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Top Android Borescope HD Camera
There are a lot of Android Borescopes in the market. Finding the best among them can be a challenge particularly if you don’t know what each of their good qualities are. So, here we’ve made your life easier by carefully selecting the top ones based on certain criteria. Be happy to read through one that catches your attention and if there is none, go ahead and explore other options available.
1. Depstech
This wireless Borescope has gained 68% of positive customer reviews and it is among the bestsellers list in terms of inspection cameras. It has been praised for its good picture quality, easy to use and a long battery life. Here is why you should check out this Borescope; This device has a super high vision 2 Megapixels HD Camera that can capture images and record videos at an adjustable resolution of 1280×720, 640×480 & 320×240. The image format is JPG while the video is in AVI format. The camera has a waterproof level of IP67 which means that it can be placed in water for about a meter deep for half an hour and still work. It can capture images at a focal distance of 3-8cm. Around the tip of the camera are 6 adjustable LED light which provide image quality in dark areas. This device can only support Android 4.4+ and IOS 8.0+. All you have to do is install the app called “WIFI VIEW” from your Google Play Store. Tap the button below to take you there. Go to your “Network Settings” and tap “Wi-Fi” to connect with it.
2. BlueFire Android USB Borescope
Aside from the BlueFire Wireless which enables you to connect your phone to its WIFI, this device uses a USB to connect on your android and computer as long as you install the app available. This BlueFire Android Borescope has a 2 Megapixels CMOS that can capture images and videos with a resolution of 1280×2200 at a focal distance of 3-8cm. The camera has a diameter of 8.5mm with a waterproof level of IP67 which is good for inspection in any kind of environment. Around the camera are 6 pieces of adjustable LED lights which helps illuminate hard to see areas. It is compatible with any android smartphone that supports OTG & UVC technology. Some of the phones it’s compatible with are Galaxy S7/S7 edge S6 S5 S4, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5, SONY Z1, Z2, Z3, Z5 etc. In order to use this device, you must download the app called “CameraFi” from your Google Play Store. Link is provided below. Once you’ve installed it, connect your Android Borescope Camera to your Android phone. Then run the “CameraFi” app and enjoy the fun. The best observation distance is 6cm. it has been rated 4.0/5 stars in the market.
3. Newrice
This Newrice Android Borescope model no. AN99 was ranked among the Bestsellers list on the market and it was given a 3.1 rating which is good enough compared to most Borecopes. One thing you should know is that it also uses a USB/ micro USB of your phone to connect. It is appropriate for us in underwater viewing, spraying pipes, equipment, etc. This device has a 2.0 Megapixels HD camera that can take quality pictures and videos with a resolution of 640×480, 1280×720,1280×960 and 1280×1024 at view angle of 70 degrees. It can work perfectly underwater because of its waterproof micro cameras that have a waterproof level of IP67 which means it can be submerged in water for about 30 minutes and still do your inspection job. On the head of the camera, it contains 6 LED lights that can be adjusted any moment when working in low light and dark areas. It provides a JPEG and AVI for image and video format. It uses USB/micro-USB to connect through the phone Android system such as Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, S6, S7, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5, HTC M9, HTC M9+, LG e.tc. that support OTG and whose phone camera is compatible with UVC. For this device work, one has to first install the app called “CameraFi” which you can download from the Google Play Store as the link is provided below. Note: It can also operate through your windows system such as windows 7/8/10, XP/VISTA. It can support windows XP and below without having to install the software “plug and play.” For the other versions, install the software which will be provided in the manual.
4. Oceana&SP
This Android Borecope is suitable for underwater viewing, sewer pipeline detection, search and rescue, motor vehicle detection e.t.c. It captures good images and videos that would satisfy your inspection needs. Here’s why this Borescope might be the one for you; It has a camera head of 8.0mm that can fit through any confined place and still give you the results you need. This device has a 2.0 Megapixels camera that can take snapshots of images and videos with an adjustable resolution of 640×480, 1280×720, 1280×960, 1280×1024 and 1600×1200 and it has 6 adjustable LED lights attached on its head to provide quality footages during inspection of the area. The Oceana&SP borescope capture images underwater because of its IP67 waterproof level that can withstand wet and damp environments. With a length of 5M, one can take footages at a view angle of 66. Android and windows 2000, XP, VISTA, 7 are compatible with this device. However, the Android system must support OTG and the phone camera must be compatible with UVC for installing the software for the phone usage. The app for this is “CameraFi” which can be downloaded from Google Play Store. The link is provided.. Once you have installed the app, connect your Android phone to the Borescope, then run the app.
5. Rotek Wireless
The merit about this Android Borescope is that is uses the device’s WIFI to connect and see images through your smartphone without exposing it to harsh environments that might damage it. This borescope has a waterproof level of IP67 that can almost work in any environment. It provides 2.0 Megapixels HD with three adjustable resolutions of 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×480 and is equipped with also 8 LED lights for viewing images clearly in dark places. It can focus on things that are 3-8cm from the camera. This device is highly compatible with Android 4.2+ and IOS 8.0+ phones and tablets. On top of that it can work with 3-4 mobile phones at the same time. All you have to do to use this device is first install the app called “YCAM” from Google Play Store. Link is below. Once you have downloaded the software, go to your WIFI network settings and connect to the name called “ypc_***.” Once you are there, you can start seeing the images.
Conclusion
The setup for all the five devices is pretty easy after installing the application for it. With the Rotex Wireless, you can use more that 3-4 devices at the same time and also you don’t have to expose your phone to conditions that would damage it. The Rotex also has 8 LED lights attached to the camera which means better illumination for dark areas thus providing quality images. The rest also provide that advantage with 6 LED lights. In terms of customer feedback, the Depstech Borescope is always among the bestseller list on the market including the Bluefire Borescope. Were you able to find the Borescope HD Camera that works for your Android smartphone? If you found another that works even better, please let us know about it in the comment section below!