I checked Web MD and found that temperatures vary and not always 98.6. Due to modern technology, revisions to the standard guidelines have changed. I, myself, have always had a lower temp. Age, time taking temps have been recorded differently. I also liked that Customer Service and shipping comes from the Us. That info makes me more confident should there be an issue.
Press and hold the button until you see a C and F start to flash (approx 10 seconds), tap the button to select F. The F will now be flashing at you. Press and hold the button again until the flashing stops. (approx 10 seconds). Your reading should now be in Fahrenheit.
Received this 3 days ago. Can’t get it to work. Battery light keeps flashing even though I have changed with new batteries 2 times. Tried calling customer service, but they are not taking calls (apparently a CV-19 driven thing) and I have not heard back from my email of 72 hours ago. Hmm...
I was thinking about that about this thermometer. that is why im researching it. there has to be a way. we are using it at the salon. I dont feel like its accurate because it stays the same temp for everyone. and ifnintake their temp twice it will change. i have my own thermometer that tells me im 98.6 and this one always reads me really low.
This one tells you you're actual forehead temperature which is around 1(give or take .5) degree F less than your oral temperature. There are likely some that allow you to manually add that 1 degree to every reading, but I havent seen them. This one seems to be very accurate for the forehead temps, but has required me to know that it is not my oral temp. It is good to know your normal temps for whatever method you use, but if you plan to use it on other people 99 and up is indicative of a fever. However, that is only if they havent worn any headwear like hats, faceshields attached around the head, etc for 5ish minutes prior or done something like power walk 3 blocks or just have a heated argument outaide before entering. I regularly read 97.3-97.8 on the PT3 which is the same as my normal oral temps that are usually 98.8-99.3 . The forehead thermometers that touch or slide get artificially higher readings because friction creates heat. At my office we send patients home if they hit 99 or higher with the forehead thermometers. Tympanic thermometers are good for home use too, but most manufacturers will beep that you have a fever when your tympanic temp is over 100. That is false, since tympanic temps are about 1 (give or take 0.5) degrees F hotter than oral temps which the average 100.4 F being a fever is based on.
So what was the accuracy vs a oral thermometer? You mention it is not that accurate but seem to play that down. Seems more like an ad then a review. Would love to know how accurate it is cause does look nice. but not going to do me much good if it is off by a degree or even 0.5 degrees
Why doesn't anyone who "reveiws" or "tests " these thermometers test them against an old-fashioned mercury thermometer or a hospital-grade electronic one? EASY isn't difficult to demonstrate, the question is whether or not you can believe the result! Does the person have a fever or not?
Synchronizing with the iHealth app? No bluetooth?
I checked Web MD and found that temperatures vary and not always 98.6. Due to modern technology, revisions to the standard guidelines have changed. I, myself, have always had a lower temp. Age, time taking temps have been recorded differently. I also liked that Customer Service and shipping comes from the Us. That info makes me more confident should there be an issue.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Can’t get it to give the Fahrenheit temperature.... or find anything in the manual about switching between the two
Press and hold the button until you see a C and F start to flash (approx 10 seconds), tap the button to select F. The F will now be flashing at you. Press and hold the button again until the flashing stops. (approx 10 seconds). Your reading should now be in Fahrenheit.
Can the iHealth PT3 be used by myself to take my own temperature as I live on my own.
Received this 3 days ago. Can’t get it to work. Battery light keeps flashing even though I have changed with new batteries 2 times. Tried calling customer service, but they are not taking calls (apparently a CV-19 driven thing) and I have not heard back from my email of 72 hours ago. Hmm...
same at our dental office
I am facing same problem. Battery status indicator always on.
readings are consistently lower than others, including the one at my doctor's office. wish there was a way to calibrate it.
I was thinking about that about this thermometer. that is why im researching it. there has to be a way. we are using it at the salon. I dont feel like its accurate because it stays the same temp for everyone. and ifnintake their temp twice it will change. i have my own thermometer that tells me im 98.6 and this one always reads me really low.
This one tells you you're actual forehead temperature which is around 1(give or take .5) degree F less than your oral temperature. There are likely some that allow you to manually add that 1 degree to every reading, but I havent seen them. This one seems to be very accurate for the forehead temps, but has required me to know that it is not my oral temp. It is good to know your normal temps for whatever method you use, but if you plan to use it on other people 99 and up is indicative of a fever. However, that is only if they havent worn any headwear like hats, faceshields attached around the head, etc for 5ish minutes prior or done something like power walk 3 blocks or just have a heated argument outaide before entering. I regularly read 97.3-97.8 on the PT3 which is the same as my normal oral temps that are usually 98.8-99.3 . The forehead thermometers that touch or slide get artificially higher readings because friction creates heat. At my office we send patients home if they hit 99 or higher with the forehead thermometers. Tympanic thermometers are good for home use too, but most manufacturers will beep that you have a fever when your tympanic temp is over 100. That is false, since tympanic temps are about 1 (give or take 0.5) degrees F hotter than oral temps which the average 100.4 F being a fever is based on.
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Recently bought it for way too much money and the readings are off.
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@@muratsatlms5229 it goes bad very quickly too.....after 3 use and I have no clue if it can be repaired
Worked initially, now 2 weeks later no reading at all. Changed batteries, nothing.
So what was the accuracy vs a oral thermometer? You mention it is not that accurate but seem to play that down. Seems more like an ad then a review. Would love to know how accurate it is cause does look nice. but not going to do me much good if it is off by a degree or even 0.5 degrees
It's accurate for a forehead temp. Which is 0.5-1.5 degrees F less than oral temps. Really depends on the person.
you will never get it for 20.00
@@anthonylinzalone3935 literally just bought for $19.99
How do I get it to go from C to F?
Press and hold the button (I believe 5 to 7 seconds).
Why doesn't anyone who "reveiws" or "tests " these thermometers test them against an old-fashioned mercury thermometer or a hospital-grade electronic one? EASY isn't difficult to demonstrate, the question is whether or not you can believe the result! Does the person have a fever or not?
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my device shows c60
It's sad that the price went up because of COVID-19. It's $55 now.
It is a bummer, but makes sense considering the shortage of workers means the shortage of components so I am just glad they are still making them
Now it's $55. Hmmph. Thanks for the review
It is now $54
I thought this was made by apple
I'm sorry but you're going to have to have your temperature rectally.