# Thermal Cam

> Displays infrared camera images on iOS devices via tethering. (iPhone/iPad app by ONO TAKESHI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-cam/id1247237565 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ONO TAKESHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247237564)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 10 MB
- Languages: Japanese
- Released: 2017-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-cam/id1247237565/reviews.md

## What is Thermal Cam?

"Thermal Cam" is an application that displays small, lightweight, low power consumption infrared camera (FLIR LEPTON 1) images on iPhone or iPad by tethering.
Please note that the same application "Thermal Cam 3” is exclusively for FLIR LEPTON 3.
"Thermal Cam" requires separate parts. Please check the following URL for used parts and source of infrared camera side.
 http://takesan.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/09/23/172259

"Thermal Cam"
-> Ultra compact infrared cameras prepared separately You can check images from distant places (normally maximum 30 m - 50 m) by using the tethering function of iPhone.
-> Since infrared cameras are compact and lightweight and have low power consumption, they can be installed in ultra-small TOY drone, including fixed position observation.
- WIFI port number can be changed from iPhone.
- Infrared movie can set six kinds of color.
- 3D point cloud images can be displayed so that temperature bands can be recognized by visually impaired people as well as ordinary 2D screens.
- Contrast can be adjusted even when a street including "sky" with a large temperature difference in the image and "flames" etc.,
- Tap the necessary part of iPhone display to measure the temperature of that part.
- 2D, 3D images can be stored in the camera roll. Although you can transfer the copied movie by e-mail, it is recommended that you upload it to a video site or iCloud because the file size is large.
- Maximum minimum temperature scale, arbitrary temperature, dynamic range correction, date and time displayed in the image can be saved as they are.
"Thermal Cam" can be used on iPhone installed with iOS 11.2 or higher.
following models has been tested
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPad mini4
- iPad Air2
  iPhone 8,8Plus is confirmed to work only with Simulator.
About the usage of iPhone and iPad batteries of "W & T Thermal Cam".
- Because the tethering function is used during use, the battery may be consumed to a large extent.
About the use of "W & T Thermal Cam".
- If you turn on Bluetooth on the iPhone or iPad during use, the frames rate picture(fps) becomes remarkably low. Be sure to turn off Bluetooth.
- Also too many Wifi points surrounded or 2.4Ghz radio, the fps becomes remarkable low.
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「Thermal Cam」は小型、軽量、低消費電力の赤外線カメラ（FLIR LEPTON1）画像をテザリングでiPhoneまたはiPadに表示するアプリです。
 同様のアプリケーション「Thermal Cam3」はFLIR LEPTON3専用なのでご注意ください。
「Thermal Cam1」は別途部品が必要です。赤外線カメラ側の使用部品、ソースは次のURLをご確認下さい。
　　　　http://takesan.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/09/23/172259

「Thermal Cam」は
-> 別途用意した超小型赤外線カメラ画像をiPhoneのテザリング機能を利用して、離れた場所（最長で30m~50m）から確認できます。
-> 赤外線カメラは小型軽量、低消費電力であるため、定位置観測を始め超小型トイドローンにも搭載可能です。
- WIFIのポート番号はiPhoneから変更可能です。
- 赤外線動画は4種類のカラー設定ができます。
- 通常の2D画面はもちろん、視覚障害のある方でも温度帯が認識できるように、3Dポイントクラウド画像の表示ができます。
- 画像中で温度差が大きい「空」を含んだ街路や「炎」などが入った場合でも、コントラスト調整ができます。
- 画像の温度測定必要部分をタップすると、その部分の温度測定ができます。
- 2D、3D画像はカメラロールに保存可能。写した動画はメールで転送ができますが、ファイル容量が大きいので動画サイトやiCloudにアップロードすることをお勧めします。
- 画像中に表示された、最高最低温度スケール、任意温度、ダイナミックレンジ補正、日付と時刻はそのまま保存できます。

