Overview of smart thermometer Koogeek T1, which measures the temperature of a second

Why is it important to measure body temperature?

Body temperature - one of the most important parameter that characterizes the state of a person. Our body is designed so that with the change of temperature signals of the penetration of infections or have any abnormal pathogenic processes.

Why infrared thermometer better than usual?

The body temperature during the day can vary: the difference between morning and evening measurement can reach 0,5-1,0 ° C. In addition, it should be remembered that different parts of the body have different temperatures.

Measuring axillary reflects the most inaccurate values. The reason is the lack of isolation from the surrounding environment of the thermometer. In order to obtain accurate data, it is necessary to make mercury thermometer directly to the area of ​​the passage of the axillary artery. But even in this case, the measurement accuracy will depend on the environmental conditions.

The most reliable internal body temperature measured with the thermometer in the anus (rectal measurement). More recently, it was believed that this method is the most accurate and has the smallest deviation from the actual result.

However, this method is not very convenient, so everything is more prevalent temperature measurement in the ear. It is carried out by means of digital infrared thermometers. Such thermometers are able to measure the infrared radiation from the eardrum and the surrounding tissue.

And it's not dangerous?

Not. The thermometer is arranged so that you can not stick it too deep into the ear canal and eardrum damage. Measurement takes about a second and does not cause any pain. Infrared thermometer does not radiate any waves or heat. It only takes the heat radiation, captures it and displays the reading on the screen.

What should I do if the ear is inflamed?

There are situations when a person, for whatever reason, can not measure the temperature in the ear canal. In that case, in Koogeek T1 there is an additional mode that measures the temperature of the forehead. To enable it, you must briefly press the power button on the device. To indicate the active mode are two green LED on the housing of the gadget.

This method does not guarantee accurate results, so it should resort to only when absolutely necessary.

Which ear is better to measure the temperature?

There is no difference. But keep in mind that the temperature readings in the right and left ear may be slightly different. This is so that they can influence different amounts of dirt and earwax in the channels. But it's not too affects the accuracy. readings difference is typically less than a few tenths of a degree.

What additional features is a digital infrared thermometer?

Koogeek T1 can store in the internal memory to the last 30 measurements. In addition, there Koogeek application for mobile devices running Android and iOS, which communicates via Bluetooth with the thermometer. It is possible to download the measurement results and view them in a magazine or a temperature graph.

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Koogeek Health

Developer: TOMTOP

Price: Free

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Koogeek - Smart Health

Developer: TOMTOP Inc.

Price: Free

How much does a thermometer and where to buy it?

At the time of this writing, the thermometer Koogeek T1 cost $ 26. It may seem that it is too expensive for a device that simply measures the body temperature. However, once you try it in action, you immediately change your mind.

Speed, high accuracy, excellent materials and appearance - all this speaks in favor of Koogeek T1. Do not forget about the application that gathers in one place all the information about your health. Very convenient, especially if you use other fitness gadgets of this brand.

The author expresses his gratitude to the company Koogeek for providing the test sample.