Earlier this year, the Insta 360 released its first AI-manual smartphone gimbal, packed with impressive features, including Deep Track 4.0, which offers advanced tracking capabilities. However, many of these advanced features were exclusive to iPhones, leaving a difference for Android users. Fortunately, the Insta360 has addressed this with the release of its latest AI tracker attachment for the highly popular Flow 2 Pro smartphone gimbal-an easy-to-use attachment that enables Android users to take full advantage of the gimmal’s advanced AI tracking algorithm.
When Flow 2 Pro Major features such as earlier launched, multi-trading and active zoom tracking were unavailable to most Android users. Additionally, the third-party app compatibility was very limited. This was largely due to the introduction of Apple’s dockkit in 2023, which basically integrated the tracking capabilities in iPhones, allowing them to work easily with motorized stands and mounts without the need for additional development. In contrast, the Android platform was a lack of an underlying tracking framework, which means that users can only use these features through the Insta360 native app, there is a major discomfort for those who preferred filming with other applications.
AI tracker Solves this issue. With its underlying independent cameras dedicated to subject tracking, Android users are no longer limited to the original app, reflecting the experience that the iPhone users enjoyed with the Apple Dockkit. It bypasses clever work -round app restrictions, which enables spontaneous AI tracking in various apps and equipment when using Flow 2 Pro. Even iPhone users can benefit from this attachment, especially when use apps that are not supported by dockcits.
With AI tracker, now you can use advanced tracking features and even record yourself using gesture control in any camera app. This is possible because the AI tracker communicates directly with Flow 2 Pro, working independently of the recording device. As a result, it ensures complete compatibility in apps and smartphones, allowing Flow 2 Pro to actually “platform unknowable” and access to all users.
build quality
At first glance, the Insta360 AI tracker looks almost identical to the original LED spotlight attachment. They share both the same dimensions and shapes, and each variable temperature is LED spotlight. However, the set of AI tracker is embedded in additional camera in front of LED spotlight, along with the on/off button on the right side of the unit. The entire module is lighter, which makes sense to avoid emphasizing the rotating motor, yet it feels solidly manufactured despite being made of plastic. It seems to be something well made about it, and the button has the right amount of tension, providing a satisfactory click when pressed.
The tracking module has a USB-C connection, which is used for both power and connectivity with the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro. The inclusion of USB-C also increases its versatility, as it allows for a reversible connection, combining its practicality, especially when used with the underlying spotlight. Additionally, the tracking camera is slightly renovated, which helps prevent accidental scratches as no protective cover is provided. The tracking also appears to be some coating in the front element of the camera. Although I cannot confirm whether it is a special coating designed to retreat dust and moisture, fingerprint smugs can be wiped quite easily.
Finally, the AI tracker fits perfectly into the specified slot of the case of the hard carrying in the combo package, as it shares the same size as the original LED attachment.
features
The Insta360 AI tracker is designed as a simple, plug-and-play module that directly connects Flow 2 Pro via USB-C. Using its built -in camera, it enables the advanced focus tracking and gesture for the gimbal, bypassing platform restrictions and ensuring seamless operation regardless of the recording app or operating system. The AI tracker uses the Advanced AI recognition algorithm of the Insta 360, which is capable of continuous subject tracking – especially face tracking – even when there are obstructions. It also supports multi-purson tracking, as well as tracking for cats and dogs similar to the native Insta 360 app.
With the control of gestures, users can activate AI tracking and start recording using wirelessly simple hand gestures. Additionally, AI tracker supports custom reforming, allowing users to create a fine-tune composition with zimbal joystick. Once set, the AI tracker maintains wisely chosen framing until it disintegrates.
The underlying LED spotlight further expands its functionality, characterizing three adjustable color temperature and glow levels, which ensures versatility in various shooting conditions. From my test, the most bright setting is effective for subjects up to 2 meters away.
Now, with the AI tracker starting advanced tracking and gesture control on any recording platform with AI tracker, it is compared to how it piles up on the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro against other tracking solutions like Apple Dockkit and Deep Track 4.0. While the Apple Dockkit provides spontaneous iPhone integration and deep tracks 4.0 provides powerful in-app tracking, AI tracker stands out by providing cross-platform compatibility and universal third-party app support. It also introduces gesture-active tracking and an underlying spotlight, making it an all-in-one upgrade for users that is beyond the native app limits beyond the functionality of its smartphone gimbal.
