How to Use the Cooling Screen Protector to Prevent Insta360 X5 from Overheating

Have you ever seen your X5 turn off by itself after a few minutes of shooting in 8K under the sun? Don't worry, you're not alone. The Insta360 X5 is a powerful beast, but like all hard-working compact cameras, it can heat up quickly. Luckily, Insta360 has come up with a clever little accessory: the Cooling Screen Protector . And frankly, it can save your shoot. We'll explain what it's for, how to install it, and in what situations to use it.

Cooling Screen Protector Insta360 X5

Why can the X5 overheat?

Shooting in 8K, enabling HDR, using PureVideo mode, or even just shooting a timelapse in the middle of the afternoon… All of this puts a lot of strain on the X5. And if you add to that a bit of ambient heat and poor ventilation, the temperature quickly climbs.

Result ?

• 🔥 The camera is heating up

• 🛑 It goes into safety mode (automatic shutdown)

• 😩 Sometimes you just lose a streak

So no, it's not a bug, it's just a thermal protection system. And that's where the Cooling Screen Protector comes in.

What is this Cooling Screen Protector?

At first glance, it looks like a simple screen protector. But in reality, it's an ultra-thin film with a special coating designed to dissipate heat . It sticks directly to the back screen of your X5 and helps circulate heat away from the internal components.

The advantages?

• It reduces the surface temperature

• It improves continuous recording time

• It protects your screen from scratches along the way

This is an official Insta360 accessory, designed specifically for the X5. It doesn't block the touchscreen or screen visibility. And the good news is: it's super easy to install.

How to install it correctly?

Here's how to apply your Cooling Screen Protector without making a mistake:

1. Clean the screen with a microfiber cloth (supplied or not)

2. Avoids any dust or fingerprints

3. Carefully align the film with the edges of the screen

4. Apply gently from the center, pushing out air bubbles with a soft card

5. Let it sit for a few minutes, and it's ready to film!

💡 Tip: Do this in a quiet, clean, and well-lit place to avoid small impurities that ruin everything.

Cooling Screen Protector Insta360 X5

When to use it?

You can leave it in place all the time, but here are the times when it becomes absolutely essential:

• 🔄 Long duration timelapse

• ☀️ Filming in full sun or summer

• 🚴 Attached to a helmet or motorcycle without direct ventilation

• 🎬 Extended recording in 8K or 5.7K at 60fps

• 📱 Use as a webcam or 360° streaming

In short, as soon as your X5 is likely to stay on for a long time or to heat up, think about putting on its heat shield.

Does it really work?

The answer is yes. Even though it's not a portable air conditioner, user feedback and initial tests show that the Cooling Screen Protector saves several minutes of recording time before reaching the critical temperature threshold.

You might not avoid 100% of cases of extreme overheating (like 40°C in the shade), but you'll definitely improve the stability of your X5. And for the price, frankly, it's a small investment that can save a lot of frustration.

Conclusion

The Cooling Screen Protector is the kind of accessory you don't necessarily think to buy right away... but that you're glad to have when the camera cuts out mid-take. For anyone who often films outdoors, continuously or in 8K, it's a simple, effective protection, and frankly not a gimmick.

So if you want to keep your Insta360 X5 cool while you get your creativity flowing, you know what you have to do 😉