I really appreciate what an excellent job you did on this video. You are a fluid speaker. Clear and concise. I just purchased this thermometer form Costco. It came with 2 probes for $99. I have not even opened it yet. I have some ribs in the oven right now. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and insights.
Great video John. That seems to be a nice alternative to to the Meater block.I would have never thought you would get 17 degrees of carry over cooking. Looking forward to seeing more cooks using this.
Definitely an appealing price point. Your link has a 2 probe version that appears to charge both probes simultaneously ($130.00 USD). And states they are safe up to 572°F including deep frying.
Agreed. Just returned the One-probe version for the Two-probe version. Whenever you leave the other two probes in the storage slots, they are continuously draining and the battery dies after a few days. But with the two probe Hub, both probes they continuously charged and ready to go as soon as you're ready to cook without the annoying need to charge them up. (They should have an auto off feature.... especially for the folks that buy the One-probe Hub and two additional probes like I did)
Hey, John! Great video as always. I got the 2 probe Chef IQ last month and so far I really like it. I actually went to the grocery store during a cook and it was cool to never lose connection. My only complaint so far is that after only a couple of cooks the numbers on the probes are almost gone. I can figure it out by just turning both on and holding one in my hand to get a temperature difference. One thing I haven't tried yet is using them on the JoeTisserie - kinda nervous that the probe will fall out during the cook, but I'll give it a try and see what happens.
Always really enjoy your videos. So well thought out and easy to understand. U r so good u could make a video on a Kleenex box entertaining. Keep up the good work!
Love seeing your videos. I'm looking for the Chef IQ reviews and you came up. I started smoking and grilling because of you and your recommendation of the Akorn smoker. Good to see you're making videos! 👍
I have a Thermopro TempSpike. I did a video review on it here on my channel. I am no longer gonna review or advocate bluetooth thermometers. The connectivity is not reliable enough for me to recommend it. While it make work for me in my environment, it may not work for someone else in theirs.
@@ManCaveMeals solid point John - I gave away my meater probe because it just plain would not communicate through the stainless steel in my KBQ-c60. Drove me nuts
Really appreciate the discussion and writeup detail. Curious about how well the base unit works in heat. With my units, I have to keep them out of the sun, and this summer we've had several days that had air temps above their safe operating range (!). Looking forward to getting more info on this.
I never leave stuff like this in direct sunlight. If its not in the shade, I toss a towel over it. I do the same thing with my fireboard because that kind of heat plays havoc with LCDs.
I do wish they would upgrade their app so you can adjust your cook temp within a preprogrammed setting. For example, when you go to whole roasted chicken, on the MEATER you can adjust the cook temp from its default 160° to 155°, etc.. on the Chef IQ that’s not an option. Just purchased the two probe unit from Costco yesterday. I’m looking forward to using it.
I have been using the Chef IQ probes for a month now, love them! I purchased a set of 2 @ Costco with the ability to charge two probes at the same time. I have not yet used the manual mode, I have only cooked their recipes. Can you explain exactly how to get to the manual mode? I would like to cook a 20 bone pork crown roast (smoking at 250 degrees) and just set the finish temp to 140 or so.... Not quite sure how to do it... Great video, thanks! CT
'well' is relative I guess. I did some searing with this just to see and it worked OK. The problem I have with using something like this for searing is that while you are futzing around with your phone and the app to see what the temps are, your steak is gonna over cook. I find it SO MUCH EASIER to use an instant read thermometer for that. I like technology as much as the next guy, but I hate tech that gets in my way, and this device in that scenario is getting in the way.
I'm aggravated! Where is the "smart bar" where I can set the the target temp without using all the smart features? Most of the time I just need to monitor the temp and get an alert when it reaches the temp I want and I can't seem to find a way to do that in the app? chefiq's faq says I can do that by hitting the "smart bar" but I can't find those words in the app anywhere and they don't show what or where the smart bar is?
I bought the One-probe version and 2 additional probes. But the two probes that weren't plugged into the hub directly, would slowly drain and die every week. So I returned it and bought the Two-probe Hub....I don't have 3 probes now (which sucks), but at least the two I do have are ready to go right way at all times. Was too much of a pain in the ass to have the One-hub version and have to charge the other probes manually for 10 minutes each....I spend good money on these damn things. I just want to open them up and start cooking....I got got too much shit in life to do everyday....adding another stupid poorly designed step was not jiving with me.
