CHF274.– was CHF320.–
Insta360 Link
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17 reviews
Does not work on the "normal" (Windows) desktop PCs; apparently only on laptops.
Does not work on the "normal" (Windows) desktop PCs, apparently only on laptops.
Tried on (4!) different desktop PCs and 2 laptops
Insta360 Link is shown in the device manager under Audio Video and Game Controller as present.
The latest Insta Link Controller programme "Win_x64_1.3.0_1667287634419.exe" can be installed and started, but the preview and the camera image cannot be started.
But why does it work on my two laptop PCs? I have a 10-year-old HP Elite Book 8560p and a somewhat newer Lenovo Ideapad 330, both with W11 22H2_22621.900 on them! And the link controller programme and the preview work. It even works under W7 on the Elite Book. And the four different desktop PCs I have all have the same, latest W11 on them. And the thing doesn't work on any of the desktop PCs! So it can't be the Windows. And the four desktop PCs also have different mainboards and CPU generations. The newest one is an I9 12900K. So it can't be the hardware.
I also recorded a video sequence on the Lenovo with the controller programme; it makes an .avi file, but I can't hear anything from the sound. There is also nothing in the controller programme for sound settings.
In any case, the thing gets very hot during operation and makes every effort to drain a laptop battery as quickly as possible.
All in all, the Insta360 Link gets a big thumbs down from me! The company Insta360 is obviously completely focused on Android and Mac and has no idea about Windows. There is still a lot of room for improvement. This is because the software allegedly does not have a valid Windows signature. At the horrendous price of CHF 364, one could actually expect better perfection.
Has nobody tried it on a "normal" PC ? Are there only laptop bastards here ?
Contra
- see review
- too expensive
Top quality
Pro
- Simple operation
- Very good image quality
Contra
- Zooming by hand control only for spastic people
- Bracket on screen not stable
Disastrous for the price
Since the update a disaster, I use it for streaming and the picture hangs constantly (internet speed is correct) since the update no chance of a normal picture.
and now you can set more than 6 presets but you can no longer name them and you can no longer zoom in the app.
The faults started exactly after 12 months and since the update it is actually unusableBetter than OBS Bot AI powered camera
Pro
- Small and compact
Contra
- Sometimes dumb
Hearty camera
Pro
- Small
- Long cable
- Good quality
- Tracking
- Structure
- Software
Contra
- Price
Quite usable
Pro
- Good picture
- Automatically swivels to follow the face
Contra
- Expensive
mega webcam - best of
mega great camera. very good picture, nice and small, the tracking is mega, the adjustability. Nothing to complain about.
Incredible
Pro
- Good visual quality
- Very nice rotating aspect and, if activated, can zoom automatically on our head
- Various functions can be activated with a convenient gesture
- In my opinion, good value for money although expensive
Contra
- Sometimes the camera does not pick up my gestures to activate this function
This is the best webcam I have ever had. Exceptional face tracking, definitely worth buying.
The best camera today
Pro
- Super advanced the best in market
Contra
- If you buy it to be used with the company computer not sure you can download the camera app
- So most advantages cannot be implemented
Basically good camera
Pro
- Picture quality and special functions are top. That's why you buy the thing.
Contra
- Definition of the price
- No full 360 degrees possible
- Camera starts up after every PC sleep
- Only short distance to computer possible. A Cat connection would be luxury
I ordered a second one straight away
Definitely made my cooking, fitness and gaming streams more worth watching, and more fun for me too because of the gadgetry,
Definitely not cheap, but worth the money. How long the gimbals will run remains to be seen.Pro
- Tracking, unless you turn your face away....
- Picture quality
- She is simply fun
- Very small, but with heavy stand
- Perfect gimmick for content creators
Contra
- Price, but the value is good
Fast, good picture quality and exciting functions
small wonder that is very well suited for my services. I like the additional functions very much.
Pro
- Image quality
- Tracking head
- Gesture control
- Also show "paper on table" and whiteboard easily
- nice small
- looks valuable
Contra
- sound quality ok
- not so cheap
Camera controller app doesn't fil properly into the screen.
