{"id":18057,"date":"2026-05-14T11:57:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/blog\/?p=18057"},"modified":"2026-05-20T22:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:45:54","slug":"kraken-smart-housing-review-real-dive-experience-2026-updates-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/blog\/underwater-photography\/kraken-smart-housing-review-real-dive-experience-2026-updates-pros-and-cons","title":{"rendered":"Kraken Smart Housing Review: Real Dive Experience, 2026 Updates, Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- WordPress Custom HTML Block: Kraken Smart Housing Review --><\/p>\n<style>\n  .mozaik-article {<br \/>\n    --mozaik-blue: #0077b6;<br \/>\n    --mozaik-dark: #082032;<br \/>\n    --mozaik-text: #243447;<br \/>\n    --mozaik-muted: #5f6f7f;<br \/>\n    --mozaik-bg: #f5f9fc;<br \/>\n    --mozaik-border: #d8e7f0;<br \/>\n    --mozaik-card: #ffffff;<br \/>\n    font-family: Arial, 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}<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"mozaik-article\">\n<header class=\"hero-section\">\n<div class=\"hero-grid\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hero-kicker\">2026 Underwater Smartphone Housing Review<\/div>\n<h1>Kraken Smart Housing Review: Real Dive Experience, 2026 Updates, Pros and Cons<\/h1>\n<p class=\"hero-lede\">The Kraken Smart Housing is built for divers who want to use their smartphone underwater with stronger protection, physical controls, vacuum sealing, and accessory support than a basic waterproof phone case.<\/p>\n<p>It is especially useful for recreational divers, travel divers, snorkelers, and underwater creators who want better photos and videos without building a full compact, mirrorless, or DSLR underwater camera system.<\/p>\n<p>The current product to focus on is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh08-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing<\/a>. Mozaik lists the KRH08 V2 as in stock, with an 85m \/ 280ft depth rating, aluminum construction, universal smartphone support, a built-in vacuum system, and an internal 18650 battery that can charge the phone while it is inside the housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"hero-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh08-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/k\/r\/krh08-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><figcaption>Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing, the main current smartphone housing featured in this review.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"toc-box\"><strong>In this review:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who the Kraken Smart Housing fits best<\/li>\n<li>KRH08 V2 vs KRH07 V2 Pro<\/li>\n<li>Phone fit, app control, battery workflow, and vacuum sealing<\/li>\n<li>Lighting, wet lenses, trays, and accessory planning<\/li>\n<li>Kraken vs GoPro and Kraken vs DiveVolk<\/li>\n<li>Suggested setup paths and common mistakes to avoid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<h2>Quick Verdict<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Is the Kraken Smart Housing worth it?<\/td>\n<td>Yes, for divers who want a smartphone-based underwater camera setup with stronger protection, physical controls, vacuum sealing, and accessory support.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best current model to check<\/td>\n<td>Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best upgraded model to compare<\/td>\n<td>Kraken KRH07 V2 Pro with depth and temperature sensor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best for<\/td>\n<td>Travel divers, recreational divers, smartphone shooters, social content, reef clips, close-up video, and casual underwater photography.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main limitation<\/td>\n<td>The shooting experience depends heavily on phone fit, app behavior, lighting, and accessory setup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best first upgrade<\/td>\n<td>A video light, such as Kraken Hydra 3000 or Kraken Hydra 6000 v2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main buying advice<\/td>\n<td>Check phone dimensions, app support, battery workflow, lens mount, and lighting needs before buying.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Current Product Status Update<\/h2>\n<p>Standalone current products are the safest direction to feature in this refreshed blog. Older smartphone housing packages and discontinued bundle-style pages should be removed as active product links.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Product mentioned in the old blog<\/th>\n<th>Mozaik status \/ issue<\/th>\n<th>Blog action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing<\/td>\n<td>In stock<\/td>\n<td>Keep as the main product.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRH07 V2 Pro with depth and temperature sensor<\/td>\n<td>In stock<\/td>\n<td>Keep as upgraded comparison.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens for Smart Housing<\/td>\n<td>In stock<\/td>\n<td>Keep as current wet wide lens option.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken Hydra 3000 Video\/Flood Light<\/td>\n<td>In stock<\/td>\n<td>Keep as compact video light option.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken Hydra 6000 v2 WRGBU Video Light<\/td>\n<td>In stock<\/td>\n<td>Keep as stronger video light option.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max<\/td>\n<td>In stock<\/td>\n<td>Keep as touchscreen comparison.