Bluetooth specs are gonna be different depending on your environment. Realistically, I would say 50-100 feet depending on what is between you and the device. Your mileage may vary. If there is nothing between you and the device, you might get 300 feet. If there is a lot of stuff between you and the device, you might get 25 feet. This is why I don't mess with bluetooth thermometers. The reliability is a problem.
My wife just gave me a 2 probe set for our anniversary. Looking forward to using them but one thing i cant imagine how they overcame. Lithium ion batteries dont like heat (as in 120F will kill them quickly), so what magic have they performed that prevents the battery (lithium ion according to the chefiq website) inside the probe from getting too hot while sitting in a 300 to 400 degree oven?
Its unlimited distance with wifi. I dont know battery life because i have never depleted it on a single cook. I have run it 15 hours several times with no issues
@@cavyboy99 I haven't had any issues with accuracy at all. In terms of wifi wireless thermometers, THIS one is the best bargain out there as far as I know. I would, however, buy the dual probe version if I was buying it again.
There is a lot of great information out there about pasteurization of chicken at lower terms and the time associated with it. But, none the less, you should always cook to your own preferences.
No.. this one didn't come from Publix. I will check my Publix next time I'm in there and see if they have any of those... The air chilled one was a greenwise brand but NOT the organic version.
I have the meater + and the tempspike. I'm trying to remember if you reviewed the tempspike. Both are very similar but the tempspike seemed more reliable from a connectivity standpoint.
@@rogerboyer6323 I have both of those and I found that the TempSpike seemed to have a better range than the Meater+. I published a video review of the TempSpike here as well. For the money, I'd have this Chef IQ over both of those because of the wifi.
Hey John, great video. I'm curious, how close did the ambient temp on the probe jive with what your grill was actually running? My meater+ can be off a good bit at times which is frustrating.
My grill was running at 205 to 210 during the entire cook. It wasn't very close until after about 8 hours into the cook on the Kamado. On my pellet grill cooks it stayed really close.the while time
I appreciate the request but I think I am mostly retired from making cooking videos. No one is watching them so I am gonna stick with photo cooking essays on my facebook page (Man Cave Meals). There are scarce few people who have the attention span to watch a video any more. Even fewer take a moment to leave a comment :)
I really appreciate what an excellent job you did on this video. You are a fluid speaker. Clear and concise. I just purchased this thermometer form Costco. It came with 2 probes for $99. I have not even opened it yet. I have some ribs in the oven right now.
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and insights.
The two probe version is a better deal for sure
Bought a drum smoker yesterday and Chef IQ today. Look out world! Good review, keep up the good work. Love you bottle collection. +1
Thanks!
Just a very good review. Well done, man. Keep it up. You're made for this.
Great info man, best in depth review on the product yet.
Just purchased using your link. First time using an affiliate link. Thanks.
Right now Costco has the 2 probe version for $100.00.
Thank you! Your comment saved me 40 bux!
Just bought one too!
Bought one today at Costco, a Christmas present for myself.
Gonna follow suit and get two probes at Costco
Got one from Costco. Ambient temp seems off by 100deg. Trying to figure it out
Great video John. That seems to be a nice alternative to to the Meater block.I would have never thought you would get 17 degrees of carry over cooking. Looking forward to seeing more cooks using this.
Thanks! There is a lot of 'science' to carryover cooking. It varies from item to item and from cooking temp to cooking temp.
Definitely an appealing price point. Your link has a 2 probe version that appears to charge both probes simultaneously ($130.00 USD). And states they are safe up to 572°F including deep frying.
Sure enough.. i wish i had known that was an option before I bought this one... lol.
