Braun ear thermometer for babies or children provides accurate readings in just seconds
Braun thermometer with pre-warmed tip provides accurate measurements time after time
Infrared thermometer lens filters ensure accuracy and hygiene
The Thermoscan thermometer is an in ear thermometer proven more accurate than forehead or rectal thermometers
Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer is recommended for infants, children and adults
ExactTemp system uses a light & beep to confirm proper positioning
Large, easy to read display
Small, soft speculum for gentleness in-ear
Description
Designed to give you some peace of mind when your child comes down with a fever, this ear thermometer from Braun, the Thermoscan Ear Thermometer, IRT6500US with ExacTemp Technology, delivers accurate temperature readings that you can trust. This digital ear thermometer for kids, babies and adults is used by more pediatricians' offices than any other infrared thermometer brand, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer, IRT6500US, features a pre-warmed tip that improves accuracy, a unique guidance system that ensures precise results, and infrared technology that takes your child's temperature in seconds for fever detection. For temperature measurement at home by parents and families during sick days, newborn care, and child health monitoring for newborns and toddlers. Comes with batteries, a protective case, and an instruction manual.
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 546316
UPC: 328785060157
Item Number (DPCI): 094-06-0381
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.13 inches length x 5.33 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.57 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
A: The one I purchased included a small box of tip covers. Maybe 10 covers.
submitted byMelissa - 2 years ago
A: It includes 21 sanitary lens filters
submitted byKdw16 - 5 months ago
A: Thank you for your inquiry. The Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer does include lens filters in the package. If you have further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to contact us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 2 years ago
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Q: any difference between this one and Braun ThermoScan 5?
submitted by any difference - 9 years ago
A: Another site shows the manufacturer's info for the Thermoscan 5 (saying it's a IRT6500US model), shows only 1 reading memory, not the 9 as mentioned above. Which is correct?
submitted byjabatrom - 7 years ago
A: A.) Thank you for taking time to view our product. The IRT6500US and the IRT6020US each have a different colored tip. Also, the the IRT6500US has a 9 reading memory and the IRT6020US has a last reading memory. The IRT6500US comes with a protective case/cradle and the IRT6020US has a protective cap. We hope this information helps. For any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team. Our team can be reached by emailing SocialSupport@kaz.com. Thank you.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 9 years ago
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Q: Does this one come with a light on the display screen?
submitted by Kristan - 9 years ago
A: A.) Thank you for viewing our product. This Braun Thermometer does not have an illuminated display screen. We hope this information is helpful. If you have any other questions about this product, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team. Our team can be reached by emailing ConsumerRelations@kaz.com. Thank you,
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 9 years ago
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A: Absolutely. You have to push the power button, but once it displays the temperature, you can see it in any lighting.
submitted byAdriannasMama - 9 years ago
Q: Are ear canals required to use this? My daughter was born without fully developed canals.....
submitted by Brit - 9 months ago
A: Thank you for sharing that concern. Yes, this thermometer is designed for use in the ear canal, so it may not provide accurate readings without one. For your daughter, we recommend a forehead or non-contact thermometer instead for safe and reliable results. Please reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com if you’d like further assistance!
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 8 months ago
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Q: Can this thermometer be used on cats?
submitted by Cat Mom - 11 months ago
A: Thank you for your inquiry. The Braun IRT6500 Thermoscan Ear Thermometer is designed for human use only. If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.We're happy to help!
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 11 months ago
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Q: Will this thermometer read at all accurately if the ears have too much earwax? And would it be advisable to even use this thermometer if this were the case?
submitted by Wjw - 2 years ago
A: Thank you for your inquiry. We would not expect earwax to affect the thermometer's accuracy. If you have further question or need assistance, please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. We're here to help.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 2 years ago
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Q: How to switch from C to F?
submitted by Gladys - 2 years ago
A: Thank you for your question, Gladys! To switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit on your Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer, press and hold the start button until you see "C" or "F" appear on the screen. When your desired setting shows up, simply release the button to select it. If you need further help, feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: What is the difference of this one:Braun Thermoscan 5 to the Braun Thermoscan 7?
