“I was able to very quickly get the app set up and add multiple profiles for my two children. Set up was intuitive and easy to follow; my only concern was tracking of information but the app allows you to opt-out of that or choose to share information for virus and trend tracking. I love that the app keeps track of temperatures (you can save readings to different profiles), so that in the middle of the night when I'm exhausted from caring for a sick toddler, I can easily know if their temperature has gone up significantly or not. I also found the thermometer itself super easy--one button operation--and accurate given it's an ear reading. Plus, they send a battery with thermometer so you can get started as soon as you unbox it. Thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending me this to try!”
“My two older children are in school and part of their daily check in process is for parents to screen for temperatures at home and report through the school's fever tracking app. The thermometer we were using previously frequently gave us inconsistent temperature readings, so we were very excited to try the Kinsa thermometer as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
The app was very easy to use and navigate. I love that you can create different profiles for family members. Since I have to take two different readings every morning it makes it easy to track which reading is for each child for school reporting. My kids liked being able to pick their avatar, something that seems so trivial but helped my kids be more cooperative with temperature checks.
This thermometer is FAST when it comes to temperature checks, which is a HUGE win for our family. I have a 3 year old that I have to report on, and it is hard to get him to sit still for a reading. The Kinsa works quickly, so I am not wrestling down a small child.
I compared it to my previous thermometer by doing multiple temperature checks. We consistently got the same reading when checking our children, as compared to our old one that would fluctuate .4 degrees per reading.
I do wish that it came with the ear sanitizer plastic tip cover that you can change out with each person that uses it, but it wasn't a huge deal breaker. Overall the design is standard, it doesn't look fancy or like a technical gadget, but it is pretty nifty to use. I am happy with the product, the readings it provides and the ability to track temperatures in an app.”
“I was given this ear thermometer to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. It couldn't have arrived at more perfect time as the whole household was not feeling great. Setting up the thermometer in the app was fast and easy. There were many features of the app that were incredibly helpful including the symptom assessment and tips for dealing with those symptoms.
The thermometer worked quickly, which we all know is helpful with sick kids. However, we did find that the sensor end was a little bit too large for my 4 year olds ear to get an accurate reading. Overall, we are very happy with the thermometer but will stick with using it on the older kids.”
“I hope I'm not the only mom who goes to take an ear temp only to realize I don't have any more probe covers, so I was so excited to try out the Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer (probe cover free!) as a member of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. We tested this out A LOT since I need to take my 3yo's temp every school day for COVID screenings. I also appreciated that it was app connected and could save temperatures. This saved me a couple times when I took the temp before leaving the house then totally forgot what it was by the time we got to school and needed to report it at check in.
Quick Take-aways:
(++) No probe covers—We were going through so, so many pieces of plastic with our other ear temp thermometer
(+) Very fast reading
(+) Consistent temperatures—both when doing multiple readings at once and over time
(+) Connects to app for temperature storage and tracking—even if you take a temperature without the app open, it will save it for the next time you open the app
^^ this was my favorite app feature by far because I didn't need to get the app out in the hustle and bustle of the morning, but I could store the temperature later
(=) The probe tip needs to be cleaned with alcohol swabs even though the item is water resistant. I don't often have rubbing alcohol on hand, though I always have soap and water!
(-) Every time you store a temperature in the app, it asks you a series of questions regarding related symptoms. Since I'm usually taking temps for school screenings, it's annoying to have that pop up every time.
(-) I think the app can be a little alarmist if you get a high or low reading. I'd recommend it be programmed to suggest you take the temperature again, or in the other ear, a few times before saying "Call your Doctor"
Overall:
Thermometer takes accurate, quick readings and the app lets you store the information to track temps over time (helpful for both sickness and health!). It was very easy to clean, and study enough with the included probe protector to keep in my purse for on-the-run to school screening.”
