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I finally found a thermal camera that works on iPhone and Android


The TC002C Duo works with both iPhones and Androids, as well as Windows PCs for more compatibility than some of its competitors.

I use them for all sorts of applications, from detecting faulty components on circuit boards to figuring out where that pesky draught is coming from in winter. This means I have the convenience of having any photos I take with the thermal camera on my phone already (and not having to mess about with cables or microSD cards to transfer them), and I can still use my iPhone. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Another feature I love is that in order to download the app for the thermal imager, Topdon have embedded an NFC tag into the packaging, which is a lot more convenient than QR codes or having to type in long links (or, the thing I really hate, a message telling you to search the relevant app store!

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