The Thermo differs from other infrared thermometers by featuring built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The Thermo can sync data to a dedicated app (along with Apple Health), allowing for temperature tracking over time for multiple users. The Thermo app also integrates data from Thermia, a service run by the Boston Children’s Hospital that uses the recorded temperature data to help parents monitor symptoms related to children’s fevers and offer treatment advice.

It’s important to keep in mind that most standard infrared thermometers from your local drugstore cost somewhere between $25 to $40, making the Thermo’s smart tracking features and sleek design come at a significant premium. Not all cheaper thermometers succeed in getting FDA approval, however, with cases of unreliable or inaccurate thermometers requiring recalls in the past.