ReelCam Help

Permissions

ReelCam needs certain permissions to work properly. Here's what each one does and how to fix it if denied.

Camera

Required

Captures photos and videos with GPS watermarks for tournament verification.

If denied, re-enable at:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera > ReelCam

Microphone

Required

Records audio with your videos. Without it, videos will be silent.

If denied, re-enable at:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone > ReelCam

Location (GPS)

Recommended

Embeds GPS coordinates in every capture. Most tournaments require this for catch verification.

If denied, re-enable at:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > ReelCam > While Using the App

Photo Library

Recommended

Saves a copy of your captures to the Photos app so you can access them outside ReelCam.

If denied, re-enable at:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos > ReelCam

Bluetooth

Recommended

Discovers and controls your GoPro camera over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

If denied, re-enable at:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth > ReelCam

Local Network

Recommended

Connects to your GoPro over WiFi to transfer photos and videos wirelessly.

If denied, re-enable at:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network > ReelCam

General Tips

  • You can check and manage all permissions from the shield icon on the camera screen.
  • If a permission shows as "Denied", you must re-enable it in the iOS Settings app. The app cannot re-prompt.
  • Replay Onboarding from ReelCam Settings to re-walk through permission setup.