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What kind of charger should be used to charge the camera or Battery BacPac?
- MAX
- HERO8 Black
- HERO7 White, Silver & Black
- HERO (2018)
- HERO6 Black
- Fusion
- HERO5 Black
- HERO5 Session
- HERO4
- HERO Session + HERO4 Session
- HERO+ LCD
- HERO+
- HERO (2014)
- HERO3+
- HERO3
- HD HERO2
- HD HERO Original
Our cameras and Battery BacPacs require USB chargers that output 5V and 1A-2A (depending on model). Using chargers that do not meet this requirement may negatively affect your camera or Battery BacPac. If you plan to use a USB charger to charge your camera or Battery BacPac, be sure to determine the adapter's output--volts (V) and amps (A)--before you connect your camera or Battery BacPac to it.
| Product | Charging via USB Adapter | Charging via Computer |
|---|---|---|
| MAX | Charger output: 5V 1-2A Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈2 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the wall adapter and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. | Charger output: Determined by computer. Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈4 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the computer and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. |
| HERO8 Black | Charger output: 5V 1-2A Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈2 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the wall adapter and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front and rear of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. | Charger output: Determined by computer. Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈4 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the computer and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front and rear of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. |
| HERO7 White, Silver & Black, HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, HERO (2018) | Charger output: 5V 1-2A Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈2 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the wall adapter and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front, rear and bottom of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. | Charger output: Determined by computer. Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈4 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the computer and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front, rear, and bottom of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. |
| Fusion | Charger output: 5V 1-2A Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈3.5 hours (2 hours with Supercharger) How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the wall adapter and camera; a red LED should illuminate on the front of the camera (side with the LCD screen) to indicate charging. Once the LED turns off, the camera is fully charged. | Charger output: Determined by computer. Charging time (fully drained battery): >4 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the computer and camera; a red LED should illuminate on the front of the camera (side with the LCD screen) to indicate charging. Once the LED turns off, the camera is fully charged. |
| HERO5 Session, HERO Session | Charger output: 5V 1-2A Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈1.5-2 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the wall adapter and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front and rear of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. | Charger output: Determined by computer. Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈3.5 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the computer and camera; red LEDs should illuminate on the front and rear of the camera to indicate charging. Once the LEDs turn off, the camera is fully charged. |
| HERO4 and earlier | Charger output: 5V 1A Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈2 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & Wi-Fi are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the wall adapter and camera; a red LED should illuminate on the front camera to indicate charging. Once the LED turns off, the camera is fully charged. | Charger output: Determined by computer. Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈4 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the computer and camera; a red LED should illuminate on the front camera to indicate charging. Once the LED turns off, the camera is fully charged. |
| Battery BacPac | Charger output: 5V 1A Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈1.5 hours How to charge: Connect the USB cable to the wall adapter and BacPac; a red LED should illuminate on the BacPac to indicate charging. Once the LED turns off, the BacPac is fully charged. | Charger output: Determined by computer. Charging time (fully drained battery): ≈3 hours How to charge: Ensure that the camera & "Connections" are powered off. Connect the USB cable to the computer and camera; a red LED should illuminate on the BacPac to indicate charging. Once the LED turns off, the BacPac is fully charged. |
If your camera doesn't power on or the red LED doesn't light up, check out our Camera Will Not Power On troubleshooting instructions.
