Great video! I have the original and it has ‘saved my bacon’ both literally and figuratively (hmmm bacon 🥓). I’ve used it at dinner parties and I am known as the meat king 👑 because of it. Agree with the rotisserie - game changer - no longer need to open the dome for frequent spot checks.
You are the reason why i got the block... :) Thank you for the Long Term review - I am def not interested in the "sales pitch" or glorified sales via initial impressions of folks who are just reading the spec sheets :) This is why your channel shines. Cheers!
I was having issues with ambient temp being way off from the done thermometer to detrimental effects on one of my cooks. And was about to give up on the meater. Came here looking for some info on if maybe I was using it wrong and it turns out ya I may have been a weird angle user. And maybe prong it in too far. Going to try it a few more times and see if things work out better.
I was having issues with ambient temp being way off from the done thermometer to detrimental effects on one of my cooks. And was about to give up on the meater. Came here looking for some info on if maybe I was using it wrong and it turns out ya I may have been a weird angle user. And maybe prong it in too far. Going to try it a few more times and see if things work out better.
In the video I noticed that you put the probes in at angles that were not 90 deg or 0 deg. Is that because you are only measuring internal temp? Hoping for some clarification on this and thank you for the info
@@jamesgummel4957 yes. I am not worried about the ambient as I know where I am at so just tracking internal. The comment is for people who want ambient how to get it
James, thank you for making such a comprehensive review! You sold me on the Meater Block! This was the unit I was looking to purchase, but was apprehensive after reading several negative reviews. This will fit my needs perfectly. Glad you went in depth on the plusses and minuses of each one.
I have the block and use it on a Kettle Weber. Despite the block being so close to the probes, any of the probes can often lose connection unexpectedly and I get the circle indicator going round and round. I keep the unit well charged, the evening before I plug it in and it remains plugged in while in use. If I move the block away like 6ft away, forget it.. not sure how the 33 foot thing works but I suspect it doesn't - at least not while the probes are in the kettle and it's closed. Honest report.
Dad - Well yet another excellent video my Canadian friend. Have used a Meater for 3-4 years now. Have original and 2 plus. YES I wish I'd just bought the block to start with but . . . Just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
I have had the Meater Block for 2 years also but I cannot recommend it for anyone. The "block" is old and is in need of some serious technology updating. The software I would rate it (A+), probes (A), but the block (C-). My number one complaint is that you lose connection a lot. It doesn’t matter if you set the block next to the grill and, if you have a strong wifi connection, the block has many connection drops. You don’t have to take my word for it, just Google it. Other observations, include a type-c connector, relocate the connection port to a more convenient spot of the block, and a probe charging indicator on the block.
I have the same connection problems. It’s unreliable and therefore useless to me. My grill is literally about 5 feet from my WiFi and block. My WiFi is good.
Got the Meater Plus 6-months ago, liked it so much, bought 3-more for each of my adult kids. Have not broke the bank on the block, have so many other thermometers, have not had the need to buy 4-more & a block.
I wish i could be as enthusiastic about the meater block as you are. Two cooks on Thanksgiving, one outdoor on a grill the other inside in the oven. Only about 40 ft Max between the two cooks yet no matter where I put the block one of the probes was always saying signal lost move block closer to probe. The turkey outside said cook finished at 137 even though it was set for 167? App information was inconsistent. I want to love it as much as you but I'm getting myself a wired thermometer..... I need more consistency.
Wow glad I watched you today!!!! 🎉 used your link cuz was curious and it was in sale, 92$ off the block and then got your discount added. Oh my goodness.
Thanks James for a fantastic channel and your very honest, transparent approach. I must advise that my Meater experience has been very different. I first got the Meater Plus and worked fairly well. Interesting cook setup and monitoring but the range was considerably less than advertised. So this fall I ordered the block. After waiting weeks and no delivery Meater gave excuses and delayed a refund. When pressed, they said that they declared that they provided a refund (in writing) but actually process a second charge for the block. I suggest that you reconsider “influencer” support for a problematic supplier.
Based on your review I have both a Meater Block for home use, and Meater+ to take with me when I go camping. I like to keep them separate as otherwise I will find myself camping with the stuff I need at home. I'm quite happy with both.
I bought the block about a year ago based on your recommendation. Love the flexibility and quality. Always disappointed with the connection distance until watching this video. Better late than never.
I bought 2 normal MEATER blocks two years ago. They were on sale for 2 for $120. They have worked great. Just this weekend I had to replace the batteries. I have yet to ruin a long cook, reverse seared steak or even salmon. I do, however want to upgrade to the the block because of having to cook more than two pieces of meat at the same time. Just waiting for a good sale.
Thanks for the video. I just bought the Plus and I was trying to connect my phone for Bluetooth but apparently there isn't an actual connection that you click on. It's just Bluetooths The temperature to your phone is what I'm understanding?
After maybe 40 cooks (never used high heat) my Meater + ambient started reading. 30 degrees F below true temp. This wasn’t a dome v grate, cooking food etc issue, I put another probe next to it and got the correct reading. Then when I pulled it out of my pork shoulder, the end came off, the glue had melted after 40 cooks. The longevity of the Meater+ is in serious doubt.
i use a green scour pad and some dish soap. let them soak a few min, rub gently pushing the probe up through the green pad your gripping and comes clean very quickly. flip and clean the charge pad and its ready for next time
After watching one of your videos last year, I bought the Meater+ as an Xmas present to myself. This year I’m giving my father and father-in-law one. (And getting another for myself.) Note to self: try the potato hack to truly map out the hot spots in my grills. Keep up the good work!
Meater+ just went on sale for $80 so I finally got one. I’ve been wanting it for awhile, as every time I use my Thermoworks Smoke, I get frustrated with the wired probes, especially when putting everything away. It was one of your earlier reviews that convinced me, but it took a sale to get me to actually get one - just in time for Thanksgiving!
I bought a Meater+ after seeing you use it a couple of years ago, absolutely love it and it is a Must I think for a newbie like me with a Kamado. Upgrading to a block now, thanks for the discount code. :)
I love my Meater Block. One thing I wish Meater would add as an option would be an "Ambient Only" probe with an alligator clip on the end instead of a point. That way I could clip it right to the grate and not mess with a potato or apple. It would be really handy when bringing the cooker up to temp.
@@SmokingDadBBQ I emailed Meater a couple times and suggested it but never heard anything back. Not a word. Not even a generic "Thanks for contacting us blah blah blah." I would have rather had them tell me 'You're an idiot, we're not doing that" than to just ignore me the way they did.
