Body temp displays no data on "today" screen but records skin temp in Health Metrics

[JRzMom]

Since wearing my Fitbit Charge 6 for 24/7 for several months, I notice that body temperature continues to show no data on the Today screen. Skin temp is recorded in Health Metrics, so I wonder why it does not display on the Today screen. I did apply the latest update today, so I am hoping it will fix this issue.

[gdio53]

@JRzMom 

How are you measuring body temperature?
I have a Pixel 8 Pro that I use to take my temperature and sync to Fitbit.  That temp does show on the Today screen.

[JRzMom]

The Charge 6 is supposed to measure body temp. It appears to do so, but will not display on the main "Today" screen. It does show up in the Health Metrics section, so I know it is recording it nightly, just not displaying properly.

[LZeeW · Accepted solution]

@JRzMom   I hope I can clarify this for you.  The Charge 6 has a skin temperature sensor, but it measures and displays your skin temperature variation in your Health Metrics.  Body temperature is a different feature.  You can manually log a core temperature from an oral, forehead, or ear thermometer.  Like @gdio53 explained, certain Pixel phones can measure a forehead (core) temperature.

How can Fitbit help me track my temperature? 

[JRzMom]

Thank you. I'll have to figure out how to remove it from the Today display. 

[gdio53]

@JRzMom 

From the Today screen tap the pencil icon to edit the screen.
Scroll down until you see Body temperature, toggle it off, the tap Save at the top to return to the Today screen.

[eascusa1]

I didnt even know it can tell you your temperature. Where is this at? I have a charge 6 ad well. I see where you can add your temperature but it doesnt actually take it for you.

[gdio53]

@eascusa1 

Skin Temperature is measured while you sleep and display the variance from night to night.  See the post from @LZeeW above for a detailed explanation.

There is no way to get a direct body temperature reading.