Mobile Phone Spirit Level App – Better Than The Real Thing?
Testing to see if a phone level tool application is more accurate than the real thing. The results will surprise you!!
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Mobile Phone Spirit Level App – Better Than The Real Thing?
Testing to see if a phone level tool application is more accurate than the real thing. The results will surprise you!!
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Thank you ❤
Don't use your phone, go to ace for a torpedo level. If I was in a situation to need a level I would have one. If I was in a pinch phone is better.
I'm visually impaired and therefore, I need a level with audio. This feature is available but they get expensive. The iPhone Measure app includes a level that is very clear and has audio. I think that a length of timber with a slot router on the top face to allow the phone to sit securely could achieve a solution that would be accurate and cheap. I don't think you can think about the cost of the phone here. Most people already have the phone so it's just making better use of it.
Interessting. What cant you do with a mobile phone?
Congratulations on stretching what should have been a 30 second video to 16 minutes. Amazing.
😆 great video
You suck chinese knows how to use smartphone better
Too many words for a simple question. Why dont get straight to the point?
Wow this is useful
I think it's perfectly accurate enough to test something that's already been done, but it's way too annoying to try to actually use for construction. I used the "bubble level" feature on an app to level my oven, because unlike a regular level I can see both angles at the same time without having to test multiple axis.
a good old fashion plumb line is much better then a bubble and if you have the knowledge to make a perfectly flat surface you can use that and a plumb line to make a proper tool for leveling and measuring angles
Do you happen to have a tutorial on how to hang pictures on the wall that are level. This is a huge struggle for me, I have wasted money on so many failed picture hanging gadgets. A tutorial on hanging D-Rings, sawtooth etc. pictures would be great. Thanks
If the smartphone sensors/app are calibrated correctly by the user, it will be more accurate and more precise than the traditional non-adjustable spirit level. A $5 spirit level can not be calibrated and performance is correlated to the 'luck of the draw'. Ultimately, the best option seems to be a dedicated digital level.
Me personally I use the app for my bike seats and just random things, not so much to do actual work around the house. I would for sure use the actual leveler over an app for a job or house repair, its not a bad idea to have a leveler app, just not dependable for all tasks.
Add problem sovle: turn off data or wifi.
Kudos for the DMX intro music.
Long live DMX
After 3.30 I gave up I wanted to find out about a spirit level app but just got a load of guff about how to use a spitit level
I once hung a grouping of about 6 picture frames in an older home. They were all level, Plum and perfect. When I was finished I stepped back and saw the room was crooked. Regrouped, rehung and made them match the ceiling and walked away with a happy customer. We just don't live in a level and Plumb universe. Just sayin' 🙂
Ridgid bubble level. Calibrate to verified level surface. In the case of a case issue, use a carpenters pencil along side the phone as a straight egde.
Definitely not the go to, but it works fine for small things like outlets and switches.
When your level is all touchscreen there's very few places to hold onto it securely.
Hahaha..
Use cell phone straight line
Not near volume or on switch.
I like your vids but I must say you are dead wrong on this one. It isn't the app more so than the sensors on your phone. Namely the accelerometer and inclinometer. All apps are only as good as your sensors. The same sensors found in commercial self-leveling rotary levels priced in the thousands. Your phone sensors are just as accurate as those. Google how to access your phone's hidden diagnostic menu to check if your sensors are operating at 100%. Something everyone should do after dropping their phone or when purchasing a used phone. If sensors pass then you're good to go. Download the app of choice and use the calibration function before first use. Do not use any app without a calibration function. After calibration use your app as it was intended. For peace of mind, you can easily check for accuracy using your best spirit or bubble level. Most discrepancies from testing various apps are almost always operator error. They fail to calibrate, use the app as intended, scribe lines correctly, or the worst mistake is using your phone with the case on and failing to compensate for any phone button on its side. The correct way to check for accuracy is by simply placing the flat side of your phone against your bubble level and both bubbles, or your apps needle or digital reading, should appear to match each other. There are so many vids on YouTube testing the accuracy of the apps when the true value of an app should be in the ease and function of the app. From the very basic to ones doing incredible calculations utilizing all sensors including the phone camera. That said, it's still just a tool. Mine is a $1400 tool so I much prefer my $15 Empire. These apps are incredible but I would never use it over my Empire for basic leveling however I love my AR Ruler app. I see so many people bashing on the incredible technology available when they should embrace it. It simply comes from not understanding and how to use it to a simple fear of change. Unfortunately, those same bashers will eventually be without a job. Most in the trade do adapt but I find it incredible when I see roofers and framers using hammers over nail guns, acoustic ceiling installers using water levels over laser levels, or engineers drafting out a set of prints by hand over CAD software. Most reasons for change is for speed and efficiency. Time is money and if you fail to change you'll soon be left behind.
What's the name of the second level?
Thank u 4 recommending that app , I appreciate it. Cheers 🍻
Probably should confirm the lines with a digital level, no?
The app is a great idea and would come in handy for emergency use only. I find the original way far better
Damn you talk alot!!!!!!!
What is the app name bro ple send me the link
You couldn't take the phone out of the case??
Thanks for this !.
If you want you could Calibrate the level app also
When you your drawing the you were going over the volume button just by the way.
some cases are better than others as they have cutouts for the buttons and my i phone is better than my samsung as it has 1 long edge with no buttons, also the clinometer is easier as it is in degrees and can be calibrated, and no matter how hard you try you cant make a call with a spirit level
A highly non-scientific 5 minute google search has concluded that smartphone gyros are accurate to about half a degree or so, which can compete with cheap spirit levels but not the more accurate ones. I guess to make the comparison fair you would have had to mount the smartphone on a flat piece of wood or something, and maybe use another app.
Of course you have to make sure the sensors are properly calibrated which I'm not even sure how to do on my phone, so you're probably still better off buying a level if you're going to measure levelness more than once every five years.
$5?… a level from the 99 cent store would be more accurate
Never believe phone spirit level anyway. It doesn't have good base reference. To many disturbing factor with phone spirit level.
Talk about riding the clock… 10 mins of wheel spinning here.
Stabila levels are my favorite
I guess its pretty good if your a homeowner and don't have a car to get to home depot and need a some what straight line.lol.
I would definitely spend the $5 for an actual level!!! Great test keep it up
I just wanted to say that I am enjoying your channel I like your sense of humor and your knowledge and you always strive for more new ways in doing jobs better on the Jobsite with the right tools no smart phone I am all about the true carpenter you and nick make a good team I be keeping my 👀on your channel
Great practical info Vince. Btw, I have a lil OCD too… Opinionated Cici Disorder 😂😂😂
DMX Intro! Nice! Brought back memories of me in my IROC-Z cruising the strip on Lindbergh back in the day! Had a 12” Cerwin Vega-Vega Series Subwoofer with a MTX Blue Thunder Amp and an Alpine Head unit.
Still have the car, just needs to run again. Only 55k original miles.
I say get rid of the level app and get rid of the empire levels and purchase the new Milwaukee digital levels
#justsayin
keep it old school level, why take your chances on a smart phone.
Even if a smartphone worked great, how many times do you drop a level using it? Why would u want to be risk a cracked screen when a $5 tool does the same thing?