Meater alternatives

REB17

Ruined a nice 5lb rib roast Saturday when my probe lost connection only 12’ from cooker. Has happened before and to both my sons whom I gifted. I’m done with this POS. Any alternatives to wireless remote probes? 

DoubleEgger

Rock it old school and don’t rely on any technology. 

lkapigian

DoubleEgger said:

Rock it old school and don’t rely on any technology. 

^^^ this 

Ozzie_Isaac

I use a Meater+ and have for years with only a few hiccups.

I don't use it to track the temp in the egg, I use my thermometer for that.  I use it as a guideline on larger cuts and set my warnings for 20 deg below when actually want to pull.  Also use my thermoapen to confirm temps.

Now on to your question, this is what I will replace my Meater+ with when they die:

https://combustion.inc/?sem=br&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxNW2BhAkEiwA24Cm9Dff-mzsRnv87zMmLQ6a8RJo1W-A_2yX0anAQP7maisSz352TIxeIBoCFZ0QAvD_BwE

Ozzie_Isaac

Dang it.  They had a $50 off sale.  So got the bundle with the probe, range extender, and portable screen.  Just what I didn't need right now.

REB17

DoubleEgger said:

Rock it old school and don’t rely on any technology. 

I’ve had my Large since 1999 and always went old school. Wanted something for rotisserie that I could track internal temps. So much for technology. Thanks 

Buckwoody Egger

i guess the rotisserie makes it tough for a wired to the transmitter like thermoworks smoke. have not tried their wireless but heres the link

https://www.thermoworks.com/rfx/

paqman

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Dang it.  They had a $50 off sale.  So got the bundle with the probe, range extender, and portable screen.  Just what I didn't need right now.

Nice, you will not regret it!  I really like this probe because of the way it is designed.  All of the smarts are built into the probe itself and they publish the specifications of their protocol so it is easy to “hack” it (just listen to data broadcasted in the air really) and integrate it with other software/hardware.

The display is pretty useless though, it is almost impossible to read in the sun and only shows one probe at a time.  I used it only once and then just started using the app.  I eventually want to build my own giant thermometer with a LED strip to show the status of the cook/probes.



I initially purchased two probes and one of them quit on me.  The grey silicone seal is probably what caused the failure.

Here is what it looks like inside:

danv23

I love this, had it for 1 year with zero problems!!  Lots of other choices too.

https://inkbird.com/collections/food-thermometers/products/wi-fi-bluetooth-grill-thermometer-ibbq-4bw

Eggscuses

Buckwoody Egger said:

i guess the rotisserie makes it tough for a wired to the transmitter like thermoworks smoke. have not tried their wireless but heres the link

https://www.thermoworks.com/rfx/

Mine is ordered, waiting for shipment.

OhioEgger

The Meater doesn't have much range, I agree. I seldom use mine (one of the originals) but when I do I found a good workaround.
I set my iPad nearby, and connect to the Meater with that. Then the iPad acts as a relay and my phone, on the same wifi network, picks it up from anywhere. A little clumsy, but reliable.

Tspud1

I have been using this

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Meat-Thermometer-Multi-Packs/dp/B0DG2G2T1Q

xfire_ATX

I bought this at costco... dont use it that often and mainly as a guide.
https://www.amazon.com/iQ-Thermometer-Ultra-Thin-Unlimited-Monitoring/dp/B0C7D27GV8/ref=asc_df_B0C7D27GV8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693770002319&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5438102885089504162&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9190516&hvtargid=pla-2216510515674&psc=1&mcid=00cacc7060ee3b2c96f8aedc9ef176de