# Remote thermal cam f. FLIR ONE

> Use your FLIR ONE as a webcam with your PC!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.killig.remotethermalcam](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.killig.remotethermalcam)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.killig.remotethermalcam`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sven Killig
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 20,799
- **Rating:** 2.92 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-29
- **First published:** 2016-01-09
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.killig.remotethermalcam)
- **Website:** [http://sven.killig.de/android/Remote\_thermal\_cam/](http://sven.killig.de/android/Remote_thermal_cam/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sven.killig.de/android/Remote\_thermal\_cam/privacy%20policy.html](https://sven.killig.de/android/Remote_thermal_cam/privacy%20policy.html)

## Description

Remote Thermal Cam for FLIR ONE lets you use your FLIR ONE 2nd generation thermal camera as a webcam on your PC. By streaming MJPEG video over WiFi, it delivers real-time thermal imaging directly to your computer. The extension also displays critical temperature metrics like minimum, maximum, and average values to enhance your thermal monitoring experience.

This tool is built on the FLIR ONE SDK and SmartCam, requiring the SmartCam server for Windows or Linux to operate. It is ideal for users looking to integrate thermal imaging into their desktop workflow with ease. Source code and additional details are available on the developer's website, ensuring transparency and customization options for advanced users.

## Rankings

- #429,131 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app helps detect heat leaks, offers good stability on older FLIR devices, and is free and open source. However, common issues include incompatibility with newer FLIR hardware such as Gen 3 and LT models, distorted video output, app instability, and lack of features like webcam streaming. Some users feel the app has been neglected by developers and suffers from lag and crashes. Overall, effectiveness depends on device compatibility and user expectations.

### Pros

- Helps find heat leaks in windows and doors
- Good stability and good image rendering on some devices (e.g., FLIR Android Gen2 on Samsung S3)
- Open source and free
- Generally does what it says

### Cons

- Does not work with FLIR One Gen 3 and FLIR One LT devices
- Video output is distorted and uncorrectable, especially with FLIR One Gen 3
- App crashes frequently or is unstable for some users
- No clear way to stream or re-serve the video as a webcam with minimal lag
- Some users perceive the app as abandoned or lacking updates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.killig.remotethermalcam)