Flow Series: Compatibility with Third-Party Apps

Flow Series: Compatibility with Third-Party Apps

Applicable Models: Flow, Flow Pro, Flow 2, and Flow 2 Pro

Flow series gimbals can be used with third-party apps, bringing more flexibility to your shooting experience! Below is a summary of compatible third-party apps for the device, along with details on the functions controllable via gimbal buttons—helping you easily unlock various usage scenarios.

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Apple iOS

Currently, Flow Pro and Flow 2 Pro are compatible with the native iPhone Camera, FaceTime, and other third-party apps via DockKit. For the complete list of compatible third-party apps, refer to:

Table 1. DockKit Software Compatibility List

Google Meet	Facebook	YouTube	Twitter	LINE	YouNow	Dazz
Messenger	Blackmagic Camera	Artemis Pro	Facetune	iPhone Camera	OmeTv	YouTube Live

Please note:

• DockKit is a tracking technology developed by Apple, enabling Flow Pro and Flow 2 Pro to track in iOS apps that support this technology.
• The apps listed in the table have been tested and verified compatible by Insta360. If the app you are using is not included, we recommend consulting Apple or the app's developer for further assistance.
• Native DockKit tracking requires compatible devices (iPhone 12 or later models) and operating systems (iOS 17 or above; iOS 17.4 or above is recommended).

For gimbal button functions when using third-party apps with DockKit (Flow Pro / Flow 2 Pro), refer to:

Table 2. Function Compatibility Comparison: iOS 18 & iOS 17

Gimbal Function & Operation			iOS 18	iOS 17
SmartWheel operations in native camera	Zoom Wheel	Toggle	Frame zoom in/out	Not supported
	Switch button	Single press	Front/rear camera switching	Not supported
		Double press	Switching between landscape/portrait mode	Switching between landscape/portrait mode
	Shutter button	Single press	Taking photos / recording videos	Taking photos / recording videos
	Trigger button	Single press	Starting/stopping tracking	Starting/stopping tracking
		Double press	Gimbal reset to center	Gimbal reset to center
		Triple press	Gimbal flip forward/backward	Gimbal flip forward/backward
Tracking mode supported in native camera	Photo Mode		Supported	Not supported
	Slow Motion		Supported	Not supported
	Cinematic Mode		Supported	Not supported
	Portrait Mode		Supported	Not supported
	Video Mode		Supported	Supported
	Gimbal angle adjustment		Supported	Not supported
Remote control by Apple Watch	Selecting/switching the tracked subject(s)		Supported	Not supported
	Starting/pausing shooting		Supported	Supported

Android

Flow series gimbals do not currently support direct tracking in third-party camera apps. To use this feature in third-party apps, two methods are available:

• Method 1: Enable the "Live Mode" feature in the Insta360 app.

• Method 2: For Android users with Flow 2 or Flow 2 Pro, purchase the AI Tracker separately. Once this module is installed, smart tracking shooting is supported in any third-party app, with no model restrictions.

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