The Guide TE211 is a pocketable thermal scanner under $600 — a 256 × 192 12 μm sensor with 30 mK NETD in a hand-sized chassis you can carry in a coat pocket without notice. At $549 it's the entry into 12 μm thermal capability, sized for property checks, livestock monitoring, and short-range hunting where detection (not long-range identification) is the job. Key Features 256 × 192 @ 12 μm sensor with 30 mK NETD — finer pixel pitch than 17 μm sensors at this price tier 10 mm F1.0 lens with 1.2x – 4.8x magnification — wide native FOV (17.5° × 13.1°) for fast scanning 500 m / 550 yd man-target detection — sized for under-200-yard hunting and property work 0.32" 800 × 600 AMOLED display — sharper than typical entry monocular displays Built-in battery, ~6-hour runtime with 10-minute quick charge — 1 hour of operation from a 10-minute boost when you're heading out WiFi (2.4G + 5G hotspot) + Bluetooth + TargetIR app — companion app for media transfer and viewing on phone IP67 weather sealing — handles rain, dew, and dust Pocket-sized handheld form factor — fits in a jacket pocket; no harness or pack space required Comparing models? See where the TE211 fits in the full Guide Sensmart thermal range, or browse our other thermal monoculars.Ideal For Property owners and ranchers scanning fence lines, outbuildings, and barns at night Livestock guards doing quick herd checks without committing to a full optics setup Predator hunters working close range — coyote, raccoon, hog at under 200 yards where wide FOV beats long-range detail Buyers who want their first thermal optic at under $600 without sacrificing finer 12 μm pixel pitch Accessories & Compatibility TargetIR app pairs via WiFi for media transfer and remote viewing 5-year manufacturer warranty (10 years on the thermal sensor) backed by Guide's US-based repair center in Texas