--- product_id: 9026760 title: "Seek Thermal CompactPRO – High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB" brand: "seek thermal" price: "RM4155" currency: MYR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Seek Thermal" url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/9026760-seek-thermal-compactpro-high-resolution-thermal-imaging-camera-for-android store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # 9 FPS video capture speed Waterproof rugged carrying case 206x156 thermal sensor resolution Seek Thermal CompactPRO – High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB **Brand:** seek thermal **Price:** RM4155 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 See the unseen. Fix the future. 🔍 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seek Thermal CompactPRO – High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB by seek thermal - **How much does it cost?** RM4155 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/9026760-seek-thermal-compactpro-high-resolution-thermal-imaging-camera-for-android) ## Best For - seek thermal enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seek thermal brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact, Rugged & Ready:** Pocket-sized, waterproof, and built to endure jobsite demands—carry confidence everywhere. - • **Wide 36° Field of View:** Capture expansive thermal scenes indoors or outdoors, spotting issues up to 1000 feet away. - • **Precision Manual Focus Dial:** Fine-tune your thermal imagery with a tactile focus knob for crystal-clear heat detection. - • **Plug & Play Thermal Powerhouse:** Transforms your Android phone into a pro-grade thermal camera instantly—no batteries needed. - • **Versatile Thermal Modes & Palettes:** Switch between 9 color palettes and modes like spot temp and threshold for tailored diagnostics. ## Overview The Seek Thermal Compact is a cutting-edge Android-compatible thermal imaging camera featuring a 206x156 sensor, 36° field of view, and manual focus dial. It plugs directly into your smartphone’s MicroUSB port, requires no batteries, and comes with a waterproof carrying case. Ideal for professionals and DIYers alike, it detects heat-related issues like energy loss and water damage with 9 color palettes and multiple thermal modes, capturing both photos and videos at 9 frames per second. This compact, rugged device empowers users to uncover hidden problems quickly and efficiently, making it a must-have tool for modern home and jobsite diagnostics. ## Description High resolution thermal imaging. Compact Pro is our most advanced smartphone camera yet with unprecedented thermal resolution available at this price. Made for iPhone and Android top models, seek compact transforms your smartphone or tablet into a professional thermal imaging tool. By utilizing the power and convenience of your smartphone, our cameras Make it easy to take thermal photos and video, share findings, and send for documentation. Simply connect and detect energy loss caused by air leaks, missing or damaged Insulation, inefficient HVAC systems, electrical faults, and much more. On top of all this, seek compact cameras are engineered to run on low power from your smartphone and do not require batteries or charging. Review: Unbelievable value - I've been using thermal imagers professionally for about 30 years. This Seek unit isn't anywhere close to a state-of-the-art military/tactical, laboratory or commercial unit today. But, for a cheap, tiny plug-in for the bottom of my new Android phone, it's extremely impressive - I would have thought it had been delivered from an alien spaceship less than 10 years ago (By comparison, I've been expecting real smartphones since before the Apple Newton). I haven't really used its new near-price competition, the new FLIR C2 or the 2nd gen FLIR One extensively yet, but I'm far more impressed with this unit than the first generation FLIR One (iPhone 5 caddy form factor). Last year, I was impressed enough with the original FLIR One that I nearly bought an iPhone 5 just to get one (as much as I like and respect FLIR, I'm glad I decided to procrastinate). First, the image resolution: if you're used to multi-megapixel digital photo cameras, forget about it - that's not what you're getting with the Seek, or any other thermal in a price range less than a Tesla (or two or three, or twenty). Thermal is about 20 years behind that, dollar for dollar (image worse than the first Nikon digital I bought back in '93-'94). However, the resolution is about four times what you'd get with the 1st gen FLIR One's Lepton imager. The Seek image is very, very pixelated, and the long time constant video averaging requires one to hold it it very steady or the image will smear (think 1/4 - 1/2 second hand-held still exposure steady on a conventional camera). Unlike FLIR's visual/thermal overlay (patented MSX), Seek requires you to swipe back and forth between the thermal and the camera's visual camera