Seek Thermal Compact XR

• Longer-range narrow field of view: The 20.00 ° lens is tuned for spotting heat sources farther out, helping the Compact XR detect people, animals, or hot equipment at greater distance than wider-angle smartphone thermal cameras.
• Focusable thermal lens: A central focusing system lets the image be adjusted for different distances, which improves target definition when scanning open ground, checking structures, or isolating smaller heat signatures.
• Battery-free smartphone design: The Compact XR draws power from the connected device, so there is no separate battery to charge or replace. That keeps the unit ready to use and makes it easy to carry every day.
• Ultra-compact magnesium housing: At just 45.00 mm long and 14.00 g, this thermal monocular adds very little bulk to a pocket or field kit while the magnesium body keeps the unit light and durable.
• 206x156 thermal sensor: The microbolometer sensor with 12.00 μm pixel pitch provides clear thermal contrast for locating heat-emitting objects in darkness, glare, smoke, or other low-visibility conditions.

About the Seek Thermal Compact Series

The Seek Thermal Compact series is built around a simple idea: turn a compatible smartphone into a practical thermal imaging tool that is small enough to carry every day. Seek introduced the original Compact camera in September 2014, and the family has since expanded to cover different priorities, from wider-view general-purpose models to CompactXR variants intended for longer-distance observation. Across the range, the series is defined by its smartphone-connected design, focusable lenses, and app-based operation, which keeps the hardware compact while using the phone screen as the display and control interface.

Within Seek Thermal's lineup, the Compact family sits as a portable solution for users who need thermal imaging without moving to a larger standalone device. It is used for building inspection tasks such as finding energy loss, moisture, air leaks, insulation gaps, and electrical hazards, but it also suits nighttime observation of people, animals, and other heat-emitting objects. The series includes standard Compact, CompactXR, and higher-resolution CompactPRO versions, so users can choose between wider coverage, longer reach, or more image detail depending on the job.

About the Seek Thermal Compact XR

The Seek Thermal Compact XR is the longer-range member of the standard Compact line, built for users who need more reach from a very small thermal device. Its 206x156 microbolometer sensor is paired with a 20.00 ° field of view, a narrower lens configuration that concentrates the image for better distant observation. In practice, that makes the Compact XR more suitable for scanning fence lines, checking rooftops, locating wildlife, or identifying heat sources across open ground than a wider-angle thermal camera designed mainly for close work.

The camera remains easy to carry because the housing measures only 45.00 x 25.40 x 25.40 mm and weighs 14.00 g. Its magnesium construction helps keep weight down while giving the unit a more robust feel than a plastic accessory. Because it requires no batteries, the Compact XR is always ready when paired with a compatible phone, which is especially useful for inspectors, property owners, and outdoor users who want thermal capability without another device to maintain.

The focusable lens is an important part of how the Compact XR works in the field. Instead of being limited to a fixed-focus compromise, it can be adjusted for the scene, helping improve definition at different distances. With a stated detection range of 550.00 m, 12.00 μm pixel pitch, and 60.00 mK NETD, the camera is designed to reveal heat differences clearly enough for practical detection tasks in low light and no-light conditions. The 9.00 Hz refresh rate suits deliberate scanning and observation, while video output support allows the thermal image to be viewed through the connected device interface.

About Seek Thermal

Seek Thermal was founded in 2012 by Bill Parrish and Tim Fitzgibbons. The company is based in Santa Barbara, California and focuses on thermal imaging cameras and microbolometer detectors. That background is important in this category because Seek Thermal is not only a brand assembling finished consumer products; it also develops the core thermal technology used inside them.

The company's products serve outdoor recreation, public safety, security, and test-and-measurement applications, which explains the broad mix of compact smartphone imagers, handheld thermal cameras, and OEM thermal camera cores in its lineup. The founders previously established Amber Engineering and Indigo Systems, giving the brand a technical heritage closely tied to infrared imaging. In practical terms, Seek Thermal is known for making thermal devices that emphasize portability and straightforward use while still drawing on dedicated sensor and detector expertise.

Main Features

• Product type: Thermal monocular
• Magnification: 1.00 x
• Field of view: 347.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 20.00 °
• Detection range: 550.00 m
• Thermal sensor type: Microbolometer
• Sensor resolution: 206x156
• Pixel pitch: 12.00 μm
• NETD: 60.00 mK
• Refresh rate: 9.00 Hz
• Image capture: No
• Video recording: No
• Video output: Yes
• Focusing system: Central
• Power supply: No batteries required
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Dimensions: 45.00 x 25.40 x 25.40 mm
• Weight: 14.00 g
• Working temperature range: - 40 / + 33°C
• Built-in rangefinder: No
• Tripod adaptable: No
• Image stabilizer: No
• Color: Black

Warranty

Seek Thermal provides a 1-year warranty for this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use. For EU customers, the stated warranty period is 2 years.

In the Box

• Seek Thermal Compact XR
• Waterproof carrying case