Tempdrop's Sleep Tracking: How Does It Work?

Tempdrop is a wearable device that tracks your sleep and fertility. It is worn on the upper arm during sleep and uses sensors to continuously monitor your basal body temperature. The device takes thousands of readings and uses an algorithm to identify the most accurate temperature reading for that sleep session. The algorithm filters out disturbances such as when you wake up to feed your baby or have trouble getting to sleep. After removing the device, you can sync it with the Tempdrop app on your smartphone via Bluetooth to view your nightly sleep patterns, including deep and light sleep stages, and receive an overall sleep score.

How to wear Tempdrop

Tempdrop is a wearable thermometer and charting app that tracks your sleep and fertility. It is worn on the upper arm, over the axillary artery, and uses multiple sensors to measure your core temperature continuously throughout the night.

• Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor.
• Place the Tempdrop sensor on your upper arm, a few inches below the armpit, with the tip oriented towards the elbow and the metal button against the skin. The sensor should be placed on the soft skin between the bicep and tricep, with the sensor firm against the skin to ensure accuracy and good readings. For curvier individuals, the sensor may need to be positioned closer to the armpit, over the thinnest skin.
• Adjust the armband to a comfortable firmness to ensure the sensor maintains good skin contact and doesn't move during sleep. Use the hooks on the band to lock your size.
• Leave the Tempdrop on throughout the night. A minimum of three hours of wearing time and two hours of sleep time is required for a valid result.
• When you wake up, remove the Tempdrop. The sensor will auto-shut off after it has been removed and cools below 30 degrees Celsius.
• Sync the Tempdrop sensor with the app on your smartphone using Bluetooth. Syncing allows you to view and interpret your results, including your sleeping temperature and additional fertility symptoms.

It is important to note that you should not switch arms mid-cycle, as this can influence your temperature range. Additionally, it may take some time for your body to adjust to using Tempdrop, so give it up to 30 days to ensure you are wearing the sensor properly and that readings are optimal.

How to sync Tempdrop

To sync your Tempdrop sensor, follow these steps:

• Press the drop-shaped button on your Tempdrop sensor for 2-3 seconds. A slow to rapid green flash indicates that it is now connected.
• Open the Tempdrop app on your smartphone.
• Initiate a sync using the Tempdrop sensor and the app. The sensor will sync your sleeping temperature to your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Once the syncing is complete, the sensor will continue to rapid-flash. To reset, simply long-press the sensor button again.

Note that the sensor can hold up to 24 hours of recorded data, which is the equivalent of three average 8-hour nights. However, it is recommended to sync daily when possible to avoid over-recording, which can lead to missed temperature readings.

How Tempdrop collects data

Tempdrop is a wearable device that tracks your basal body temperature and sleep motion while you sleep. The Tempdrop sensor is worn under your upper arm using a soft, elastic armband. The sensor continuously monitors your body temperature, collecting thousands of data points each night.

The device takes multiple readings throughout the night, using its learning algorithm to identify the most accurate temperature reading for that sleep session. It filters out disturbances such as when you wake up to feed your baby or have trouble getting to sleep, and even your standard tossing and turning. It then uses the temperature readings from your most restful moments to provide an accurate nightly sleeping temperature.

After removing the device in the morning, you can sync it with the Tempdrop app on your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The app allows you to track your sleeping temperature, as well as additional fertility symptoms, in one convenient place.

The Tempdrop app is available in both a free and a premium version. The premium version offers enhanced features and deeper insights into your fertility and overall health, such as personal cycle interpretation, fertility insights, and ovulation confirmation.

How Tempdrop filters data

Tempdrop is a wearable device that tracks your sleeping temperature or basal body temperature (BBT) while you sleep. It is designed to be worn comfortably under your upper arm, over your axillary artery, and secured in place with a soft, elastic armband.

Each night, the Tempdrop sensor collects thousands of data points on your body temperature and sleep motion. It then uses its learning algorithm to identify your most accurate temperature reading for that sleep session. The algorithm filters out disturbances such as when you woke up to feed your baby, had trouble getting to sleep, or tossed and turned. It looks for when you are most restful and uses the temperature at that time.

Tempdrop's patented algorithm learns your unique nightly and monthly temperature patterns, ensuring accurate results. The device is manufactured by a medical supplier according to strict quality standards, and the plastic is BPA-free. There is also no radiation while you sleep since Bluetooth has to be initiated by the user to sync a period of data.

After removing the device in the morning, you can sync it with the Tempdrop app (available on Apple Store and Google Play) using Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) to transfer your sleeping temperature data to your smartphone. The app provides personalized insights into your cycle, helping you make informed decisions about your health and fertility.

How Tempdrop helps with fertility tracking

Tempdrop is a smart wearable thermometer and charting app that helps with fertility tracking. The Tempdrop sensor is worn under the user's upper arm using the Tempdrop armband during sleep. Each night, it collects thousands of data points on the user's body temperature and sleep motion. The data is then used to derive a single nightly sleeping temperature.

The Tempdrop app syncs to the device and makes it easy to track all fertility information in one place. The app is available in both a free and a premium version. Tempdrop Premium is crafted to provide deeper insights into the user's fertility and overall health. It offers personal cycle interpretation, fertility insights, and ovulation confirmation.

Tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) is a cornerstone of fertility awareness because it provides critical insights into your menstrual cycle. BBT is one of the clearest indicators that ovulation has occurred. After ovulation, the body's temperature rises and remains in a higher range until the next cycle starts. Tracking your sleeping temperature allows you to identify ovulation at home. Tempdrop's patented algorithm learns your unique nightly and monthly temperature patterns, filtering out disturbances for accurate results.

The battery lasts for months and is easy to change. There is also no radiation while the user sleeps since Bluetooth has to be initiated by the user to sync a period of data. The device is manufactured by a medical supplier according to strict quality standards, and the plastic is BPA-free.

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