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Smartphone housing package with Kraken Hydra 6000 v2<\/td>\n<td>Discontinued package signal<\/td>\n<td>Remove as product link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KRH08 smartphone package with Kraken Hydra 6000 v2<\/td>\n<td>Discontinued package signal<\/td>\n<td>Remove as product link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken Macro Lens for Smart Housing +12 M67<\/td>\n<td>Discontinued status signal found<\/td>\n<td>Remove as product link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hydra 6000 v2 mounted on OceanTray package<\/td>\n<td>Discontinued status signal found<\/td>\n<td>Remove as product link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SeaLife SportDiver Ultra<\/td>\n<td>No active Mozaik product page verified in this research<\/td>\n<td>Remove as product link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-grid\">\n<div class=\"product-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh08-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/k\/r\/krh08-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-card-content\">\n<h3>Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing<\/h3>\n<p>Main current Kraken smartphone housing to feature.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh08-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on Mozaik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh07-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/k\/r\/krh08_front-2_1.jpg\" alt=\"Kraken KRH07 V2 Pro Smartphone Housing product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-card-content\">\n<h3>Kraken KRH07 V2 Pro Smartphone Housing<\/h3>\n<p>Upgraded version with depth and temperature sensor direction.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh07-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on Mozaik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krl-07-wide-angle-lens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/k\/r\/kr-krl-07-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens for Smart Housing product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-card-content\">\n<h3>Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens for Smart Housing<\/h3>\n<p>Current wide-angle wet lens direction for Kraken Smart Housing setups.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krl-07-wide-angle-lens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on Mozaik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Is the Kraken Smart Housing Still Current?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. The Kraken Smart Housing is still current, especially in the KRH08 V2 version.<\/p>\n<p>The smartphone housing category has become more serious because modern phones now offer stronger video quality, better stabilization, improved image processing, and better low-light performance. For many recreational divers, a smartphone inside a well-built underwater housing can be a practical and travel-friendly underwater camera setup.<\/p>\n<p>That does not mean a smartphone housing replaces a full compact, mirrorless, or DSLR system. Dedicated underwater camera systems still give more camera control, lens options, strobe workflows, and image quality for advanced work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Position the Kraken Smart Housing as a serious smartphone underwater photography setup for recreational and travel divers. It is best for convenience, flexibility, and familiar phone-based shooting.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Who the Kraken Smart Housing Is Best For<\/h2>\n<p>The Kraken Smart Housing is a good fit for divers who want to keep their setup simple while still having room to grow with lights, trays, filters, and wet lenses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"two-column\">\n<div class=\"mini-card\">\n<h3>Best fit<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Divers who want to shoot underwater with their smartphone<\/li>\n<li>Travelers who want a smaller setup than a full camera rig<\/li>\n<li>Recreational divers who want better control than a waterproof phone pouch<\/li>\n<li>Beginners learning underwater photography<\/li>\n<li>Divers who want to add video lights, trays, filters, or wet lenses over time<\/li>\n<li>People who upgrade phones every few years<\/li>\n<li>Divers who prefer physical buttons underwater<\/li>\n<li>Underwater creators who want quick photo and video capture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mini-card\">\n<h3>Think carefully before buying<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>You need direct touchscreen control underwater<\/li>\n<li>You need full professional camera controls<\/li>\n<li>You want a simple action-camera setup for hands-free video<\/li>\n<li>You want a system that does not rely on an app<\/li>\n<li>You need reliable strobe workflows and interchangeable camera lenses<\/li>\n<li>Your phone is very large, has a thick case, or has an unusual camera bump<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A phone housing, tray, one video light, and a wide-angle wet lens can be much easier to travel with than a larger mirrorless system.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Kraken KRH08 V2 Specs at a Glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Kraken KRH08 V2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Housing type<\/td>\n<td>Universal smartphone underwater housing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Material<\/td>\n<td>Aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Depth rating<\/td>\n<td>85m \/ 280ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum phone size<\/td>\n<td>174.40mm \u00d7 81.30mm \u00d7 8.8mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exterior size<\/td>\n<td>Around 9 inches \u00d7 4.