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This tiny accessory gives your Android thermal vision superpowers (and works on iPhone, too)

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Thermal Master P2 for Android and iPhone ZDNET's key takeaways Super smooth and highly responsive app

The tiny carry case can be attached to a keyring for easy transportation

Needs the supplied USB-C extension cable to connect to most ruggedized smartphones View now at Amazon

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Regular readers will know that I am a big fan of thermal cameras. They are cool and give you a view of the world you can't otherwise see, but they are also super useful and have become a key tool in my repair toolbox. I've used them for everything from spotting a faulty component on a circuit board to finding a wiring problem underneath floorboards.

A thermal camera is a super useful tool -- and these devices are cheaper than you might think.

Also: I finally found a wireless Android Auto adapter that's reliable and affordable - and it's in stock again

The Thermal Master P2 thermal camera, which the manufacturer says is the "world's 2nd smallest thermal camera", is the perfect tool for the engineer, mechanic, or handyperson on the move.

Getting started with the P2 is easy. Download and install the Temp Master app from the Google Play Store, fire up the app, pop the camera into the USB-C port, and away you go.

The P2 is up and running in minutes. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET

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