Re: thermometers, was RE: mistake

Andy Baracco Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:48:11 -0800

So are you saying that this thermometer doesn't speak?


Andy

----- Original Message -----From: "Sieghard Weitzel" <[email protected]>

To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 8:04 AM
Subject: RE: thermometers, was RE: mistake

Yes, that should be the one, we bought ours at least 4 or 5 years ago so I'msure maybe it has been updated slightly, but ours has worked reliably thisentire time and I am actually not sure if I ever changed the batteries. O fcourse there are times when I may only use it once or twice a year, but eachtime if I take it out of my drawer, remove the protective cap and press thebutton it vibrates which is the signal that it's ready, I then move it fromthe middle of my forehead to my temple, it vibrates again indicating it tookthe reading. At that point the reading is displayed on the little LCDscreen, I then just put the cap back on and put it back in the drawer andusually about 20 or 30 seconds later I get a notification on my iPhone whichincludes the result. I can tap on this, the Thermo app then opens and I canassign that reading to myself or, if my wife used it, I can assign it to herprofile since she is also set up in the app. As I said, the thermometer isconnected to our home WiFi so if I get a new phone I only download the app(or it gets transferred if I use the quick transfer method to set up my newphone from my old), I just have to sign into the app again and it all works.It takes a few practice runs to get the timing right, i.e. how fast you moveit. You don't, by the way, touch the skin but hold it about a half inch orso away from it. I usually put my thumb right on the edge of the sensorwhich is recessed in a round opening and keep the same distance from myforehead this way. It takes about 4 seconds or so between the firstvibration when it's ready and the second which indicates it's done and inthat time you should move from the middle of your forehead to your temple.Just to show how quickly the result usually is transferred to your iPhone, Idid the following test just now in order to count how many seconds it takes:1. I pressed the button and after it vibrated I moved it along my foreheadto my temple counting2. After the second vibration I put the thermometer down and wrote thefollowing:"It takes about 4 seconds or so between the first vibration when it's readyand the second which indicates it's done and in that time you should movefrom the middle of your forehead to your temple."3. I was almost done writing this sentence when I heard the sound that therewas a notification and Voiceover started up and read the followingnotification:

Thermo, new reading, unassigned, 37.20 degrees at 7:51 AM

And for those who use these weird Fahrenheit measurements, this would be98.96 degreesI also just repeated the measurement about 5 minutes later and this time Icounted how long it took for the notification to pop up and it was around 26seconds, seemed the first was a bit faster. Anyways, the result this timewas 37.1 degrees so a 0.1 degree Celsius difference or about 0.2 degreesFahrenheit.


Best regards,
Sieghard

-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf OfRichard Turner

Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 7:38 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: thermometers, was RE: mistake

Hi Sieghard,

At Amazon, Withings Thermo - smart Temporal Thermometer, is $99. Is thatthe one you have?

It takes 2 triple A batteries, included.  I suspect they last quite a while.

Thanks,


Richard

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-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf OfSieghard Weitzel

Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 7:25 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: mistake

We have the Withings Thermo which uses WiFi not Bluetooth and once connectedit is simple to use and the app is accessible. It also seems to be veryconsistent and accurate, but It is a bit on the pricier side.You have to check how easy or not it is to get one. They are sold prettymuch everywhere, Apple Store, Amazon, Best Buy etc..



-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf OfRichard Turner

Sent: Monday, February 1, 2021 8:28 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: mistake

This is why I always read the descriptions in the app store beforedownloading apps. Here is the description for Body Temperature:

Description
Track body temperature. Take care of yourself.

Simple beautiful app for your health.

Save your data to Apple Health or get your temperature from Apple Health.See the beautiful graphs and stats.



Connect your smart bluetooth thermometer to track the temperature.

Disclaimer: App measurements are just recommendations and can't be used fordiagnostics or medical purpose. Always seek a doctor's advice before makingany medical decisions.

* You see it says you have to have a Smart Bluetooth thermometer ... and ifyou did, VoiceOver would likely speak the plus sign as an Add button.

Perhaps you should check for the infrared thermometers that talk so no appis required. Check out Independent Living Aids or LS&S products.


Richard

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-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of JanetBell

Sent: Monday, February 1, 2021 8:17 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: mistake

Hi Seighard, it was an app I saw in a quiz so I decided to download it andwhen you opened it it just asked you to press the plus sign. I haven't got abody thermometer because I don't know which one would be accessible for aniPhone. I only want a thermometer just to keep an eye on my temperature inthis pandemic times so if you know of one please let me know. thanks verymuch for your help. Janet


On 01/02/2021 15:28, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:

Is it the one by Alina Mikhaylova? I always find with generic words like"Body Temperature" it is best to provide a direct app store link.You do realize you need a Bluetooth body thermometer with this app? Idon't think there are just apps which can give you your body temperaturewith just the iPhone sinc ethe iPhone simply doesn't have the necessarysensors.Maybe more information might help, e.g. which thermometer do you have anddoesn't your thermometer have its own app like the Thermo thermometer andapp?
Best regards,
Sieghard

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
Janet Bell
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: mistake

sorry guys the app is called body temperature janet


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