Beginner's Guide to Ghost Hunting with Your iPhone

Your iPhone Is Already a Ghost Hunting Device

You might not realise it, but your iPhone is loaded with the same types of sensors that professional paranormal investigators have been using for decades — just in a much smaller package. The built-in magnetometer can detect electromagnetic field fluctuations. The microphone can capture audio at high fidelity. The barometer tracks atmospheric pressure changes. The accelerometer and gyroscope detect vibrations and movement. And if you have a Pro model, the LiDAR sensor can map environments in 3D.

The key is having the right software to turn those raw sensor readings into useful investigation tools. That's exactly what Animavox is built to do.

Step 1: Prepare Your Equipment

Before heading out on your first investigation, get your iPhone ready:

• Charge fully. Ghost hunting sessions can run long, and sensor-heavy apps drain battery faster than usual. Start at 100% or bring a power bank.
• Enable Do Not Disturb. Nothing ruins an EVP session like a phone call from your mum. Turn on Focus mode to block notifications.
• Grant permissions in advance. Open Animavox before you arrive and accept all sensor permissions — camera, microphone, location, and motion. You don't want to fumble with permission dialogs in the dark.
• Bring a case with grip. You'll be holding your phone in dark environments, possibly while walking on uneven surfaces. A good case prevents drops.

Step 2: Take Baseline Readings

This is the step most beginners skip, and it's the most important one. Before you start looking for anomalies, you need to know what "normal" looks like.

When you first arrive at your investigation location, open Animavox's Sensor Panel and spend 5–10 minutes taking baseline readings. Walk through each room slowly and note the typical EMF levels, atmospheric pressure, and temperature. These readings give you a reference point — so when something changes later, you'll know it's actually unusual and not just the normal background environment.

Log your baselines in the Investigation Logger so you can compare them against any anomalies you detect later.

Step 3: Choose Your Tools

Don't try to use everything at once. For your first investigation, start with two or three tools:

As you gain experience, layer in the SLS Camera and LiDAR Scanner. These tools are incredibly powerful, but they're easier to interpret once you have a feel for how investigations flow.

Step 4: Investigate Methodically

The best paranormal investigators approach their work like scientists. Move through the location systematically — room by room, floor by floor. Spend at least 10–15 minutes in each area. Keep quiet during EVP sessions. Hold your phone steady during EMF readings (your own hand movement can cause false spikes).

When something happens — an EMF spike, a strange sound, an unusual SLS detection — don't panic. Log it immediately in the Investigation Logger with a timestamp, location, and description. Attach any relevant media. Rate the intensity. Then continue investigating to see if it happens again.

Step 5: Review and Document

The investigation doesn't end when you leave the location. Some of the best evidence is found during review. Listen back to your EVP recordings at slower speeds — Animavox supports 0.25x playback. Look through your logged events for patterns. Did EMF spikes occur in the same room? At the same time?

When you're satisfied with your review, export your investigation as a PDF report. This creates a professional document with all your entries, timestamps, GPS data, and attached media — perfect for sharing with your team or keeping in your personal archive.

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