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Getting Started
with LansPilot
From download to your first multi-camera recording — a step-by-step guide covering installation, phone connection, and your first export.
Step 0
System Requirements
Check these before downloading. Internet is required for the installers and any speech-model download; core capture and export can run locally after setup.
- Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
- 8 GB RAM minimum — 16 GB recommended for AI captions
- USB 3.0 port (required for USB camera mode)
- At least 2 GB free space, plus the size and temporary headroom shown for each Whisper model
- Android 10 or newer (API level 29+)
- Rear camera access (Camera2 API required)
- Same Wi-Fi network as your PC — or USB cable
- 2 phones simultaneously — a 4-phone session is a Beta path and depends on your PC
Whisper transcription is local and does not upload your media. A verified model must be downloaded once before offline use; model size, speed, and accuracy vary.
Step 1
Installing LansPilot on Windows
The installer validates the packaged runtime resources and guides you through any required components. Duration depends on the selected components and connection speed.
Download the installer
Go to the Downloads page and download LansPilot-Setup.exe. The portal shows the release version and checksum when available.
Verify the publisher before installation
Run only an installer whose Authenticode signature is valid and whose publisher matches the official release. Windows may show SmartScreen for a new publisher reputation.
If Windows cannot verify the publisher, do not bypass the warning. Open Properties → Digital Signatures, confirm the signature, then return to עמוד ההורדות הרשמי and download the signed artifact again. Contact support if the signature is missing or invalid.
The installer wizard — what it installs
The setup wizard will check for required runtimes and offer optional components:
- Visual C++ 2022 Runtime — required. Auto-installs if missing.
- .NET 10 Desktop Runtime — required for the audio engine. Auto-installs if missing.
- FFmpeg — required for video export. Downloaded from gyan.dev (free, open source). Recommended: accept.
- Zadig USB driver tool — optional. Only needed if you plan to connect phones via USB cable.
Choose installation directory
The default is C:\Program Files\LansPilot. Change it if needed, then click Install.
Launch LansPilot
Once the installer completes, a shortcut is created on your Desktop and in the Start Menu. Double-click LansPilot to launch.
Step 2
Installing the Android App
LansPilot for Android is distributed as an APK during beta — it is not yet on the Play Store.
Download the APK
Download LansPilot.apk from the Downloads page directly on your phone browser, or transfer the file from your PC via USB or a messaging app.
Allow installation from unknown sources
On your Android phone: Settings → Security → Install unknown apps. Enable it for your browser (e.g. Chrome) or Files app — whichever you used to download.
You can re-disable "Install unknown apps" after installation for safety.
Install the APK
Open your Downloads folder or Files app, tap LansPilot.apk, and tap Install. Android will verify and install the app in a few seconds.
Grant permissions
Open LansPilot on your phone. When prompted, grant Camera and Microphone permissions. These are required for the app to stream video and audio to your PC.
Step 3
Connecting Your Phone(s)
LansPilot supports two connection methods. Wi-Fi is easier to set up; USB is more stable for long recordings.
- 1Connect both your PC and your phone to the same Wi-Fi network.
- 2Open LansPilot on your PC.
- 3On the PC, open Connect Device and display the short-lived pairing QR code.
- 4On the phone, open pairing and scan the QR code shown by the PC.
- 5Confirm the authenticated session. The phone camera preview then appears on the PC.
- 6Repeat for your second phone if you are using two cameras.
- 1Enable Developer Options: Settings → About Phone → tap Build Number 7 times.
- 2Enable USB Debugging: Settings → Developer Options → USB Debugging (toggle on).
- 3Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable.
- 4On PC: LansPilot detects the device automatically via ADB — no action needed.
- 5On your phone: tap "Allow" on the "Allow USB Debugging?" dialog. Check "Always allow from this computer" to avoid repeating this.
- 6The camera feed appears on PC within a few seconds.
Phone not detected? Make sure both devices are on the same trusted Wi-Fi network and that the signed LansPilot app is allowed by the relevant Windows Firewall rule; do not disable the firewall. For USB, verify the ADB driver and cable before changing drivers.