images in the app. You can capture visual or thermal, or half and half, but not one on top of the other. The result is a better thermal image and a better visual image on the Seek that may not look quite as good as the FLIR's MSX overlay as a captured snapshot. Some of my colleagues think the FLIR MSX approach is better at this price point. I disagree for now, but I can understand their argument. Having a pretty low general opinion of the current state of what passes for software engineering, and even lower of Android apps, I can say that the Seek app is better than most Android apps I've used, especially at this level of maturity and adoption (its adoption isn't even a rounding error compared to a Google app). It installed cleanly on my new Moto G 2nd gen with Lollipop (the cheapest smartphone platform I could find that might support it, as my previous Nexus 4 would not). It hasn't crashed or locked-up, and it cleanly sends captured images to G-mail or Bluetooth. The visual/thermal swap feature is useful, as are the various color palates ("Iron" looks cool on ads, and in reports, but I've always used gray scale for serious work). I don't like the inability to set gain or freeze the AGC (something the new FLIR's app can apparently do), but I can live with that at this price point (for the time being). Thermal differential sensitivity in a low contrast scene seems to be pretty good - I'll take Seek's claim of about 0.1 degrees C as about right. I don't expect this to be a calibrated radiometer, or to use it as a substitute for a high quality imager for point medical screening, so I'm not going to get wrapped-up with actual vs. reported temperature values in the app (and no one wants to read a discourse on emissivity variations). I hope Seek (and FLIR) will have emissivity adjustments and calibration methods in the not-too-distant future (and some education, as I see a lot of misunderstanding and inflated expectation in some of the posts/reviews). As a usability note: I lucked out with the Moto G 2nd gen; it wasn't listed as "supported" when I bought it, although the 1st gen G was, as was the Moto X, 1st and 2nd gen. I also lucked out that the USB is oriented in a way that the Moto's visual camera is pointed in the same direction as the Seek, so that a back-and-forth overlay or split is easy. Not sure I'd be quite as happy if I found that I had to use one of the extension USB cables to orient it with one hand, while holding the phone with the other. Finally, the imager comes with a cute, really well-designed and constructed hard little carrying case. I can thrown it in my briefcase, backpack or cargo pant pocket, and not even think about it. Nice touch! Bottom line: for those with a realistic understanding of the current state-of-the-art, this is amazing. If you want to get into the world of thermal imaging at a really reasonable price point, or you're just looking for a cool toy that's about the same price as a high-end 802.11 AC router, it's worth giving this a try. If you wait six months or a year, there will probably be something better. But, you'd probably still be using a typewriter and a Western Electric phone if that was the #1 consideration. Review: So far so good! - I am an engineer that does work with Electrical control panels and mechanical equipment. I was looking for a way to have have thermal imaging capabilities to examine equipment at job sites in the event that my customers were experiencing issues. I purchased this after looking around at various units and decided to give it a try. I used it ever so briefly this past week to see how it worked and it appears it worked wonderfully. The comment from a previous review about lack of focus close up was not my experience and so far am glad I tried this unit. I am able to focus within at least a foot or two of the object. (please see photo of control panel interior). I cant comment how this compares with the more expensive fluke or flir units. I do not have a basis of comparison. I will say I was impressed with what I have seen already. For someone who needs to be able to do this type of quick analysis, this product appears to be more than capable. I am eager to find a problem panel or mechanical unit to see how well I am able to pinpoint a problem with it. I like that I can keep it in its nice case in the console of my car. If I show up at a site I have it ready to go and it was not a bank breaker by any stretch of the imagination for this type of equipment. I played with it around the house. It is a fun novelty to see where all the cold breezes are coming from but I would not have a need/desire to purchase one if it were not a helpful tool in my industry. Note that you can take pictures with the data points shown (other sites have stated you can not) which is helpful for reporting purposes. I will update this as I get more time with the unit. It is really tiny and seems to be well built. It does have manual focus ring that does work. ## Features - Transform your smartphone or tablet into a high resolution thermal camera with a 320 x 240 thermal Sensor for use on the jobsite, at home, and more. - Highly versatile cameras lets you see building problems invisible to the naked eye and find people and animals in complete darkness or low visibility. Detect energy loss, electrical and mechanical failures, water damage and hundreds more heat related issues. - Perfect tool for contractors, inspectors, outdoorsman, engineers, and DIY homeowners. - Does not require batteries or charging. Waterproof case included. Free seek mobile app. - Specs: 320 x 240 thermal Sensor, 32° field of view, < 9 Hz frame, focusable lens, -40F° to 626°f detection, captures photos & videos, spot temperature, high-low temperature, threshold mode, 9 Color palettes, auto & adjustable span/level control, 4 emissivity presets - MANUAL FOCUS DIAL provides control and precision over your thermal imagery. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01LXM0BSH | | Aperture Modes | automatic | | Autofocus | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #116,503 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #70 in Thermal Imagers | | Brand | Seek Thermal | | Built-In Media | Seek Themal Compact Pro and Protective Case | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Connectivity Technology | Wireless | | Continuous shooting speed | 0.16 FPS | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 1,295 Reviews | | Exposure Control Type | Manual | | File Format | JPEG, AVI | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00855753005495, 00855753005631 | | Has Self-Timer | No | | Item Type Name | Thermal imaging camera. | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Manufacturer | Seek Thermal | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Mfr Part Number | UQ-AAA | | Model Name | Compact PRO Android | | Model Number | UQ-AAA | | Photo Sensor Resolution | 0.08 MP | | Sensor Type | Infrared | | Shooting Modes | Manual | | UPC | 855753005624 855753005495 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Capture Format | AVI | | Video Capture Resolution | 720p | | Viewfinder Type | LCD screen | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | | Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi | ## Product Details - **Color:** Black - **Exposure Control Type:** Manual - **Media Type:** Image, Video - **Shooting Modes:** Spot Temperature, High-Low Modes, Temperature Threshold Mode - **Video Capture Resolution:** 206 x 156 ## Images ![Seek Thermal CompactPRO – High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YvOh0Y4LL.jpg) ![Seek Thermal CompactPRO – High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61whiB75EEL.jpg) ![Seek Thermal CompactPRO – High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716A-mFs27L.jpg) ![Seek Thermal CompactPRO – High Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LFDEKZ5WL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: is it a good camera for ghost hunting?** A: It’s as good as any camera at it. **Q: Has anyone used it to look for heat loss in their home? If so, did you like the results concerning the camera?** A: Yes. Have this basic model for years now. Works great, especially for comparing small differences in temperature from one surface to another... like heat or cooling losses through house, heat gain inside home in summer with sun heat. I have the micro SD camera and new Samsung has S connector so need adapter: MUST be special adapter cable not the cheapest one. Some micro/S fail to send all communications through. **Q: Will this work on a 8" android tablet** A: As long as it uses the same connection type. YES. I have used it on 4 different cell phones and off/name brand tablets. Worked everytime. **Q: I want to use this to detect the direction of framing in attics from the room below. Can this detect the differential between the joists/insulation?** A: It is possible, but not assured. The camera detects variances in temperature, and doesn't actually see "through" surfaces. If the joists and insulation cause temperature variances (even subtle ones) they might be detected. If the temperature on the other side of the wall or ceiling is much different than the room are in you should have an easier time. