Its only been added tothe Proand is one of the main features differentiating it from thePixel 8.

Google says the feature is good enough that you wont have to carry a thermometer on trips.

It allows contactless temperature testing and works with more things than just your forehead.

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you might look to see if your babys milk or coffee is heated to the right temperature.

The sensor is placed next to the camera and uses the infrared radiation from the item youre testing.

It supports temperatures between the range of -4 degrees to 392 degrees Fahrenheit.

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It can read the temperature within a few seconds and display it on the phones screen for you.

Theres a dedicated app for the new feature named Thermometer.

To take a reading, launch the app and select Object temperature.

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Then, look for the material of the item youre testing and select that.

The two-inch distance is a general rule for the feature, but dont take it very seriously.

You might have to go closer for smaller items.

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

Also, think of the sensor like how a camera works.

Theres a helpfulvideoon Googles announcement page in case you want more help.

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