I tried putting it in my ear every which way I could imagine, but never registered anywhere near 98.6. More like 93.6, 94.3, 95.2, 96, 97? I am not going to risk an exchange. I just bought a forehead LCD model for $2.00. I expect accuracy when paying close to $40 for a Thermometer.Get more detail about HoMedics TE-101 Deluxe Large Readout One Second Ear Thermometer with Infratemp Technology, Night Mode and Memory, White.
