Beurer FT 16 Flexi Tip Express Thermometer

The Beurer FT 16 Flexi Tip Express Thermometer is a digital contact thermometer for taking body temperature at home, giving you a reading in around 10 seconds. It measures orally, rectally or under the armpit (axillary), so one device can cover the whole family, and its flexible measuring tip is designed to sit more comfortably against the skin — helpful when you're checking a wriggly or unsettled child.

When a fever is what you're worried about, the FT 16 gives you a clear signal: an acoustic fever alert sounds from 37.8°C and above, so an elevated reading is easy to catch even if you're not staring at the display. The result shows in your choice of °C or °F, and the last measurement is stored so you can compare it against your next check.

Accurate, repeatable readings

This is a contact-measurement thermometer, which means the tip needs to reach body temperature before the reading settles. Beurer quotes an accuracy of ±0.1°C across the 35.5°C–42.0°C range, and ±0.2°C across the 32.0°C–35.4°C and 42.1°C–42.9°C ranges. As with any thermometer, the site you measure at and how consistently you position the tip both affect the result, so it's worth repeating an unexpected reading using the same method.

Easy to keep clean

The tip and display are waterproof, and the tip can be disinfected, so the FT 16 is practical to clean and disinfect before and after each use across different family members. A protective cap is included to keep it clean and safe between uses.

How to Use

Beurer notes that the most accurate readings are taken rectally, followed by oral measurement, while armpit (axillary) readings are less accurate and best kept for quick checks. Clean and disinfect the thermometer before and after every use. If the device has been exposed to extreme temperatures, let it acclimatise for about 15 minutes before measuring, and store and use it within a 5°C–40°C ambient range.

How it Works

• Contact measurement: The tip is held against the measurement site until the temperature stabilises, then displays the reading in around 10 seconds.
• Fever alert: An acoustic signal sounds from 37.8°C and above, flagging an elevated temperature so you don't have to interpret the number alone.
• Memory function: One memory space stores the last measured value, letting you compare it against your next reading.
• Battery care: An automatic switch-off helps preserve the battery, and a low-battery indicator tells you when it's time to replace it.

Best For

The Beurer FT 16 Flexi Tip Express Thermometer is a great option for parents who:

• Want one contact thermometer the whole family can use, suitable for anyone weighing 2.5 kg and above
• Prefer a flexible tip for more comfortable measuring on children and sensitive users
• Like a clear acoustic fever alert and a stored last reading to track changes

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Want a no-contact reading you can take without disturbing a sleeping baby
• Are looking for a forehead or ear thermometer

Disclaimer

A thermometer estimates body temperature and does not diagnose the cause or severity of illness. Always consider a reading alongside your child's age, the measurement site and how they are overall, and seek professional medical advice when their condition or age warrants it — young infants and children who look unwell need prompt clinical assessment regardless of the number. Follow the device instructions for your chosen measurement site. Do not use rechargeable batteries, and avoid dropping, biting or bending the tip beyond 90°. The device may malfunction near other powered electronic devices, so avoid using it in close proximity to them.

Pandylane Pro Tip

Pandylane Pro Tip: There's no reliable universal number to add or subtract between measurement sites, so pick one site, use the same technique each time, and compare like with like when you're tracking a temperature over a day or two.