Yep, this is probably the most requested feature. The challenge is that the meat side has a tolerance of 212 degrees, so it would be destroyed if left uncovered. To make this work, Meater would need to provide some kind of sheath to protect that end of the probe. I'm more surprised that someone hasn't come out with an ambient-only probe, which is what you and others of us would be interested in. Even something that would be designed like a standard spike through dome thermometer but then connected to an app or other display.
@@johnpryes4360 When I say "ambient only" I mean it would have NO electronics in what is now the "meat" end. An alligator clip replacing the point on the end would be really convenient to attach it to the grate AND it would keep guys from ever confusing it with a standard Meater probe.
I just bought a Tempro wireless probe. Probe is not charging, already! After adding gaskets and thermometers to both my Weber kettles I was going to add probe grommets. I even bought some. I was unimpressed with the wired Bluetooth I had. So, I decided it was time to go wireless and skip the grommet! When I realized that the single probe had a sensor for ambient temperature, it was a no brainer! Especially since it is the same price as a wired twin probe bt thermometer! The Meater Block is definitely my next thermometer purchase! The app alone makes it worth the price! I’m just going to have to save my lunch money 💰!!
James… Great review but just as good is the tutorial aspect of the info provided. I traded my ThermoWorks Signals for the Meater block this past summer (mainly because of the Joetisserie) and I’ve been struggling a little with how different some readings seem (on cooks I’ve done dozens of times before). Your tips have helped me better understand my data. I appreciate you!
My problem is connectivity. I take the probe from the base and it simply doesn't connect. The light simply flashes red. Sometimes it connects after 20 minutes. Also the probe is very thick versus typical thermometer sensors.
Sure glad I found this channel in time! I took advantage of the MEATER Block 25% off during their year end sale. In addition, your discount code also applied so I got another 10% for a total of 35% off. Something to be mindful of with the probes though .. I compared their accuracy against my instant read and found they were 5deg f high… all 4 probes read on the high end. In other words a MEATER app setting of 120 was actually 115 with a quality instant read. They were right on for the cold end test though. Not a big deal now that I know, just something to be mindful of. Thanks again for this review and the discount code!
Ahoy James, I bought a rotisserie for my Kamado Joe Classic 3. Now I need a wireless temperature meter. I saw your video on the meater. Then I wanted to see what else is on the market. I saw several coming by but as I live in The Netherlands not everything is available here. I have ordered the Meater block (sold out in most places). Now I just saw this video about the long term use and this convinced me. I have not used it yet. Thank you for your excellent advice. I have one question: can the probes be calibrated? (I have seen one video that said that the probes were not accurate with the same temperature)
It's also worth mentioning that (at least from my experience) Meater app does not really consider resting temperature in account when signalling to remove meat from heat. For example, if you set a cooking temp to 55C for medium rare, it will signal to remove the meat at 55C. But it can easily gain another 10C on top when resting (which was the case with me). So, in order to actually get a medium rare, I have to set the temp to 45-47 and let it rest, getting to 55-57C.
One gotcha you didn’t mention. I thought plugging it in would recharge the batteries and thought mine was broken. Found out plugging it in only helps charge the probes. I use rechargeable batteries now which I take out and put on a charger when they get low. The app is hands down better than any other I have used.
Had a bit of a problem with Meater customer service. I got both the block and high temp single for Christmas in order to choose the one I wanted. I decided I did not need the block. I went to return the completely unused block and customer service said that since I opened the box it is not returnable. So now I'm stuck with probes I have no use for. Ebay time and loss of dollars are coming up.
James - I have the MEATER Pro which I like a lot. This was purchased thanks to you. Do you have experience or knowledge of it being safe to use in Air Fryer ? I contacted MEATER who’s not responded. Thank you.
Hi. Have you used the Meater+ in your wood fired pizza oven for a slow cook? Does is work okay with or without the door on? Thanks for the vids. Cheers
I’ve played with the temperature readings & they can be out a bit but not much. Last January it was -8 c (17 F) which is a really warm day for Canada in January. I have a MEATER + & a Thermapen MK4, also checked the weather 😂 like that’s right. I was getting ready to BBQ with the probes on a table next to me, started playing with temps & watching things for about an hour the biggest variable was only 2.5 F.
Great video on the probes! I have my 4 box for a couple of years now and love it. I use it for both long and short cooks. For long cooks (16 hours), I use a fire control blower so I can go to sleep at night. What I found between a horz. Meater Probe and my Fire Control probe mounted on the grate itself is about 20 degrees difference. I guessing the Meater Probe is 20 degrees cooler is because of the cooling effect of the meat. Your thoughts?
Have you tried the Chef IQ? I’ve never tried any smart thermometer so I’ve been doing some research and came across the chef IQ. I’ve read several comments from long time meater users saying that the Chef IQ works just as good and some say even better. Just wondering if you tried it.
can a probe work as an instant read? Recently bought the block and was thinking of giving my daughter in Inkbot that has 2 wired probes and an instant read
The Treager guy at Costco said that the Meater block has a major flaw. When the battery goes out on the block all the probes become worthless. He recommended buying 4 individual Meater probes and that way when one fails you replace it not all four.
You can run the block off power. Traeger bought Meater … that sounds expensive, has no wifi and after 3 years with my block can’t say I’m concerned lol
Interesting review, some very good comments and tips but I must say I don't see the value of getting the block since its only true advantage is when doing rotisserie as you pointed out and you will never need 4 probes for it; the many reported issues by other users are a bit too alarming and I much prefer the stability / data refresh of a wired system than gambling on the meater technology. I think it is a good idea to have a meater plus in your arsenal but spending twice as much as an excellent 4-channel wired competitive product makes little sense to me.
Great video James! I got my own block a year ago, and already adviced people to buy one. But it does eat batteries at great speed! I see a adapter connection at the back, but can’t find the adapter itself anywhere. Any idea what to buy? Thanks
Excellent video but not sure about the product. I have a Meater block that I use with a 26 in Weber Kettle. No matter what I do, the block repeatedly goes to sleep and disconnects when I am away from the grill. I use the Meater block in WIFi mode and am sure that the block and my phone are on the same network. The batteries are new, probes are fully charged and spotlessly clean. The Meater block is place less than 4ft from the grill. I have been through every FAQ on the Meater site to no avail. I cannot identify a place to call, chat or email Meater for help. I sent an email many days ago to Apptionlabs, the company that owns meater - radio silence. Any suggestions regarding how I can prevent these repeated disconnects would be very much appreciated.