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight out of water<\/td>\n<td>Around 1.9 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>18650 Li-ion battery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phone charging<\/td>\n<td>Housing battery can charge the phone inside the housing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seal system<\/td>\n<td>Built-in vacuum system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Controls<\/td>\n<td>Physical buttons through the Kraken app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accessory support<\/td>\n<td>Wet lenses, filters, trays, mounts, and video lights depending on setup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mozaik status<\/td>\n<td>In stock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Kraken KRH08 V2 vs KRH07 V2 Pro<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Main difference<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRH08 V2<\/td>\n<td>Divers who want the standard universal smartphone housing.<\/td>\n<td>Physical controls, vacuum system, 85m \/ 280ft depth rating, and phone charging.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRH07 V2 Pro<\/td>\n<td>Divers who want extra dive data features.<\/td>\n<td>Adds depth and temperature sensor features.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Most recreational smartphone shooters can start with the KRH08 V2. Divers who care about depth display, temperature information, and dive-log-style features should compare the KRH07 V2 Pro.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Why Smartphone Compatibility Matters<\/h2>\n<p>One of the strongest advantages of the Kraken Smart Housing is broad phone compatibility. Many smartphone housings are built around one specific phone model. That can become expensive when you upgrade your phone. A universal smartphone housing gives you more flexibility, as long as the new phone still fits inside the housing and works with the app.<\/p>\n<p>Before ordering, check these details carefully:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Phone height, width, and thickness<\/li>\n<li>Camera bump size<\/li>\n<li>Case thickness and whether the phone must be removed from the case<\/li>\n<li>Screen protector thickness<\/li>\n<li>Charging cable clearance<\/li>\n<li>Kraken app compatibility<\/li>\n<li>Whether your phone fits without pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Do not buy only because the housing says universal. Check the exact phone model, phone dimensions, camera bump, cable clearance, and app support first.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Build Quality and Housing Feel<\/h2>\n<p>The Kraken Smart Housing feels like a real underwater housing, not a basic waterproof pouch. The aluminum body gives the housing a solid feel. The vacuum system is one of the most important parts of the design because it lets you test the seal before entering the water.<\/p>\n<p>That matters because the housing is protecting an expensive phone. A vacuum system gives extra confidence, but it does not replace careful maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Before every dive, check:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>O-ring and sealing surface<\/li>\n<li>Hair, sand, salt, dust, and small particles<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum seal<\/li>\n<li>Battery level<\/li>\n<li>Lens window<\/li>\n<li>Button response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Treat a smartphone housing like real dive equipment. The phone may be familiar, but the housing still needs careful setup before every dive.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Housing Design and Controls<\/h2>\n<p>The back of the Kraken Smart Housing has a large viewing window, so you can see the phone screen while shooting. The housing uses physical buttons through the Kraken app. This has a clear advantage underwater because buttons are easier to use with gloves and in moving water than many touch-based systems.<\/p>\n<p>The tradeoff is that the app becomes a major part of the shooting experience. If you like firm physical controls, Kraken makes sense. If touchscreen access is your top priority, compare the DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Setup Process<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Step<\/th>\n<th>What to do<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Charge the phone fully.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Charge the housing battery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Turn on Bluetooth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Open the Kraken Smart Housing app.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Connect the phone to the housing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Place the phone inside the housing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Connect the charging cable if needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Close the housing carefully.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Use the vacuum system to test the seal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Test photo, video, buttons, app, and screen view before the dive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Do not set this up for the first time on the boat. Test the phone, app, buttons, charging cable, vacuum system, and photo\/video modes at home first.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Battery Life<\/h2>\n<p>The KRH08 V2 improves battery workflow because the housing includes an 18650 Li-ion battery that can charge the phone while it is inside the housing. This is useful because underwater smartphone shooting can drain battery quickly. The phone screen, Bluetooth connection, camera, and app may stay active during the dive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery check<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Fully charge phone<\/td>\n<td>Prevents shutdown during long dives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fully charge housing battery<\/td>\n<td>Keeps internal charging available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close background apps<\/td>\n<td>Reduces drain.