“I have been on the lookout for an accurate and fast ear thermometer. I have two busy boys that don't want to sit still for long and I like to check the temperature often before school. The app is awesome! I will use this often next school year to monitor temp and also any symptoms they might have. It will be very helpful at doctor visits since everything is time stamped and I can record medications and symptoms, as well. I tested on myself and compared it to a basal body thermometer. It was always within a degree. I also love that you can have multiple family members on the app and it just takes a click to toggle between them. I'm never going back to my old thermometers again! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for giving me the opportunity to test this thermometer.”
“Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this ear thermometer. I really like how this thermometer gives a fast reading for squirmy kids, has a soft comfortable tip, no filters needed, lights up for convenience, and has an app to log temperatures. However, this thermometer is NOT accurate by almost a degree compared to another thermometer I own, known for its accuracy. I took my temperature at rest with the kinsa and got 97.9 when my other thermometer read 98.5. My 3.5 year old son likes that it's blue and easy for him to hold though. The app is easy to download and set up profiles and I like that you can also input symptoms, medications and other information. I also like that you immediately get an app notification with your temperature reading to easily link to a profile. Overall, I liked this thermometer but dislike how inaccurate it is. As a nurse, temperature accuracy is a must for me so I'll stick to my old thermometer.”
“The Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer is a breeze to setup; the bluetooth connection was seemless. It has one button to turn it on and take the temperature. I did sometimes accidentally turn it off instead of taking the temperature because of this thought. The temperature is taken quickly, so you can quickly get the temperature even from my wiggly 1 year old without issue. My 5 year old was easily able to use it on himself and his brother too. The kids love the look of it, so they are excited to get their temperature taken. The temperature is recorded in the app immediatly, and you can select the person it's associated with. I love that it gives advice depending on the temperature. The advice is pretty comprehensive and clear. Really makes it easier since before I would have googled and checked multiple websites. Even better is that they keep track of the temperatures. You have a history so you can keep track of what's normal for your kids and when the last time they had a feve and what the temperaure was. I did have some issues with "low" temperatures repeadedly, but after checking the Kinsa website, I was quickly able to troublshoot. It was my own error and havnen't had this issue since. You need to pull the ear diagnally back (they state it as "up and back" which maybe is clear to most but confused me). They have a video showing you how to do it which is worth a million words. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this thermometer to test and review!”
“We have used our fair share of thermometers and as far as basic functionality, the Kinsa Smart Ear thermometer does the job but that alone doesn't make it stand out. It was quick and easy to take a temperature, and comfortable in the ear for both us (parents) and our toddler. The temperature reads were precise and consistent making it a reliable thermometer. What really makes it stand out is the connectivity with your smart phone and the tracking features within the app. When Stellar Product Testing Panel asked us to test this thermometer, the connectivity to an app made me really excited, but I was even more impressed with the app than I had expected. The app was easy to install and quick and easy to sign up for an account. First, I got to make profiles for each family member with their age and gender (and a little icon to serve as their picture, they did a good job with cute little icons, getting the unicorn made our toddler very excited!). Every time you take a temperature using the thermometer it is tracked with a date and time. You can also record symptoms, any diagnosis, and medications given/taken. These features are so helpful. When your child is really sick it can get confusing and even dangerous if you don't take good notes on the temperature readings and most importantly the times when medication was given. The Kinsa made it really easy to record these things, even in the middle of the night on low sleep, it's a few simple taps. This functionality is my favorite feature, when my little girl is ill and I am running on empty I am very paranoid that I didn't record the times medication was administered, and that can be so dangerous. Being able to track it here put my mind at ease. You can also write notes and set reminders. All of these features are also very nice for doctors visits, you have a clear record of all temperatures, etc. which helps doctors appointments go more smoothly. There is nothing over complicated in the app, it is very straight forward, which I appreciate. I highly recommend the Kinsa Smart Ear thermometer, it is easy to use, reliable, and makes tracking temperatures and meds very easy.”
