# Smartphone-Connected Thermometers This Mobile Thermometer for Babies is Portable and Easy to Use By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-thermometer References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/I-ELF-Multi-functional-Smart-Phone-Thermometer/dp/B00YBS2J1A?tag=trenhunt0f-20) 'I-ELF' is a new mobile thermometer that connects directly to a smartphone. While there are a number of [baby thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-family-healthcare) on the market, these devices are not designed for portability. In contrast, I-ELF is small enough to be carried around in a pocket. I-ELF works by using infrared technology to take the body and water temperature of a child. Simply plug the tiny thermometer into your smartphone's headphone jack and the device will take a contact-free reading of a child's temperature. This information is then relayed to the accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscan-feature), where it is stored for future reference. The hands-free device is not only easy to use, but it is also safe and accurate. Beyond taking a child's temperature, the device can also be used by women who are [trying to conceive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femometer-fertility-tracker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone-connected Thermometers:** Innovative portable thermometer products that connect directly to smartphones to provide accurate temperature readings on-the-go. - **Infrared Technology:** Infrared technology advances for widespread use in medical and consumer healthcare products. - **Hands-free Devices:** Development of hands-free and contact-free devices for taking temperature readings to improve accuracy and safety for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Childcare:** Incorporating smartphone-connected thermometer products to improve childcare health monitoring and temperature tracking. - **Women's Health:** Developing healthcare products that cater to women trying to conceive. - **Consumer Electronics:** Increasingly sophisticated and miniaturized consumer electronics that feature advanced sensors and connectivity capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Mobile Thermal Imaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-thermal-imaging-camera.md) - [Dual-Function Baby Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-seal.md) - [Instant At-Home Monitoring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormometer.md) - [Smart Pet Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpetcare-smart-thermometer.md) - [Kinetically Powered Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcool-smart-thermometer.md) - [Digital LED Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therm-c.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Non-Contact Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiitcheck.md)