Pixel 8 "Temperature Sensor" Inaccurate

4.5

The temperature app shows wildly different results for the same object.

Symptoms
  • Wrong temperature
  • Fluctuating readings
  • Sensor error
Possible Causes
  • Wrong material selected
  • Distance from object
  • Phone is too hot

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Hold Closer

The sensor works best within 2 inches (5cm) of the object.

2

Select Correct Material

The app needs to know if you are measuring metal, plastic, or water for accuracy.

3

Let Phone Cool Down

If the phone itself is hot, the infrared sensor will be less accurate.

When to See a Technician

This is an industrial-grade IR sensor, not a medical one; it shouldn't be used to measure body temperature.

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