How do I take my temperature with my Pixel phone?

Take a body temperature measurement with your qualified Pixel phone.

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How do I take a body temperature measurement?

Open the Thermometer app on your phone and tap Body temperature.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the correct permissions (sensor and camera) and settings to take body temperature measurements.
The temperature sensor needs access to bare skin. Remove any accessories that cover your forehead or temple. For example, remove your glasses and pull the hair away from your temples.
Position the camera bar centred to your forehead. The phone will vibrate when it's in range.
After the phone is in position, tap the Tap to measure button in the centre of the screen.
Slowly scan the device across your forehead towards your temple. Complete the measurement within four seconds. The app stops recording after four seconds.
View your temperature.
- If you want to save the measurement, tap Save.
- If you want to retake without saving the measurement, tap Reset.

How do I see my recent temperature results in the Thermometer app?

Open the Thermometer app on your phone and tap Recent results.
View all measurements from the past seven days.

How do I delete previous measurements in the Thermometer app?

Open the Thermometer app on your phone and tap the menu icon Recent results.
To delete an individual measurement, swipe left on it Delete. To delete all measurements, tap Delete all.

How do I change temperature units in the Thermometer app?

Open the Thermometer app on your phone and tap Body temperature.
Tap the Settings icon .
Under Unit, tap Celsius or Fahrenheit.

How do I adjust settings in the Thermometer app?

To adjust settings such as Voice Assist, and whether the temperature guide appears:

Open the Thermometer app on your phone and tap Body temperature.
Tap the Settings icon . Tap the setting that you want to change.

How do I interpret my results in the Thermometer app?

Use the Temperature guide in the Thermometer app to interpret your results. For more information, see the Instructions for use.

How do I troubleshoot errors seen in the Thermometer app?

Error	Troubleshooting
Sensor out of range	When taking a measurement, bring the device so that the camera bar is centred to your forehead. Ensure that there is nothing covering the cameras or temperature sensor. Your forehead must be clean, dry and not blocked during the measurement.
Measurement failed	Keep the back of the phone, with the camera bar centred to your forehead, as close as possible to the skin without touching. Move the camera bar from the centre of the forehead and across one of your temples. Move the camera bar across the temple within four seconds when measuring. Take the measurement indoors (recommended) or out of direct sunlight. Take the measurement away from any fans, vents, windows or heat sources (e.g. fireplace, portable heater). Make sure that your skin is clean and free of sweat before measuring. Make sure that the sensor window is clean and dirt-free. Remove all accessories and clear your forehead, making sure that your temple is exposed.
Sensor is too warm or too cool	Let your device rest for 10 minutes so that it acclimates to room temperature before taking another measurement. Remove your device from the charger.
Temperature sensor unavailable	If you receive an error that the temperature sensor is unavailable, contact customer support for more information.
Unable to start measurement	Retry by bringing the camera bar centre to your forehead and tap the 'Tap to measure' icon to begin the scan.
Forehead temperature out of range	If you’re coming from an outdoor environment, stay in a room at typical room temperatures for at least 10 minutes before taking a measurement.

Why don’t I see the Thermometer app or the option to take body temperature?

The Thermometer app is only available for Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL devices running Android version 14 and firmware version UQ1A.231205.015.A1 or higher. Check for available updates in the Google Play Store.
This feature is currently only available for users in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States. Ensure that your device has an active SIM or eSIM issued by an operator based in one of these countries.
This feature is currently available in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, and Swedish.

How do I set up the connection between the Thermometer app and the Fitbit app?

Set up the connection from the Fitbit app or from the Thermometer app. For more information, see How can Fitbit help me track my temperature?

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