How to unlock the infrared camera hidden inside the Pixel 4

2020-01-04

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The Pixel 4 uses an infrared camera for face unlock. And you can use it as a regular camera to take IR pictures and videos!

Andrew Steele's video - Invisible London: https://youtu.be/GSPI6NFSZM0

Camera apps to try:

Open Camera: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera

Some people are reporting better luck with HedgeCam 2:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caddish_hedgehog.hedgecam2

Tap the button that is normally for switching between front and back camera. Keep tapping until you get to the IR.

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