How to connect Bluetooth probes and thermometers with Ops Execution

With Crunchtime Ops Execution you can capture and use temperature readings in forms with Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Low-Energy (BTLE), thermometers and probes.

This article provides instructions on how to set up a Bluetooth thermometer, or probe, with your phone or tablet so you can pull temperature readings into the Ops Execution mobile app. Visit our other articles for information on which Bluetooth thermometers are supported and instructions how to fix issues with Bluetooth thermometers and probes.

How to connect a Bluetooth thermometer or probe with your mobile device

Use the following steps to pair your probe or thermometer with your phone or tablet. You can also find the instructions manual with pairing steps for your specific probe or thermometer in the sections below.

1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on, on your phone or tablet
2. Give the Ops Execution app permission to access Bluetooth
3. Turn on your thermometer
4. Open the Ops Execution mobile app
5. The app will automatically connect to your thermometer when you tap the temperature icon in a form

Visit our article on how to capture temperature readings with forms for more detailed instructions.

Verify and test that the thermometer is paired

Use the following steps to make sure your device is connected to the Ops Execution mobile app.

1. In the Ops Execution mobile app, go to Settings and then Devices
2. Under Devices, you will see the paired and available probes you can use to complete your forms

If your probe or thermometer does not connect, make sure it is powered on and not in sleep mode.

How to pair and use a ThermoWorks thermometer

Refer to the Operating Instructions PDF guide for your specific ThermoWorks thermometer.

• ThermaPen Blue
• Thermapen ONE Blue
• RayTemp Blue
• BlueTherm One
• TempTest Blue

How to pair and use a Cooper-Atkins thermometer

Refer to the PDF instructions for your specific Cooper-Atkins thermometer.

• Blue2
• Multifunction Thermometer
• Kwikswitch 94100-B

How to pair the SmartSense (TempAlert) probe

Visit the SmartSense probe user guide for instructions.

How to pair and use the Testo Multifunction Handle

Use the following steps to connect and use a Testo probe.

1. In the Ops Execution app, open a form with a temperature or oil quality field
2. Press the power button ⏻ to turn on the Testo Multifunction Handle
3. In the form, tap the red Connect icon next to any temperature or oil quality field
4. Wait until you see “Bluetooth Device Connected” pop up
5. Press the Temperature icon next to the temperature or oil quality field you want to measure
6. The temperature icon will change to a checkmark and the field will show “Press ↑ for reading”
7. On the multifunction handle, press and hold the transfer button ↑ for no more than three seconds to register the temperature and then release the button to send the reading to the Ops Execution app