How to Check the Temperature and Humidity on Your Android

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Check the temperature and humidity with or without sensors
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This wikiHow teaches you how to find the current temperature and humidity level using your Android phone or tablet. If you're using one of the few Android models with built-in temperature and humidity sensors, you can use an app like Barometer & Altimeter to display the levels of your exact location. Unfortunately, these sensors were only available in a few older Android models. The good news is that you can still get hyper-local temperature and humidity information using Barometer & Altimeter as well as in more mainstream apps like AccuWeather.

Things You Should Know

  • If you have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, AGM X2, Galaxy S4, Motorola Moto X, and the Moto X 2nd Generation, your phone has built-in temperature and humidity sensors.
  • Use the Barometer & Altimeter app from the Play Store if your phone does have a built-in sensor.
  • If your phone does not have a built-in sensor, download and install the AccuWeather app from the Play Store.
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Using the Barometer & Altimeter App

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  1. Barometer and Altimeter is a free Android app that reports the temperature and humidity using your Android's built-in sensors. [1] If your Android does not have built-in sensors, the app uses your GPS to find the temperature and humidity based on a nearby weather station.
    • Most newer Androids do not have built-in ambient temperature and humidity sensors. [2] Some Androids that do have these sensors are the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, AGM X2, Galaxy S4, Motorola Moto X, and the Moto X 2nd Generation.
    • To download the app , open the Play Store, search for "Barometer & Altimeter," and then tap the search result that lists the developer as "EXA Tools." Tap Install to install.
  2. If you're still in the Play Store, tap Open to launch the app once it's installed. If not, tap the blue-and-white icon that says "inHg" below a round meter.
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  3. If your location services are disabled, you'll be prompted to enable them now . Follow the on-screen instructions to do so.
  4. It's at the bottom-right corner. This displays the local humidity level, your current estimated altitude level, and temperature.
    • The temperature is listed next to the icon that resembles a thermometer.
    • The humidity is listed below the small icon that resembles a dial with a drop next to it.
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Using AccuWeather

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  1. AccuWeather is a free app that can provide you with extremely-local weather information, including the temperature and humidity level in your area. AccuWeather does not need to use any special sensors built-in to your Android, but you'll need to turn on location services to get accurate info.
    • To download AccuWeather, open the Play Store app, search for "AccuWeather," tap AccuWeather (the app with an orange sun icon) to open the details page, and then tap Install .
    • There are many other free weather apps available for your Android, but AccuWeather is known for its ability to display up-to-date information based on your precise location.
  2. If you're still in the App Store, tap Open to launch the app. Otherwise, to open it later, tap the orange sun icon in your app list.
  3. If you want to read the terms first, you can do so by tapping the Terms of Use link above the button.
  4. AccuWeather needs your location to provide you with accurate information.
    • If prompted, you can choose to allow AccuWeather to use your info to improve the app. If you're not interested, tap DON'T ALLOW .
  5. If your Android's location services aren't enabled, tap the Location option to enable them now. If you already have Location services enabled, tap Allow to allow your phone access to your location services.
    • To add additional locations, tap your current location at the top. Enter a city or zip code in the search bar. Then tap the location you want to add. You can add up to 10 locations. Tap the "x" icon in the upper-left corner to close the location page.
  6. It's in the lower-left corner. This tab displays the current conditions at your location. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. You can see the current temperature next to "Temperature" and the humidity is listed next to "Humidity." You can also check the indoor humidity below "Humidity."
    • You can also view hourly temperature and humidity levels by tapping the Hourly tab and selecting a time. You need a premium subscription to check the hourly humidity.
    • To change your preferences, such as changing Fahrenheit to Celsius, tap the three horizontal lines at the top-left corner and select Settings . Tap whichever unit you want to use under "Units." You'll also find the option to manage notifications here.
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      • If you want to keep tabs on the humidity and temperature in a specific room or area, your best bet is to purchase a Wi-Fi temperature and humidity sensor. You can place one of these sensors in a room, connect it to your Wi-Fi network, and install its companion Android app to check the levels when desired. Some popular options are the SensorPush Thermometer/Hygrometer and the Ideal Sciences Temp Stick .
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      1. ↑ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exatools.barometerandaltimeter&hl=en_US&gl=US
      2. ↑ https://www.phonearena.com/news/can-smartphone-take-temperature_id121600

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      1. Install Barometer & Altimeter by EXA Tools.
      2. Open the app.
      3. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn on location services.
      4. Tap the Data tab.

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