Learn how to measure your body temperature with the new Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch Ultra.
The new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra hit the market with a new feature, body temperature measurement. This new tool joins the measurement of sleep, heart rate and respiratory rate. All the functions that the Apple smartwatch offers us. But how can the Apple Watch measure temperature? We explain everything to you how to control your body temperature from apple watch.
It is important to note that this new body temperature measurement function is only available on the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. If you still don’t know how the two new Apple Watches differ, we explain everything here: Apple Watch Series 8 vs Apple Watch Ultra, what are the differences?
How to Measure Body Temperature from Apple Watch
The new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra They have two temperature sensors.. One is located on the back of the watch and the other just below the screen. The reason is to improve measurement accuracy and reduce errors related to ambient temperature.
If you are one of those who use the Apple Watch while sleeping, the two sensors they will measure your wrist temperature every five seconds -although this may vary during the night-. Then it is the clock itself which, by averaging the temperatures, calculates the data and shows it to you night after night.
Apple Watch will compare your normal temperature (which is a preset baseline) to the new data so you can get an idea of how healthy you are: whether you are sick or not. Additionally, if you use the cycle (menstrual) tracker, the watch can show you estimates of your ovulation and improve your period predictions.
How to enable body temperature measurement on Apple Watch
To activate the measurement of body temperature on the Apple Watch you must meet certain conditions, these are:
- that the user has at least 14 years old.
- have a Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch Ultra.
- Activate it sleep monitoring.
- activate mode Do not disturb.
He is the last point must be activated for at least 4 hours overnight (when you fall asleep) for about five nights. If you still don’t know how to turn on sleep monitoring, here’s how to monitor sleep with your Apple Watch.
Check body temperature from your iPhone
If you meet all of these conditions, you must now:
- Enter the app Health from your iPhone.
- Push the button Explore (At the bottom right).
- click on Body measurements.
- Click on Body temperature.
Yes, as in the previous image no information about your body temperature is displayed, your reference temperature is not yet established. This means you still need to wear the Apple Watch for more nights for it to record more information.
How to Disable Body Temperature Measurement on Apple Watch
Turn off body temperature measurement on Apple Watch
Now, if you don’t want your Apple Watch to measure and record your body temperature data, you’ll need to disable the option. To achieve this, you must enter in the Apple Watch app on your iPhoneonce there you will need to:
- Click on privacy.
- disable the option wrist temperature.
It is not verified that the temperature measurement of your Apple Watch reduce autonomy. Therefore, disabling this tool will only not provide you with data about yourself that is sure to be useful to you at some point. Additionally, this new body temperature measurement feature is unique to Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch Ultra, so we encourage you to use and take full advantage of the new features of these Apple smartwatches.
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