I rarely cooked meat (other than chicken breasts and ground meat) because I thought I'd ruin it, not knowing about thermometers and using internal temperatures. During covid, that all changed. I started educating myself on that and finding a suitable thermometer. A number of TH-cam chefs recommended Meater. After some research, I decided on the Meater+. It's been almost 2 years and I haven't regretted it one bit. My family is always pleased with how our meat is cooked. I mostly use the Meater+ in the house, I now have a grill outside that has space for 4 wired probes, I have 2 for it, and I also have 2 handheld quick temp probes. I'm pretty well covered for my cooking/grilling skill level. If I find myself needing more probes, or if my Meater+ dies, I'll get a Meater Block so I'll be ready larger cooks. Great review confirming my choice!
Great video. You missed the biggest question I had when I saw the intro... since you have so many of those things, are you going to give any away?! ;-) I have the Meater+ and it allows me to connect anywhere in the house or yard. It was worth a few more bucks, but now I'd love to have a block that would give more than one data-point. The only complaint I've had about the Meater probe is that it has an upper temperature limit so that it doesn't work to monitor the final temp of a steak if you do a reverse sear- I think it cuts out at 500 or 550, but well below a raging fire.
Hey James, can you clarify the power source on the Meater Block. Do the batteries only charge the probes and the "block" gets charged with a cable and has the ability to hold a charge for some time? I really enjoy your videos and have become pretty good using your advise and direction! Thank you! b
Had a block for a year now.... I just wish it had a way to power it other than the AA batteries! Everything I've read says that the USB port only charges the probes.
@@SmokingDadBBQ I can't say I ever tried, but I thought the instruction said USB is for charging probes only.... I guess I read or watched something and understood wrong. Looks like I'll be plugging it into my USB bank from now on!
love the Meater +, have been using it for a while and great quality product . If I upgrade to the block with 2 probes can I move the old probe to the new block?
I want to purchase a Meater for my brother for Christmas, but don’t really know the difference between the individual stick, and the block. He lives to smoke and bbq at home and at the trailer, but he’s not in the competitive bbq world.
How do you do steak? I typically would get my grill way over the 527 max ambient temp for steak. The joy of steak was not needing to really worry about how hot the grill gets: the hotter the better. In order to not risk damaging it due to the typical fluctuations of a kamado, I'm guessing you'd have to shoot for something like 450 at the most?
I remove the probe for searing. I reverse sear to 114, leave probe in to track it climb and then cool and then blast sear with the probe out as I am no longer cooking for fineness but instead crust / look
I have the meater and i use it a lot. Love the programming and the software. tryed to buy the block but in Holland the are imposseble to find. Seeing your video i a going to check again this month hahaha ;-)
Looking at one of these for my air fryer. Mainly so I don't over cook venison . The basic one says it's not recommended for them but the extended range one is ( well it has a tick in the box for air fryers ). If the probes are the same why would that be? Also if you run the app direct or thru another smart device ( old phone I've upgraded from) can you run up to 4basic probes ie buy another probe later . Or is it only with the block you can have multi probes at the same time
Are you sure the probes are interchangable? I started with the Meater+, and was gifted two Meaters. I wanted to switch to the block, but was told that the probes are not compatible between the individual Meater and the Block.
Great review. I had always wondered about the reliability. Good to know it has been performing so well. I had placed a pre-otder on Predictive Thermometer from Combustion Inc, just in case it fails to perform, now I know Meater is a solid option. Keeping my fingers crossed.
i also bought the block and a little over a year one probe split in 2 pieces, but it still working. but for that price, i expected more than a year trouble free. i would still buy it again because i didnt find better so far
Bought a block 2 years ago, right out of the box after charging everything it wanted to do a software update…..a week later got it out to use for the first time and again it required another update…..life is too short to deal with problems like this….packed it up and returned it and have never regretted the decision….went with a wired 4 probe and have never had a problem. Plus set up is not near as complicated
I have the Meater, it is nice... But the Combustion Inc. one is out soon-ish and it's going to blow the Meater out of the water. Why: 1- More accurate. 2- The probe is lined with individual temp sensors, so you don't need to be wildly accurate with placement. It can measure internal temp, exterior temp, and all the points in between. It can use the rate of change in heat to very accurately predict when things will be done. 3- Thin. No more big giant shotgun slug wound through your meat. The guy behind it was on the Modernist Cuisine cookbook team, so they are Class A food nerds of the highest order.
I bought the block with 4 probes, off your review, I'm not having good luck with, it disconnects all the time, probe to block, I also had two probes side by side, the temp were 8 degrees difference , Not sure if i'm doing something wrong, if you have set temp , it flags you 5 degrees before and locks up,
Reset MEATER Here are some instructions that they sent me to try it sounds like your probes may be paired directly to your phone rather than your Block. May I ask you to try the following steps to reset your MEATER Block? We recommend unpairing the Block from the app before trying these steps, but it's not required Turn off Bluetooth on our smart device. Make sure all 4 of the probes are docked in the Block. Start the Block in Standalone Mode. Hold down the Settings button (the gear icon) for 10-15 seconds until the "Erase All Settings?" notification appears, and select "Yes." Start your Block in Standalone Mode again, and wait for the check mark to appear next to all 4 probes. Enable Bluetooth on your smart device, then start the Block in WiFi Mode to connect to the app.
Regarding ambient temps. To me, the only important location to measure at is where the meat is. I have a big Joe and if I could have ordered it without the temp gauge I would have. It seems Meater agrees hence the design of their probe. I bought the MEATER+ a week ago and used it on a pastrami cook. I also used my wired probes for both ambient and meat temps for Comparison. Everything checked out within 2 deg. The only issue I had was cleaning the probe of the smoke residue. Anyone have any tips on cleaning? The sole reason I wanted the MEATER is for rotisserie cooking.
I bought the meater block and returned it. The reason why I returned is because the ambient temperatures were way off from all four. I inserted all four probes into a cut of meat in a one inch square. I remember seeing a twenty degrees discrepancy.
If the grill is not heat soaked I have seen very different ambient temps as the heat moves around the food and grill whereas later in the cook these inevitably get closer together. In either case appreciate it’s not for everyone but wanted to share what causes theseb
So, Meater plus. The meter has a range of 165 feet. The block extends that range. SO technically, I could have the meater installed in the cook, 165 ft from that distance place the block, and it can extend my range within my home? Do I understand that right?
