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.
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.
- To turn it on, hold the yellow transfer button for 2 seconds until a temperature reading appears on the thermometer's display.
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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.
Pairing 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.
- On your iOS or Android device, open the Settings app.
- Navigate to the Bluetooth section.
- Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled. If it isn't, toggle it on.
- Wait for the thermometer to appear on the list of available devices.
- Tap the name of the thermometer to pair it with your 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.
- Log in to Lightspeed Pulse by tapping your name and entering your PIN.
- On your user page, tap the To do tab.
- Select a checklist that has a temperature task.
- Tap the temperature task.
- Select Use Bluetooth thermometer.
- Insert the thermometer's probe at least 3 mm into the item being measured.
- Press the thermometer's yellow transfer button to take a reading.
- (Optional) Enter any notes for the reading in the Lightspeed Pulse app.
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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.
- Unscrew the screw on the bottom of the thermometer.
- Remove the battery cover and existing batteries.
- Insert the new AAA batteries in the correct orientation.
- Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to hold it in place.
What's next?
Setting up Lightspeed Tasks
Learn how to set up Lightspeed Tasks, create user tags, and switch the Pulse app to Staff mode.
Using Lightspeed Tasks in Pulse
In the Lightspeed Pulse app, staff can complete the checklists you set up for Lightspeed Tasks.