Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Kinsa Smart Stick Digital Thermometer Medical Thermometer with Fever Health Tracking for Children and Adults
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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/10
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Ease of Use
46easy, app, set, easy to set, accurate
+93%
-7%
" ... It's simple, easy, quick and the bonus - my baby is fascinated by it so complies to have it on his forehead for a couple of seconds. ... "
" ... Simple to use and very acurate ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to use and download app. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy set up, but it was a little confusing. ... "
" ... it is convenient . ... "
" ... It's so simple to use. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
Apps
41thermometer, android, download, profiles, kinsa
+61%
-39%
" ... I really like all the features of the app, historical data, and tracking and multiple profiles for all of my kids, I have 3 under 6 years old ... "
" ... easy to use and download app. ... "
" ... App works well with the sensor. ... "
" ... App and digital thermometer appeared to work well (although I had nothing to do a comparison. ... HOWEVER the app showed clear instructions and walked me through each step to completion. ... "
" ... Very accurate, love the app ... "
" ... I really like the app that comes with this, as it's got great reminder functions for tylenol, etc. ... "
" ... I like how The Kinsa Smart Stick App keeps track of each reading you make and will tell you when your temperature is OK or not and I think there is a way to send the readings to your Doctor. ... "
" ... Easy to use and track our family's health using the app and thermometer. ... "
Device Compatibility
41thermometer, android, compatible, kinsa, app
+34%
-66%
" ... Not compatible with Samsung note 8 or the s8 plus ... "
" ... Cant even get it to sync with the phone. ... "
" ... Would not work with Android. ... "
" ... Then, I upgraded my phone and found out the hard way that the Kinsa and my new phone are not compatible! ... "
" ... doe not work with any of my phones, android or iphones or tablets. ... "
" ... Could not get the thermometer to calibrate with my phone. ... "
" ... Bought it when it said compatible with an S7 now they're saying after the update it's no longer compatible. ... "
" ... it just does not work with my phone at all. ... It seems like I can not connect it :( ... "
Software Platform
27android, download, thermometer, kinsa, install
+33%
-67%
" ... Third, more than half the time I got some kind of error message. ... "
" ... It does not remember settings that you painstakingly set up! ... "
" ... Would not work with Android. ... "
" ... App Is awful constantly force closes ... "
" ... But the real reason I gave it one star is the invasive permissions required. ... "
" ... You have to download the app, then pair it, takes a few minutes because it goes through a calibration process or something. ... "
" ... It's not compatible with the Life One X2 (android os 6.0.1). ... "
" ... Through the app I posted a message to Kinsa . ... within my message I asked if the J3 was being considered in the next (sic) upgrade to the app. ... "
Accuracy
21thermometer, reading, easy to use, app, readings
+62%
-38%
" ... It’s pretty accurate as I’ve tested it against other thermometers. ... "
" ... Very accurate, love the app ... "
" ... Seems accurate and easy to use ... "
" ... For my condition, I need this done accurately. ... "
" ... Plus it seems to be more accurate than most. ... "
" ... It's fairly accurate. ... "
Product Reliability
21year, thermometer, sick, months ago, error
+29%
-71%
" ... Third, more than half the time I got some kind of error message. ... It's hard enough getting both ends in the right place, and then you'd see one or the other error message. ... So, after 6 months of getting frustrated with this piece of crap, I simply got a temporal thermometer. ... "
" ... The thermometer worked fine for the first 2 readings but after that, it was one issue after another. ... "
" ... And then any time after that it just wasn't working. ... "
" ... I haven't even had this thing for a month and it's obsolete. ... Worked 1 time. ... "
" ... We have had this for just over a year. ... "
" ... Just a side note, I'm very tech savvy, so it isn't operator error. ... "
" ... Piece came apart after only few months. ... "
" ... I have used it less than 10x and have only owned it 7 months. ... My phone is kess than 6 months old. ... "
For Kids
13sick, thermometer, children, temp, nurse
+92%
-8%
" ... the kids enjoy it as well. ... It reads the temp fast and also stores the info for each kids! ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use kids like it too! ... "
" ... When we had our daughter we asked nurses and doctors what is the best thermometer to get. ... The profiles has Sesame Street characters and my daughter loves it when Elmo talks to her. ... "
" ... Thankfully have not needed to use it yet, but with 3 kids and a grandbaby on the way, I expect we'll be able to put it to good use eventually. ... "
" ... Purchased for my daughter in college. ... "
" ... Just went through the setup and introduced it to all the kids so they aren't scared of it when they get sick. ... "
" ... Let's face it that many kids I forget their names half the time lol I carry this with me at all times and I want to get one for my mom's and one for home. ... "
" ... I am a nurse and have been looking for a new thermometer to use on my kids. ... "
Price
13waste of money, worth, waste, time and money, thermometer
+62%
-38%
" ... I have recommended this to friends and coworkers, great product for the price! ... "
" ... It puts all the capabilities of a smartphone in the palms of your hand at a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... The way I see it is your already spending 15 16 dollar on a good digital thermometer might as well spend the extra 3 buck and get one that really works and has other options also. ... "
" ... Best $20 ever spent. ... "
" ... LOL Good price too! ... "
" ... I saw this in CVS but the price was a lot cheaper on Amazon so I decided to give it a shot. ... "
" ... Highly recommend and worth the investment! ... "
Setup
12app, instructions, easy, set, install
+83%
-17%
" ... Worked well after I read and followed all the instructions. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy set up, but it was a little confusing. ... "
" ... HOWEVER the app showed clear instructions and walked me through each step to completion. ... "
" ... I am an iPhone user and set up was super easy. ... "
" ... So easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Really like their setup . ... "
" ... Follow the instructions, download their app and create your families profiles. ... "
" ... Easy to download and install app. ... "
Marketplace
12great product, expected, advertised, thanks, support
+67%
-33%
" ... I contacted customer support and they responded quickly. ... "
" ... As and when expected. ... "
" ... I'll never go back to drug store thermometers again. ... "
" ... Great product and seller. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... There exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Thanks for a great product. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
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