submitted by Wendy - 2 years ago
A: Thank you for your question about the differences between the Braun Thermoscan 5 and Braun Thermoscan 7. The main distinction lies in the Thermoscan 7's age-adjustable fever guidance feature, which tailors temperature readings based on the age of the child, providing more accurate assessments for different age groups. For any further questions or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 2 years ago
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Q: Is this thermometer good for adults?
submitted by Ana - 2 years ago
A: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer is suitable for adults. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 2 years ago
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Q: Can we se both farenheit and celcious?
submitted by Susana - 3 years ago
A: Thank you for your inquiry. You can switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius on the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. To do so, make sure the thermometer is powered off. Next, press and hold down the power button until the display shows either "°C" or "°F," then release the button to select your preferred unit of measurement. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
submitted byManufacturer Tech Support - 3 years ago
The Braun Thermoscan 5 ear thermometer is praised for its quick and accurate readings, making it a reliable choice for families, especially with young children. Many guests appreciate its ease of use and the convenience of disposable lens filters for hygiene. However, some concerns arise regarding its accuracy in certain situations and the lack of a backlight for nighttime use. Overall, it is a trusted tool for monitoring temperatures at home.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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234 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
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31 March, 2026Verified purchase
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Thermometer works greats, except when checking temps at night. The screen doesn’t have a light, so you can’t read the thermometer in the dark.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 2 months ago
We’re sorry to hear your thermometer is difficult to read at night due to the unlit display. We appreciate your feedback and understand how important clear visibility is for nighttime checks. Your input helps guide improvements, and we’ll be sure to share it with our team. For further assistance, please contact SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com - we're here to help!
Kate123
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5 out of 5 stars
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13 March, 2026
loved it
I purchased one in 2014 after the birth of my daughter and it barley stopped working last month. it gave me almost 12 years of service. I replaced the batteries thinking that was the issue but sadly it was not. still we had a good run. here to purchase a new one and hoping for another 10+ years.
stephanie
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3 out of 5 stars
6 February, 2026Verified purchase
Missing pieces
Box came without disposable lens filters. I did a pick up order. I shouldn’t have to open the box if something I get to make sure all the pieces are there. I blame target for this. Not sure how the actual thermometer works yet.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 month ago
We’re sorry to hear that the complimentary lens cover was missing from the box. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com for further assistance. We're here to help!
Sb
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 February, 2026
No Accuracy
Started out ok, however now after several months of infrequent use, it's not accurate at all. It gives you a different temperature all based on the angle at which it's in your ear. I've had it give me 98.3 and 99.5 less than 5 seconds apart in the same ear. Also wish the display was back lit for easier reading at night time.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 7 months ago
We’re truly sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced with your Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer. We understand how frustrating inconsistent readings and display issues can be, and we’d like to help troubleshoot or explore options to make this right. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com for further assistance.
Kristenlaura
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1 out of 5 stars
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20 January, 2026
Not accurate
Checked myself and my hubby. said I was 99 and he was 96... we both arent sick... didnt trust to check my kids temp
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 7 months ago
We’re sorry to hear about the experience you had with your thermometer, and we understand how frustrating inaccurate readings can be. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can help resolve this issue for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're here to help!
HonestUser
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4 out of 5 stars
6 January, 2026Verified purchase
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Overall this thermometer is great especially for little kids.
Amanda
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2 out of 5 stars
30 December, 2025
Inaccurate?
Everytime you take the temperature it changes including quickly escalating temperatures depending on how far you put the thermometer in the ear. Accurate temp light doesn’t work.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 8 months ago
We’re sorry to hear about the accuracy concerns with your Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. Consistent and reliable readings are essential, and we understand how frustrating this must have been. Please contact our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can and assist you further.
Jymmsc
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1 out of 5 stars
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18 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Will not read any higher than 95 on my son in both ears. Checked against an oral and he is over 98. Will return and purchase another oral thermometer.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 8 months ago
We’re sorry to hear the thermometer did not provide accurate readings for your son. Reliable measurements are essential, and we appreciate you sharing this concern. Please contact our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can gather more details and assist you with a solution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're here to help!
megc
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1 out of 5 stars
12 October, 2025
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Keep checking and the number will change every time. It’s like it’s saying, “uhhhhh your guess is as good as mine!”
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 11 months ago
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. We understand how frustrating Inconsistent readings can be. We appreciate your feedback and would like to help resolve this issue. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com for further assistance.