「Thermal Cam」はiOS 11.2以上がインストールされた端末で利用できます。
動作済み端末は以下の通りです
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPad mini4
- iPad Air2
　iPhine 8,8Plusはシュミレーターでのみ動作確認しています。

「W&T Thermal Cam」のiPhone、iPadバッテリー使用量について。
- 使用中はテザリング機能を使うため、バッテリーを大きく消費する場合があります。
- 使用中GPSを利用する場合は、バッテリーを大きく消費する場合があります。
「W&T Thermal Cam」の使用に関して。
-使用中iPhoneまたはiPadのBluetoothをONにすると、著しく動画の動きが遅くなります。必ずBluetoothをOFFにして下さい。
-WiFi中継点が多いなど周囲の環境により、著しく動画の動きが遅くなる場合があります。

## Key features

- Tethered infrared camera image display
- Temperature measurement by tapping
- Adjustable contrast for images
- 2D and 3D image saving
- Multiple color settings for infrared video
- Remote viewing up to 50 meters

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-cam/id1247237565/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This gam sux

*2018-07-18*

It doesn’t even work

### 5/5 — 分かる人に手伝って貰いました。

*2018-03-03, version 2.0.0*

焙煎機の様子の確認に役立ちました。

### 5/5 — 素晴らしい！

*2018-02-25, version 2.0.0*

こんなアプリが無料で手に入ることに驚きです。
ちゃんとハードウェアを実装してこのアプリを入れれば非常に安価で高機能なサーマルカメラが手に入ります。
ドローンなどに取り付けることも可能でただただ素晴らしいという他ないです。

## Frequently asked questions about Thermal Cam

### Does Thermal Cam have ads?

No, Thermal Cam does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Thermal Cam compatible with?

Thermal Cam is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices running iOS 11.2 or higher. Specific tested models include iPhone 6, 6 Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus, X, iPad mini 4, and iPad Air 2.

### How far can I view infrared images with Thermal Cam?

Using the tethering function, you can check infrared images from distant places, normally up to a maximum of 30m to 50m.

### Can I measure temperature with Thermal Cam?

Yes, you can measure the temperature of a specific part by tapping the necessary area on the iPhone display.

### What are the storage options for images and videos in Thermal Cam?

Both 2D and 3D images can be stored in your camera roll. While videos can be transferred via email, their large file size makes uploading to video sites or iCloud recommended.

### Does Thermal Cam require any additional hardware?

Yes, Thermal Cam requires separate parts, specifically an infrared camera like the FLIR LEPTON 1. Information on required parts and their source can be found at the provided URL.

### How does Thermal Cam handle battery usage?

Because the tethering function is used during operation, the battery may be consumed to a large extent.

### Are there any settings that can affect performance in Thermal Cam?

Yes, it is recommended to turn off Bluetooth during use, as it can significantly lower the frame rate. Additionally, too many surrounding Wi-Fi points or 2.4GHz radio interference can also reduce the frame rate.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2018-02-25

このAppはApple Watch Appのアイコンを表示するようAppleにより更新されました。

今回のアップデートは以下の通りです。
--Since it is necessary to change the source on ESP8266 side.
--ESP8266側のソースも変更する必要があります。
http://takesan.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/09/23/172259
をご確認下さい。
●サブビューを追加して、最低・最高・任意温度帯を確認出来るようにした。
●測定対象の温度変化による画像全体の色変化を最小にする機能を加えた。
●シェイクで約20秒間ESP8266側のWIFI機能をストップできるようにした。

This update is as follows.
You also need to change the source on ESP 8266 side.
for the details, please check following web page.
Http://takesan.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/09/23/172259

● Added sub-view so that you can check the lowest · highest · arbitrary temperature zone.
● Added a function to minimize the color change of the entire image due to the temperature change of the measurement object.
● Shake to allow the WIFI function on ESP 8266 side to be deep-sleep mode for about 20 seconds

### 1.20.2 — 2017-06-29

No release notes.

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