No the probe goes to the block which goes to your phone for a total of 165ft. If that doesn’t reach your house/device you would use a spare smart device to act as the wifi bridge to upload to cloud and now you can access in your phone anywhere
I watch you all the time and with your recommendation I bought a Meater plus I have used it on 3 brisket and 4 chicken cooks. It is 10-15 degrees wrong on both temp compared to wired thermometers in the same place I reached out to the customer service team and got no response as they state on the form that they drop all customer requests after 5 days So if it is not accurate it’s of no use to me This is just a FYI
i get the same readings as my thermapen so i can only share what experience i have had, thanks for sharing yours although frustrated to hear yours isnt near as enjoyable as mine
I’m considering to get the block for my husband’s birthday next month…. We often cook just for the two of us, so we have smaller pieces of meat on the grill. Do you think it works just as well on a slice of meat that is about one inch thick?
Depends. The issue isn't the meat thickness, it's the probe needs to go in 3 inches or so to protect the internal components. Notice he's using strip steaks and not petit fillets in the video.
I was on the fence about getting Meater Block. After watching your original review I ordered one. Owning this for six months now and I totally hate this product. It's completely trash. Constantly disconnecting, the distance needed for connectivity, just makes this unusable. I thought the first one was a dud, contacted the company did a few trouble shooting and sent it back for another one. It has the same issue. The app looks beautiful but it's all fluff. For an example, try to remove a block. Despite having a section to add and remove the devices, there's no clear option to remove. Also check the wifi status on the block. It'll say "bad" and "unknown" then crashes (Android). Don't be tempted and fooled with all these social media ads, read the comments and reviews. It's a horrible product.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I have had the opposite so it’s good for people to read both real experiences. I have receipts for my original purchases and wasn’t paid to make that video or this one. I made it as I was frustrated with how I thought the ability to get info on my phone from anywhere works vs how it actually works. If your wifi isn’t 2.4, if you share the same wireless channel as your neighbours (router settings, there are 11 to choose from) you will have interference, and if you stretch to the advertised distance there will be connection problems. I have none of these issues but my block sits on the table beside my grill (probe is less than 6ft) and the wifi is on a channel with less interference on a full strength mesh network. I totally get your frustration but for the product or any wifi product to work it needs a good road to operate on. If we took a Ferrari on a broken up pothole gravel road and said it’s a terrible car because you had to go slow to avoid the massive holes that’s more of a road problem then it is the car. Unfortunately with tech the limitation for any of them to work is a really good wifi foundation that’s not included with the product
@@SmokingDadBBQ I wish I've had the same results as you, you're the reason why I bought the Meater block after months of contemplation. I have a full mesh network that covers my home and yard. The 5ghz would not reach the far corner of my yard as that frequency requires you to be somewhat close. I've also use wifi analyzer to choose the channel with the least interference in my neighborhood. I too place the block next to the smoker during the cook. The difference here, I think is the medium the frequency passes through. I used the Meater probe in a metal grill and in an oven with the door closed. Despite the block being as close as possible, so close that the next step would be putting the whole block in with the meat. Despite being this close there's connectivity issues and it just makes me go nuts. What works is if you have a direct/unhindered sight line from block to probe. Such as a scenario where you're searing the meat on a cast iron. But I'd like to use it to make sure the meat is cooked perfectly before then, so I really wish I had your same experience. Thank you.
Are they amazing? Yes. But am I the only one that has had an issue with the black part separating from the metal probe cover? Secondly, kind of wish they made device management a bit easier. Have two meater+ and ended up with one pairing with only the probe/phone and the other pairing with the extender device, but can't modify the connections, forget, or reset. Plus, at one point, lost a probe and the lost probe spent months mocking me because I couldn't remove it. Minor gripes, would buy again.
Great video! I have the original and it has ‘saved my bacon’ both literally and figuratively (hmmm bacon 🥓). I’ve used it at dinner parties and I am known as the meat king 👑 because of it. Agree with the rotisserie - game changer - no longer need to open the dome for frequent spot checks.
You are the reason why i got the block... :) Thank you for the Long Term review - I am def not interested in the "sales pitch" or glorified sales via initial impressions of folks who are just reading the spec sheets :) This is why your channel shines. Cheers!
Thanks Wiktor
The tip about placing the Meater probe at either 0° or 90° to the meat is outstanding. I haven't seen that tip elsewhere. Keep up the great content!
Thanks
I was having issues with ambient temp being way off from the done thermometer to detrimental effects on one of my cooks. And was about to give up on the meater. Came here looking for some info on if maybe I was using it wrong and it turns out ya I may have been a weird angle user. And maybe prong it in too far. Going to try it a few more times and see if things work out better.
I was having issues with ambient temp being way off from the done thermometer to detrimental effects on one of my cooks. And was about to give up on the meater. Came here looking for some info on if maybe I was using it wrong and it turns out ya I may have been a weird angle user. And maybe prong it in too far. Going to try it a few more times and see if things work out better.
In the video I noticed that you put the probes in at angles that were not 90 deg or 0 deg. Is that because you are only measuring internal temp? Hoping for some clarification on this and thank you for the info
@@jamesgummel4957 yes. I am not worried about the ambient as I know where I am at so just tracking internal. The comment is for people who want ambient how to get it
I bought my original meater after I saw you using it on your channel. Can't imagine cooking without it anymore, so easy to use!
same here
James, thank you for making such a comprehensive review! You sold me on the Meater Block! This was the unit I was looking to purchase, but was apprehensive after reading several negative reviews. This will fit my needs perfectly. Glad you went in depth on the plusses and minuses of each one.
Great to hear!
I have the block and use it on a Kettle Weber. Despite the block being so close to the probes, any of the probes can often lose connection unexpectedly and I get the circle indicator going round and round. I keep the unit well charged, the evening before I plug it in and it remains plugged in while in use. If I move the block away like 6ft away, forget it.. not sure how the 33 foot thing works but I suspect it doesn't - at least not while the probes are in the kettle and it's closed. Honest report.
Thank you for another great video James! I own the MEATER Block and love it!! It was one of the first items I purchased after following your videos.
Congrats
can you purchase more probes?
Dad - Well yet another excellent video my Canadian friend. Have used a Meater for 3-4 years now. Have original and 2 plus. YES I wish I'd just bought the block to start with but . . . Just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
I was on the fence about this product until this video. I'm purchasing right now. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Great video again James. I have been using the Meater based on your perspective but I learned even more from this presentation. Thank you!
Thanks Grant
I have had the Meater Block for 2 years also but I cannot recommend it for anyone. The "block" is old and is in need of some serious technology updating. The software I would rate it (A+), probes (A), but the block (C-). My number one complaint is that you lose connection a lot. It doesn’t matter if you set the block next to the grill and, if you have a strong wifi connection, the block has many connection drops. You don’t have to take my word for it, just Google it. Other observations, include a type-c connector, relocate the connection port to a more convenient spot of the block, and a probe charging indicator on the block.
