Withings has a new connected thermometer, which doesn’t even need to sit under your tongue to get a good reading.
The Withings Thermo connects via Wi-Fi, and has a 16-sensor infrared array (dubbed HotSpot) that takes your temperature via your temporal artery. The company claims it provides “one of the fastest, most accurate, non-invasive temperature readings available.”
Withings says the Thermo can take 4,000 measurements in as little as two seconds, just by pointing it at the direction of your temple. A specially designed algorithm corrects for biases like skin temperature and ambient conditions (a hot or cold room, for instance).
A dedicated app gathers your info via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and can manage multiple users. You can also self-report symptoms, or log what medications you’re taking. The app also allows for notifications, should parents want to keep close tabs on kids.
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The Withings Thermo will be available in Q1 2016 for £79.95 (around $120).
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