# Smart Thermview

> Android Thermal.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cem.smartthermal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cem.smartthermal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cem.smartthermal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CEM Software
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 55,772
- **Rating:** 3.09 / 5 (151 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2018-12-27
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cem.smartthermal)
- **Website:** [http://www.cem-instruments.com/](http://www.cem-instruments.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cem-instruments.com/products/Thermview/SmartThermview/legal/Privacypolicy\_en.html](https://www.cem-instruments.com/products/Thermview/SmartThermview/legal/Privacypolicy_en.html)

## Description

Smart Thermview is a powerful Chrome extension that connects your Android smartphone via USB-C or Micro-USB to transform it into a portable thermal camera. Without the need for additional batteries, this compact device leverages your smartphone's screen to provide superior thermal imaging.

The extension offers real-time preview with 9 customizable color palettes, enabling precise thermal detection anytime, anywhere. It allows users to capture, store, and share thermal photos and videos seamlessly. Advanced features include point, line, and area analysis, extensive image storage, and PDF report export capabilities, making Smart Thermview ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Rankings

- #286,156 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`

## Review summary

Smart Thermview works well with compatible thermal cameras like Seek Thermal Pro, offering useful features such as temperature compensation. However, multiple users report frequent crashes, camera detection issues especially with certain models, and lack of screen rotation support. Additional usability concerns include exporting photos in common formats and occasional UI glitches. Overall, it performs adequately when the thermal camera is supported and connected properly, but stability and compatibility need improvement.

### Pros

- Works well with supported thermal cameras like Seek Thermal Pro and CEM T-10.
- Feature temperature compensation is useful and appreciated.
- App provides good functionality when it detects the camera properly.

### Cons

- Crashes frequently, especially after updates or when connecting cameras.
- Does not detect certain thermal cameras (e.g., CEM T-10, Cat S60, Doogie S88).
- Lacks screen rotation support corresponding with phone orientation.
- Inability to export or share photos in common formats like JPG affects usability.
- Some UI issues such as temperature scale units mismatch and image artifacts when switching modes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cem.smartthermal)