Smart Meter, a leader in cellular-enabled remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions, has launched the first handheld, fully cellular-enabled thermometer. Designed to capture and transmit temperature data in real time, it works directly over cellular networks, with no need for a hub, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. This breakthrough makes remote patient monitoring faster, simpler, and more reliable for providers and patients.
The new device is called iDigiTemp and it seamlessly integrates with Smart Meter’s platform, enabling instant transmission of accurate temperature readings via a secure cellular network. No hub, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or app pairing required. This breakthrough empowers healthcare providers to monitor patients’ health status remotely with ease and reliability.
“This marks a defining moment for Remote Patient Monitoring,” said Casey Pittock, CEO of Smart Meter. “As RPM moves from early adoption to mainstream healthcare, connectivity and reliability are critical. Our private data network ensures every reading, including temperature with iDigiTemp, is transmitted securely and in real time, without depending on patient Wi-Fi or smartphone access. Temperature is a key vital sign that can reveal early changes in a patient’s health, and now, with iDigiTemp, clinicians can act faster and more confidently than ever before.”
Key Features of iDigiTemp:
- Fast One-Touch Results: Delivers an accurate temperature reading in just one second, with a single press of a button.
- Versatile Measurement Modes: Easily switch between forehead and ear measurements for adaptable, patient-friendly use.
- Designed for Every Patient: Safe, comfortable, and effective for patients from age 1 to adult.
- Powered by Smart Meter’s Private Data Network: True cellular connectivity ensures seamless transmission without reliance on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Always Connected: Built-in multi-carrier SIM automatically connects to the strongest available network for reliable performance anywhere.
- Real-Time Clinical Insights: Instantly transmits temperature data to care teams through Smart Meter’s secure RPM platform.
- Intuitive, Handheld Design: Lightweight and ergonomic for effortless daily use in home or clinical settings.
- Ready Out of the Box: No hub, no apps, pairing, or setup required; simply power on, take a reading, and the data flows automatically.
This innovation joins Smart Meter’s suite of cellular-connected devices, including blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, pulse oximeters, and weight scales, and ambient radar sensors used by over 300,000 patients across the U.S.
Transforming Care, One Reading at a Time
Smart Meter’s iDigiTemp cellular thermometer is poised to enhance chronic care management, post-acute recovery, and infectious disease monitoring, giving providers a powerful tool to detect fevers and intervene early.
Expanding Opportunities Ahead
New RPM CPT codes are finalized for 2026. As these codes continue to evolve to reflect the growing role of connected care, temperature monitoring is expected to become an increasingly valuable component of comprehensive RPM programs. These new codes reduce required reading days and lower clinical time thresholds to qualify for reimbursement, creating expanded opportunities for providers. iDigiTemp positions providers to take advantage of these reimbursement opportunities while improving patient engagement, safety, and outcomes, solidifying Smart Meter’s leadership as RPM moves fully into mainstream healthcare.
