I\u2019ve never been fond of burning my lips or mouth from hot drinks, but I can\u2019t be carrying a thermometer everywhere to see how hot a cup of tea or coffee is. Luckily, my Google Pixel 9 Pro XL can measure the temperatures of various objects.<\/p>\n
Pixel’s Built-In Thermometer App Can Measure Object Temperature<\/p>\n
Google\u2019s Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL are equipped with a Thermometer app<\/a> to help you measure the temperature of various objects. These phone models have a tiny temperature sensor next to the camera, allowing you to measure how hot or cold an object is.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find the Thermometer app pre-installed on your Pixel phone. If you don\u2019t see it, you can always download it from Google Play Store.<\/p>\n Note that this app\u2019s readings are not FDA-approved medical readings, but they give you a pretty good idea.<\/p>\n How to Use Pixel’s Thermometer App<\/p>\n To start measuring an object\u2019s temperature using your Pixel phone<\/a>, access your phone\u2019s app drawer and launch the Thermometer app. On the app\u2019s main screen, tap “Object Temperature.” On the following screen, choose your object. The options are Food, Liquid, and Cooking Surfaces.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n Related<\/p>\n \t\t Your Pixel has a few tricks up its sleeve.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what each usually includes:<\/p>\n After you\u2019ve chosen an option, hold your phone within two inches of the object you want to measure the temperature of. Make sure to keep the phone steady so the sensor is focused on your object. You\u2019ll see the real-time temperature reading on your screen. If you want to capture the reading, tap the on-screen circle.<\/p>\n I used this to check the temperature of my cup of tea, and it turned out to be accurate (luckily, not very hot, perfect to drink). I sometimes also use it for the food I order online to see if it requires re-heating.<\/p>\n To save the measurement for later use, at the bottom, tap the “Save” button. To remove the measurement, tap the “Delete” button. If you\u2019d like to re-take the measurement, tap the button displaying an arrow icon.<\/p>\n Since the app saves your objects’ temperatures, you can come back any time you want and see how hot or cold an object was. If that object’s temperature has changed over time, you can perform a comparison using the data in the app.<\/p>\n Troubleshoot Issues With Measuring Temperature<\/p>\n If you have issues measuring the temperature of objects using your Pixel phone, the following troubleshooting tips will help you.<\/p>\n If the Measurement Is Not Accurate<\/p>\n If you constantly get inaccurate measurements, your phone\u2019s measurement sensor might not be working correctly. An incompatible phone cover or dust on the sensor might be causing the problem.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n Related<\/p>\n \t\t Did you know about these photography features?<\/p>\n In this case, remove the phone\u2019s cover<\/a> and clean the sensor<\/a> near the camera. Then, try taking the measurement without putting the phone cover on. Also, ensure you\u2019re holding your phone within two inches of the object. If the phone is held farther away, the measurement will likely be incorrect.<\/p>\n If You See a \u201cNot Available\u201d Message<\/p>\n If you see a \u201cNot Available\u201d message in the Thermometer app, it indicates the object\u2019s temperature is outside of what the sensor can measure. The app and your phone have the capability to measure temperatures in the range of -5\u00b0F (-20\u00b0C) and 392\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/p>\n If the App Is Glitchy<\/p>\n If the app doesn\u2019t read the temperature or behaves weirdly, close and relaunch the app<\/a>. If the issue persists, restart your Pixel phone<\/a> and use the app when your phone turns back on.<\/p>\n![\"Blue](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/blue-google-pixel-8-pro-shown-from-the-front-and-back-with-the-google-logo-and-colorful-graphic-elem.jpeg\"){kind=tracking}
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