I guess I am lucky to win the connection lottery. Don’t have these but I have good wifi so maybe that helps
I have the same connection problems. It’s unreliable and therefore useless to me.
My grill is literally about 5 feet from my WiFi and block. My WiFi is good.
Got the Meater Plus 6-months ago, liked it so much, bought 3-more for each of my adult kids. Have not broke the bank on the block, have so many other thermometers, have not had the need to buy 4-more & a block.
I wish i could be as enthusiastic about the meater block as you are. Two cooks on Thanksgiving, one outdoor on a grill the other inside in the oven. Only about 40 ft Max between the two cooks yet no matter where I put the block one of the probes was always saying signal lost move block closer to probe. The turkey outside said cook finished at 137 even though it was set for 167?
App information was inconsistent. I want to love it as much as you but I'm getting myself a wired thermometer..... I need more consistency.
I wish I knew why once and a while people get such an opposite experience than I have had. Bummer
I would be interested to know if the steel of the Akorn disrupts the signal a whole lot or just a little bit.
Wow glad I watched you today!!!! 🎉 used your link cuz was curious and it was in sale, 92$ off the block and then got your discount added. Oh my goodness.
Boom
Thanks James for a fantastic channel and your very honest, transparent approach. I must advise that my Meater experience has been very different. I first got the Meater Plus and worked fairly well. Interesting cook setup and monitoring but the range was considerably less than advertised. So this fall I ordered the block. After waiting weeks and no delivery Meater gave excuses and delayed a refund. When pressed, they said that they declared that they provided a refund (in writing) but actually process a second charge for the block. I suggest that you reconsider “influencer” support for a problematic supplier.
Based on your review I have both a Meater Block for home use, and Meater+ to take with me when I go camping. I like to keep them separate as otherwise I will find myself camping with the stuff I need at home. I'm quite happy with both.
THANKS FOR THIS BRILLIANT VIDEO. I see loads of people complaining about the Meater probes and this I can now forward to them - great information.
I bought the block about a year ago based on your recommendation. Love the flexibility and quality. Always disappointed with the connection distance until watching this video. Better late than never.
Hope it solves it for you. A solid connection makes all the difference
Hey James! Time to do an updated review now the new Meater Pro XL block is being released 😊
I bought 2 normal MEATER blocks two years ago. They were on sale for 2 for $120. They have worked great. Just this weekend I had to replace the batteries. I have yet to ruin a long cook, reverse seared steak or even salmon. I do, however want to upgrade to the the block because of having to cook more than two pieces of meat at the same time. Just waiting for a good sale.
Thanks for the video. I just bought the Plus and I was trying to connect my phone for Bluetooth but apparently there isn't an actual connection that you click on. It's just Bluetooths The temperature to your phone is what I'm understanding?
After maybe 40 cooks (never used high heat) my Meater + ambient started reading. 30 degrees F below true temp. This wasn’t a dome v grate, cooking food etc issue, I put another probe next to it and got the correct reading. Then when I pulled it out of my pork shoulder, the end came off, the glue had melted after 40 cooks. The longevity of the Meater+ is in serious doubt.
Another great video. But.... Just wondering.... How do you clean the probes?
i use a green scour pad and some dish soap. let them soak a few min, rub gently pushing the probe up through the green pad your gripping and comes clean very quickly. flip and clean the charge pad and its ready for next time
After watching one of your videos last year, I bought the Meater+ as an Xmas present to myself. This year I’m giving my father and father-in-law one. (And getting another for myself.)
Note to self: try the potato hack to truly map out the hot spots in my grills.
Keep up the good work!
Meater+ just went on sale for $80 so I finally got one. I’ve been wanting it for awhile, as every time I use my Thermoworks Smoke, I get frustrated with the wired probes, especially when putting everything away. It was one of your earlier reviews that convinced me, but it took a sale to get me to actually get one - just in time for Thanksgiving!
I just ordered one this morning. Looks great!
the air range is not the problem, but the metal attenuation around the probe!
Such great information. Thanks. How about wrapping with the Meater?
Great video I'm going to buy the meater block to try it out
Hope you enjoy
Question. Yes I could look it up
What is the safe temps to run a meater How low will you go….. never exceeded what temp
Internal is something like 212f and external I think is 500f
I bought a Meater+ after seeing you use it a couple of years ago, absolutely love it and it is a Must I think for a newbie like me with a Kamado. Upgrading to a block now, thanks for the discount code. :)
Cheers Carl
I love my Meater Block. One thing I wish Meater would add as an option would be an "Ambient Only" probe with an alligator clip on the end instead of a point. That way I could clip it right to the grate and not mess with a potato or apple. It would be really handy when bringing the cooker up to temp.
That would be cool
@@SmokingDadBBQ I emailed Meater a couple times and suggested it but never heard anything back. Not a word. Not even a generic "Thanks for contacting us blah blah blah." I would have rather had them tell me 'You're an idiot, we're not doing that" than to just ignore me the way they did.
Yep, this is probably the most requested feature. The challenge is that the meat side has a tolerance of 212 degrees, so it would be destroyed if left uncovered. To make this work, Meater would need to provide some kind of sheath to protect that end of the probe.
I'm more surprised that someone hasn't come out with an ambient-only probe, which is what you and others of us would be interested in. Even something that would be designed like a standard spike through dome thermometer but then connected to an app or other display.
@@johnpryes4360 When I say "ambient only" I mean it would have NO electronics in what is now the "meat" end. An alligator clip replacing the point on the end would be really convenient to attach it to the grate AND it would keep guys from ever confusing it with a standard Meater probe.
Sounds great but I don’t think that would be possible. The meat end insulates the internal battery and wireless transmitter from overheating.
Is there any concern that the battery in the meater will outgas at temperature?
There's a hell of a concern that I didn't even think of. Bravo to you, sir. Another point leaning me into the direction of a wired setup.
I feel that I have learned more about the Meater probe by watching this video than reading the Meater manual.
Thanks, Cheers
James, it's commendable that you can feature a product and give it enough time and a fair shake to avoid being a shill!
Thanks. I try to limit reviews to when I have a learning or insight that I think would benefit people
Im cooking pork spare ribs. Are the probes too thick for this cut of meat in your experience?
I just bought a Tempro wireless probe. Probe is not charging, already! After adding gaskets and thermometers to both my Weber kettles I was going to add probe grommets. I even bought some. I was unimpressed with the wired Bluetooth I had. So, I decided it was time to go wireless and skip the grommet! When I realized that the single probe had a sensor for ambient temperature, it was a no brainer! Especially since it is the same price as a wired twin probe bt thermometer! The Meater Block is definitely my next thermometer purchase! The app alone makes it worth the price! I’m just going to have to save my lunch money 💰!!