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Check charging cable<\/td>\n<td>Prevents failed charging inside the housing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Watch phone temperature<\/td>\n<td>Hot destinations can affect phone performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Test before multi-dive days<\/td>\n<td>Reduces risk during travel diving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Internal charging is useful, but it should not replace good battery habits.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>The App: What Still Matters<\/h2>\n<p>The Kraken Smart Housing depends on its app for shooting control. The housing can be strong and well-built, but the app still affects the whole experience. Before buying, check the current app performance for your exact phone.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Recent App Store reviews<\/li>\n<li>Recent Google Play reviews<\/li>\n<li>Phone model support<\/li>\n<li>Operating system version<\/li>\n<li>RAW support<\/li>\n<li>Wide-angle camera access<\/li>\n<li>4K support<\/li>\n<li>Video stability<\/li>\n<li>Button response<\/li>\n<li>App update history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Test the app above water before relying on it underwater.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Photo and Video Use Underwater<\/h2>\n<p>The Kraken Smart Housing works best as part of a complete underwater shooting setup. The housing protects the phone and gives you control, but image quality still depends on distance, lighting, stability, and lens choice.<\/p>\n<p>For better underwater phone photos and videos:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Get close to the subject.<\/li>\n<li>Move slowly.<\/li>\n<li>Use a video light when color matters.<\/li>\n<li>Use a tray and handles for stability.<\/li>\n<li>Use a wet lens only when it fits the subject.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the lens window before the dive.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid filming through too much water.<\/li>\n<li>Check the phone lens selection before entering the water.<\/li>\n<li>Lock or adjust exposure when the app allows it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Lighting: The First Upgrade That Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Many smartphone users expect the phone camera to fix underwater color by itself. Underwater, light loss is physical. Water absorbs warm colors quickly. Reds, oranges, and yellows fade as you go deeper. Without artificial light, phone footage can look blue, green, flat, or low in contrast.<\/p>\n<p>A video light can improve color, texture, contrast, focus accuracy, subject separation, detail in shadows, close-up video, and macro results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-grid\">\n<div class=\"product-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-hydra-3000-underwater-video-flood-light.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/k\/r\/kraken-kr-s160.png\" alt=\"Kraken Hydra 3000 Underwater Video\/Flood Light product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-card-content\">\n<h3>Kraken Hydra 3000 Underwater Video\/Flood Light<\/h3>\n<p>Compact first lighting upgrade for travel and close subjects.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-hydra-3000-underwater-video-flood-light.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on Mozaik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-hydra-6000-wrgbu-video-light-v2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/u\/n\/untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"Kraken Hydra 6000 v2 WRGBU Video Light product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-card-content\">\n<h3>Kraken Hydra 6000 v2 WRGBU Video Light<\/h3>\n<p>Stronger video light option for wider reef scenes and upgraded rigs.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-hydra-6000-wrgbu-video-light-v2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on Mozaik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-card\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/divevolk-seatouch-4-max-4-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/2\/3\/23223.jpg\" alt=\"DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max Smartphone Housing product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-card-content\">\n<h3>DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max Smartphone Housing<\/h3>\n<p>Touchscreen-focused comparison option.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/divevolk-seatouch-4-max-4-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on Mozaik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Current Video Light Options to Consider<\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Product<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Why it fits smartphone setups<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken Hydra 3000<\/td>\n<td>Compact travel setups, close subjects, casual reef video.<\/td>\n<td>3,000-lumen flood, 2,000-lumen spotlight, color modes, compact size.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken Hydra 6000 v2 WRGBU<\/td>\n<td>Stronger reef video, wider scenes, upgraded smartphone rigs.<\/td>\n<td>6,000-lumen flood, 8,000-lumen burst, RGB\/UV modes, 100\u00b0 underwater beam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>One video light<\/td>\n<td>Simple travel shooting and close-range subjects.