As an important investment for your photo booth, Touchpix is a software that requires some specifications to work properly. That's why we developed this article, where you can find all our recommended devices and hardware, as well as some tested by us.
Touchpix allows you to use all available lenses from Android, iPhone and iPad devices. It even allows you to connect a GoPro or DSLR camera to the app itself. Utilize a Mac device and a DSLR; an iPhone or iPad with a GoPro or DSLR cameras; an Android device with GoPro… the list keeps growing. This makes Touchpix the most versatile tool on the market.
For your Mirror Booth
Any Mac device whose operating system (OS) can be updated to the ‘Sonoma’ version. You can find the complete list on Apple’s support page or on Apple’s official page. We summarize the devices here, highlighting in black the recommended economical and compact option:
iMac 2019 or newer
iMac Pro 2017 or newer
Mac mini 2018 or newer
Mac Pro 2019 or newer
Mac Studio 2022 or newer
MacBook Air 2018 or newer
MacBook Pro 2018 or newer
For your Photo Booth and 360 platform
IOS
iPhone
iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 any model (Pro, Pro Max): Recommended for the ultra-wide-angle rear camera. We also recommend using the camera on the back of the iPhone because it can capture high frame rates of 120 fps (frames per second). A high frame rate like 120 FPS will make your slow-motion effect look great.
iPad
iPad 2020 or higher for photo booths
We do not recommend using iPads as recording devices for 360 spinners, since they do not support 120 FPS with all lenses.
ANDROID
Our application is compatible with a wide range of Android devices. However, due to the sheer number of Android devices available in the market, it’s not feasible for us to test our application on each one of them. We’ve conducted extensive testing on popular Android devices and compiled a list of devices that are most likely to be compatible with our application. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there may be other Android devices that are also compatible with our application.
It is required to have Android 12 and above, but more recommended Android 13, 14 and 15.
ANDROID + GOPRO:
The GoPro can be used with an Android device that has a minimum version of Android 13. However, it’s possible that specific low-end devices may still not be compatible even with this version. As such, it’s highly recommended to use mid-high-end devices to ensure proper functionality when using the GoPro with an Android device. Important: If your device doesn’t have dual Wi-Fi (or Wi-Fi direct), connecting wirelessly to the GoPro may result in a loss of internet connection, including cellular data.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES TESTED BY TOUCHPIX:
Google:
Pixel 6A **
Pixel 7 **
Pixel 7 Pro **
Samsung:
Galaxy S9 *
Galaxy S10 *
Galaxy S21
Galaxy S22
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy Z Fold 4
Galaxy Tab S8
Realme:
GT Master Edition *
*Not compatible with GoPro wired (even with Android 13)
** Has dual Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi direct)
Please be aware that the built-in cameras for some devices, such as the Galaxy Tab A8, may not be compatible with Touchpix.
GOPRO CAMERAS
GoPro 8 to 13 Black Series which allows you to record at 120 FPS. GoPro 7 is also supported, but not recommended.
GoPro 10, 11, 12 and 13 Black Series for wired connection.
GoPro Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro for wireless and wired connection.
We do not recommend the GoPro 11 mini for photo sessions. The camera does not support photo mode.
It is recommended to have an iOS device with a cellular data plan (LTE/4G/5G) to make sure you have internet for sharing. This is when you control the GoPro over Wi-Fi.
IPADS FOR SHARING STATIONS
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Pro (recommended, all models)
APPLE TV BOX (STREAMING CONTENT TO ANY TV)
Apple TV HD (4th generation)
COMPATIBLE SPINNER BRANDS
Essentially, any 360 platform is compatible with Touchpix. Some of them, as the listed below, are directly connect by Bluetooth, while others (generic) work with our "motion trigger" feature.
Dzen
Orcavue
Achha Tech
Mobibooth
Glambot
Compatible Bluetooth module
Custom (spinners with a Bluetooth controller)
Note: As Touchpix is a software that requires certain characteristics, we encourage not to use devices not listed in this article before testing them on demo mode or checking official sources.