Good vid, good info re probe position…. I’ve owned the “Block” for about a year and concur with all your info…Thanks.
Cheers Tom
James… Great review but just as good is the tutorial aspect of the info provided.
I traded my ThermoWorks Signals for the Meater block this past summer (mainly because of the Joetisserie) and I’ve been struggling a little with how different some readings seem (on cooks I’ve done dozens of times before). Your tips have helped me better understand my data.
I appreciate you!
Thanks Adam
I tried my meater plus today and absolutely love it! The steak was amazing!
right on!
My problem is connectivity. I take the probe from the base and it simply doesn't connect. The light simply flashes red. Sometimes it connects after 20 minutes. Also the probe is very thick versus typical thermometer sensors.
Sure glad I found this channel in time! I took advantage of the MEATER Block 25% off during their year end sale. In addition, your discount code also applied so I got another 10% for a total of 35% off. Something to be mindful of with the probes though .. I compared their accuracy against my instant read and found they were 5deg f high… all 4 probes read on the high end. In other words a MEATER app setting of 120 was actually 115 with a quality instant read. They were right on for the cold end test though. Not a big deal now that I know, just something to be mindful of. Thanks again for this review and the discount code!
Thanks!
Ahoy James,
I bought a rotisserie for my Kamado Joe Classic 3. Now I need a wireless temperature meter. I saw your video on the meater. Then I wanted to see what else is on the market. I saw several coming by but as I live in The Netherlands not everything is available here. I have ordered the Meater block (sold out in most places).
Now I just saw this video about the long term use and this convinced me. I have not used it yet. Thank you for your excellent advice.
I have one question: can the probes be calibrated? (I have seen one video that said that the probes were not accurate with the same temperature)
Great Video! Great info! Love my Meater Block!
It's also worth mentioning that (at least from my experience) Meater app does not really consider resting temperature in account when signalling to remove meat from heat. For example, if you set a cooking temp to 55C for medium rare, it will signal to remove the meat at 55C. But it can easily gain another 10C on top when resting (which was the case with me). So, in order to actually get a medium rare, I have to set the temp to 45-47 and let it rest, getting to 55-57C.
Depends on the cut of meat. When it comes to large roast my meater informs me to take it way before internal temp is met because of carry over
One gotcha you didn’t mention. I thought plugging it in would recharge the batteries and thought mine was broken. Found out plugging it in only helps charge the probes. I use rechargeable batteries now which I take out and put on a charger when they get low. The app is hands down better than any other I have used.
Good point
Had a bit of a problem with Meater customer service. I got both the block and high temp single for Christmas in order to choose the one I wanted. I decided I did not need the block. I went to return the completely unused block and customer service said that since I opened the box it is not returnable. So now I'm stuck with probes I have no use for. Ebay time and loss of dollars are coming up.
James - I have the MEATER Pro which I like a lot. This was purchased thanks to you. Do you have experience or knowledge of it being safe to use in Air Fryer ? I contacted MEATER who’s not responded. Thank you.
I found this recipe on their website so i think that means yes - meater.com/blog/air-fryer-fish-and-chips-with-meater/
@@SmokingDadBBQ I called and told YES it can be used Air Fryer. Nice lady, good customer service. Thanks James for looking that up.
Hi. Have you used the Meater+ in your wood fired pizza oven for a slow cook? Does is work okay with or without the door on? Thanks for the vids. Cheers
Just used mine today in the oven below 500f
@@SmokingDadBBQ thanks so much for the quick reply 👍
Wow great connection hack, didn’t think of that!!
Cheers Ian
I’ve played with the temperature readings & they can be out a bit but not much. Last January it was -8 c (17 F) which is a really warm day for Canada in January. I have a MEATER + & a Thermapen MK4, also checked the weather 😂 like that’s right. I was getting ready to BBQ with the probes on a table next to me, started playing with temps & watching things for about an hour the biggest variable was only 2.5 F.
Great video on the probes! I have my 4 box for a couple of years now and love it. I use it for both long and short cooks. For long cooks (16 hours), I use a fire control blower so I can go to sleep at night. What I found between a horz. Meater Probe and my Fire Control probe mounted on the grate itself is about 20 degrees difference. I guessing the Meater Probe is 20 degrees cooler is because of the cooling effect of the meat. Your thoughts?
Yes I would say the meat bubble accounts for the difference
@@SmokingDadBBQ I just heard that you and Al are doing a cook tomorrow! That should be fun, wish I could watch it live, but I will be working.
@@Keith80027 we recorded it so you can catch it later in the day
i am using the meater+ for over a year now. it is amazing.
Awesome
Thank you for the info.
I bought the Meater +. It would be great to have multiple probes but don't think I can spend the $$$ on the block.
these things add up $$$
Have you tried the Chef IQ? I’ve never tried any smart thermometer so I’ve been doing some research and came across the chef IQ. I’ve read several comments from long time meater users saying that the Chef IQ works just as good and some say even better. Just wondering if you tried it.
Not yet!
Another fantastic video James, I have asked Santa for a Meater Probe can't wait currently using corded type. Cheers.
Great presentation! You answered a lot of my questions. Is it possible for you to discuss the app in more detail?
I will sneak of it that into videos / cooks for sure
Do you run into issues with the probes losing connection or failing to connect with the block?
I had the meater + aznd was tired of fighting to short range and didn't have an extra ios device to serve as intermediary. I just ordered the block.
That’s what lead me to the block as well
can a probe work as an instant read? Recently bought the block and was thinking of giving my daughter in Inkbot that has 2 wired probes and an instant read
Great video, I have just gotten an egg, and this has helped me to decide to buy a temperature probe
Glad it helped! and congrats on your egg
The Treager guy at Costco said that the Meater block has a major flaw. When the battery goes out on the block all the probes become worthless. He recommended buying 4 individual Meater probes and that way when one fails you replace it not all four.
You can run the block off power. Traeger bought Meater … that sounds expensive, has no wifi and after 3 years with my block can’t say I’m concerned lol
@@SmokingDadBBQ I waited on making a decision and now I am glad I did. Thanks for such a prompt response.
Interesting review, some very good comments and tips but I must say I don't see the value of getting the block since its only true advantage is when doing rotisserie as you pointed out and you will never need 4 probes for it; the many reported issues by other users are a bit too alarming and I much prefer the stability / data refresh of a wired system than gambling on the meater technology. I think it is a good idea to have a meater plus in your arsenal but spending twice as much as an excellent 4-channel wired competitive product makes little sense to me.