<\/td>\n<td>Easier to carry and mount.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Two video lights<\/td>\n<td>Reef scenes, wide shots, smoother coverage.<\/td>\n<td>Better balance and fewer harsh shadows.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> For most smartphone shooters, a good video light will improve results more than adding several lenses too early.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Accessory Support: Lenses, Lights, Trays, and Filters<\/h2>\n<p>One reason the Kraken Smart Housing stands out is that it can grow into a more serious underwater system. You can start with the housing alone, then add accessories as your needs become clearer.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Tray and handles<\/li>\n<li>Video lights<\/li>\n<li>Wet wide-angle lens<\/li>\n<li>Red filter<\/li>\n<li>Lens holder<\/li>\n<li>Float arms<\/li>\n<li>Lanyard<\/li>\n<li>Mounts and adapters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A tray and handles make the setup more stable. A video light restores color. A wide-angle wet lens helps with reef scenes, wrecks, divers, and large subjects.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Wet Lenses With the Kraken Smart Housing<\/h2>\n<p>Wet lenses can make the Kraken Smart Housing more flexible. A wide-angle wet lens helps you stay close while fitting more of the scene into the frame. That is useful for reefs, divers, wrecks, large animals, and travel footage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image-band\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krl-07-wide-angle-lens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/8b71aa79053ea777eb0e99418b0c5dd1\/k\/r\/kr-krl-07-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens for Smart Housing product photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><figcaption>Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens for Smart Housing, the current wide-angle wet lens direction to feature for this article.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Lens direction<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Current product note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens<\/td>\n<td>Reefs, divers, travel footage, smartphone wide scenes.<\/td>\n<td>Active Mozaik product page.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Macro lens for Smart Housing +12 M67<\/td>\n<td>Small subjects.<\/td>\n<td>Removed because discontinued status signal was found.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Generic wet lenses<\/td>\n<td>Setup-specific use.<\/td>\n<td>Check mount, adapter, phone lens position, and storage plan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> A wet lens helps only when the full setup is correct. Check housing model, mount type, adapter, phone camera position, app lens selection, and lighting plan before buying.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Kraken Smart Housing vs GoPro<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Option<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Main strength<\/th>\n<th>Main limitation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken Smart Housing<\/td>\n<td>Smartphone photos, video, travel diving, accessory-based setups.<\/td>\n<td>Uses your phone camera and supports lights, trays, filters, and wet lenses.<\/td>\n<td>Depends on phone fit, app performance, and button controls.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GoPro-style camera<\/td>\n<td>Simple action video, wide scenes, compact travel filming.<\/td>\n<td>Small, rugged, easy to mount.<\/td>\n<td>Less flexible for controlled still-photo work and macro.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Choose a GoPro-style system for simple hands-free video and action clips. Choose Kraken if you want to use your phone camera and build a more flexible smartphone underwater photography setup.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Kraken vs DiveVolk<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Housing<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Main strength<\/th>\n<th>What to check<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRH08 V2<\/td>\n<td>Divers who want physical controls, vacuum sealing, and strong depth rating.<\/td>\n<td>85m \/ 280ft rating, aluminum body, physical buttons, phone charging.<\/td>\n<td>Phone fit, app support, cable clearance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kraken KRH07 V2 Pro<\/td>\n<td>Divers who want Kraken plus depth and temperature features.<\/td>\n<td>Adds sensor-focused features.<\/td>\n<td>Same phone-fit and app checks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max<\/td>\n<td>Divers who want touchscreen control underwater.<\/td>\n<td>Touchscreen-first design and access to phone functions.<\/td>\n<td>Phone compatibility, glove use, accessory setup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\"><strong>Mozaik recommendation:<\/strong> Kraken makes sense for physical-button control, vacuum sealing, and deeper rating. DiveVolk makes sense when direct touchscreen use is the priority.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Works with many smartphones, depending on size and app support.<\/td>\n<td>Shooting experience depends heavily on the Kraken app.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>More future-friendly than phone-specific housings.<\/td>\n<td>Phone fit must be checked carefully.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strong build quality.<\/td>\n<td>Large camera bumps or thick cases can affect fit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Built-in vacuum system.<\/td>\n<td>Physical buttons take practice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>85m \/ 280ft depth rating.