Agreed. Just returned the One-probe version for the Two-probe version. Whenever you leave the other two probes in the storage slots, they are continuously draining and the battery dies after a few days. But with the two probe Hub, both probes they continuously charged and ready to go as soon as you're ready to cook without the annoying need to charge them up. (They should have an auto off feature.... especially for the folks that buy the One-probe Hub and two additional probes like I did)
Costco 2 probes $99
Hey, John! Great video as always. I got the 2 probe Chef IQ last month and so far I really like it. I actually went to the grocery store during a cook and it was cool to never lose connection. My only complaint so far is that after only a couple of cooks the numbers on the probes are almost gone. I can figure it out by just turning both on and holding one in my hand to get a temperature difference. One thing I haven't tried yet is using them on the JoeTisserie - kinda nervous that the probe will fall out during the cook, but I'll give it a try and see what happens.
Always really enjoy your videos. So well thought out and easy to understand. U r so good u could make a video on a Kleenex box entertaining. Keep up the good work!
Love seeing your videos. I'm looking for the Chef IQ reviews and you came up. I started smoking and grilling because of you and your recommendation of the Akorn smoker. Good to see you're making videos! 👍
Thank you for the video. Im buying it now.
Thanks John!
Great video with exact information I’m looking for. Thank you!
Great Video brother. It really helped me
Great review. Have you tried the Thermopro meat spike yet? Curious on that one too....
I have a Thermopro TempSpike. I did a video review on it here on my channel. I am no longer gonna review or advocate bluetooth thermometers. The connectivity is not reliable enough for me to recommend it. While it make work for me in my environment, it may not work for someone else in theirs.
Yeah, that makes sense. Thanx for the reply!!!@@ManCaveMeals
@@ManCaveMeals solid point John - I gave away my meater probe because it just plain would not communicate through the stainless steel in my KBQ-c60. Drove me nuts
Really appreciate the discussion and writeup detail. Curious about how well the base unit works in heat. With my units, I have to keep them out of the sun, and this summer we've had several days that had air temps above their safe operating range (!).
Looking forward to getting more info on this.
I never leave stuff like this in direct sunlight. If its not in the shade, I toss a towel over it. I do the same thing with my fireboard because that kind of heat plays havoc with LCDs.
Got mine at Costco for $99 - $20 Instant Manufacturer Rebate with 2 probes and base/charger with 2 probe capacity. Cheers!
I do wish they would upgrade their app so you can adjust your cook temp within a preprogrammed setting. For example, when you go to whole roasted chicken, on the MEATER you can adjust the cook temp from its default 160° to 155°, etc.. on the Chef IQ that’s not an option. Just purchased the two probe unit from Costco yesterday. I’m looking forward to using it.
Agreed. The app is not as nice as the meater app but the price is much better
I have been using the Chef IQ probes for a month now, love them! I purchased a set of 2 @ Costco with the ability to charge two probes at the same time. I have not yet used the manual mode, I have only cooked their recipes. Can you explain exactly how to get to the manual mode? I would like to cook a 20 bone pork crown roast (smoking at 250 degrees) and just set the finish temp to 140 or so.... Not quite sure how to do it...
Great video, thanks!
CT
Does it work well for searing?
'well' is relative I guess. I did some searing with this just to see and it worked OK. The problem I have with using something like this for searing is that while you are futzing around with your phone and the app to see what the temps are, your steak is gonna over cook. I find it SO MUCH EASIER to use an instant read thermometer for that. I like technology as much as the next guy, but I hate tech that gets in my way, and this device in that scenario is getting in the way.
Great review. Curious what chicken holder you are using? Thanks!
It's called a turbo trusser.. they are in amazon
What seasoning did you use for the chicken
It was a a trial run for me of Kingsford's lemon pepper blend
Thanks very much. Good stuff!
I'm aggravated! Where is the "smart bar" where I can set the the target temp without using all the smart features? Most of the time I just need to monitor the temp and get an alert when it reaches the temp I want and I can't seem to find a way to do that in the app? chefiq's faq says I can do that by hitting the "smart bar" but I can't find those words in the app anywhere and they don't show what or where the smart bar is?
I don't remember at this point. I am no longer using this device.
@@ManCaveMeals So what device are you now using?
@@jcgreader I am using the Meater Block when I want to use a wireless probe.
