2024 the best stud finders review

Price: $27.99 - $199.95
(as of Nov 19, 2024 16:02:07 UTC - Details)

The world's best stud finder has now gotten even better! Walabot DIY 2 finds the center of wood and metal studs, detects and tracks the paths of pipes and wires, and can even show movement within walls, making it ideal for exterminators. Walabot DIY 2 is designed for everyone from home improvement novices to professional contractors, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters - everyone in need of advanced wall imaging capabilities.
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches; 8.47 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ DCWG7BA02S
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2022
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Vayyar Imaging
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BD7H2R3Q
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

Visually identifies the center of wood/metal studs and track pipes & wires
See it, don’t hear it! Use cutting-edge technology to see into your walls. Don’t just rely on a ‘beep’
Connects your phone to Walabot's internal Wi-Fi. No need for residential/office Wi-Fi
Detects up to 4 inches / 10 centimeters deep inside the walls
Works with iOS as well as Android
Reviewer: Lyall
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unmatched Accuracy and Reliability: WALBOT DIY2 is a Must-Have for iPhone Users
Review: I recently upgraded to the WALBOT DIY2 for my iPhone, and it has been a game-changer for my home improvement projects. Compared to other stud finders I've used in the past, the WALBOT DIY2 feels far more accurate and reliable. The visual interface on my phone is intuitive, and it provides a clear, detailed view of what's behind the walls, which is incredibly reassuring when I'm drilling or installing new fixtures. The ability to see live data on my phone screen gives me confidence that I'm pinpointing studs with precision, avoiding any unnecessary holes or mistakes.The WALBOT DIY2's performance is top-notch, and it integrates seamlessly with my iPhone. I appreciate how easy it is to set up and use right out of the box. The build quality is also impressive, making it a solid and dependable tool in my DIY arsenal. If you're looking for a stud finder that combines cutting-edge technology with ease of use, the WALBOT DIY2 is definitely worth the investment!

Reviewer: My honest reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good!
Review: Although the initial cost was a consideration, I found this wall scanner to be invaluable during my recent home remodel. It effectively detected wiring, piping, and studs in drywall. While its performance was less reliable on wood flooring and sheetrock, it remains a valuable tool for general location identification. I recommend this product to homeowners seeking a reliable and versatile wall scanner. For future improvements, a feature that could penetrate denser materials like hardwood flooring would be beneficial.

Reviewer: John K Overstreet
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Completely worthless - DO NOT BUY
Review: I really wanted this to work but sadly it does not. The sales hype for this product made it sound like it would detect items (studs, wires, pipes, etc.) in the wall and then display an image on the screen depicting what item(s) were detected. It also touted the ease of use and the accuracy and laid out lots of 'sales' talking-points that made it sound better than sliced bread. All of these boastful sales talking points are completely false and unfounded. The main problems for me is that for the unit to work it has to be (REQUIRED) connected to the Wi-Fi. What if the house you are working in does not have Wi-Fi or even electricity hooked up? What if the person you are doing the job for doesn't want your device connected to their wi-fi? Beside that the unit has to be calibrated almost every time it is removed from contact with the wall. Calibrating takes a minute or two and wastes a lot of time. It will only work with single-layer new-ish drywall so if the wall you are trying to detect studs in is older or if the walls are a little thicker then you are just out of luck. Conclusion: This Walabot unit is a neat idea IF they ever get one to work like the hype says but in it's current state of development it should not be considered for serious use by either professionals (like by people who do construction work) or even weekend DIYers. It doesn't work well enough to be useful just frustrating. Don't buy one of these.

Reviewer: Jonathan H.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not somebody who often writes reviews, but...
Review: I don't normally write reviews, BUT, after seeing so many negative reviews, I felt I had to write one here. Mind you, I've only used this product on Drywall... But I've had ZERO problems whatsoever. This thing is absolutely great, and much better than my normal studfinder. Maybe if you have different use-cases or applications for it, it may not be the best. But if you're using this on "normal" (?) drywall, it works amazing.The only thing I don't like is that you have to connect to its own WiFi network (the device hosts a WiFi network that you have to join). I feel like they probably should have used Bluetooth, but maybe there are some technical limitations with that and is why they didn't use it.In any case, the product has worked amazing for me so far, and frankly, I'm bewildered by how it's gotten so many negative reviews. But seeing as 6 out of 10 people have rated the product five stars, I think it's worth giving it a shot and seeing if it works for you.

Reviewer: Nicole Smallwood
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Worked perfectly!
Review: So I wanted to install two ceiling speakers to round out my 5.1 home theater to 5.1.2 atmos. I was fairly certain that the beams in the basement ceiling were clear in between but my old school stud finder kept on indicating a cross beam where I needed to place the speakers. Banging/knocking in the ceiling seemed to confirm this to the point that I almost gave up. I decided to give the walabot a chance and am very happy I did! Using it confirmed that there were no cross beams and that I had a clear shot across the ceiling between the studs.One big design flaw is that you have to hold your phone to the walabot while using it... extremely frustrating as I kept accidentally pressing the button to shut the phone down. Would rate it 5 out 5 if they fix this.That being said, it clearly showed where each stud was located and allowed me to put my ceiling speakers in. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewer: Alina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It didn't work at first, it was disconnecting a lot. We've thought about returning it. But decided to give it a try on a different phone and it worked. It was the phone that wasn't compatible with the app, my husband phone is an older phone (Huawei Pro 20) and it didn't work on that one. We have installed on my phone (Samsung S23 Ultra) and it worked very well. We could see the stilts (wood, metal), wires, pipes in the wall. It's a vey useful product for your DIY projects around the house and even for the professional use. It's a bit expensive, but it's worthing. Definitely a good buy. It's just not compatible with every phone. If It’s not working for you, try install it on a different phone.

Reviewer: Edmond c.
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I have sent this back for a refund as it arrived without a charging cable so I have no way of charging it and it had no instruction manual and no box

Reviewer: Mohammed
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I regret buying thisSometimes it detects and sometimes it doesn’t

Reviewer: amran
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: with this Walabot i can see what behind the drywall it gives me confident to drill on my drywall!!this is one of the best invention!!!!!!!

Reviewer: Pasttyme
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This product is a game changer.It works great to find not only wood or steel studs but also wiring or pipes or other undesirable things such as pestsVery happy I purchased this to do some home renos