In the past few years, we have been using a FLIR One with our smartphone to get temperature readings on devices that we test. When it came to upgrading, we decided to go with something more compact that had a wider temperature range. The Thermal Master P2 is so tiny, it easily fits in the palm of your hand. It has a wide range of -4 to 1112F. Ours came in a tiny protective case that can be attached to a keychain.
The Thermal Master P2 has a plug & play design. All we had to do was download the app to our Android phone and connect the device directly to it. There is no battery to charge, which is convenient. The app has various measurement tools, including point, line, and circle tools. You can use this thermal camera with smartphones that have up to 15x zoom. It weighs only 10g, so you won’t even feel it with you. There are 12 gorgeous color palettes for you to choose from. We were also able to easily set a temperature alarm that worked like a charm.
P2 has 25Hz refresh rate, so you get a smooth viewing experience. We used it to read the temperature of our coffee machine and chargers. We also used it outside in the dark to see every little animal moving in our backyard. There is a more advanced model of this camera available but it could be an overkill for casual users.