Step 4
Your First Recording
With at least one phone connected, you are ready to record.
Start recording
Click the red REC button in the top toolbar, or press Space. The recording timer starts immediately. All connected cameras begin recording simultaneously.
Switch camera angles
Press 1 or 2 on your keyboard to cut between camera 1 and camera 2 live. You can also click the preview thumbnails on the left side panel. Switch markers are saved automatically in the timeline for editing.
Live AI captions
Install and select a verified multilingual Whisper model, choose the language, then enable captions. Review the generated text and timing before saving or exporting a subtitle track.
Stop recording
Click STOP or press Space again. LansPilot finalizes all camera files and saves them automatically to Documents\LansPilot\Recordings on your PC. A session summary appears with clip lengths and detected speech.
Step 5
Exporting to Your Editor
LansPilot can prepare a beta FCPXML/EDL hand-off with measured offsets and cut markers. Verify the imported timeline in your NLE version before deleting any source file.
Open the Gallery
Click the Gallery tab in the left sidebar. Your recording sessions appear as cards. Click a session to open it.
Click Export — choose your format
Click the Export button and choose an output format:
- FCPXML — for DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro. Includes sync markers and the cut timeline.
- EDL — for Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer.
- MP4 — a single merged file with burned captions. Good for quick sharing.
Import into DaVinci Resolve
In DaVinci Resolve: File → Import → Timeline and select the .fcpxml file. Review media relinking, clip positions, audio alignment, and cut markers after import.
The hand-off includes supported audio, caption, and cut-marker data. Compatibility varies by NLE version, so compare the imported timeline with the source session before delivery.
Optional
Using the Teleprompter
LansPilot includes Auto and Manual teleprompter modes plus beta Voice Follow. Voice Follow requires a speech model or supported browser speech service and must be tested with your microphone and language.
Open Teleprompter
Click the Teleprompter button in the top toolbar. A script panel opens to the right of the preview.
Enter your script
Paste or type your script into the text area. You can format it with line breaks for natural pauses. Markdown headings (# Title) are rendered larger.
Start scrolling
Choose Auto, Manual, or beta Voice Follow, then click Start. Voice Follow advances from recognized words and pauses with you; use Auto or Manual if recognition is unreliable.
Phone display
Your connected phone can display the teleprompter text simultaneously, so you can read while looking toward the camera. Toggle this in the Teleprompter settings.
Help
Troubleshooting
Common issues and how to resolve them.
SmartScreen blocks the installer
Do not bypass a missing or invalid publisher signature. Download the artifact again from the official portal, verify Properties → Digital Signatures, and contact support if verification is not Valid.
Phone camera shows a black screen on PC
Force-close and reopen LansPilot on your phone. Check that Camera and Microphone permissions are granted in Android Settings → Apps → LansPilot → Permissions.
No audio in the recording
Open LansPilot Settings → Audio Engine and verify the correct input device is selected. If you are using an ASIO interface, ensure the ASIO driver is installed and the device is not claimed by another application.
High latency or delay in the preview
Wi-Fi latency varies by router, interference, settings, and camera count. Use USB for a more predictable link and check that other devices are not saturating the network.
Captions are not working
Check that the microphone is allowed in Windows Settings → Privacy → Microphone, and that LansPilot is listed with access enabled. Also verify a Whisper model has been downloaded in LansPilot Settings → AI / Captions.
Export fails or produces no file
FFmpeg must have been installed during setup. To verify: open LansPilot Settings → Export → and check the FFmpeg path. If it is empty or invalid, re-run the installer and accept the FFmpeg component.
Phone not showing up in device list (USB)
Confirm USB Debugging is enabled on the phone (see Step 3 — USB Connection above). If the phone still does not appear, run Zadig (installed with LansPilot) and reinstall the ADB interface driver for your device.
Recording stops unexpectedly after a few minutes
Check your phone battery and ensure it is not in Battery Saver mode, which can terminate background camera sessions. Connect the phone to a charger during long recordings.
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