Plugins can be developed for RICOH THETA cameras running the Android™ based OS. By developing plugins, amazing new features can be added to the RICOH THETA.
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The RICOH THETA Plugin Partner Program supports RICOH THETA plugin development with an Android-based OS.
RICOH THETA cameras now have an open API / SDK that both individuals and corporations can access. Everyone with an Android-based RICOH THETA camera can install programs (plugins) into the RICOH THETA. You develop the plugin using our API / SDK and Android Studio and are free to expand the functions of the RICOH THETA.
Plugin can only run on supported THETA models.
See the overview page for more detail.
Plugins you develop can be made available to the public at the RICOH THETA PLUGIN STORE. This will allow developers to share your plugin widely with many THETA users.
- The partner program is a service that supports the development of plugins that operate within the RICOH THETA itself. There is a separate SDK to develop RICOH THETA applications on smartphones. Information about the development of applications for smartphones is here.
RICOH THETA plugins enable control over 360 shooting and image editing as well as control of the interface and sensors. Examples are below. For further information, please see here.
The USB port of the RICOH THETA can be assigned as USB Host. As long as the Android library is exposed, any device class can be used with the THETA Plugin SDK. This includes device classes such as HID, CDC, Audio Class, and more, as well as unique classes that vendors develop on their own.
RICOH THETA can use BLE and be asigned as either Peripheral or Central. The THETA can use communication protocols after a connection is established as long as the Android library is exposed. The THETA plugin SDK can import and use these libraries.
The THETA can be configured both as an access point or a client. When the THETA is in Access Point Mode, other devices can connect to it using Ad Hoc Mode. It is also possible to connect a THETA to the Access Point in Infrastructure Mode. With this mode, THETA can be connected to internet.
Movement of a THETA can be detected using the gyro sensor or the accelerometer.
We provide plugins to enhance the following camera features: directional adjustment for shooting pictures, external device linkage and cloud transfer.
Pre-installed in RICOH THETA model which is Android™ based OS (V, Z1 only)
Pre-installed in RICOH THETA model which is Android™ based OS (V, Z1 only)
See here for all RICOH Plugins.
Plugin Developer Documents
Plugin SDK and sample applications(GitHub)
- Switch to 'development mode' of RICOH THETA camera
- Online support
- Post your plugin to RICOH THETA PLUGIN STORE
First complete the application to the partner program. To register with the partner program, you need a photo of your RICOH THETA serial number. We will then review your application. Qualified applicants will be invited to join the partner program with more information on how to post to the RICOH THETA PLUGIN STORE.
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Please be aware that once you register a RICOH THETA camera as a development camera, it will be fall outside of normal Ricoh support.
After completing registration, you can develop plugins using Android Studio.
Please refere these resources:
Plugin Developer Documents
Plugin Policy
Plugin SDK and sample applications(GitHub)
For more information from developer community:
Plugin Development Tips from the Community
Independent Developer Community Forum
Official Developer Community Blog (Japanese)
You can ask technical support from here after login.
Apply the plugin that you developed from here to publish on the RICOH THETA PLUGIN STORE.
Ask from here for general questions.