<\/td>\n<td>Phone battery still needs planning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal battery can charge the phone.<\/td>\n<td>Requires careful O-ring and seal maintenance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Supports lights, filters, trays, and wet lenses.<\/td>\n<td>Professional camera systems still give more control.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Good option for travel divers.<\/td>\n<td>Touchscreen users may prefer DiveVolk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Can grow into a complete smartphone rig.<\/td>\n<td>Simple action-video users may prefer GoPro.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Real Dive Notes<\/h2>\n<p>The original Kraken Smart Housing experience showed three big strengths: solid build quality, strong seal confidence, and practical travel size.<\/p>\n<p>The weaker points were app stability and button feel in earlier versions. The current KRH08 V2 improves the overall idea with better phone compatibility, internal charging, and a more developed smartphone housing platform. Still, the app remains important, so buyers should check recent app performance for their own phone before purchasing.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Buying Advice: What Matters Most Now<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"numbered-list\">\n<li><strong>Check exact phone fit.<\/strong> Do not rely on the phone name alone. Check size, camera bump, thickness, case removal, screen protector, and cable clearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the app before buying.<\/strong> The app controls the shooting experience. Test it above water with your exact phone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan lighting early.<\/strong> A video light is one of the best first upgrades for underwater smartphone photography.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the control style you actually want.<\/strong> Kraken uses physical buttons. DiveVolk focuses on touchscreen access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think about accessories before buying lenses.<\/strong> A wide-angle lens needs the right mount, adapter, lighting, and storage plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not skip housing maintenance.<\/strong> A vacuum system helps, but clean O-rings and sealing surfaces still matter before every dive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Mistake<\/th>\n<th>Why it hurts results<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Buying without checking phone dimensions.<\/td>\n<td>Phone may not fit correctly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Leaving the phone case on.<\/td>\n<td>Housing may not close properly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ignoring the app.<\/td>\n<td>App performance affects the whole experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shooting too far away.<\/td>\n<td>Water reduces color, contrast, and detail.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Skipping video lights.<\/td>\n<td>Phone footage can look blue or flat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Skipping the vacuum test.<\/td>\n<td>Removes one of the housing&#8217;s main safety advantages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Buying lenses without planning mounts.<\/td>\n<td>Lens may not fit or store safely underwater.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Using the housing first on an important dive.<\/td>\n<td>Setup mistakes are more likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Suggested Setup Paths<\/h2>\n<h3>Simple Travel Setup<\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Part<\/th>\n<th>Recommended direction<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Housing<\/td>\n<td>Kraken KRH08 V2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phone<\/td>\n<td>Compatible iPhone or Android<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Safety<\/td>\n<td>Lanyard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery<\/td>\n<td>Fully charged phone and housing battery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>First upgrade<\/td>\n<td>Kraken Hydra 3000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> vacation divers, snorkeling, shallow reef photos, and simple video.<\/p>\n<h3>Better Photo and Video Setup<\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Part<\/th>\n<th>Recommended direction<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Housing<\/td>\n<td>Kraken KRH08 V2 or KRH07 V2 Pro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stabilization<\/td>\n<td>Tray and handles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lighting<\/td>\n<td>One Kraken Hydra 3000 or Hydra 6000 v2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lens<\/td>\n<td>Kraken KRL-07 if wide-angle is needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Upgrade<\/td>\n<td>Second video light for smoother coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> reef scenes, fish portraits, travel video, and closer subjects.<\/p>\n<h3>Wide-Angle Smartphone Setup<\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"mozaik-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Part<\/th>\n<th>Recommended direction<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Housing<\/td>\n<td>Kraken KRH08 V2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lens<\/td>\n<td>Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stabilization<\/td>\n<td>Tray and handles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lighting<\/td>\n<td>Two video lights when possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Balance<\/td>\n<td>Float arms if the rig becomes heavy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> reefs, divers, wrecks, large animals, and travel scenes.