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This USB-C accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers - and it's on sale

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ZDNET's key takeaways The InfiRay P2 Pro currently sells for around $250, but it's well worth it if you require a thermal vision camera.

Use a thermal camera on functioning items to learn how they should look, which will make it easier to spot faults later.

The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is the best option, offering flexibility, speed, and accuracy without needing separate charging. View now at Amazon

I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome Ulefone Power Armor 18T.

I also understand that some people just don't want to have to swap out their smartphones to get access to this useful superpower.

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If you don't want to buy a new smartphone, the InfiRay P2 Pro is the tool for you.

The InfiRay P2 Pro consists of a tiny thermal camera and a magnetic snap-on macro lens that allows the camera to be brought super close to the item being examined.

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The camera is indeed tiny. Measuring 27×18×9.8mm and weighing in at a minute 9 grams, it's smaller and lighter than a charging cable.

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