How Insta360 X4 integrates with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Zac Hall | Sep 30 2024 - 2:00 pm PT

The Insta360 X4, the latest 360-degree action camera from Insta360, is a especially designed to work with Apple products. X4 seamlessly integrates with the Apple ecosystem, enhancing content creation, editing, and control. The Insta360 X4 leverages the capabilities of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods to deliver a powerful and streamlined experience for creators.

Key features

FlowState Stabilization: Ensures smooth and level footage with 360° horizon lock.
Me Mode: Captures footage in 4K30fps while keeping the subject in the frame without reframing.
Bullet Time: Allows for slow-motion orbiting shots at up to 5.7K120fps.
Invisible Selfie Stick: The camera removes the selfie stick from the footage, creating a unique floating camera effect.

The Insta360 X4 is a state-of-the-art 360-degree camera that offers high-quality image and video capture. It features dual 1/2″ sensors capable of capturing stunning 8K 360-degree video at 30fps and 72MP photos. This makes the X4 a significant upgrade for creators looking for exceptional clarity and detail. X4 is basically the action camera Apple would have made.

iPhone and iPad integration

The Insta360 X4 pairs seamlessly with the iPhone and iPad, offering several benefits. The Insta360 app lets you control the X4, preview shots in real-time, and adjust settings. As I’ll mention in a moment, it also provides AI editing tools to reframe and enhance your footage quickly.

Moving footage between the X4 and your iPhone or iPad is also super easy. You can transfer footage from the X4 to your iPhone or iPad wireless over wifi or wired with a direct cable connection for on-the-go editing.

I recently used the Insta360 X4 while test-riding an electric motorcycle. The camera made capturing footage super simple. I’m not experienced with video capture beyond pointing my iPhone at something, but the X4 made it easy to catch some interesting views. I’m also not skilled in video editing. Insta360’s app came in clutch when I needed to condense hours of riding into a few interesting shots. In fact, the app’s AI features made it as simple as a few button taps.

Mac integration

For advanced editing, the Insta360 X4 integrates with Macs in two ways.

While I quite liked editing on the M4 iPad Pro, Mac users can get the same great benefits from the Insta360 Studio app for macOS. The macOS app offers powerful editing tools specifically designed for 360-degree content. For example, it provides more control over your footage with advanced features like keyframing and color grading.

Prefer to edit footage in Final Cut Pro? Insta360 supports a Final Cut Pro X plugin that enables seamless editing of 360-degree videos within Apple’s professional video editing software. This enhances post-processing capabilities with native support for 360-degree content.

Apple Watch integration

The X4 integrates with the Apple Watch to offer remote control features without dedicated hardware. The Insta360 app for Apple Watch acts as a remote controller so you can start/stop recording and adjust settings without touching the camera, which is ideal for hands-free shooting.

AirPods integration

The Insta360 X4 benefits from AirPods integration, making it easier to capture high-quality audio and control X4. Insta360 X4 pairs with AirPods so you can record audio directly to your AirPods, providing a convenient and high-quality sound solution for vloggers and creators. X4 also supports built-in voice control features for starting recording hands-free, and this extends to AirPods input when paired.

Conclusion

The Insta360 X4’s integration with the Apple ecosystem offers an enhanced and efficient workflow for content creators. From the Insta360 app’s powerful AI editing features on the iPhone to easy control from the Apple Watch and high-quality audio capture through AirPods, the X4 is designed to leverage Apple’s technology and elevate the content creation experience. The overall integration provides a cohesive and powerful toolset for creators working within the Apple ecosystem — no matter which device you’re using.