TOPDONTC001 Thermal Imaging Camera for Android, Infrared Thermal Imager USB C, 512x384 High Resolution, Testing Range -20℃-550℃, 0.1℃ Test Precision for Phone/Tablet/Windows

This little device has been a massive help in 'retrofitting' our old and cold house. It's got a great little app that fires up as soon as you pop the camera on, and then you're away. Pretty easy to interpret the results and there are lots of settings options if you're so inclined. It's very possibly the best money I've spent recently. Soooooo handy to just be able to pop this on my phone (Android but there's probably one for apple users too) and find where I next need to sort insulation and/or airtightness issues. Much as I love 'shiny stuff' gadgets, this camera helps keeps me focussed on the best bang for buck areas and our house is now much warmer, feels more comfortable and the heating bills have been slashed. Insulate, insulate, insulate!

My first review 1 Star review was redacted by Amazon due to the fact they shipped me a TC001 as a TC002 and I was seriously upset with it!The IOS version is currently only available with Lightning adapter but now comes with a provided link cable if you have a newer IOS device.Make sure you buy the correct device!Not to be put off by Amazons incompetence, I purchased another one from a different Seller on Amazon whilst they try to sort out their mistakes and this time got the right one and it was the latest unit and a "Sealed Un-Used" package which worked first time!Note: The TC002 only comes with a Lightning adapter but it is slightly extended and fits my iPhone 13 even with its MagSafe Case on which is excellent.Packed in the nice padded protective case it also has a Lightning to USB C Adapter cable which means I can still attach it to my newer iPad Mini which was a bonus I never expected.Being able to save images directly to the Phone/iPad is a real boon and Im finding more uses for this amazing device daily!I am currently renovating an older property and after nicking a water pipe with a circular saw I bought this to help discover heating pipes, cables in walls and ceilings and rafters/joists with such ease it has made this purchase a real no brainer.The resolution is outstanding for such a small device, exactly how it does it I'm not sure but I can't believe its native 256 IR there must be an upscale in there somewhere but who cares - its bloody brilliant!The TopIR app from the Appstore is simple to use and worked first time I've used it for so many things its barely in its case for long!TOPDON now get 5* for such a wizard device, Amazon however still get 0 Stars as they still haven't refunded me for the wrong opened box USB C clearly labelled as a TC001 that they sent first!Stop trying to palm off your returns as NEW Amazon!It causes everyone grief..... do what your sellers and customers pay you for!

This is one of those rare items you come across that is nothing short of jaw dropping.I have spent the last 4 year renovating my house almost to Passive House standards, I was considering hiring a pro to come and IR image the whole house to see what parts I'd failed on as the Flir's are so damn expensive, all their reviews are really really average and I just couldn't justify £500+ for a reasonable IR camera, then I came across the TC001.With the current cold weather in the UK and us now having no central heating to speak of, we just have an 8kw wood burning stove, some IR ceiling panels, and an HRV system, I really needed to see what I had missed.I'm an Apple guy, but I did have an Android Huawei P20 Lite for testing various stuff, that had Android 8 installed and supported OTG. So I took the risk...Although in theory the phone was supported, the app crashed as soon as it opened, so I decided to force an update to EMUI 9.1 on it. Super glad I did as then the app worked "out-of-the-box"This is just so impressive, it is absolutely worth the money. The resolution leaves competitors like the Flir in the dust.The photos I have attached:1) Show ceiling joists cold bridging into my cavity walls, despite being airtight and packed with over 240mm of insulation!!!2) A huge cold bridge at a wall ceiling junction I need to investigate3) Our temporary front door, with awful cold bridging around the frame.4/5 Our house and our neighbours... it show the value of a full filled cavity wall with platinum beads then another 80mm of IWI, our external walls are almost black compared to theirs.This has helpfully shown some issues, but as I write this it is -5.c outside and the whole house is 19-21.c inside with just the stove on really validates what we tried to do. The TC001 now allows me to optimise that process.I absolutely would suggest the cost of this will repay itself in energy savings by understanding what your house is doing with it's heat.I have a few criticisms, but really I'm nitpicking in the grand scheme:1) The phone can't be rotated 180. so it's always slightly annoying to hold2) The camera constantly evaluates the temperature range in view and updates the colours scheme, I set the DIY mode to -5c to 100c and the resolution seems to drop significantly and become much less responsive.3) There is a big gap between the phone and the TC001 I assume for an Android case, but as this is my backup phone, it doesn't have one. I am now 3D printing a case that will hold both the phone and imager in one piece.I can already see a load of other uses for this and is absolutely worth the money. Well done Topdon - you totally delivered on the marketing promise - a rarity these days it seems!100% recommended

Very simple to use but sometimes doesn’t recognise the device which can be frustrating

Love this little gadget which I bought to check on bee trees. I can see where my house insulation is lacking, too :-(

Very quick delivery. Downloaded app and plugged in. Works exactly as its supposed to. Fantastic piece of kit and have used it every day since receiving it.

Works really well with great detailed resolution.

Bought this, it worked sporadically, thought it might be due to an issue with the usb port on my phone so didn't report it. Got a new phone, it still doesn't work, tried on a friend's phone, doesn't work. I complained on Amazon, no reply. AVOID AVOID AVOID