Fluke just put a $999 price tag on finding compressed-air leaks. The new Fluke II01 is an acoustic imaging camera that pairs with your Android phone, and it costs a fraction of the brand’s standalone units.
What the II01 Actually Does
Sixteen MEMS microphones locate sound sources, and the iSee app overlays that data on a live image through Fluke’s software.
In plain terms: point the phone at a hissing air line and the leak shows up as a heat-map blob you can walk up to.
The 2 kHz to 48 kHz range covers the ultrasonic signature of compressed air and gas leaks.
Fluke’s pitch is maintenance teams in plants with big air systems, where a single leak can waste hundreds of dollars a year in compressor runtime.
Specs and Compatibility
- 16-microphone MEMS array
- 2 kHz to 48 kHz frequency range
- Works with the free iSee app on Android
- No iOS support at launch
- Price: $999.99 on Amazon
That Android-only limit is the sticking point. A lot of tradespeople carry iPhones, and Fluke hasn’t said whether an iOS version is coming. If your crew is iPhone-only, this tool is a non-starter right now.
How It Compares
Fluke’s standalone acoustic imagers run well into five figures, so $999 is a big step down the ladder.
Third-party pocket acoustic cameras have landed around $1,300, and the II01 undercuts them while borrowing the phone you already carry.
The trade-off is mounting your phone in the unit instead of having a purpose-built screen.
This is the same playbook that brought cheap thermal imaging to phones. Sensors live in the accessory; the screen and processor stay in your pocket.
Who Should Care
Facilities techs and HVAC contractors running compressed-air systems get the most value here.
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon listening for leaks with soapy water and a stethoscope, the II01 does that job in minutes.
Everyone else should read it as a sign of where Fluke is headed: cheaper tools that lean on your phone.
If you’re shopping the broader Fluke lineup for electrical work, our Fluke 115 vs 117 multimeter comparison covers the models most electricians actually buy. And since compressed-air waste is the main use case, our portable air compressor guide explains what CFM you’re losing when leaks go unfixed. To get the basics behind the numbers, read how to read tool specs.