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WALABOT DIY (Android only) - Stud Finder In-Wall Imager (Only Compatible with Android smartphones)

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Scanner Type RF
Brand WALABOT
Model Name Walabot DIY
Connectivity Technology Wired Connectivity
Item Weight 181 Grams

About this item

  • Not Compatible With Iphone And Ipads And Tablets
  • Country Of Origin : China
  • Detects Wood & Metal Studs, Pvc & Metal Pipes, Electric Cables And Wires Inside Walls, Transforms Your Smartphone Into An Advanced Wall Sensor
  • Uses Cutting-Edge Radar Technology To See Inside Drywall. This scanner works best on drywall, concrete, and lath and plaster
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4.0 4.0
Easy to read
4.0 4.0
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3.9 3.9
Easy to use
3.9 3.9

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HeaderWalabotDIY

Avoid DIY drilling disasters & take your renovation projects to the next level!

Walabot DIY is a cutting-edge wall scanner that takes stud finder technology to the next level. Capable of "seeing" up to four inches into walls, it uses radio frequency technology to provide users with the location of studs, plumbing pipes, electric wires, and other objects hiding inside walls.

SeeInside

The Walabot Difference

See it, don’t hear it! Other stud finders beep to alert you that an object has been found behind your walls without showing you whether the object is a stud to drill into or a pipe or wire to avoid? Now you can be safe with the Walabot DIY. Only Walabot uses cutting-edge radar technology to allow your smartphone to show you actually what is behind your walls.

What'sDetects

Walabot DIY Wall Scanner

Walabot DIY is paired with an Android phone (see specifications for details) to produce a visual image of what is inside drywall up to 4 inches (10 cm) deep. Your Walabot detects metal studs, wood studs, wires, pipes and can even find pests by showing movement behind walls. Walabot can be used by contractors, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and those in need of advanced wall imaging capabilities. The advanced technology is also perfect for ambitious DIYers and those who want real-time visual images of what is behind a wall. It can show users what is in their wall in multiple modes (Image mode and Expert mode).

ImageMode

Image Mode: A visual image of metal and wooden studs, pipes, and wires.

To use image mode, hold the Walabot against the wall, calibrate and scan the wall. Walabot’s Radio Frequency technology will analyze the objects and using artificial intelligence, translate the results into images which are identified as wooden studs, metal studs, pipes, and wires.

ImageMode

Image Mode

ExpertMode

ExpertMode

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Product Description

Android compatible only - stud finder and wall scanner. Detects studs (metal & wooden), pipes & wires and movement Works on drywall. Sees 4 in / 10 cm deep into your walls Provides 2 different sensing modes – Images and Expert.

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
7,904 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use of the scanner. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and use, and connects easily. That said, some appreciate the image quality. That being said, opinions are mixed on performance, accuracy, value, studs, quality, and wiring.

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429 customers mention308 positive121 negative

Customers find the scanner easy to set up and use. They say it connects easily to their Samsung Galaxy S7. They also say it makes installation much nicer and easy. Customers say the scanner has helped make upgrades easier and safer.

"...Both were extremely simple to set up to use the software...." Read more

"...I found it easy to connect up with my Samsung Galaxy S7 - a five or ten minute exercise at most, before I tested its use up against a wall that I..." Read more

"...The biggest issue I see with this device is the COMPLETE lack of documentation, either in the box that the device comes in, or on-line...." Read more

"...Easy to hook up to my Android phone but make sure you follow the simple directions for setup, it takes about 15-20 seconds, but makes all the..." Read more

196 customers mention146 positive50 negative

Customers like the image quality of the scanner. For example, they say it provides an accurate visual representation of studs, pipes, and wiring. The graphics are more informative than beeping LEDs, and the image part of the Walabot is a plus. The images are clear and accurate, and it complements a traditional stud finder very well.

"...It consistently finds studs, pipes and wiring and provides and accurate visual representation that makes it a snap to locate the center point of..." Read more

"...transmits, receives, and processes a radar-like signal, providing both interpreted images..." Read more

"...When I tested it, it accurately rendered images of the studs, edge trim, and wiring in the wall...." Read more

"...It also shows ghost objects like wires going horizontally between the studs that flash on the screen but when I go back to the same spot they no..." Read more

944 customers mention575 positive369 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the scanner. Some mention that it works great as long as they read the instructions and calibrate it. They find it practical, useful, and beneficial. Others say that it does not work if their walls are insulated with, the device's output was useless, and it does no detect the studs, wires, or pipes.

"...Pros- Great device, works well and is as accurate or more accurate than the stud finders I do have.- inexpensive for what it is-..." Read more

"...Not spectacular, but not bad. I decided to check the ratings on Fakespot.com, which I often do...." Read more

"...This device works great although I've only used it on sheet rock...." Read more

"Works great!!! I bought it to be able to determine where my studs were to be able to hang mirrors and pictures in my new business...." Read more

289 customers mention150 positive139 negative

Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the scanner. Some mention it's very accurate, more accurate than a regular stud finder, and has great precision. However, others say that the accuracy is not consistent, and that calibration is key.

