But how do you use it to check your temperature?

And can you use it to check how hot or cool a surface is?

We’ll find out below.

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 taking a temperature reading

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Which Galaxy Watch Models Have a Temperature Sensor?

If you gotta check for a fever, yo use a thermometer or consult your doctor.

Once enabled, you might track your skin’s temperature as you sleep.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch6

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However, you cannot see a surface’s current temperature using the Samsung Health app.

After installation, launch the app to start measuring surface temperatures.

You’ll now head to the Measure screen.

Measure temperature using Thermo Check app on Samsung Galaxy Watch6

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TapCheckagain to start measuring.

Once the measurement starts, you’ll see the current temperature that your watch detects on the screen.

You’ll now see the water temperature or your skin temperature on the watch.

Checking water and skin temperature on Galaxy Watch6

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Also, check that the water is not too hot before you dip your wrist into it.

Otherwise, you could burn yourself while using the app to take measurements.

Here’s how:

The app will now count down from five and start the measurement.

Skin temperature taken by thermal camera

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As always, use caution when using your Galaxy Watch to read the temperature of any object.

It’s not as accurate as industrial thermometers, but you’ll be more than satisfied with its results.

Measuring surface temperature of wood using Galaxy Watch6 Thermo Check app

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Comparable reading from thermal camera Galaxy Watch6 Thermo Check app

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