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbelievable value *by G***O on July 2, 2015* I've been using thermal imagers professionally for about 30 years. This Seek unit isn't anywhere close to a state-of-the-art military/tactical, laboratory or commercial unit today. But, for a cheap, tiny plug-in for the bottom of my new Android phone, it's extremely impressive - I would have thought it had been delivered from an alien spaceship less than 10 years ago (By comparison, I've been expecting real smartphones since before the Apple Newton). I haven't really used its new near-price competition, the new FLIR C2 or the 2nd gen FLIR One extensively yet, but I'm far more impressed with this unit than the first generation FLIR One (iPhone 5 caddy form factor). Last year, I was impressed enough with the original FLIR One that I nearly bought an iPhone 5 just to get one (as much as I like and respect FLIR, I'm glad I decided to procrastinate). First, the image resolution: if you're used to multi-megapixel digital photo cameras, forget about it - that's not what you're getting with the Seek, or any other thermal in a price range less than a Tesla (or two or three, or twenty). Thermal is about 20 years behind that, dollar for dollar (image worse than the first Nikon digital I bought back in '93-'94). However, the resolution is about four times what you'd get with the 1st gen FLIR One's Lepton imager. The Seek image is very, very pixelated, and the long time constant video averaging requires one to hold it it very steady or the image will smear (think 1/4 - 1/2 second hand-held still exposure steady on a conventional camera). Unlike FLIR's visual/thermal overlay (patented MSX), Seek requires you to swipe back and forth between the thermal and the camera's visual camera images in the app. You can capture visual or thermal, or half and half, but not one on top of the other. The result is a better thermal image and a better visual image on the Seek that may not look quite as good as the FLIR's MSX overlay as a captured snapshot. Some of my colleagues think the FLIR MSX approach is better at this price point. I disagree for now, but I can understand their argument. Having a pretty low general opinion of the current state of what passes for software engineering, and even lower of Android apps, I can say that the Seek app is better than most Android apps I've used, especially at this level of maturity and adoption (its adoption isn't even a rounding error compared to a Google app). It installed cleanly on my new Moto G 2nd gen with Lollipop (the cheapest smartphone platform I could find that might support it, as my previous Nexus 4 would not). It hasn't crashed or locked-up, and it cleanly sends captured images to G-mail or Bluetooth. The visual/thermal swap feature is useful, as are the various color palates ("Iron" looks cool on ads, and in reports, but I've always used gray scale for serious work). I don't like the inability to set gain or freeze the AGC (something the new FLIR's app can apparently do), but I can live with that at this price point (for the time being). Thermal differential sensitivity in a low contrast scene seems to be pretty good - I'll take Seek's claim of about 0.1 degrees C as about right. I don't expect this to be a calibrated radiometer, or to use it as a substitute for a high quality imager for point medical screening, so I'm not going to get wrapped-up with actual vs. reported temperature values in the app (and no one wants to read a discourse on emissivity variations). I hope Seek (and FLIR) will have emissivity adjustments and calibration methods in the not-too-distant future (and some education, as I see a lot of misunderstanding and inflated expectation in some of the posts/reviews). As a usability note: I lucked out with the Moto G 2nd gen; it wasn't listed as "supported" when I bought it, although the 1st gen G was, as was the Moto X, 1st and 2nd gen. I also lucked out that the USB is oriented in a way that the Moto's visual camera is pointed in the same direction as the Seek, so that a back-and-forth overlay or split is easy. Not sure I'd be quite as happy if I found that I had to use one of the extension USB cables to orient it with one hand, while holding the phone with the other. Finally, the imager comes with a cute, really well-designed and constructed hard little carrying case. I can thrown it in my briefcase, backpack or cargo pant pocket, and not even think about it. Nice touch! Bottom line: for those with a realistic understanding of the current state-of-the-art, this is amazing. If you want to get into the world of thermal imaging at a really reasonable price point, or you're just looking for a cool toy that's about the same price as a high-end 802.11 AC router, it's worth giving this a try. If you wait six months or a year, there will probably be something better. But, you'd probably still be using a typewriter and a Western Electric phone if that was the #1 consideration. