Is this accurate for reading body temperature of people?
592402
No. The probe is not designed for coming in contact with anything and is enclosed in a plastic cage.
230156
Yes, but the readings will be all over the place, as it reads temp at the surface not below. You have different amounts of blood flow and also evaporation to deal with.
402083
I cannot quantify the accuracy. There are several factors that can change a reading. I did spend time with a nurse, and found that her reading was fairly close to the reading from this device, but changing the position of the monitor can make the readings off my more or less. Funny thing is, even at the doctor's office, they take my pressure twice, and they are never the same.
230153
Lake Rat is correct. It can read the surface temp, but not internal temp; therefore, it won't be as accurate. You will need to get a normal thermometer.
1817260
This device is universal. It measures core body temperature through the temporal vein. Young or old it doesn't matter. The KEY is to calibrate the device first. The readings afterwards will be precise.
330071
I am an RN and I bought this for my aging parents. From what I can determine, I tested it before I gave it to them it was accurate. I bought one for myself, another brand and it read the same so that is what I can tell you.
1326894
The dual answer is yes. The device has both a clip on sensor for oven temp as well as an internal probe for reading food temp. Both temps are simultaneously displayed. The accuracy seems spot on.
284877
I bought mine for low temperature use. but i found that it would not hold my desired temperature, be the temperature that it displayed (i have a laser heat gun), or stay powered on the entire time i had set. Overall it wasn't a very precise device, i personally recommend looking into any other devices in your price range if there are any, as i would not buy this again for my purposes.
647685
Yes, quite accurate. Do be careful of certain reflective surfaces. But most surfaces are quite accurate. I tested it by pointing it at the wall beside my digital wall thermometer, and it matched to the degree!
563173
No, it reads the surface temperature of whatever object you point it at. You can't "point it" at clear air -- it will read the temperature of the surface across the room.
2143148
The picture on the package may lead you to assume that the thermometer is strictly intended for taking human temperatures. The device, however, is not so limited. It can be used to measure the temperature of many things. That being the case it would not make sense for the manufacturer to color code temperatures in specific ranges that correlate to human conditions. Short answer to your question: "No"
885531
Absolutely. It's accurate to 1 degree of difference between current temp and desired.
1229070
I really can't tell you. I am not sure myself. I use it for a rapid heartbeat. I do believe it is somewhat accurate. I plan on testing it out the next time I visit my doctor.
187071
they both work well. I use mine to read the temp of my automobile components (exhaust hedders, water, etc) If you need a device that is incredibly accurate, youre looking at the wrong thing,however, if you just want to know the temp of an object, the cheapest one will do the job.
1308166
It is not "truly 100% accurate" but cose enough for most people's needs. A device that accurately measures your calorie burn is expensive and cumbersome and would need to measure more than just your heart rate.
891392
Not really. I think it's more accurate but I also bought the wrist monitor because I can use it myself. My health aide uses the one on my arm
2257259
Ours is pretty accurate with the readings our physician gets. Make sure you follow all the suggested directions.