It does keep the probe charged even if the unit is off. At least mine does
I bought the One-probe version and 2 additional probes. But the two probes that weren't plugged into the hub directly, would slowly drain and die every week. So I returned it and bought the Two-probe Hub....I don't have 3 probes now (which sucks), but at least the two I do have are ready to go right way at all times. Was too much of a pain in the ass to have the One-hub version and have to charge the other probes manually for 10 minutes each....I spend good money on these damn things. I just want to open them up and start cooking....I got got too much shit in life to do everyday....adding another stupid poorly designed step was not jiving with me.
How far away can u use it and still contact to phone. Bluetooth
Bluetooth specs are gonna be different depending on your environment. Realistically, I would say 50-100 feet depending on what is between you and the device. Your mileage may vary. If there is nothing between you and the device, you might get 300 feet. If there is a lot of stuff between you and the device, you might get 25 feet. This is why I don't mess with bluetooth thermometers. The reliability is a problem.
My wife just gave me a 2 probe set for our anniversary. Looking forward to using them but one thing i cant imagine how they overcame. Lithium ion batteries dont like heat (as in 120F will kill them quickly), so what magic have they performed that prevents the battery (lithium ion according to the chefiq website) inside the probe from getting too hot while sitting in a 300 to 400 degree oven?
I dunno but it works whatever it is.
would it have told you to take it off more accurately if you had used one of the presets rather than the quickset/custom setting you used?
I don't think so. I just don't think this thick of a layer of technology is the right tool for cooking steaks and other things that cook that quickly.
Awesome review. You have PERFECT teeth btw. Congrats on those
How far away can you go and keep connection to the probes. It says on the description its unlimited. And how many hrs will they last on a full charge.
Its unlimited distance with wifi. I dont know battery life because i have never depleted it on a single cook. I have run it 15 hours several times with no issues
It's pretty accurate and worth buying though?
@@cavyboy99 I haven't had any issues with accuracy at all. In terms of wifi wireless thermometers, THIS one is the best bargain out there as far as I know. I would, however, buy the dual probe version if I was buying it again.
The only thing that bothers me is not cooking the chicken to 165. Other than that great video.
There is a lot of great information out there about pasteurization of chicken at lower terms and the time associated with it. But, none the less, you should always cook to your own preferences.
What is your go to digital thermometer? If you used the second probe how would you utilize it?
I am making this one my go-to for a while as I continue to evaluate it. I'm quite impressed with it so far.
How far can you get? Will it work if you leave the house?
Unlimited range with wifi
Was that an air chilled chicken from Publix? I haven’t seen those at my Publix in months. Wondering if they are not an option anymore.
No.. this one didn't come from Publix. I will check my Publix next time I'm in there and see if they have any of those... The air chilled one was a greenwise brand but NOT the organic version.
I have the meater + and the tempspike. I'm trying to remember if you reviewed the tempspike. Both are very similar but the tempspike seemed more reliable from a connectivity standpoint.
@@rogerboyer6323 I have both of those and I found that the TempSpike seemed to have a better range than the Meater+. I published a video review of the TempSpike here as well. For the money, I'd have this Chef IQ over both of those because of the wifi.
I just bought one and am cooking chicken breast on the ninja grill. What temp would you remove to allow for carryover?
@@jrubin4239 10 to 15 degrees shy of your target
Hey John, great video. I'm curious, how close did the ambient temp on the probe jive with what your grill was actually running? My meater+ can be off a good bit at times which is frustrating.
My grill was running at 205 to 210 during the entire cook. It wasn't very close until after about 8 hours into the cook on the Kamado. On my pellet grill cooks it stayed really close.the while time
Warranty ???
Sensor Batteries - Built-In (non replaceable) Or Replaceable ???
If Built-In when the battery dies the sensor is Done.
Thanks for sharing new subscriber here
More cooking videos please John 😬
I appreciate the request but I think I am mostly retired from making cooking videos. No one is watching them so I am gonna stick with photo cooking essays on my facebook page (Man Cave Meals). There are scarce few people who have the attention span to watch a video any more. Even fewer take a moment to leave a comment :)
Thank you for sharing your experience. Please get rid of all the alcohol bottles. It really detracts from your presentation.
Lol
Well, that's obviously the man's bar, in his home. Eyes rolling at you.
I love the bar…….nice touch!