Use and image example
The AI tracker is quite straightforward when using and no settings are required, to ensure maximum compatibility, it is advisable to update both the Insta 360 app and firmware of Flow 2 Pro in the latest version before using AI tracker for the first time. Despite having a very mild attachment, the Insta360 recommended that we first mount the mobile phone and then attach the power to the Flow 2 Pro with the AI tracker to ensure that the calibration is not affected. If the AI tracker is brightening the red light, it may indicate that it is not properly inserted. Just start it again and make sure that the bakkal is bent in the grooves on the gimbal properly. Keep in mind that once the attachment is attached, it can be a bit strange to bend your gimbal.
Tracking performance
Let’s dive into the real world experience. The AI tracker operates independently, which means that it does not communicate with the recording app. Consequently, you cannot choose a subject on a subject, as there is no direct link between attachment, zimbal and recording software. When you can activate trekking using a physical trigger button, there is no visible indication other than green LED button besides the green LED button besides the green LED button. This may possibly be an issue in complex scenes where accurate theme requires tracking. In a way, it makes it a two -edged sword.
Since the tracking runs independently of software limitations, it also works when recording in log mode, which is a notable advantage. However, in my experience, the tracker prioritize the faces, especially the faces, especially the faces, regardless of framing or focus settings in third -party apps. This can be disappointing if selective subject tracking is necessary.
Sometimes, the tracking can feel unpredictable and highly sensitive, gimbals often do micro-recitation that subtle framing in microscopic. For optimal results, it is best to have zoom levels at 3x or less, the tracking matches the angle of the camera scene, which I saw that it is very wide. The insta360 recommends to choose an uncontrolled background and well-light environment to ensure accurate subject recognition, but interestingly, my tests found that it can still track human themes even in low-light, blue-hour situations-although not objects.
Overall, I personally feel that AI Tracker’s tracking capabilities are not quite strong as the original app of the Insta 360, which better handle many subjects and maintain tracking even when doing zoom in. In addition, you can easily choose the subject to focus on using the native app interface.
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gesture control
In my experience, AI Tracker’s gesture is much faster and more responsible than the original app of the Insta360. It offers two major gestures for hand -free operation:
- Palm: To start tracking/stop
- Calmness: To start video recording or take photos
According to the Glasses of the Insta360, adults should stay within 1.6 feet to 16.4 feet (0.5 m)) and children should stay within 1.6 feet to 6.6 feet (0.5 m to 2 meters) for optimal gesture recognition.
I also observed that when using AI tracker on the iPhone, it takes priority on Apple’s dockcut algorithm, effectively overrodes the underlying tracking system of Apple. This can be useful for those who are interested in using hand gesture control when recording with non-foreign apps.
Cases of versatility and creative use
Since the AI tracker connects via USB-C, which is reversible, it can be flipped to track forward or backward. This makes it highly versatile, especially to film self-rigging or a group of people in front.
It thinks me loudly – here is an interesting idea: if you flip the tracker to follow yourself while doing further recording, you can move your body and effectively make “wireless paning movements” in your recording. This can open new creative possibilities for dynamic shots, and can be used with it. It is being said, I will leave this part for those who are better than me.
Summary
What did i like
- AI tracker module is easy to use without disturbing with settings.
- It is very light.
- A built -in LED comes with light.
- Quite responsible for hand gestures.
- Looks solid.
- Reverse compatibility.
- Easy connection through USB-C without wires ..
What can be improved
- Improve the tracking movements to smooth micro -gitlers.
- To choose the focus subject what is in focus and touch, add a small screen to preview.
- Improve on object tracking.
- Include a cover for the tracker module.
- It would be great to see this technique integrated directly into the gimbal instead of external attachment.
- Keep it in another place because it can be strange to turn the gimbal.
Concluding idea
In the end, I think the Insta360 AI tracker as a sensible solution to cross the underlying third-party app limits, allowing the content creators with Android device to enjoy what the iPhone users are able to do with years of years. However, if you are an iPhone user, the benefit of this attachment may be minimal. It can be easier to use the app of Insta 360 for gesture control compared to bringing another module – unless you need LED spotlight anyway.
For those who are interested, the Insta360 AI tracker is available to buy as one. Standalone accessory For $ 39.99 or as part of Flow 2 Pro AI tracker bundle For $ 179.