Rotisserie is where this makes sense. If you don’t have a rotisserie you have lots of options
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you for responding. You have a great channel.
Rarely make it through a MEATER cook without troubleshooting. Flawed product IMO. I have the block.
Great video James! I got my own block a year ago, and already adviced people to buy one. But it does eat batteries at great speed! I see a adapter connection at the back, but can’t find the adapter itself anywhere. Any idea what to buy? Thanks
This is a very helpful video, I’ve had mine sitting in a drawer for three years because I don’t understand the block connection😂😂
haha its not as easy as you'd think some days ... especially if using 5ghz vs. 2.4 wifi
Excellent video but not sure about the product. I have a Meater block that I use with a 26 in Weber Kettle. No matter what I do, the block repeatedly goes to sleep and disconnects when I am away from the grill. I use the Meater block in WIFi mode and am sure that the block and my phone are on the same network. The batteries are new, probes are fully charged and spotlessly clean. The Meater block is place less than 4ft from the grill. I have been through every FAQ on the Meater site to no avail. I cannot identify a place to call, chat or email Meater for help. I sent an email many days ago to Apptionlabs, the company that owns meater - radio silence. Any suggestions regarding how I can prevent these repeated disconnects would be very much appreciated.
I rarely cooked meat (other than chicken breasts and ground meat) because I thought I'd ruin it, not knowing about thermometers and using internal temperatures. During covid, that all changed. I started educating myself on that and finding a suitable thermometer. A number of TH-cam chefs recommended Meater. After some research, I decided on the Meater+. It's been almost 2 years and I haven't regretted it one bit. My family is always pleased with how our meat is cooked. I mostly use the Meater+ in the house, I now have a grill outside that has space for 4 wired probes, I have 2 for it, and I also have 2 handheld quick temp probes. I'm pretty well covered for my cooking/grilling skill level. If I find myself needing more probes, or if my Meater+ dies, I'll get a Meater Block so I'll be ready larger cooks. Great review confirming my choice!
Great video. You missed the biggest question I had when I saw the intro... since you have so many of those things, are you going to give any away?! ;-) I have the Meater+ and it allows me to connect anywhere in the house or yard. It was worth a few more bucks, but now I'd love to have a block that would give more than one data-point. The only complaint I've had about the Meater probe is that it has an upper temperature limit so that it doesn't work to monitor the final temp of a steak if you do a reverse sear- I think it cuts out at 500 or 550, but well below a raging fire.
Hey James, can you clarify the power source on the Meater Block. Do the batteries only charge the probes and the "block" gets charged with a cable and has the ability to hold a charge for some time? I really enjoy your videos and have become pretty good using your advise and direction! Thank you! b
Block charges probes. Power cable can run block. Block needs either batteries or recharging batteries that you recharge and put back in the block
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you Sir! I learn so much from you and your channel. Best. b
Had a block for a year now.... I just wish it had a way to power it other than the AA batteries! Everything I've read says that the USB port only charges the probes.
you can use rechargeable batteries, or run the block from power with no batteries
@@SmokingDadBBQ I can't say I ever tried, but I thought the instruction said USB is for charging probes only.... I guess I read or watched something and understood wrong. Looks like I'll be plugging it into my USB bank from now on!
love the Meater +, have been using it for a while and great quality product . If I upgrade to the block with 2 probes can I move the old probe to the new block?
I will try with mine. Some people suggest old firmware might be an issue for this
@@SmokingDadBBQ thanks
I want to purchase a Meater for my brother for Christmas, but don’t really know the difference between the individual stick, and the block. He lives to smoke and bbq at home and at the trailer, but he’s not in the competitive bbq world.
How do you do steak? I typically would get my grill way over the 527 max ambient temp for steak. The joy of steak was not needing to really worry about how hot the grill gets: the hotter the better. In order to not risk damaging it due to the typical fluctuations of a kamado, I'm guessing you'd have to shoot for something like 450 at the most?
I remove the probe for searing. I reverse sear to 114, leave probe in to track it climb and then cool and then blast sear with the probe out as I am no longer cooking for fineness but instead crust / look
I have the meater and i use it a lot. Love the programming and the software. tryed to buy the block but in Holland the are imposseble to find. Seeing your video i a going to check again this month hahaha ;-)
I have had tons of connection issues with my meater plus.
Try setting up like I showed. Also make sure your wifi is 2.4 band vs 5
Looking at one of these for my air fryer. Mainly so I don't over cook venison . The basic one says it's not recommended for them but the extended range one is ( well it has a tick in the box for air fryers ). If the probes are the same why would that be? Also if you run the app direct or thru another smart device ( old phone I've upgraded from) can you run up to 4basic probes ie buy another probe later . Or is it only with the block you can have multi probes at the same time
Are you sure the probes are interchangable? I started with the Meater+, and was gifted two Meaters. I wanted to switch to the block, but was told that the probes are not compatible between the individual Meater and the Block.
I know they are the same probe but interchangeable after coming paired to a base I am not sure
Great review. I had always wondered about the reliability. Good to know it has been performing so well. I had placed a pre-otder on Predictive Thermometer from Combustion Inc, just
in case it fails to perform, now I know Meater is a solid option. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Cheers
i also bought the block and a little over a year one probe split in 2 pieces, but it still working. but for that price, i expected more than a year trouble free. i would still buy it again because i didnt find better so far
What kind of watch is the watch app compatible with? I have a Galaxy watch and cannot find the app in the Galaxy Watch Store.
Bought a block 2 years ago, right out of the box after charging everything it wanted to do a software update…..a week later got it out to use for the first time and again it required another update…..life is too short to deal with problems like this….packed it up and returned it and have never regretted the decision….went with a wired 4 probe and have never had a problem. Plus set up is not near as complicated
Thanks for sharing for people researching the good and the not so good. I am lucky I guess to have avoided all these niggles
I have the Meater, it is nice... But the Combustion Inc. one is out soon-ish and it's going to blow the Meater out of the water. Why:
1- More accurate.
2- The probe is lined with individual temp sensors, so you don't need to be wildly accurate with placement. It can measure internal temp, exterior temp, and all the points in between. It can use the rate of change in heat to very accurately predict when things will be done.
3- Thin. No more big giant shotgun slug wound through your meat.
The guy behind it was on the Modernist Cuisine cookbook team, so they are Class A food nerds of the highest order.
