A wired connection to an Insta360 camera is currently required for Avatour's real-time 360° capture capability. For iOS devices, this requires both a custom Lightning cable and support for an iOS USB connection in the camera's firmware.
Only certain models of Insta360 cameras support iOS USB connections. Information on this has been difficult to obtain, as Insta360 does not provide any it in their specifications for various devices. In some cases, the capability was available on early shipping devices and then was deprecated later.
The compatible cameras include:
Caution: One X Enterprise Edition devices which shipped after about September 2022 show iOS USB mode (as described below) do not connect successfully to iOS devices using a cable. Insta360 has not provided any response to this issue despite multiple attempts to resolve. As of April, 2023 we do not believe any new One X Enterprise Edition cameras support iOS USB.
Caution: As of September, 2022, some Apple stores carry a One X2 "standalone" product (not part of an "Apple Bundle"). Users report that this version does NOT support iOS USB connections.
Caution: As of September 2022, some Apple stores carry a "One RS Apple Bundle." We do not yet have reliable reports as to whether these devices support iOS USB connections.
To check to see if your X2 or R camera has iOS compatibility, follow this procedure: