iPhone Otoscope Ear Cameras

What is an iPhone otoscope?

Otoscopes are used for examining the ear canal and tympanic membrane of the ear, but they also work well to look inside the nose and throat or even get a close-up look at skin. An otoscope, or an endoscope, for an iPhone is a digital camera device that serves this function, but the camera probe is designed to connect to an iPhone, or iOS device, somehow.

iPhone scope cameras can connect to the iOS device two ways: using the Lightning connector or via a WiFi network. The iPhone (iOS) device (this could include an iPad as well) provides the screen to view what the camera sees and also the memory to save any photos or video that the camera records.

What is a digital otoscope iPhone used for?

Otoscopes are used to examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane of the ear, but they also work well to look inside the nose and throat or even get a close-up look at skin.

What is the best endoscope for iPhone to buy?

The best iPhone endoscope or ear canal camera iPhone to buy is the best one that works for you. ScopeAround makes a variety of options that you can purchase today. They make endoscopes that connect over WiFi networks with an app on your iOS device as well as models that your iPhone plugs into using the Lightning charging cable. The WiFi models are the most compact and are the size of a small flashlight without any cables. The Lighting cable adaptor model does have some cables to wrangle, but it works without messing with any network setting so some may prefer that option.

What is the best digital otoscope?

The best digital otoscope is the one that is compatible with your digital environment. If you don’t have an iPhone then you might be better served by a USB otoscope, which is compatible with OSX computers, PC computers, and any Android mobile devices. If you want to use an endoscope free and clear of any other devices then ScopeAround also makes stand-alone otoscopes that include their own screen, memory and controls.

How do I connect an otoscope to my iPhone?

There are two ways to connect an otoscope to an iPhone. Scopearound makes models that connect over WiFi networks with an app on your iOS device as well as models that your iPhone plugs into using the Lightning charging cable. The WiFi models are mini endoscope inspection cameras for iPhones and as compact as a small flashlight without any cables. The Lighting cable adaptor model does have some cables to wrangle, but it works without messing with any network setting so some may prefer that option.

How much does a good iPhone otoscope cost?

Endoscope inspection cameras for iPhones range in price from $35 to $46 depending on what type of otoscope you want to purchase.

What is a good brand of iPhone ear camera?

ScopeAround makes excellent iPhone ear cameras that provide a great view of your ear canal and tympanic membrane.

Can an ear camera iPhone otoscope see the inner ear?

No, otoscopes are designed to see through the ear canal to the outer surface of the tympanic membrane, or ear drum, of the ear. The inner ear is on the inside of the tympanic membrane and so it cannot be seen with the naked eye or an otoscope.

How do you use an iPhone ear camera?

The first thing that you have to do to use an ear camera probe for iPhone is to connect it to your iPhone. Your camera will connect to the iPhone in one of two ways. ScopeAround makes models that connect over WiFi networks with an app on your iOS device as well as models that your iPhone plugs into using the Lightning charging cable. Once the ear camera is connected to your iPhone you install a speculum - this prevents over insertion of the probe. Next you clean the speculum with an alcohol wipe. Finally, you are ready to insert the probe into your ear and capture photos or video of what you see with the app on your iPhone.

Why should I pick ScopeAround iPhone otoscopes?

ScopeAround iPhone otoscopes are a great purchase for anyone who wants to keep their ears clean. They are also quite capable of looking into your mouth or nose or even getting a close-up shot of your skin. All of these functions can come in very helpful if you are doing any virtual appointments with health professionals. Iphone otoscopes also work well for looking into the ears of pets like a dog or cat so don’t forget about your pet’s health!