Kraken Sports KRH10 Universal Underwater Phone Housing
Take your compatible phone's native camera app down to 85 m / 280 ft with rigid protection, physical camera controls, Bluetooth operation and a built-in pre-dive vacuum check.
The Kraken Sports KRH10 Smart Housing 3.0 is a rigid underwater smartphone housing for compatible iOS and Android phones. Instead of forcing you into a dedicated underwater camera app or relying on a flexible touchscreen membrane, it connects through Bluetooth and lets you operate supported functions in your phone's native camera app using dedicated physical controls.
For divers shooting reefs, wrecks, marine life or travel video, that means a familiar camera interface on the phone while the housing gives you tactile controls you can operate underwater. The important catch is compatibility: available functions depend on your exact phone and operating-system version, so we recommend confirming your model with Bluewater Photo before ordering.
- Best for: divers who want a rugged, deep-rated underwater iPhone or Android housing with physical camera controls.
- Main advantage: uses the compatible phone's native camera app rather than requiring a proprietary underwater camera app.
- Compatibility: designed for compatible iOS and Android smartphones, but available camera controls vary by phone model and OS version.
- Major differentiator: 85 m / 280 ft depth rating, physical controls and a built-in vacuum system in one smartphone housing.
- Tradeoff: this is not a full-touchscreen housing. If unrestricted touchscreen access to apps is your priority, a DiveVolk SeaTouch system may be a better fit.
Kraken KRH10 Quick Specs
*Camera functions and compatibility vary by phone model and operating-system version. Contact Bluewater Photo with your exact phone and OS before purchase.
Physical Camera Controls You Can Feel Underwater
Touchscreens and thick dive gloves are rarely a perfect combination. The KRH10 puts important shooting functions on dedicated physical controls, so you can concentrate on buoyancy, composition and the subject instead of repeatedly trying to hit a small on-screen control.
- Shutter: half-press for focus and press to capture in Photo mode.
- Zoom: move the zoom control right or left to adjust framing.
- Mode / exposure: change camera modes or adjust exposure brightness depending on whether the focus frame is displayed.
- Focus control: activate focus or reposition the focus frame with the AF move control where supported.
Actual behavior depends on the connected phone and operating system.
Built-In Vacuum Check Before You Commit Your Phone to a Dive
Your phone may contain far more than a camera, so a pre-dive seal check matters. The KRH10 includes a vacuum system that lets you check housing integrity before entering the water rather than discovering a sealing problem after descent.
- Check the housing seal before every dive.
- Inspect O-rings and sealing surfaces whenever the housing is opened.
- Keep sand, hair, fibers and salt crystals away from the seal.
- Test the housing and camera controls on land before installing it into your full dive rig.
Use the Camera App You Already Know
One of the most useful changes with Smart Housing 3.0 is that compatible phones can stay in their native camera application. That reduces the learning curve and lets you work within the camera interface you already use topside instead of maintaining a separate underwater shooting app.
- No third-party camera app required for the KRH10 workflow.
- No soft touchscreen membrane between you and the housing exterior.
- Photo and video controls remain accessible through dedicated housing inputs where supported.
- Familiar workflow makes land-based setup and testing straightforward.
Kraken KRH10 vs Weefine, DiveVolk & SeaLife
There is no single best underwater phone case for every diver. The useful question is which control system, depth rating and app workflow best match the way you actually shoot.
| Product | Depth Rating | Control Method | Camera / App Workflow | Seal System | Best Use | Phone Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken Sports KRH10 | 85 m / 280 ft | Physical controls via Bluetooth | Compatible phone's native camera app | Built-in vacuum check | Deep-rated diving, tactile controls and native-camera users | Compatible iOS / Android; functions vary by model and OS |
| Weefine WFH07X | 80 m / 262 ft | Physical housing controls | DiveIT app | Electronic / automatic vacuum system | Rugged aluminum housing and deep diving | Phones within approximately 163.5 × 82 × 10.6 mm, plus lens allowance |
| DiveVolk SeaTouch 6 Pro | 60 m / 196 ft | Full underwater touchscreen | Native or third-party apps | Mechanical multi-layer sealing; no vacuum pump | Divers wanting maximum touchscreen access | Phones up to 180 × 82.5 × 11.2 mm; camera bump limits apply |
| SeaLife SportDiver Ultra | 40 m / 130 ft | Physical Bluetooth controls | SeaLife SportDiver app | Vacuum-pressure alert + moisture alarm | Recreational diving with an established accessory ecosystem | iPhone and many Android models; current compatibility chart should be checked |
Comparison specifications are based on manufacturers' published information available at the time this page was prepared. Phone compatibility can change with new hardware and operating-system updates.