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far so good! *by V***E on March 3, 2015* I am an engineer that does work with Electrical control panels and mechanical equipment. I was looking for a way to have have thermal imaging capabilities to examine equipment at job sites in the event that my customers were experiencing issues. I purchased this after looking around at various units and decided to give it a try. I used it ever so briefly this past week to see how it worked and it appears it worked wonderfully. The comment from a previous review about lack of focus close up was not my experience and so far am glad I tried this unit. I am able to focus within at least a foot or two of the object. (please see photo of control panel interior). I cant comment how this compares with the more expensive fluke or flir units. I do not have a basis of comparison. I will say I was impressed with what I have seen already. For someone who needs to be able to do this type of quick analysis, this product appears to be more than capable. I am eager to find a problem panel or mechanical unit to see how well I am able to pinpoint a problem with it. I like that I can keep it in its nice case in the console of my car. If I show up at a site I have it ready to go and it was not a bank breaker by any stretch of the imagination for this type of equipment. I played with it around the house. It is a fun novelty to see where all the cold breezes are coming from but I would not have a need/desire to purchase one if it were not a helpful tool in my industry. Note that you can take pictures with the data points shown (other sites have stated you can not) which is helpful for reporting purposes. I will update this as I get more time with the unit. It is really tiny and seems to be well built. It does have manual focus ring that does work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value compared to pro cameras. Better than expected *by D***D on January 5, 2015* I was a little unsure about the value and quality of the product before I ordered it. Mostly I was worried about it being poor quality because of the low price compared to professional IR cameras. After I spent some time using it in different situations, I' very happy with it and really enjoy using it. First of all, the quality of the sensor and sensitivity exceeds my expectations. It really picks up very small differences in temperature. For example if you stand on the ground barefoot for 10 seconds and walk away, the camera will see your 'heat footprint' on the ground! It will visually show warmer areas very clearly that would be impossible to feel with your hands. But also very large differences and very high temperatures are no problem. You can aim it at a pan while you are cooking and it will show the heat pattern well. You can even overlay a temperature measurement spot which is pretty accurate. Since it works based on hear radiation, not on visible light, it doesn't matter if you are in bright daylight or in total darkness. You this camera sees it temperature, not light. Apart from being a cool thing to have, it has many very good uses. For example you can see where electrical devices produce heat, you can see where windows, door or walls have leaks that let heat or cold air through. It is very helpful seeing if there are wasteful electronic devices that produce wasted heat even when turned off. If you aim it at your tires after you drive, it will show you if the wheels need alignment based on the heat pattern on the tire. You can check if electrical wires get hot with use. You can see animals or people in complete darkness. I got the Android version and using it with a Galaxy S5. It works perfectly without any issues. Plug in the camera, start the app, that's it. You can takes stills and video. Overlay temperature and slide between the normal camera and the IR camera. The resolution of the camera is limited but since we are looking at temperature, a lower resolution is totally fine. The photos and videos are saved to your normal image gallery. You can also share them directly from the app. So far no crashes or issues. The only thing I noticed is when looking at a photo and then wanting to switching back to the IR camera, it is better to use the phone's 'back' button rather than the app's [X] button. It sometimes doesn't activate the camera if you use the X. It will drain your battery much faster than normal use of the phone which is expected as it needs to power the external camera. You can't charge the phone and have the IR camera connected as they use the same USB port. The camera comes with a small protective case which is very useful! Overall I'm really happy with it. I think it's a great quality camera for the relatively low price and an excellent value compared to professional alternatives. It works well and it works all the time, no issues here on my Galaxy S5. ## Frequently Bought Together - Seek Thermal Compact – All-Purpose Thermal Imaging Camera for Android MicroUSB, Black (UW-AAA) - DESOFICON 2Pack Apple MFi Certified Lightning Extender Adapter, Male to Female, 8-pin for iPhone 13 12 11 X XS XR 8 7 6 iPad Transfer Audio Video Data - AGVEE 3.3ft Lightning Extension Cable, Braided Female to Male Extender Full Function Cord Compatible with iPhone iPad, Data Sync Video Audio & Charging Charger Connector Adapter, Dark Gray --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/9026760-seek-thermal-compactpro-high-resolution-thermal-imaging-camera-for-android](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/9026760-seek-thermal-compactpro-high-resolution-thermal-imaging-camera-for-android) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*