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Capture temperature and pH readings with supported Bluetooth devices

Learn how to capture temperature and pH readings with supported Bluetooth devices via the mobile app.

How do Bluetooth devices work in inspections?

Bluetooth devices streamline data collection in inspections through sensors, ensuring precision, reducing errors, and maintaining assets within optimal conditions. Through SafetyCulture, your team can seamlessly pair Bluetooth devices for accurate readings on temperature, pH level, or paint thickness during inspections with any questions that use the following response types:

  • Text: Enter additional details after a reading has been captured.

  • Number: Capture temperature readings or using as part of calculations.

We also provide hardware sensor solutions. Find out how others are getting value from SafetyCulture monitoring and how you can get on board as well!

What you'll need

Supported Bluetooth sensors

Thermometers

pH meters

Paint thickness sensors

If you're interested in purchasing supported Bluetooth devices, you can look for specific sensors from your local suppliers. You can also contact your customer success manager for more information on the product models and prices.

Capture a temperature reading

  1. Turn ON your Bluetooth thermometer and make sure Bluetooth is turned on for your mobile device.

  2. Open the mobile app.

  3. Start or edit an inspection.

  4. Capture the temperature reading on your Bluetooth thermometer.

  5. Go to the temperature response question and tap Bluetooth iconConnect next to the question response field.

    Connect Bluetooth thermometer via the mobile app.

  6. This should connect your mobile device to the Bluetooth thermometer.

  7. Once the reading stabilizes, tap Capture temperature.

    Capture temperature readings via the mobile app.

Please note that the DishTemp® Blue thermometer automatically captures the maximum temperature and not the current temperature.

Capture a pH reading

  1. Turn ON your supported Bluetooth pH meter and make sure Bluetooth is turned on for your mobile device.

  2. Open the mobile app.

  3. Start or edit an inspection.

  4. Tap Data capture (toolkit) icon on the right-side of the number or text response question.

  5. Select Bluetooth device from the pop-up options.

    Pair Bluetooth pH meter | Inspections, mobile

  6. Tap one of the available Bluetooth pH meters and pair with your mobile device.

  7. Once the reading stabilizes, tap Use value at the upper-right of your screen.

    Capture pH meter value | Inspections, mobile

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