part. Perhaps the information wioll get their attnetion if it doesn't move the technical team to fix the problems.
