How accurate is the temperature reading? A watch I have now is very influenced by body temperature.
578767
all watches with a temp will do that. Only way to go around it is to take it off to measure temp. Once its on the hand your body temp will affect it. But thats why I use it as a guage to get a ruff idea.
578768
Everything is amazing in this watch except the thermometer. Forget it! It will be acurate only if you are not wearing it.
578769
as was mentioned, it is accurate while not wearing it, like the majority of temperature reading watches. Sense the sensor is on the watch, and right next to your skin, these type of watches are made to read "off the body" and you will only get the ambient temp of your skin if you are reading it while wearing it.
463715
I have the dial model and the temperature on it is totally accurate. I tested it with a proper thermometer. It is excellent
1755631
I use this watch both outdoors and on the treadmill. I paired it with the Garmin Foot Pod and believe it is very accurate. I have been using the same treadmills for years now and am acutely in tune with my pace. Just to be sure, I prohibit the GPS on my watch sometimes and the distance/time is on par. I actually find this watch more accurate than previous Garmins that I have owned (specifically the 610), which needed to be calibrated all the time and funky paces were always being registered, despite battery changes. Even with this watch, which I happen to love because of aesthetics and functionality, I always overcompensate for my distance on the treadmill by running between 10 and 20 minutes longer. I use this watch both outdoors and on the treadmill. I paired it with the Garmin Foot Pod and believe it is very accurate. I have been using the same treadmills for years now and am acutely in tune with my pace. Just to be sure, I prohibit the GPS on my watch sometimes and the distance/time is on par. I actually find this watch more accurate than previous Garmins that I have owned (specifically the 610), which needed to be calibrated all the time and funky paces were always being registered, despite battery changes. Even with this watch, which I happen to love because of aesthetics and... » Read More I use this watch both outdoors and on the treadmill. I paired it with the Garmin Foot Pod and believe it is very accurate. I have been using the same treadmills for years now and am acutely in tune with my pace. Just to be sure, I prohibit the GPS on my watch sometimes and the distance/time is on par. I actually find this watch more accurate than previous Garmins that I have owned (specifically the 610), which needed to be calibrated all the time and funky paces were always being registered, despite battery changes. Even with this watch, which I happen to love because of aesthetics and functionality, I always overcompensate for my distance on the treadmill by running between 10 and 20 minutes longer. « Show Less
443515
Simple answer NO, I do not like this trainer watch for that reason. It has 3 sesnitivity levels and they are either off by too much distance for high sensitivity lor to little for moderate or low sensitivity. And I mean off by a LOT.
301994
Lol. I have used it but not sure how accurate it is. The person was running a little hot. I would have a regular thermometer just in case.
1495086
Absolutely. There is a target temp that is set by the user and an actual temp. Very rarely does it fluctuate within .2 deg either way. Yes two tenths of a degree. Very accurate device.
100823
My experience was that the watch was freezing while running. Was it because of sweat or not but that is what happened with me and therefore I returned. Thank you.
2212387
it is a much sturdier Thermometer. It has a much greater range. It uses a easily obtainable "A" batteries. They are much less expensive than the watch batteries used by the less expensive ones. On the other hand, they both are accurate enough to cook with. If you're careful with the batteries they last a long time.
993332
Hi Eric: I think it is quite accurate. i did a comparison with my Polar that uses a strap and they were consistently within +/- 2 bpm of each other, often matching exactly. I did find that the Polar seemed to fluctuate more, the MIO did not change readings as rapidly.
230150
I've found this usefull for measuring the temperature on just about anything, but if you try to get body temperature, the problem is it gives you the surface temp, not internal temp....it will read low, like 93 or 94 deg. Shoot your tonsils and it will be higher, but not trustworthy enough to replace the normal thermometer. I love this thermometer for everything else and my battery has lasted a year so far, another plus.
1992359
I have found mine to be very accurate, although sometimes it will be off usually about a quarter mile for a 10 miles ruen. I think it has more to do with the movement or adjustment of the satelites rather than the watch, since I have noticed on the peaks website that sometimes the course is really off and has me starting out in Lake Erie. There is not really much you can do about it and all brands pretty much use the same gps. If I am running a course for time, I always measure it by my bike or car for better accuracy. I did do a 10 mile race last fall and it showed 10.07 which was very good. Trees and turns or switchbacks can through it off as well.
2204342
I haven't had any issues with mine. Just have to wet the contacts. It did take a try or two for me to figure out how to sync it for my watch to read but no issues after that. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
822366
I'm pretty sure. It's waterproof and I mean it's not like your gonna be in a 250 degree oven so I think you'll be fine . But my polar watch goes in and out on me. I've used it a lot within the 2-3 months I've had it and I think it may need new batteries. I have the ft7 watch it's frustrating when it goes in and out and the calories aren't accurate due to that!
122563
Yes. I was told that it can be a little off if there are a lot of GPS watches in the area, but I have found it to be pretty accurate.
230155
yes, not so sure about the accuracy as compared with thermometers used in taking fever readings. Just be careful with the infrared light/dot, what i know is the light could be harmful to eyes.
1590385
I'v had mine about a year without any issues like you described. I have found I have to turn it on and let it warm up for about 15 to 20 minutes before it will give accurate readings.
1949176
As long as it reads 300 to 400 outside it gives me confidence that it is fairly accurate. And it Alway has stayed in that margin outside. In a dark room you can see the infa red pulse every few seconds and seam to adjust corispodingly. Hope that helps.