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Is the Kraken Smart Housing worth it?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. It is worth considering for divers who want to use their smartphone underwater with a stronger housing, physical controls, vacuum sealing, and accessory support.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Is the Kraken KRH08 V2 the current model to check?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The KRH08 V2 is the main current Kraken universal smartphone housing to check for physical buttons, vacuum sealing, 85m \/ 280ft depth rating, broad phone compatibility, and phone charging inside the housing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Does the Kraken Smart Housing work with iPhone and Android?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, it is designed for many iPhone and Android phones. You still need to check exact phone dimensions and app compatibility before buying.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>How deep can the Kraken KRH08 V2 go?<\/summary>\n<p>Mozaik lists the KRH08 V2 with an 85m \/ 280ft depth rating.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Can the Kraken Smart Housing charge your phone?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The KRH08 V2 uses an 18650 Li-ion battery that can charge the phone while it is inside the housing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Can you use wide-angle lenses with it?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens is designed for Kraken Smart Housing and is listed as in stock on Mozaik.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Is Kraken better than a GoPro underwater?<\/summary>\n<p>Kraken is better when you want to use your smartphone camera and build a tray, light, and wet-lens setup. A GoPro-style camera is easier for simple action video and compact mounting.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>Is Kraken better than DiveVolk?<\/summary>\n<p>Kraken is better for physical buttons, vacuum sealing, stronger depth rating, and accessory-based setups. DiveVolk is better for divers who want touchscreen control underwater.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary>What should I check before diving with the housing?<\/summary>\n<p>Check the O-ring, sealing surface, battery, app connection, buttons, phone fit, vacuum seal, lens window, charging cable, and accessories. Take a test photo and test video before entering the water.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>The Kraken Smart Housing remains a strong option for divers who want to use their smartphone underwater in a safer and more capable way.<\/p>\n<p>Its biggest strengths are broad phone compatibility, solid aluminum construction, vacuum sealing, physical controls, accessory support, and the ability to grow into a complete smartphone underwater photography setup.<\/p>\n<p>The current KRH08 V2 is the main model to feature. It is listed as in stock on Mozaik and includes an 85m \/ 280ft depth rating, vacuum system, and internal 18650 battery that can charge the phone inside the housing. The KRH07 V2 Pro is worth comparing for divers who want the added depth and temperature sensor direction.<\/p>\n<p>For better underwater results, pair the housing with good lighting first. A Kraken Hydra 3000 is a practical compact starting point, while the Hydra 6000 v2 gives stronger output for more serious video setups. For wide-angle smartphone shooting, the Kraken KRL-07 is the current wet lens to feature from Mozaik.<\/p>\n<p>The main thing to remember is that the housing is only one part of the system. Phone fit, app performance, lighting, distance, lens choice, and stable handling all affect the final image.<\/p>\n<p>For recreational divers, travel divers, and smartphone shooters who want a flexible underwater setup without building a full camera rig, the Kraken Smart Housing is a serious and practical option.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cta-box\">\n<h2>Need Help Building the Right Smartphone Setup?<\/h2>\n<p>Send Mozaik your phone model, dive style, and the type of subjects you want to shoot. The team can help match the right housing, video light, wet lens, tray, and accessories to your underwater goals.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Product Links Used in This Blog<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"product-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh08-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kraken KRH08 V2 Universal Smartphone Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krh07-housing-4-universal-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kraken KRH07 V2 Pro Smartphone Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-krl-07-wide-angle-lens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kraken KRL-07 Wide Angle Lens for Smart Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-hydra-3000-underwater-video-flood-light.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kraken Hydra 3000 Underwater Video\/Flood Light<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/kraken-hydra-6000-wrgbu-video-light-v2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kraken Hydra 6000 v2 WRGBU Video Light<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingcamera.com\/divevolk-seatouch-4-max-4-smartphones.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DiveVolk SeaTouch 4 Max Smartphone Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n  {\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the Kraken Smart Housing worth it?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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