The SmartCheck device works a lot like your healthcare provider’s otoscope, the device used to look inside the ears. Like a traditional otoscope, SmartCheck has multiple lenses and a built-in light that work together to create a magnified view of the eardrum. It also uses the same type of specula tips – the piece inserted into the ear – that’s commonly used by healthcare providers in their offices. Just use the SmartCheck in-app guide to properly align the device over your smartphone’s main camera to capture high-quality eardrum recordings. You can then share the recordings with a healthcare provider, who can use them to check for ear infections, all without leaving home.