360° images are an innovative way to bring your customers a level of immersion that is impossible with pictures alone. These images give a customer a full view of a room or exterior of the property that they can sweep and pan around as if they were at the property. 360° images are also an excellent way for inspectors to capture an entire room overview in one click.

These photos can only be taken with a dedicated 360° camera, not with an app on your phone or tablet. They are more than simple panoramic photos. Visit our Support Center article for frequently asked questions about 360° images.

Practice, practice, practice! Practicing new tools and methods before entering the field is always good. Walk around your house and get the feel for using your new 360° camera, and then practice adding these photos to your report. When you get ready to do an actual inspection for a customer, you will be more adept at using your camera and delivering the best images possible.

Adding 360° images to your reports requires extra steps that might differ from your typical workflow for handling report photos. Follow these directions to add 360° to your report. In the example below, we are using the Ricoh Theta SC camera.

Notice: 360° images cannot be edited within HomeGauge, so do not be alarmed when you don't see the standard editing tools for adding standard photos.