Using the Touchscreen

Touchscreen operation

When the camera is powered on, the touchscreen displays the camera's home page and information about the shooting mode, battery level, and storage capacity. By swiping or tapping the screen, you can achieve the following:

Tap the screen Hide/show information on the touchscreen.

Swipe down from the top View Shortcut Menu.

Swipe left to right or up and down from the center Adjust the angle in 360 Mode.

Swipe from the left Enter the album page.

Swipe from the right Enter shooting parameter settings.

Swipe up from the bottom More shooting parameter settings.

Shooting Interface

The example below shows the shooting interface in Single-Lens Mode recording in regular Video Mode.

1. Storage: Shows the remaining number of photos or the length of video footage that can be stored on the microSD card.
2. Battery Status: Current battery level.
3. Shooting Parameters: Shutter speed, ISO and white balance. Displayed in Manual Mode is selected.
4. Field of View: Change the field of view (Single-Lens Mode only).
5. Switch Lens: Tap to switch between forward and selfie view. In 360 Mode, you can also use it to return to the original recording position.
6. Shooting Mode: Click the icon and swipe to select a different shooting mode.
7. Shooting Specifications: See the current shooting mode settings.

Depending on the specific settings and status of the camera, icons may also be displayed at the top and left side of the touchscreen. Due to the limited space, not all icons may be fully displayed.

Shooting Mode

Tap the shooting mode icon and swipe left or right from the center of the screen to cycle through the shooting modes.

• In 360 Mode:

Shooting Mode	Description
Video	Record 360 videos up to 8K30fps.
InstaFrame	Simultaneously record an auto-framed flat video and a 360 video. Gesture Control is not supported in this mode.
Timelapse	Shoot static timelapse videos.
TimeShift	Take a hyperlapse (sped-up) video while moving.
Loop Recording	Record continuously and save only the last fixed-length segment.
Road Mode	Loop recording within a certain storage space, overwriting the earliest recording when the space is full.
Starlapse	Shoot and store multiple photos and automatically combine Starlapse effects.
Burst Photo	Take multiple photos in a short space of time.
Interval	The camera automatically takes continuous photos at a specific time interval.
Photo	Take a single photo.

360 Shooting Techniques

For 360 cameras, the Insta360 stitching algorithm automatically combines the images from each fisheye lens to create a seamless 360 image. For the best stitching effect, stand facing one of the lenses while filming, rather than positioning yourself between the two lenses and have the other lens directly facing the subject.

• In Single-Lens Mode:

Shooting Mode	Description
Video	Record wide-angle videos from one lens up to 4K60fps.
FreeFrame Video	Apply FlowState Stabilization and Horizon Lock with adjustable aspect ratio in post via the app or Studio.
Me Mode	Record wide-angle videos with the Invisible Selfie Stick effect, keeping you in the center without any reframing.
Loop Recording	Record continuously and save only the last fixed-length segment.
Photo	Take a single photo.

Is it normal for the camera to heat up while shooting?

When shooting in 8K resolution, the camera uses a lot of processing power, so it's normal for the camera to warm up. You can try the following to reduce power consumption, extend battery life, and improve your shooting experience:

• Adjust the screen timeout. In the Shortcut Menu, go to: Settings > Screen Auto Sleep, and set a shorter timeout duration.

Shortcut Menu

Swipe down on the touchscreen to view the Shortcut Menu.

1. Rotation Lock: Turn on/off.
2. Lock Screen: Tap to lock the screen. Swipe up on the touchscreen to unlock.
3. Settings: See camera settings.
4. Adjust Brightness: Slide the bar to adjust the screen brightness.
5. Prompt Sound: Set the camera speaker volume. There are five options: Adaptive, High, Medium, Low, and Mute.
6. Indicator Light: Turn on/off.
7. Sync files to the cloud: Subscribe to Insta360+ for automatic file backup, online playback, easy sharing, on-the-go editing and convenient cloud export.
8. AI Highlights Assistant: Turn on/off. The camera finds the best moments from a single video and shows you the highlights to review. Merge them into one video or save each of them as new files. View them on the Album page.
9. Pre-Recording: Turn on/off. The footage from a certain duration before pressing the shutter button can be saved. (duration varies in different shooting modes). Supported up to 8K.
10. Gesture Control: Turn on/off. After being turned on, you can use hand gestures to start/stop recording a video or take a photo.
11. Voice Control: Turn on/off. After being turned on, use voice commands to start/stop recording a video, take a photo, and power off the camera.
12. Twist to Shoot: When the camera is powered on, twist the selfie stick back and forth twice to shoot or take a photo.

13. Accessories: You need to adjust the settings for certain accessories before using them with X4 Air, such as the Invisible Dive Case.
14. Preset: Switch between, add and modify preset shooting modes and parameters.
15. Bluetooth: Search for and connect a Bluetooth remote or Bluetooth headset/microphone.
16. Audio Settings: Switch audio mode.
17. QuickCapture: Turn on/off. Once enabled, press the Shutter Button when the camera is powered off to power it on and start recording.
18. Timed Capture: When turned on, the camera will shoot according to the time specified.

Shooting Specification Settings

Swipe up from the bottom of the touchscreen to view shooting specification settings.

