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Watch Control for Insta360 on Windows Pc

Developed By: DiF Aktuna

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 23, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 306.0
Size 6.2 MB
Release Date July 13, 24
Category Photography Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
Update to support newer Android versions.Minor improvements:- Warning to enable location service (for wifi access)- Keep screen on while app is running [see more]

Description from Developer:
This application basically connects to your Insta 360 camera through Wifi connection and lets you capture photos using your Wear OS watch as a remote control.

IMPORTANT: It is onl... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Watch Control for Insta360 and install on Windows PC. Watch Control for Insta360 is free Photography app, developed by DiF Aktuna. Latest version of Watch Control for Insta360 is 306.0, was released on 2024-07-13 (updated on 2024-04-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Watch Control for Insta360 is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Watch Control for Insta360 on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Watch Control for Insta360 on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Watch Control for Insta360 on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Watch Control for Insta360 using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Watch Control for Insta360" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Watch Control for Insta360 on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Watch Control for Insta360" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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This application basically connects to your Insta 360 camera through Wifi connection and lets you capture photos using your Wear OS watch as a remote control.

IMPORTANT: It is only useful with a Wear OS watch. (not compatible with other watches using Tizen or other operating systems)

It can optionally show live view while you control your Insta 360 camera.

This is the basic (free) version with limited features. There is also a pro version with following additional features:
- Live View with gesture control
- Video Capture
- Battery Level Display
- HDR and Normal (photo & video) capture options

The app is tested on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with Insta 360 X2 camera.
Please use the free basic version with your Wear OS watch and Insta camera before purchasing the pro version.

Pro version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aktuna.gear.watchcontrolproforinsta360

Here are videos showing full functionality of pro and basic versions:
basic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsXfalNQfyw
pro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij2RMVQeUcE

IMPORTANT note for wifi connectivity issues with differen watch brands/models:
For the app to control your Insta 360 camera, your watch should be able to conneect to the camera's wifi connection. (SSID ending with .OSC and password is usually 88888888 for various Insta 360 cameras, at least correct for One X2 and One R)
Some watch models do not support 5 Ghz wifi, and the cameras mostly use 5 Ghz. In such case, you have to force the camera to 2.4Ghz wifi.
You can find information about this if you search like "How can I force Insta 360 camera to 2.4 ghz wifi only"
Update to support newer Android versions.
Minor improvements:
- Warning to enable location service (for wifi access)
- Keep screen on while app is running
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.