Does the display show actual temperature or desired temperature? I've looked at reviews for other vendors, and one complaint is that setting the temperature only indicates what you want, not what you have at the tip. Does the display show actual temperature or desired temperature? I've looked at reviews for other vendors, and one complaint is that setting the temperature only indicates what you want, not... » Read More Does the display show actual temperature or desired temperature? I've looked at reviews for other vendors, and one complaint is that setting the temperature only indicates what you want, not what you have at the tip. « Show Less
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Display shows the temperature of the temperature sensor, which is located in the proximity of the heater. It is the actual temperature, but it is not measured at the tip but at the heater, in about an inch from from the tip. Due to close proximity to the heater and sufficient power which the heater has, response to the change of the dial is very quick. If you turn on the unit, you will see how the temperature readings would increase from room temperature to the set temperature within several seconds. The tip temperature will trail behind (it will take some 20-30 seconds to reach the target).
844064
That is a great question that I never thought about! I have used mine for over a year now, on pinball machines, and really like how it works. Do not know the true temp at the point, but will definitely have to check that out.
2030668
There's a dial on the unit itself with different temperature settings and you turn the dial to the desired temp. and the unit maintains that temp. Some people have said they had to turn it up a little to get it to a particular temp but it turns on and off automatically.
1742056
Last year the temp held true. But it is very hard to read the little thermometer in the unit. This year it was really hard to get the temp right. Perhaps if I found a secondary digital thermometer I might have had better luck.
1197926
All it does is show the current temperature in the room. I think you're supposed to be able to set it to a temperature you want cool the room down to, but the fan is not powerful enough for that. It's pretty pointless, I never use it.
468312
Yes it does. You see current temp, the current target temperature, whether it is on heat or cool, fan settings, et al. I have set up notifications when the current room temp drops below 50 degrees, so I get an email letting me know. I also set it so that it cannot be set over 75 degrees. Lastly, it emails me when batteries are running low, say below 15%. Hope that helps.
1258782
I don't recall if the temps were on it. It was very difficult to read. I ditched the unit shortly after purchasing. As I recall, I had to make a mark so I knew where "off" was. It's one of those you-get-what-you-pay-for items. I'd spend a bit more and get something a little nicer. Sorry I couldn't be more positive about it :( ~~Susan~~
480050
When you are programming the set point it shows the temp you are setting it to. During normal operation it shows the current temperature reading from the probe.
1406009
I have a device that reports temp on the outside with a probe and when i bought this thermostat I did not care about that feature but i kept checking just to see how accurate it was and it is always within 2 degrees from my device which is pretty good considering it is getting it from the internet. I really like this thermostat which is why i updated the threads on this purchase but rarely do on my other purchases. I am really glad i did not get the nest because of what my friend told me about his and the fights he had with his wife because he has to tell her not to change the setting cause it will learn what you do! I have a device that reports temp on the outside with a probe and when i bought this thermostat I did not care about that feature but i kept checking just to see how accurate it was and it is always within 2 degrees from my device which is pretty good considering it is getting it from the internet. I really like this thermostat which is why i updated the threads on this purchase but rarely do on my other purchases. I am really glad i did not get the nest because of what my friend told me about his and the fights he had with his wife because he has to tell her not to change the setting cause... » Read More I have a device that reports temp on the outside with a probe and when i bought this thermostat I did not care about that feature but i kept checking just to see how accurate it was and it is always within 2 degrees from my device which is pretty good considering it is getting it from the internet. I really like this thermostat which is why i updated the threads on this purchase but rarely do on my other purchases. I am really glad i did not get the nest because of what my friend told me about his and the fights he had with his wife because he has to tell her not to change the setting cause it will learn what you do! « Show Less
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This product does not externally expose the temperature via an API/interface. The USB connector is just there for power. It only displays the temperature on the LEDs. I have done some research on linux-based temperature monitoring and found only one device with support, but the support it has seems flakey and not worth the hassle.
184033
Sophie. The web site and my owners manual say the can measure up 716 degrees F. I hope this helps. They also say the the max temp the display will show is 572 degrees F.
319186
No, it is not temperature regulated. Looking at the pictures, there is no way the base station can determine the temperature of the tip, and without this feedback, the base station cannot adjust the wattage to maintain the correct voltage.
2002991
Display shows the current room temperature. Pressing the up or down arrow button results in the temperature set point being displayed. Pushing the up or down arrow button again increases or decreases the temperature set point. The display will return to displaying the current room temperature after a few seconds.
83050
This model should alternate the display by showing the temp and then the humidity by default. You will see the temp for approx 2 seconds and then the humidity for approx 2 seconds and so on and so forth. It is not recommended that you adjust the temp manually as it is already at an ideal temperature of ~100 degrees. However, if you are experiencing temperatures that are consistently too high or too low, the instructions included in the box tell how to adjust the temp manually.
1175432
It is very slow to come to temp on the display. It is slower than my pre-heat oven setting is - but it does measure temp more accurately than any other oven thermometer I've ever had - just takes a while to get to the temp.
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Dear Deborah, Thank you for the message. If you purchased our products before April 24, 2014. The thermometer could only read in Celsius. But since that day, we produced the thermometer can read Fahrenheit. Now we are improving the performance of this product. After about a month, the new thermometer readings will be a available in the Celsius (&#8451;) or Fahrenheit &#65288;&#8457;&#65289;scale. So, we are so sorry, if you purchased our products before April 24, the product could not change to read Fahrenheit. In order to express our apologies, we want to send to you a new thermometer that can read Fahrenheit. Please tell us your address and contact details, thank you for your understand. Please let me know if you have any question or need any additional information. Thank you. Best regards, Customer services
396222
Once you set the temp., it remains at that set temperature until you change it.Even after you turn it off and then on again.
639122
That's a good question & something I hadn't thought about,so I went looking through my manual & found nothing about Celsius. So I done some research online & unfortunately it does NOT switch to read Celsius. I would've assumed it did, because when you first turn it on it shows the C & F,but always reads the temperature in F. So with that said I found the answer on a review on Walmart.com posted from the manufacturer support person, so I believe it to be true & will share. The question was asked Does the Thermometer shows the temperature in Celsius? Answer: A: No, unfortunately this thermometer only displays temperatures in Fahrenheit. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact us at 1-800-477-0457 or ConsumerRelations@kaz.com if you require further assistance. answered 3 months, 4 weeks ago By ManufacturerTechSupport You can also view for yourself through this link to verify. http://answers.walmart.com/answers/1336/product/26923480/questions.htm