• In 360 Mode:

Shooting Mode	Parameters
Video	Active HDR, AdaptiveTone*, Resolution, Frame Rate
InstaFrame	Flat Video Resolution, Ratio, 360 Resolution, Frame Rate
Timelapse	Resolution, Frame Rate, Interval
TimeShift	Resolution, Frame Rate, Speed
Loop Recording	Resolution, Frame Rate, Loop Duration
Road Mode	Loop Space, Power-off Charging, Time Watermark, Resolution, Frame Rate
Starlapse	Type, Resolution, Duration, Timer
Burst	Timer, Format, Resolution, Burst number/duration
Interval	Resolution, Duration, Interval, Format
Photo	HDR Photo, Format, Resolution, Timer

*When AdaptiveTone is enabled, it can automatically optimize brightness and color from each lens for the best image quality.

• In Single-Lens Mode:

Shooting Mode	Parameters
Video	Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate
FreeFrame Video	Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate, Horizon Lock
Me Mode	Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate
Loop Recording	Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate, Loop Duration
Photo	Ratio, Resolution, Timer, Format

Shooting Parameter Settings

Swipe left from the right edge of the touchscreen to see the shooting parameter settings.

The parameters supported for different shooting modes in panoramic and single-lens modes may vary. Please refer to the screen display for details.

Shooting Mode	Parameters
Portrait Mode	Intelligently recognizes faces, brightens skin, softens textures, and preserves details. Ideal for selfies, group photos, or talking-head videos.
Shutter Speed	Controls the time it takes for light to enter the camera. The faster the shutter speed, the clearer the image. Make this higher for dynamic shots and lower for low light conditions.
Sensitivity (ISO)	Reflects how sensitive the sensor is to light. A higher sensitivity means the camera can capture more light for a brighter image.
Exposure Compensation Value (EV)	In Auto Mode, you can adjust the EV to help with overexposure or underexposure. The larger the value, the brighter the picture.
White Balance (WB)	Removes unrealistic colors and tones so colors are accurately captured in the image. A higher white balance produces warmer tones, lower results in cooler tones.
Jitter Blur Reduction	Improves motion blur and stabilization in low light environments. In extreme environments, the image will be darker and may have some flickering.
Filters	Add different color tones and effects.
Balanced Exposure	The screen will automatically equalize the exposure according to the environment.
Metering Mode	Face Priority prioritizes the face for brightness. Matrix ensures accurate exposure of the whole image.

• 360 Mode:

Shooting Mode	Parameters
	Auto	Manual
Video	Filters, Portrait Mode, EV, WB, Jitter Blur Reduction, Balanced Exposure	Filters, Portrait Mode, Shutter, ISO, WB
InstaFrame	Filters, EV, WB, Jitter Blur Reduction
Timelapse	Filters, EV, WB, Jitter Blur Reduction, Balanced Exposure	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
TimeShift	Filters, EV, WB, Jitter Blur Reduction, Balanced Exposure	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
Loop Recording	Filters, EV, WB, Jitter Blur Reduction, Balanced Exposure	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
Road Mode	Filters, EV, WB, Jitter Blur Reduction, Balanced Exposure	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
Starlapse	EV, WB	Shutter, ISO, WB
Burst Photos	Portrait Mode, EV, WB	Portrait Mode, Shutter, ISO, WB
Interval	Portrait Mode, EV, WB	Portrait Mode, Shutter, ISO, WB
Photo	Portrait Mode, EV, WB	Portrait Mode, Shutter, ISO, WB

When AdaptiveTone is enabled in Video Mode, only Portrait Mode, EV, WB, and Jitter Blur Reduction can be adjusted.

• Single-Lens Mode:

Shooting Mode	Parameters
	Auto	Manual
Video	Filters, EV, WB, Metering Mode, Jitter Blur Reduction	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
FreeFrame Video	Filters, EV, WB, Metering Mode, Jitter Blur Reduction	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
Me Mode	Filters, EV, WB, Jitter Blur Reduction	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
Loop Recording	Filters, EV, WB, Metering Mode, Jitter Blur Reduction	Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB
Photo	EV, WB, Metering Mode	Shutter, ISO, WB

Album Page

Swipe right from the left of the touchscreen to enter the Album page.

• Buttons

1. All Files: View all files. Tap the Multi-Select button in the top-right corner to batch delete, favorite, or download files to the App Album.
2. File Categories: Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files (a smaller number indicates a more recent capture). Tap to view detailed file statistics, including the total count, number of videos, photos, and favorites.
3. Delete Button: Tap to delete the currently displayed file. Deleted files cannot be recovered.
4. Volume Button: Tap and slide the indicator up or down to adjust the playback volume.
5. Play Button: When you enter the Album page, files are paused by default. Tap the button to start playback, and tap again to pause.
6. Favorite Button: Tap to favorite the current file. Tap again to remove it from favorites.
7. Download to App Album: When the camera is connected to the Insta360 app, tap this button to download the selected files to the app's album.
8. Sync files to the cloud: If you have an active Insta360+ subscription, tap to upload your files to the cloud. If you're not subscribed, you'll be redirected to the subscription page.
9. Shot Info: Displays the shooting mode and key specifications of the current file. Tap to view detailed parameters such as file name, shooting time, size, duration, and other metadata.
10. Duration: Shows the total duration of the current file.
    

• Gesture Controls

1. Swipe up or down on the screen to switch to the previous or next file.
2. While playing a video, drag the progress bar at the bottom to scrub through the video.
3. While a video is playing, long-press the screen to fast-forward playback. Release to resume normal speed.
4. While playing a 360 video or viewing a 360 photo, swipe with one finger in any direction (up, down, left, or right) to adjust the viewing angle.