The TempTest Blue thermometer works with the Lightspeed Pulse app on a mobile device to capture temperature readings with a simple press, no manual entry required. This automation saves staff time and eliminates human error, simplifying your food safety procedures. The TempTest Blue thermometer includes a NIST-Traceable calibration certificate, perfect for use in HACCP plan temperature logging.

To store temperature readings, this thermometer must be used with the Lightspeed Tasks add-on and an iOS or Android device. Contact your Sales Account Manager for details on enabling Lightspeed Tasks for your account.

Purchasing the thermometer

The TempTest Blue thermometer is available for purchase from a third-party supplier whose online store you can access from the BackOffice. In the Back Office, navigate to Tasks > Checklists and click Buy thermometer in the banner at the top.

Turning on and off

You'll need to turn the thermometer on in order to take temperature readings. Turn the thermometer off when it's not in use to conserve battery power.

1. To turn it on, hold the yellow transfer button for 2 seconds until a temperature reading appears on the thermometer's display.

2. To turn it off, hold the yellow transfer button for 3 seconds until the thermometer's display powers off.

   By default, the thermometer will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if it's not paired with a device or a temperature is not taken. You can change this auto-shutoff interval from the ThermoWorks app.

Connecting the thermometer

Pair the thermometer wirelessly via Bluetooth with an iOS or Android device that's set up for Lightspeed Tasks. Once it's paired, you can use the thermometer to take readings for temperature tasks you've created.

1. On your iOS or Android device, open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to the Bluetooth section.
3. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled. If it isn't, toggle it on.
4. Open the Lightspeed Pulse app and log in with Staff mode.
5. On your user page, tap the To do tab.
6. Select a checklist that has a temperature task.
7. Tap Connect thermometer, then select Find thermometer.
8. Wait for the thermometer to appear as an available device. 
9. Tap Connect next to the thermometer to connect to it.

If you have multiple thermometers, match the ID next to the thermometer on screen with the number on the back of the physical device.

Taking temperatures

With your thermometer paired, an employee can open the Lightspeed Pulse app to begin taking temperature readings. Pulse must be set to Staff mode, and you must have created at least one temperature task on a checklist in Lightspeed Tasks.

1. In Lightspeed Pulse, select a temperature task.
2. Insert the thermometer's probe at least 3 mm into the item being measured.
3. Press the thermometer's yellow transfer button to take a reading.
4. (Optional) Enter any notes for the reading in the Lightspeed Pulse app, or tap Record temperature in the Pulse app.

5. In the Pulse app, tap Complete to finish the task and record the reading.

   If you need to redo the reading, you can tap Retake temperature and repeat steps 7-8 before completing the task.

Changing the batteries

The thermometer displays a low battery symbol when it needs new batteries. To change the batteries, you'll need a Phillips-head screwdriver and two new AAA batteries.

1. Unscrew the screw on the bottom of the thermometer.
2. Remove the battery cover and existing batteries. 
3. Insert the new AAA batteries in the correct orientation.
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to hold it in place.

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