Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 and upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 both have built-in temperature sensors, but there aren’t many practical uses for them, but a new app will change that.
The app, called “Thermo Check,” measures the temperature of surrounding objects. It uses the watch’s built-in infrared temperature sensor to collect temperature data through the new skin temperature API. Samsung says users can use the app to “measure the temperature of their surroundings,” such as the water they want to swim in or the food they’re about to eat. Because an infrared sensor is used, the temperature reading can be obtained without touching the object.
It is noticed that Samsung is currently only using this sensor for period tracking and a few other data, but even with this new app, users still don’t seem to be able to get their skin temperature readings at any time.
The Thermo Check app will first launch with “upcoming Galaxy Watch devices,” the Galaxy Watch 6 series and the app will also be available for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro later. Samsung will hold an Unpacked event on July 26, where the Galaxy Watch 6 smartwatch will be officially unveiled.
