We recommend buying a complete Avatour kit from us, but if you plan to buy your own hardware, here's what you need for an Insta360 ONE X2 setup.
For ease-of-use and quick deployment, pre-assembled and tested Avatour kits are available directly from us (contact sales@avatour.live for more information). However if you want to acquire your own hardware, here's a list of the components you'll need.
1. Camera and required accessories
Hosting a real-time Avatour session requires a 360° camera. One option would be the Insta360 One X2 which is compatible with select Android devices only
The Insta360 One X2 comes with a GoPro-style mount but nowhere to put your phone. The hardware needed to set up Avatour including the connecting cable, a phone/camera mount, and the cold shoe adapter needed for that phone/camera mount setup are listed below
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Option One: Insta360 ONE X2 |
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| Insta360 One X2 360° Action Camera | OEM, Apple | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Transfer Cable for Android | OEM | Contact Support | Contact Support | Contact Support |
| Phone/Camera mount with coldshoe | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Insta360 Quick Release Mount (coldshoe adapter for ONE X2) | OEM | OEM | OEM | OEM |
Please note, only transfer cables procured directly from the OEM Insta360 are compatible for Avatour usage. Most third-party cables are not suitable for handling a continuous live video stream and we don't recommend purchasing models outside of the listed above. Please contact our Support email if needing assistance procuring these cables.
2. Recommended Mounting Hardware
Most users will require a stand and mount for the camera. A good option is the combination of a mini tripod base and an extendable selfie stick, as linked below. However, any standard 1/4"-20 mount will work. See our article on alternate mounting options for alternatives.
| Part | USA | India | Germany | UK |
| Mini Tripod base | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Extendable Selfie Stick (70cm) | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
3. Bluetooth Audio Device
With an Insta360 Avatour setup, the audio would come through the speaker on the Android device. If noise cancellation and additional clarity are needed then the following Bluetooth audio options have been tested and can be paired with your device via the Settings menu.
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| Office-style headset: Jabra Evolve2 65 Mono |
Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
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Speakerphone: |
Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
4. Charging & Battery
You'll need to manage power for these devices. If you intend to operate longer than the ~80 min provided by either camera's standard battery, we recommend ordering a backup battery and hot-swapping them as needed. This will temporarily interrupt the video feed until replaced and the connection is reestablished.
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India |
Germany |
UK |
| Backup Batteries & charging hub for Insta360 ONE X2 | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
5. Memory
If using Avatour for offline recordings, a memory card is an essential piece for storage and transferring these files. Below is the recommended option from Insta ONE: