I recently had the opportunity to test out the Hti HT-203U Thermal Camera for Android Phone, designed to turn your Android smartphone into a powerful thermal imaging device. As a homeowner and outdoor enthusiast, I was intrigued by the potential applications of such a tool, from detecting energy leaks in my house to spotting wildlife during nighttime hikes. It exceeded my expectations in terms of performance, ease of use, and versatility.

I use an iPhone for my phone and this thermal camera does not support IOS or iPhones which is okay because almost everyone has access to an Android phone or tablet at least around here. The camera app is very easy to use and there are some features I'm still exploring, but I only really needed the basic functionality of being able to thermal image an object or area and take a video or some snapshots. During the summer it's great to be able to pinpoint where your insulation is lacking for thermal insulation and leakage and during the winter for outside the house to see where your heat is escaping. After installing the app I just plugged in the thermal camera and was off and running snapping pictures and measuring temperatures around my house. It's really cool to be able to see the studs and wiring in the wall, works much better than a stud finder and is quicker too. The camera showed me right away where the insulation was non-existent or severely lacking in my house and I could also make out wiring in the walls if there was a load on the circuit and the studs clearly. Kind of like X-ray vision and it's great for checking if you have mice in the house too.The speed of the camera was fine because I don't really see the need for a high frame rate. I'm not using this IR camera in a battlefield or in combat. Price wise this is in line with other thermal cameras and the device seems solidly built and worked straight out of the box. I'll use this occasionally at work when I go to different offices and can show the owner(s) where their leaks or problem areas for their buildings.

This thermal camera is great and is easy to use on my Android phone. The app has so many options that I have not had time to learn all of the features just yet. The camera is so strong that I could see my thermal image in the window from across the entire house. Crazy to believe that my thermal image was being picked up by this small camera. The camera comes with a carrying case and a cleaning cloth to keep the lens clean. This is a very professional camera and would be perfect for anyone needing any thermal imaging.

If you connect this microscope to the TV, choose a camera with a better resolution, but for this small resolution, the monitor that comes with it is good.

All in all a very good camera for the price!

The camera was delivered very quickly in excellent condition. The camera works both on a Windows 11 computer with a cable and via WiFi on a Samsung Android tablet and Android smartphone. A quick start guide is included. The software can be downloaded from the Internet. The magnification can be set to exactly two levels and focused there. From these settings, the Android software enables a digital zoom of 100-200% in 20% steps using the zoom buttons on the microscope. The image quality is very good for this price.

Honestly, I can't find a better home security camera for the price

I am using this camera to collect evidence on our neighborhood bully.