Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, yes. Temple uses a standard PPG sensor, which is safe and commonly used in wearables like smartwatches. It keeps data transmission off most of the time, and even when it is on, it operates at such low radio power that it is exempt from FCC SAR testing requirements. For reference, a single 10-minute phone call exposes you to more radio energy than one full year of wearing Temple.

Yes, Temple is rated IP68 and is resistant to both water and sweat.

We recommend wearing Temple on your left temporal region. Avoid the hairline, sidelocks and eyebrows.

Yes. Grips use medical-grade adhesive tape that is designed to be skin-friendly, comfortable for extended use, and gentle on removal.

Grips are purpose-built for multi-day use and can last up to 3-4 days.

Yes. It's sweat-resistant and designed to stay on through intense workouts and activities.

Grips are made for multi-day use. However, we don’t recommend reusing a Grip once you’ve removed it from your skin.

Starting from the lower edge, peel the Grip gently off your skin.

When your Temple is connected, you can see its battery level displayed as a percentage in the app. Look for the battery icon at the top of the homepage. When battery is low, the Temple app will notify you. Make sure notifications are enabled in your phone settings.

On a full charge, Temple's battery can last up to 4 days.

To start charging, place your Temple in the Charging Pod. It will snap into position automatically. A small circular light on the Pod will blink white to indicate that your Temple is charging.

Typically, it takes less than 90 mins to recharge from 0-100%. Even a quick 15-min top-up adds 25% of battery life, which is enough to power a full day of wear.

No. Temple needs to be off-body and resting in the Charging Pod to charge.

Yes. Always remove the Grip before charging Temple with the Charging Pod.

Yes. Temple is designed to stay secure and maintain accurate readings, even while you're sweating through intense workouts.

Yes, it's absolutely safe to wear Temple overnight. It helps track sleep quality and gives you deeper, more relevant insights to keep track of your recovery.

Yes, Temple is water-resistant and can be worn while showering, swimming, etc.

This means that the device isn't detecting skin contact. Reattach it securely to your body using a Grip.

Yes, we recommend wearing Temple 24x7 to get a complete picture of your health. Temple will still track your metrics whenever you wear it. But continuous wear gives Temple a more accurate view, including your sleep, activity, and recovery cycles. This way, insights aren't biased by missing data, and Temple can build a personalised baseline, detect subtle trends, and provide more detailed guidance over time.

Temple supports all devices running iOS 16 or later, and Android 11 or later.

Temple can store data temporarily, but it needs to sync with the app regularly to keep your records complete and up to date.

No. Your health data is kept secure and is only accessible to you unless you explicitly choose to share it. It is never shared with third parties without your permission.