I have a Meater but a great cheaper wired version is the Grill Eye
I bought the block with 4 probes, off your review, I'm not having good luck with, it disconnects all the time, probe to block, I also had two probes side by side, the temp were 8 degrees difference , Not sure if i'm doing something wrong, if you have set temp , it flags you 5 degrees before and locks up,
Reset MEATER
Here are some instructions that they sent me to
try
it sounds like your probes may be paired directly to your phone rather than your Block. May I ask you to try the following steps to reset your MEATER Block?
We recommend unpairing the Block from the app before trying these steps, but it's not required
Turn off Bluetooth on our smart device.
Make sure all 4 of the probes are docked in the
Block.
Start the Block in Standalone Mode.
Hold down the Settings button (the gear icon) for 10-15 seconds until the "Erase All Settings?"
notification appears, and select "Yes."
Start your Block in Standalone Mode again, and
wait for the check mark to appear next to all 4
probes.
Enable Bluetooth on your smart device, then start the Block in WiFi Mode to connect to the app.
Very helpful informations :)
Glad it was helpful!
How many probes can you add in the app
how do you clean them?? I find it a PAIN in the *** trying to clean these things after a long smoke...
i spray with dish soap, and use a green scour pad... comes clean pretty quick
Regarding ambient temps. To me, the only important location to measure at is where the meat is. I have a big Joe and if I could have ordered it without the temp gauge I would have. It seems Meater agrees hence the design of their probe. I bought the MEATER+ a week ago and used it on a pastrami cook. I also used my wired probes for both ambient and meat temps for
Comparison. Everything checked out within 2 deg. The only issue I had was cleaning the probe of the smoke residue. Anyone have any tips on cleaning? The sole reason I wanted the MEATER is for rotisserie cooking.
can you use the meater on an infrared grill?
I bought the meater block and returned it. The reason why I returned is because the ambient temperatures were way off from all four. I inserted all four probes into a cut of meat in a one inch square. I remember seeing a twenty degrees discrepancy.
If the grill is not heat soaked I have seen very different ambient temps as the heat moves around the food and grill whereas later in the cook these inevitably get closer together. In either case appreciate it’s not for everyone but wanted to share what causes theseb
So, Meater plus. The meter has a range of 165 feet. The block extends that range. SO technically, I could have the meater installed in the cook, 165 ft from that distance place the block, and it can extend my range within my home? Do I understand that right?
No the probe goes to the block which goes to your phone for a total of 165ft. If that doesn’t reach your house/device you would use a spare smart device to act as the wifi bridge to upload to cloud and now you can access in your phone anywhere
Can you compare thermopro spike to the MEATER
yep, working on it
I watch you all the time and with your recommendation I bought a Meater plus
I have used it on 3 brisket and 4 chicken cooks.
It is 10-15 degrees wrong on both temp compared to wired thermometers in the same place
I reached out to the customer service team and got no response as they state on the form that they drop all customer requests after 5 days
So if it is not accurate it’s of no use to me
This is just a FYI
i get the same readings as my thermapen so i can only share what experience i have had, thanks for sharing yours although frustrated to hear yours isnt near as enjoyable as mine
How do I connect my block to my home WiFi?
Hi James, so if I understand correctly, each probe measures both the meat AND ambient??
Hey Andrea. Yes each one has its own internal meat sensor as well as an ambient air temp sensor
thanks, @@SmokingDadBBQ James! most helpful!
I’m considering to get the block for my husband’s birthday next month….
We often cook just for the two of us, so we have smaller pieces of meat on the grill. Do you think it works just as well on a slice of meat that is about one inch thick?
Depends. The issue isn't the meat thickness, it's the probe needs to go in 3 inches or so to protect the internal components. Notice he's using strip steaks and not petit fillets in the video.
@@pdt8165
I think we just have to try it…
Looking forward for the fist cook!
@@mhuijs1615 I think you'll enjoy it. But if it has a weak link, it's small cuts
Great video, went to purchase with your link and at checkout it said the code was not valid.
It no longer stacks with a sale and is automatically applied via the link now without a code
I was on the fence about getting Meater Block. After watching your original review I ordered one. Owning this for six months now and I totally hate this product. It's completely trash. Constantly disconnecting, the distance needed for connectivity, just makes this unusable. I thought the first one was a dud, contacted the company did a few trouble shooting and sent it back for another one. It has the same issue. The app looks beautiful but it's all fluff. For an example, try to remove a block. Despite having a section to add and remove the devices, there's no clear option to remove. Also check the wifi status on the block. It'll say "bad" and "unknown" then crashes (Android). Don't be tempted and fooled with all these social media ads, read the comments and reviews. It's a horrible product.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I have had the opposite so it’s good for people to read both real experiences. I have receipts for my original purchases and wasn’t paid to make that video or this one. I made it as I was frustrated with how I thought the ability to get info on my phone from anywhere works vs how it actually works.
If your wifi isn’t 2.4, if you share the same wireless channel as your neighbours (router settings, there are 11 to choose from) you will have interference, and if you stretch to the advertised distance there will be connection problems.
I have none of these issues but my block sits on the table beside my grill (probe is less than 6ft) and the wifi is on a channel with less interference on a full strength mesh network.
I totally get your frustration but for the product or any wifi product to work it needs a good road to operate on. If we took a Ferrari on a broken up pothole gravel road and said it’s a terrible car because you had to go slow to avoid the massive holes that’s more of a road problem then it is the car. Unfortunately with tech the limitation for any of them to work is a really good wifi foundation that’s not included with the product
@@SmokingDadBBQ I wish I've had the same results as you, you're the reason why I bought the Meater block after months of contemplation. I have a full mesh network that covers my home and yard. The 5ghz would not reach the far corner of my yard as that frequency requires you to be somewhat close. I've also use wifi analyzer to choose the channel with the least interference in my neighborhood. I too place the block next to the smoker during the cook. The difference here, I think is the medium the frequency passes through. I used the Meater probe in a metal grill and in an oven with the door closed. Despite the block being as close as possible, so close that the next step would be putting the whole block in with the meat. Despite being this close there's connectivity issues and it just makes me go nuts. What works is if you have a direct/unhindered sight line from block to probe. Such as a scenario where you're searing the meat on a cast iron. But I'd like to use it to make sure the meat is cooked perfectly before then, so I really wish I had your same experience. Thank you.
Are they amazing? Yes. But am I the only one that has had an issue with the black part separating from the metal probe cover?
Secondly, kind of wish they made device management a bit easier. Have two meater+ and ended up with one pairing with only the probe/phone and the other pairing with the extender device, but can't modify the connections, forget, or reset. Plus, at one point, lost a probe and the lost probe spent months mocking me because I couldn't remove it.
Minor gripes, would buy again.
Good points. Thanks for sharing