Paintingsongs
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1 out of 5 stars
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16 August, 2025Verified purchase
very Inaccurate
terrible thermometer. Over 2 hours this thermometer was started out reading 102 and went up to 104. I have never had a temp of 104 before so I didn't know how it feels but I went to urgent care because of it. when I got there I was 99.5... my temp has started to go down but I brought this thermometer with me to compare and it was still reading 102 when I was actually 99.5
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the thermometer providing inaccurate readings. Please reach out to SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can look into this further and help make it right. We're here to help!
Laura
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1 out of 5 stars
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16 July, 2025Verified purchase
Broke after 4 months
It was great while it lasted. But it broke after 4 months and Target wouldn't replace or refund it. I can't afford to buy three $45 thermometers per year.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We’re truly sorry to hear your Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer has stopped working. We understand how frustrating this must have been. Please contact our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you further.
Julie
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 July, 2025
I like it!
I love how quick this thermometer is, but you definitely need to take a reading from each ear and kind of average it out. If you are looking for 100% accuracy then this may not be for you but i’ve used it on my baby since birth and it lets me know if I need to give her something for a fever or not and that’s all I’m looking for. The only thing that I actively hate on it is that there is no backlight. When researching thermometers I found this one to be a ok price point, reasonable features, and decent reviews and it has lived up to my expectations.
Nessa
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5 out of 5 stars
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1 July, 2025
nice product
This product truly helped me with determining my temp def would recommend
Kylie T
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 June, 2025Verified purchase
Lasted a month
Have had it a month and doesn’t work already. I used it once in the month. Went to use it last night on my hot to the touch son and it wouldn’t turn on, even with new batteries. For the price I’m annoyed
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We’re sorry to hear your Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer stopped working so quickly. This is not the experience we want for our customers. Please reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you further.
bvmama
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1 out of 5 stars
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21 June, 2025Verified purchase
Doesn't work correctly.
Not accurate at all. I clearly felt sick, flushed, and hot. My old braun thermometer said 99.6, which seemed about right and this one said 98.1 and then 98.6.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We're sorry to hear about the experience you've had with the Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer. Accuracy is important, and we'd like to help look into this further. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you.
LB
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 June, 2025
Inaccurate
I’ve had this thermometer for almost a year, I use it often & thought it worked well & was accurate. Found out today when I rechecked my toddlers temp before I took him to his dr’s appt, that it’s not. Upon leaving it read 101.3 degrees, but at the dr’s office 20 mins away, his temp was a normal 98 degrees. The dr suggested I get a new thermometer…
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Braun IRT6520BUS Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. We understand the importance of accurate readings, and we'd like to help. For further assistance, please feel free to contact us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com.
CJ
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1 out of 5 stars
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14 April, 2025
HORRIBLE
Terrible. Won’t even read a temp and it’s brand new. Never buying again
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We’re sorry to hear your Braun Ear Thermometer didn’t work as expected. That’s definitely frustrating, and we appreciate you giving it a try. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you further help make this right.
Tori
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 March, 2025Verified purchase
Stick to a traditional.
This is a waste of money. It is completely inaccurate. I bought it because I hated putting my toddler through a rectal check. I used it on my husband who wasn’t feeling well and it gave a temp over 105. At the ER they told him it was only 98.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We're truly sorry to hear about the experience you've had with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. Accuracy is essential, and we understand how concerning inconsistent readings can be. For further assistance, please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Maggie
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 March, 2025Verified purchase
Doesnt light up display
We feel like it’s accurate but the display doesn’t light up. When you’ve got a sleeping kiddo, you don’t really want to have to turn your phone’s flashlight on to check the temperature.
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We're sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue with the Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. The display should light up automatically for easy reading, so we'd like to assist you further. Please reach out to our team at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can help resolve this concern. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Crissy
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3 out of 5 stars
1 March, 2025Verified purchase
Great thermometer but if you drop it once, it's toast
Great thermometer but if you drop it once, it's toast. I've been through 2 now that my kid has dropped one time and they never turn on again. Pretty crappy when it's almost $50 each
1 reply from Manufacturer Tech Support team - 1 year ago
We’re sorry to hear about the issues with your Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer. We understand how frustrating that must be. Please reach out to us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com so we can assist you further.