"...Pros- Great device, works well and is as accurate or more accurate than the stud finders I do have.- inexpensive for what it is-..." Read more

"...Small amounts of sheet-rock mud can cause this device to completely lose target reference. The device will not work correctly on textured walls...." Read more

"...And, it shows the difference between Studs, Pipes, and Wires as you pass over...." Read more

"...They are awkward to use, not very accurate and only find studs.This device works great although I've only used it on sheet rock...." Read more

221 customers mention85 positive136 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the scanner. Some mention it was well worth the price, while others say it's essentially worthless, a waste of money, and not practical for someone who will be using it. They also say the sensor together is weird and undesirable, and the job of finding studs is very mediocre when it comes to wires. Additionally, some customers mention that the film is either useless or doesn't stick anymore.

"...gadget gets a solid B. At best, I would say that this is a very expensive stud finder that I would grade a D. As far as the features of being able..." Read more

"...inexpensive for what it is- Calibration is fairly easy- marks do not appear on the wall if used correctly-..." Read more

"...Last but not least, after a few attempts the film is either useless, doesn't stick anymore or has fallen off altogether.-..." Read more

"...It's worthless. I had to remove portion of wall to find studs...." Read more

206 customers mention139 positive67 negative

Customers are mixed about the studs. Some mention it does a rather good job of finding stud, while others say it didn't find the Studs.

"...It consistently finds studs, pipes and wiring and provides and accurate visual representation that makes it a snap to locate the center point of..." Read more

"...It was able to find studs pretty well, however, there is drift in the location it says a stud is at..." Read more

"...The device's output was useless. It did not detect the studs, wires, or pipes...." Read more

"...I can't say that about any other stud finder. It's ability to find other items in the wall, like electrical wire, pipes (especially) and other stuff..." Read more

106 customers mention65 positive41 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the scanner. Some mention it's a truly incredible piece of equipment, well designed and implemented, and one of the best stud finders. However, others say that the unit to your cell phone is not very reliable, the display is a bit flimsy, and the protective film will probably not last long. Additionally, some customers feel that the product needs a sturdy clip system.

"...homeowners and small contractors alike, the Walabot DIY is a high-tech imaging system that relies on receiving radio-frequency signal returns from..." Read more

"...a note that there appeared to be a high degree of deception and misleading reviews. Not good...." Read more

"...The product is well designed and implemented...." Read more

"...the cell phone app many times since I've bought it, adding improvements in features and function...." Read more

99 customers mention57 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the wiring of the scanner. Some mention that it's able to indicate wires, pipes, and plumbing for interior walls, and that it does a good job locating them. However, others say that it doesn't find electrical wires or pipes unless they are close. Some say that the device is picky with wires on walls with insulation, while others say it works well.

"...better than a small symbol showing during wire find, it helps trace a wire REALLY well and something I have not found anything else to do at all..." Read more

"...Additionally, the device does not find electrical wires or pipes unless they are close to the testing surface...." Read more

"...It consistently finds studs, pipes and wiring and provides and accurate visual representation that makes it a snap to locate the center point of..." Read more

"...the ghost wire that flashed once and didn't appear again it didn't detect any wiring..." Read more

EXPECTED TO RETURN IT...BUT I LIKE IT
4 Stars
EXPECTED TO RETURN IT...BUT I LIKE IT
I ordered this with genuine hopes, but pessimism, too. After reading the reviews (-after- ordering it), I fully expected to return it. But I am surprised to like it and will use it.I have returned many disappointing Amazon products without any hesitation. And this is the lowest-reviewed item I've ever ordered on Amazon.However, despite all the critical reviews about calibration hassles, false positives and missed studs or wiring/pipes, etc., none of those things were such a pain for me. Perhaps I was just well-warned ahead of time, and had low expectations.Here's my bottom line...I tested it against my traditional stud finder. No big difference for studs, with maybe a tiny edge in favor of Walabot.The Walabot found wires that my stud finder didn't, but seemed a bit inconsistent. Still, much better than any alternative.I tested it against a $220 FLIR ONE Thermal Imager for Android, one which helps find pipes in the wall carrying heating water up to the next floor above. (One pipe carries hot water up, and the return pipe brings cooled water back to the furnace for reheating.) The thermal camera shows a general glow along the path of the two pipes running about 9" apart, without clearly showing them separately. But, the Walabot did show separate "blobs," (reliably) each time it passed over _one_ of the pipes (with the hot pipe clearly more intense than the cooler return pipe.) See attached images.Overall, it costs a lot more than my cheapo stud finder, but does seem to do more. So, rats, I don't get to return it.
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