Some popular thermometer apps include Room Temperature Thermometer, HD Thermometer, and Real Thermometer. Some phones with external temperature sensors are the Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Motorola Moto X, Huawei Ascend P6, and Xiaomi Mi3. The number of phones with accurate sensors has been declining since it’s not a popular or easy to manufacture feature.
Adjust your settings to your preferred temperature system (Fahrenheit or Celsius), or convert the reading yourself if you feel like doing some math!
Some digital models store temperature data over a certain period of time so you can evaluate changes in the room’s temperature.
These thermometers are slower to adjust to temperature changes than digital ones and can only provide an approximation of the ambient temperature. Glass thermometers are also called bulb or liquid-in-glass thermometers.
The large pointer on the dial makes it easy to see the temperature from far away. However, bimetallic thermometers aren’t as accurate as digital ones. Bimetallic thermometers can look relatively plain or be made to look like compasses, clocks, sundials, or feature other designs.
Try setting the thermometer on a table or stool to keep it off the (usually cold) floor. Keep the thermometer out of direct sunlight, which will produce a warmer reading.
Digital thermometers work fast and may show results in about 1-2 minutes.
Digital thermometers: Read the numbers on the digital display to see the temperature. This reading is the most accurate. Glass thermometers: Read the number or tick mark closest to the top of the liquid in the tube. Keep your eyes level with the top of the liquid for accuracy. Bimetallic thermometers: Look at the number or tick mark that the pointer is pointing to, similar to how you would read an analog clock.
For the elderly, very young, or the sick, raise the minimum temperature to about 68º F (20º C).
The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your air conditioning bill will be.
If you’re going away for days or weeks at a time in winter, keep your thermostat at a minimum of 50 °F (10 °C) to prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting.
