Every seasoned tourer would second this thought: for hitting the open road, all we need is our motorbike and a device to capture and share the breathtaking beauty we encounter. Because what’s a great ride if you can't relive it or let others feel the thrill through your lens?
Action cameras like the Insta360 deliver impressive, stable footage. Still, making adjustments mid-ride, switching modes, framing shots, or checking recordings, isn't always convenient when you're on the move.
That's where things get exciting. Chigee has partnered with Insta360 to integrate full camera control and live display into their latest motorcycle system, AIO-6. This blog shares how that combo of navigation and storytelling could serve as the ultimate touring setup.
Why AIO-6 Is the Perfect Companion for Your Action Camera
Action cameras are one of the most important tools in a tourer's arsenal. They capture the ride, the landscape, and every unexpected moment along the way. Mostly, you'll see them attached to the helmet or, possibly, on the motorcycle, via a fixture on the handlebars. Their strength is high-quality, fully stable road footage.
Now, from what we've observed and after speaking with a few moto vloggers, there are a couple of key areas that remain challenging with action cameras:
Control Can Be Challenging While Riding
Once you start riding, controlling the camera becomes a hassle. You need to stop, take off your gloves, tap tiny buttons, or use phone, all of which can disrupt the flow of the ride. Mid-ride changes are almost impossible without stopping.
Missed Moments and Wasted Footage
Sure, most action cameras come with a small built-in display. But if it's mounted on your helmet or placed at a place where that screen isn't visible, it becomes difficult to monitor what you're recording. Without a larger screen or live preview, you may not always be sure what's in frame.
Riders often return from a long ride only to find out the camera angle was off, or the battery died halfway. This makes it harder to ensure consistent, high-quality content.
Now, to resolve Chigee AIO-6 steps in.
An Introduction to Chigee AIO-6 Series
AIO-6 series is Chigee's new lineup of smart motorcycle display units, mimicked to provide a smartphone-like experience, yet it's more rugged and reliable than a smartphone screen. It brings a smart Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to your bike. Moreover, it has built-in GPS controls that give real-time information about your bike's location.
Insta 360 Integration with Chigee AIO6 – How it's Done
Beyond smartphone apps and a larger screen, the AIO-6 can serve as a control center for your Insta360. You can preview your shots, start recording, pause, or take photos, right from the display. Save your time to reach for the camera or guess what it’s capturing.
How to connect Insta 360 with Chigee AIO 6?
Well, connecting any action cam, Insta360, or maybe GoPro, is a very straightforward procedure. Here are some simple steps to do it:
- Power on your Chigee Device.
- Navigate to "Settings" and then "Features".
- Scroll down and you'll find "Action Cam Control". Select it.
- Select "Camera Pairing" and then "Start Pairing". Turn on your cam before doing that.
Once it’s connected, you can see its battery percentage, real-time video preview, start, stop, and pause buttons, all on your Chigee display.
Real World Use Case
Imagine you're riding through a scenic mountain pass. You feel that the view is ideal for a time-lapse, but your camera is on your helmet, and you're not sure it's even recording.
In that case, you'd either ignore it and hope for the best, or pull over, take off your gloves, check the camera, and break the rhythm of the ride.
But with the Chigee AIO-6 mounted on your handlebar, you glance down. The live feed from the Insta360 shows you exactly what the camera sees. With a quick tap, you switch to time-lapse mode and start recording, without stopping or taking your hands off the controls.
Who Is This Setup For?
Now, let's talk about the real question: who actually needs a setup like this? Here's a list of users that might best benefit from it:
Tourers and Long-Distance Riders
If you spend hours or days on the road, you know better than us the importance of staying focused. With this setup installed, the need for constant stops or second-guessing your camera is greatly reduced. It keeps everything in view and under control, so you can just ride and enjoy.
Moto-Vloggers
For professional content creators, footage quality and timing do matter. This setup helps vloggers capture exactly what they want, when they want, without compromising safety or ride flow. Switching modes, checking framing, or confirming a shot becomes a part of the ride, not a break from it.
Casual YouTubers Who Just Want to Capture the Ride
Even if you’re not into vlogging, sometimes you just want to save the memory of a scenic route or a new trail. This system makes it easy to do that, without extra effort or technical hassle. Ride, record, and review later.
Final Words
At the end of the day, touring is all about remembering and cherishing the ride. And with tools that work with you, not against you, those memories stay shareable and real.
This setup doesn't try to reinvent riding. It just removes the friction between you and the way you choose to capture it.
That’s the difference. And for many of us, that's quite enough.
