The latest release of the Galaxy Watch 6 has been met with a great deal of anticipation and curiosity. One of the most intriguing new features is the Thermo Check app, which claims to measure and track your body temperature with an accuracy of 0.2°C.
However, many users are questioning the need for such a feature. The reality is that body temperature is most accurately detected with traditional forms of thermometers, such as those that use an infrared reading or mercury thermometers. There is also no clear scientific evidence that body temperature readings obtained with a Galaxy Watch 6 are accurate or useful for medical purposes.
Furthermore, the app seems to be a solution looking for a problem. While the Galaxy Watch 6 could be useful in tracking and monitoring a patient’s vital signs for long-term health monitoring applications, its usefulness in a consumer setting is limited. It can be argued that the addition of a sophisticated monitoring system such as this will do little to improve health outcomes, as users would need to regularly consult with medical professionals in order to properly diagnose and treat any underlying medical conditions.
Additionally, most consumers simply don’t need to constantly monitor their body temperature. For those that do require such frequent monitoring, such as those with already existing medical conditions, a purpose-built medical device is likely a better option.
Ultimately, the Galaxy Watch 6’s Thermo Check app may have some interesting application possibilities in the medical field, but its utility for consumers is questionable. It could be argued that the feature is a solution looking for a problem, and while it may be intriguing to have, the utility of it in a consumer setting is limited.