Bluetooth Temperature Monitoring: ThermoWorks Integration

Overview

Xenia integrates with ThermoWorks Bluetooth thermometers to eliminate manual temperature entry in checklists. Instead of reading a probe, noting the number, and typing it in — the thermometer takes the reading and it syncs automatically into the temperature step in the Xenia mobile app.

No clipboard. No manual entry. No transcription errors.

Watch It in Action

Full Demo — Bluetooth Thermometer Syncing:
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Mobile Integration Walkthrough:
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Compatible ThermoWorks Devices

Three ThermoWorks Bluetooth thermometers work with Xenia:

How It Works — Step by Step

Step 1 — Enable Bluetooth on your device

Turn on Bluetooth in your phone or tablet's system Settings before opening Xenia.

Step 2 — Open your temperature checklist

Open your Daily Temp Check or any checklist with temperature steps from your task list or Templates tab.

Step 3 — Tap Sync on the temperature step

When you reach a temperature step, you'll see a Sync button next to the value field. Tap it.

Step 4 — Connect to the thermometer

A Sync Bluetooth modal appears with a spinning animation and the message "Connecting Thermometer — Please wait while we connect your phone to the Bluetooth thermometer."

Make sure your ThermoWorks thermometer is powered on and within range. The connection establishes automatically.

Step 5 — Take the reading

Insert the probe into the item you're checking — or point the infrared gun at the surface. The Thermapen ONE Blue reads in 1 second.

Step 6 — Reading syncs automatically

The temperature value transmits via Bluetooth and appears directly in the temperature step. Tap Record Temperature to confirm it. You don't type anything.

Step 7 — Continue through the checklist

Move to the next temperature item. The thermometer stays connected — you don't need to reconnect for each step.

Step 8 — Out-of-range readings trigger corrective actions

If a reading falls outside configured thresholds, the checklist responds immediately — a follow-up question appears, a photo may be required, or a corrective task is auto-created and assigned to the right person at the right location.

Step 9 — Submit

Complete remaining steps and tap Submit. All temperature readings are stored with timestamps, submitter, and location — a permanent, paperless HACCP record.

What Happens When a Temperature Is Out of Range

When a synced reading falls outside your configured min/max thresholds, the checklist responds automatically before the employee can move on:

• A follow-up question appears (e.g. "Take corrective action and add to freezer")
• A photo may be required as evidence
• A corrective task is auto-created and assigned to the right person
• A manager notification is sent

This is the same corrective action flow as a manually entered failing response — the Bluetooth sync triggers it identically.

Setting Up Temperature Thresholds

For pass/fail evaluation to work, configure limits on your temperature steps:

1. Go to Operations → Templates → [Your Temp Log] → Edit
2. Click into a temperature step
3. Set Min and Max values — e.g. Cold holding: Max 41°F / Hot holding: Min 135°F
4. Configure the response to a failing reading — follow-up question, required photo, corrective task
5. Save and republish

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which step type works with Bluetooth sync?
The Temperature step type only. Make sure your checklist uses Temperature steps where you want Bluetooth sync to work.

Q: Can I still enter temperatures manually without the thermometer?
Yes — if no Bluetooth device is connected, type the value manually as normal.

Q: What if the Sync Bluetooth modal keeps spinning and doesn't connect?
Make sure the thermometer is powered on, Bluetooth is enabled on your device, and you're within range. Power cycle the thermometer and try again. If the issue persists, send a Diagnostics Report from the side menu and contact support@xenia.team.

Q: Does the thermometer stay connected throughout the whole checklist?
Yes — once connected, it stays paired for the duration of the checklist session. You don't need to reconnect for each temperature step.

Q: Can I stop the sync if I tapped it by mistake?
Yes — tap Stop Syncing... in the Sync Bluetooth modal to cancel.

Q: Where do I purchase ThermoWorks devices?
Directly from ThermoWorks at thermoworks.com. Contact your Xenia representative if you'd like guidance on which device fits your operation best.

For setup assistance or questions about the ThermoWorks integration, contact support@xenia.team.