1.Downloading the App
AIM Capture is available on both major app stores.
iOS (iPhone)
Open the App Store
Search for AIM Capture
Tap Download
Android
Open the Google Play Store
Search for AIM Capture
Tap Install
2. Logging In
Open the app
Enter your AIM username & password
Don’t have an account yet? Contact AIM or your team’s admin.
Your available sites will load instantly (and remain available offline after the first sync)
Initial Camera Setup (Insta360)
Before using your camera with AIM Capture, complete the basic setup directly on the camera.
On the Camera
Follow the on-screen instructions for initial configuration
Connect the camera to Wi-Fi if prompted
Log in or activate the camera when required
Update the Camera Firmware
To ensure smooth performance and compatibility:
Download the Insta360 app from the App Store or Google Play
Open the Insta360 app and connect to your camera
Install any available firmware updates
Up-to-date firmware ensures:
Better stability
Improved image quality
Seamless connection with AIM Capture
3. Before You Start – Connect Your 360 Camera
AIM Capture works with Insta360 X4 and X5 cameras.
To connect:
Turn on your Insta360 camera
Open AIM Capture
Select your site
Tap Start Capture
The app automatically connects to the camera and applies the correct settings
No need to adjust camera settings — AIM Capture does everything for you.
4. Capturing a Site
AIM Capture makes on-site work fast and simple.
Start Your Walkthrough
Tap Start Timelapse Capture
➡️ The camera will now take a 360° photo every 0.5 seconds as you walk the property.
This creates a smooth, continuous walkthrough of the entire site.
Note: See the AIM Capture Best Practice Guide for tips on getting the best results.
5. Adding Extra Information (POIs)
As you walk, you can capture additional detail using:
Phone Photos
360 Photos
Voice Notes
To add a POI:
Tap Phone Photo / 360 Photo / Voice Note
Choose the POI type
Add your photo or notes
POIs automatically sync with the digital model so your team can see:
What you captured
Where it was captured
The context around it
6. Using Checklists
Your organisation may provide checklists to ensure key items are captured (e.g., boilers, meters, smoke alarms).
Just tap the checklist item.
➡️ AIM Capture automatically opens the correct capture screen with the POI type pre-selected.
Checklists can be customised at:
Client level
Project level
Site level
This ensures consistency across all surveys.
7. Finish & Transfer Files
When you’re done:
Tap End Capture
Camera files transfer wirelessly to your phone
Everything is safely stored until upload
8. Uploading the Data
Choose how your data uploads by tapping the gear icon (Settings) on the home screen.
Upload on Mobile Data
Great for teams who need uploads to continue on the move.
Upload on Wi-Fi Only
Ideal if you want to save mobile data.
Uploads automatically pause and resume based on your connection.
9. Offline Use (No Signal Required)
AIM Capture works fully offline.
You can:
View synced sites
Create temporary offline sites
Capture 360 data
Add POIs
Use checklists
Transfer files
Save everything locally
When you're back online, AIM Capture automatically uploads all the stored data to the AIM platform.
10. Automatic Data Cleanup
To keep your phone from filling up, you can set AIM Capture to automatically remove older data:
Every 3 days
Every 7 days
Never (manual cleanup only)
Camera SD card cleanup rules can also be enabled.
To change these settings, tap the gear icon on the home screen.
11. Summary – Your End-to-End Workflow
Download AIM Capture
Log in
Select or create a site
Connect your camera
Start timelapse capture
Add POIs + complete checklists
End capture
Transfer files to your phone
Upload via mobile data or Wi-Fi
View and work with the digital model in AIM
AIM Capture gives you a simple, professional, surveyor-friendly workflow from start to finish.