Why Buy Your Kraken Phone Housing From Bluewater Photo?
Smartphone housing compatibility is more nuanced than simply asking whether the phone fits. Our team can help you think through the complete setup — phone model, operating system, housing controls, wet lenses, tray, arms and video lighting — before you take the system underwater.
Kraken Sports is an established underwater imaging brand with housings, lights, lenses and mounting accessories built specifically around diving and underwater photography workflows.
Content reviewed by Bluewater Photo staff, recognized as the #1 online retailer specializing in underwater photography and scuba diving equipment, with real-world experience supporting, selling, and configuring underwater camera systems.
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Kraken Sports KRH10 Specifications
Housing & Build
- Model: KRH10 / Smart Housing 3.0
- Housing type: Rigid underwater smartphone housing
- Depth rating: 85 m / 280 ft
- Housing dimensions: TBC
- Weight in air: TBC
- Primary body material: TBC
Camera Operation
- Phone connection: Bluetooth
- Camera app: Compatible phone's native camera app
- Shutter control: Yes, where supported
- Zoom control: Yes, where supported
- Focus / AF-frame control: Yes, where supported
- Exposure adjustment: Yes, where supported
- Mode / recording controls: Supported functions vary by phone and OS
Power & Protection
- Battery: CR123A 3V
- Vacuum system: Built in
- Vacuum pump: Included
- Auto power-off: After one hour without button operation
- Primary O-ring: Included / spare supplied
- Additional sealing O-rings: Spare front-cover and vacuum-cap O-rings supplied
Compatibility
- Compatible OS families: iOS and Android
- Maximum phone dimensions: TBC
- Maximum camera-bump dimensions: TBC
- Phone-specific control availability: Varies by model and OS version
What's Included
- Kraken Smart Housing 3.0 KRH10
- CR123A 3V battery
- Vacuum pump
- Black lanyard
- Spare rear-cover O-ring
- Spare front-cover O-ring
- Spare vacuum-cap O-ring
Phone, wet lenses and optional lens accessories are not included unless specifically stated in the Bluewater Photo package selection.
- Kraken Smart Housing 3.0
- CR123A 3V battery
- Vacuum pump
- Black lanyard
- Spare rear-cover O-ring
- Spare front-cover O-ring
- Spare vacuum-cap O-ring
Kraken KRH10 FAQ
Does the Kraken KRH10 work with my iPhone or Android phone?
The KRH10 is designed for compatible iOS and Android smartphones, but control availability varies by phone model and operating-system version. Contact Bluewater Photo with your exact phone model and OS version before purchasing.
Does the KRH10 require a special camera app?
No. Smart Housing 3.0 is designed to operate supported functions in the compatible phone's native camera app through Bluetooth.
How deep can the Kraken KRH10 go?
The KRH10 is depth rated to 85 m / 280 ft. Always remain within your training, dive plan and the limits of every component in your complete system.
Does the Kraken KRH10 have a vacuum leak-check system?
Yes. The KRH10 has a built-in vacuum system for checking the housing seal before a dive, and Kraken includes a vacuum pump with the housing.
What camera controls can I use underwater?
Supported functions can include shutter, zoom, focus, focus-frame position, exposure, camera mode and recording. Actual behavior depends on your specific phone and operating system.
Is there any special setup for an iPhone?
Kraken's iPhone setup includes enabling Zoom under Settings → Accessibility before Bluetooth pairing. Pair the housing as Kraken and test every camera function you need on land before diving.
Do I need an underwater light with the KRH10?
A light is not required to operate the housing, but video lights make a major difference to color and detail once ambient red and orange wavelengths disappear at depth. A tray and one or two video lights are our normal recommendation for divers who want higher-quality underwater video.
Is the Kraken KRH10 better than the DiveVolk SeaTouch 6 Pro or SeaLife SportDiver Ultra?
Choose the KRH10 when you value its 85 m rating, native-camera workflow, physical controls and vacuum check. DiveVolk is stronger for full touchscreen access, while SeaLife is attractive for recreational divers who prefer the SportDiver app and SeaLife accessory system.
