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.

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Great video again James. I have been using the Meater based on your perspective but I learned even more from this presentation. Thank you!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant

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.

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.

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!

@briansimon1263

Жыл бұрын

same here

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.

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Congrats

@izik6894

Ай бұрын

can you purchase more probes?

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 was on the fence about this product until this video. I'm purchasing right now. Thank you.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

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!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wiktor

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. :)

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Carl

I just ordered one this morning. Looks great!

Good vid, good info re probe position…. I’ve owned the “Block” for about a year and concur with all your info…Thanks.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Boom

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!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great Video! Great info! Love my Meater Block!

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.

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!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam

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!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@seanfuson4064

Жыл бұрын

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.

@seanfuson4064

Жыл бұрын

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.

@jamesgummel4957

Жыл бұрын

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

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

@@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 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.

I tried my meater plus today and absolutely love it! The steak was amazing!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

right on!

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Hope it solves it for you. A solid connection makes all the difference

Another fantastic video James, I have asked Santa for a Meater Probe can't wait currently using corded type. Cheers.

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@chrischasse1469

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

I guess I am lucky to win the connection lottery. Don’t have these but I have good wifi so maybe that helps

@savvyup87

Ай бұрын

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.

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!

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’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.

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 KZread 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 I'm going to buy the meater block to try it out

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

Wow great connection hack, didn’t think of that!!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian

James, it's commendable that you can feature a product and give it enough time and a fair shake to avoid being a shill!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I try to limit reviews to when I have a learning or insight that I think would benefit people

i am using the meater+ for over a year now. it is amazing.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

Great video, I have just gotten an egg, and this has helped me to decide to buy a temperature probe

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! and congrats on your egg

Such great information. Thanks. How about wrapping with the Meater?

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😂😂

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

haha its not as easy as you'd think some days ... especially if using 5ghz vs. 2.4 wifi

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.

Great presentation! You answered a lot of my questions. Is it possible for you to discuss the app in more detail?

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

I will sneak of it that into videos / cooks for sure

Very helpful informations :)

@SmokingDadBBQ

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

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

I feel that I have learned more about the Meater probe by watching this video than reading the Meater manual.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Cheers

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 💰!!

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. 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.

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.

the air range is not the problem, but the metal attenuation around the probe!

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

Жыл бұрын

That would be cool

@danmoore6107

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@johnpryes4360

Жыл бұрын

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.

@danmoore6107

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@MrYoohootuber

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great but I don’t think that would be possible. The meat end insulates the internal battery and wireless transmitter from overheating.

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.

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.

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

these things add up $$$

Another great video. But.... Just wondering.... How do you clean the probes?

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

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

I would be interested to know if the steel of the Akorn disrupts the signal a whole lot or just a little bit.

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.

@GamingForTheRecentlyDeceased

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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?

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Good point

Tip for Meater users: My probe was mis reading - but cleaning it well fixed the issue.

I love my Meater plus.

And another very informative video. Been thinking about the Meater block or The Meatstick pro WiFi set and your video now gets me leaning back towards Meater. Because of all the videos were the range of the Meatstick (distance connection and temperature) was better compared to Meater and the reviews from customers about poor connection and poor customer service from Meater I first was leaning towards The Meatstick. Still a few days to Black Friday deals😅 A pity your code /link doesn’t work in Europe (the European website) or does it..?

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

It should. Just got a bunch of EU countries setup. EU link meater.store/SmokigDadBBQEU

@Raymond-sj7cn

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ is the link correct..? SmokigDad instead of SmokingDad..? With the link you get the normal site and normal price when you choose the Meater block.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

@@Raymond-sj7cn it should be 10% at checkout unless there is a sale and it takes the better price

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.

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?

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Yes I would say the meat bubble accounts for the difference

@Keith80027

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

@@Keith80027 we recorded it so you can catch it later in the day

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

That’s what lead me to the block as well

Would anyone recommend using a single meter for the purpose of only tracking the ambient grill temp? I read that you need to use an apple or potatoe but how long until you need to switch it out for another? Also, will the probe stand up to a higher temp for a short period? Not worried about temp tracking at that point, just that the probe doesnt get damaged...

