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Kinsa Smart Thermometer US $23 (AU $32) Delivered from Amazon

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haru on 05/06/2016 - 18:27 amazon.com (214 clicks)
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I've been looking at getting a body thermometer and stumbled across a crowdfunded one called Kinsa Smart Thermometer, which plugs into the 3.5mm jack of your smartphone.

Reviews seem legit and Amazon currently has a $2-off coupon, which brings it down to US $23 ($17+$6 shipping to my local Amazon Locker). HOWEVER, if you happen to have other items in your cart like myself, shipping will only add $1.

If buying make sure your smartphone is compatible. For iPhones it's 4S and above.

Remember to use Giving Assistant.

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  • womble on 05/06/2016 - 18:36

    what's the point of this? I mean beyond just having a normal thermometer

    • asa79 on 05/06/2016 - 18:39

      App-enabled thermometer automatically tracks fever, symptoms and more for each family member, to share with your doctor

      • womble on 05/06/2016 - 18:42
        +3

        I am a doctor mate and think this is pointless

        • asa79 on 05/06/2016 - 18:46

          Its good to show times and temps of your kids, so the doctors dont miss anything. Guess if you think its pointless, thats your thoughts, but with sick kids this would be better then writing in a book

        • womble on 05/06/2016 - 18:47
          +2

          @asa79: I agree that measuring temps is a great idea, but really plugging into your phone to save you writing a single number?

        • asa79 on 05/06/2016 - 18:49

          @womble: I'm sure that this is just the start, it wont take long till products like these automatically upload into ehealth system so Doctor can see before you even enter his room. Using iPhone that already has internet access makes that easier

        • lac0449 on 05/06/2016 - 19:19
          +2

          @womble:
          Think of savings in pens/paper lol

    • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2016 - 18:42
      +1

      But it plugs into your iphone !!!

      • asa79 on 05/06/2016 - 18:53

        Its using a method many manufacturers have been using for a while, Paypal also use the headphone jack in iPhones

        • chyawala on 05/06/2016 - 20:15

          And for some, in the bagpipes.

    • [Deactivated] on 05/06/2016 - 18:50
      +1

      But it plugs into your iphone !!!

    • retiredfeline on 05/06/2016 - 19:04

      I'm sure this one can post directly to social media. :(

    • bchliu on 05/06/2016 - 20:06
      +2

      One end to plug into your iPhone. The other end to plug into your …..

  • spackbace on 05/06/2016 - 18:47
    +3

    Kinda Smart Thermometer US $23 (AU $32) Delivered from Amazon

    So it's not completely smart?

    At least it's an honest listing!

    • retiredfeline on 05/06/2016 - 18:52

      Kinda Smart

      I think the OP needs some Kinda good spectacles, or Kinda smaller fingers. It's actually Kinsa Smart Thermometer.

      • rayski57 on 05/06/2016 - 19:18

        Just how smart can a thermometer be anyways?
        After all, it's just a thermocouple, the phone OS takes care of the interface.
        It's the app that has the smarts, but why only IOSap?
        The largest market is Androidy.
        What about those of us with Win 10 phones?
        Oh that's right we don't get sucked into this type of techno crap

      • bchliu on 05/06/2016 - 20:07

        The "Innovative" BS usually hits the Apple segment of the market first. Full of Gimmicks for gimmicky users who buy into their marketing. :)

        • chyawala on 05/06/2016 - 20:16

          Get a virus and a virus and your health data is compromised.

        • bchliu on 05/06/2016 - 20:24

          @chyawala: Get a virus so that you have a reason to use this kinda smart thermometer? Almost defeats the word "smart" in all its context.

    • haru on 05/06/2016 - 22:22

      Sorry, autocorrect wins again.

  • slipperypete on 05/06/2016 - 20:44
    +3

    I guess it could be good for all day monitoring of rectal temperatures. It could posts stats automatically on Facebook. I think I will wait for the next gen model which will be bluetooth so I don't get asked embarrasing questions about the chord.

  • UltimateAI on 06/06/2016 - 07:27

    Realistically for sick kids those forehead non-touch ones are much better, instant readings.

    This is like an old fashioned typewriter with an inbuilt scanner.

  • haru on 06/06/2016 - 12:41
    +1

    I thought this was a good deal for a kid-friendly thermometer with vouched accuracy and few points of failure (no batteries, led display etc), but each to their own I guess.

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