Category AI Visibility Report
Smart Thermometers AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈57,294
Est. AI queries / month
23
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 23 buyer topics in Smart Thermometers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 57,294 AI queries per month.
- Braun leads the AI shelf with 9.2% of brand mentions, followed by ThermoWorks (8.9%) and ThermoPro (7.5%). The top three hold 25.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Outdoor and indoor thermometers” (top keyword “outdoor thermometer”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (16.1% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braun | 858 | 9.2% |
| 2 | ThermoWorks | 832 | 8.9% |
| 3 | ThermoPro | 699 | 7.5% |
| 4 | AcuRite | 522 | 5.6% |
| 5 | Thermapen | 485 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Vicks | 398 | 4.3% |
| 7 | TempPro | 367 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Govee | 319 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Kinsa | 271 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Traeger | 239 | 2.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor and indoor thermometers | ≈11,952 | outdoor thermometer | 12,100 |
| Soil and compost thermometers | ≈11,048 | soil thermometer | 12,100 |
| Weather and pool thermometers | ≈10,495 | pool thermometers | 5,400 |
| Aquarium and water thermometers | ≈8,933 | thermometers for aquariums | 4,400 |
| Digital thermometers | ≈7,951 | digital thermometers | 40,500 |
| Ear and forehead thermometers | ≈6,915 | tympanic thermometers | 14,800 |
| Infrared thermometers | — | infrared temperature thermometers | 27,100 |
| Basal body thermometers | — | basal body thermometer | 12,100 |
| Instant read thermometers | — | instant read thermometer | 33,100 |
| Oral and rectal thermometers | — | thermometers rectal | 12,100 |
| Refrigerator and freezer thermometers | — | refrigerator thermometers | 90,500 |
| Fever thermometers | — | tympanic thermometers | 14,800 |
| Mercury and glass thermometers | — | mercury thermometer | 12,100 |
| Aquarium, pool, and water thermometers | — | pool thermometers | 5,400 |
| Oven, candy, and deep fry thermometers | — | oven thermometers | 18,100 |
| Oven and freezer thermometers | — | oven thermometers | 18,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 212 | 16.1% |
| thermoworks.com | 144 | 11% |
| techgearlab.com | 68 | 5.2% |
| consumerreports.org | 60 | 4.6% |
| seriouseats.com | 55 | 4.2% |
| mayoclinic.org | 55 | 4.2% |
| nih.gov | 51 | 3.9% |
| foodnetwork.com | 51 | 3.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for smart thermometers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Braun (9.2%), ThermoWorks (8.9%), ThermoPro (7.5%), AcuRite (5.6%), Thermapen (5.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about smart thermometers?
GEOly estimates ~57,294 AI queries per month in this category across 23 buyer topics, led by “Outdoor and indoor thermometers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for smart thermometers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, thermoworks.com, techgearlab.com, consumerreports.org, seriouseats.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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