Apart from all the niche features, one of the best additions we spotted in the Pixel 8 Pro is the new “thermometer” hardware, which lets you measure the surface temperature of everyday objects.
The sensor is cooked in the rear camera bar, slightly underneath the flash and mostly non-visible. Users can manage the feature with a dedicated Thermometer app that guides them in measuring temperature and shows readings. Google is also planning to add body temperature readings, too, soon.
Thermometer in Pixel 8 Pro
After many leaks and teasers, the Pixel 8 Series is finally here. Google unveiled it’s latest flagship smartphone series with a bang, cooking the best camera, chipset and software update policy. While the duo – Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro compete with several flagships now, one thing that makes the Pro handset stand out is it’s Thermometer!
Surprisingly, Google embedded a thermometer sensor in it’s Pixel 8 Pro that lets users measure the surface temperature of everyday objects. The sensor is stuffed into the bottom-right corner of the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera bar, right underneath the flash. But since it’s circle blends in with the polished aluminium frame, it’s not much visible.
Yet, it’s functionality is mind-blowing. Google made a dedicated app called Thermometer on the Pixel 8 Pro to handle this feature. Opening it up, users should select the material they measure for the most precise reading.
While there’s a “Default” setting, you can choose between Food & organic, Beverages & water, Cast iron, Ceramic & glass, Matte metal, Shiny metal, Plastic & rubber, Fabric, Wood and Walls & windows. Once selected, you’re asked to point the sensor “within 5 cm / 2 inches of the object for best results.”
Cautioning you to be careful, Google says the accuracy of the results may vary based on the selected material, distance from the object and with temperatures approaching -20°C and 150°C(-5°F and 300°F). The company also cited an example of it’s usage, like knowing the cooking temperature or finding out how hot pavement is for your pets’ safety and comfort.
And finally, Google is also planning to add the ability to measure body readings once the FDA approves its submission.
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