Description
This is a non contact infrared thermometer that reads forehead temperature from a short distance, with a high temperature alarm, in black or white for $34.99. It measures 12.2 x 2.9 x 2.3cm, weighs 40g and runs on two AAA batteries, which are not included.
Non contact readers became household items for an obvious reason: you can take a reading without touching anyone, without waking a sleeping child, and without cleaning a probe between people. That convenience is genuine. What matters just as much is understanding what a forehead reading is and is not - a screening figure taken at the skin surface, affected by room temperature, sweat, hair and how recently the person came in from outside. Used with that understanding it is a useful household tool.
Specifications
| Type |
Non contact infrared forehead thermometer |
| Material |
ABS |
| Colours |
Black or White |
| Power |
2 x AAA batteries - NOT included |
| Thermometer size |
12.2 x 2.9 x 2.3cm |
| Packed size |
13.5 x 3.2 x 2.5cm |
| Weight |
40g |
| Alarm |
High temperature warning |
| Compensation |
Ambient temperature compensation |
| Accuracy rating |
Not published by the manufacturer |
| Measurement range |
Not published by the manufacturer |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Infrared thermometer |
| 1 x |
Packaging box |
Why Choose a Non Contact Thermometer
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No contact with the skin - nothing to clean between readings and nothing shared between people.
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Reads in seconds - useful with a child who will not sit still for an under-arm reading.
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High temperature alarm - the unit signals when a reading is above its warning threshold.
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Ambient compensation - the unit adjusts for room temperature rather than reading raw skin surface alone.
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40g and pocket sized - it lives in a first aid kit or a nappy bag rather than a cupboard.
How Accurate Is a Forehead Thermometer?
We cannot tell you, and we would rather say so than guess. The manufacturer does not publish an accuracy figure, a measurement range or a measurement distance for this unit, and those are the three specifications that actually define a thermometer's performance. What is true of forehead infrared readings generally is that they are affected by ambient temperature, sweat, hair, makeup, and whether the person has just come inside. If you need a reading you will act on medically, use a clinically validated thermometer from a pharmacy or ask a health professional.
How Should You Take a Forehead Reading Properly?
Let the person sit in a stable room temperature for a few minutes first - a reading taken straight after coming in from the cold or from a hot car will be wrong. Move hair off the forehead and wipe away sweat. Hold the unit at a consistent short distance from the centre of the forehead, and take two or three readings rather than trusting one. Keep the sensor window clean and unfingerprinted. Consistency matters more than any single number: a change across several readings taken the same way tells you more than one reading on its own.
Can It Be Used on Objects as Well as People?
This unit is specifically described by the manufacturer as designed for the human forehead, with compensation tuned for forehead temperature. It is not a general purpose surface thermometer, and readings taken from bath water, milk bottles or cooking surfaces should not be relied on. If you want a thermometer for objects and liquids, buy one sold for that job - the calibration is different and the compensation built into this unit works against you.
Buyers are households with young children, carers, workplaces keeping a unit in the first aid kit, and people who want something in the cupboard for when someone feels unwell. It also sells to schools, clubs and community groups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are batteries included?
No. It takes 2 x AAA batteries, which are not supplied.
What is the accuracy?
The manufacturer does not publish an accuracy figure, a measurement range or a measurement distance. We will not quote a number we cannot verify.
Is it approved for medical use in Australia?
We do not have registration information for this unit and make no claim that it is suitable for clinical or diagnostic use. If you need a thermometer for medical decisions, buy a clinically validated one from a pharmacy.
What colours are available?
Black or white, selectable at checkout, both at the same price.
How big is it?
The thermometer is 12.2 x 2.9 x 2.3cm and weighs 40g. Packed, it is 13.5 x 3.2 x 2.5cm.
Can I use it on a baby?
We do not recommend relying on this unit for an infant. Infant temperature is a clinical matter - use a validated thermometer and speak to your doctor or maternal health nurse.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, to every state and territory including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, with tracking emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.
IMPORTANT: this unit is sold as a general consumer device. We make no claim that it is suitable for clinical, diagnostic or medical use, and we do not hold or publish accuracy, range or registration information for it. Do not use it to diagnose, treat or make medical decisions, and do not substitute it for advice from a health professional. If you or someone in your care is unwell, contact your doctor, a pharmacist or Healthdirect. Batteries are not included.