Do you run into issues with the probes losing connection or failing to connect with the 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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

I wish I knew why once and a while people get such an opposite experience than I have had. Bummer

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.

Im cooking pork spare ribs. Are the probes too thick for this cut of meat in your experience?

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

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 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.

Rarely make it through a MEATER cook without troubleshooting. Flawed product IMO. I have the block.

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.

Have you ever had a probe fall out of the meat, maybe even during a rotisserie cook? Because that's something thad concerns me.

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

9 ай бұрын

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

@Radioactivechemist

9 ай бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ I waited on making a decision and now I am glad I did. Thanks for such a prompt response.

can you use the meater on an infrared grill?

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

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Block charges probes. Power cable can run block. Block needs either batteries or recharging batteries that you recharge and put back in the block

@bobjohnson8169

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you Sir! I learn so much from you and your channel. Best. b

I have a Meater but a great cheaper wired version is the Grill Eye

if i bought a block with 2 probes can i convert my meater+ probes to work with it?

How do I connect my block to my home WiFi?

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Not yet!

Great review. I bought one off your reviews as well have been happy with it. Have you had issues with the historical temps being in accurate? I think the latest update messed up my history. Example: I cooked a chicken to 165 and now it says I cooked it to 99. Was curious if you had same issue and if you noticed some relationship between how different the temps are. I was trying to see some history for how I've cooked certain things

@davidschwarz7350

Жыл бұрын

Update: now all my historicals are gone!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen that but will keep an eye out. Interesting, wonder if it was an app version error that’s been patched

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

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Just used mine today in the oven below 500f

@scottydakiwi

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ thanks so much for the quick reply 👍

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

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Internal is something like 212f and external I think is 500f

I regret spending so much on my meater+. The ambient or grid temperature is always all by 20 to 50 degrees from my Thermal Pro at the same horizonal or vertical level. Also the Bluetooth somedays just says "no I am not connecting". I love having it on my phone, I love the graph, cooks steaks great and most of all the alerts. You can just buy a much cheaper Thermal Pro that does those four things. The Meater is just great at reading the meat but not the grate or the ambient. This is just from my two Meater+, maybe mine are defective, I'm using them wrong (even though I use them the same has him). The way I use it is only on long cooks and steaks, Ill put it in the meater in and use my thermal pro on the grate timp.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

It’s possible they are defective or were exposed to too much heat or aren’t clean I use my thermapen or chefstemps probe to record ambient and check the wireless ambient temps and they match so I know I have good info. For the tips you can use your SV at 140f and validate internal calibration

Is the battery in the probe changeble?

Bit disappointed with Meater now. Had Meater for over a year, and no issues. I went to do a cook one weekend and the app told me that I had to do a update, so I did the update, since then I have lost all my cook history and I can't connect to the cloud now to check on my cook when out. I have sent two emails to Meater, too which they replied that they know of the issue and hope to resolve it soon, nearly 2 months now and still not sorted. I saw my history come back one time, but all the times were wrong. Not happy with Meater any more

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

I know they are the same probe but interchangeable after coming paired to a base I am not sure

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

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

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

Your explanation lost me a bit on placing the probe parallel to the grill vs a 90 degree to the grill ( up & down vs sideways) . Using a pork butt as an example; If the probe is in the center of the meat in both cases shouldn't the temp be the same ?

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.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Rotisserie is where this makes sense. If you don’t have a rotisserie you have lots of options

@benhaze1010

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you for responding. You have a great channel.

I see a lot of love it or hate it comments here, and elsewhere, about Meater products. Have you ever used a fireboard drive 2 thermometer blower setup? I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say anything bad about that product and I’d love to get your take.

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have one but might get one to test in the new year. All of these wireless devices need a good wireless foundation. Put a Ferrari on a dirt road and it will suck to drive. Wifi products are infuriating in areas of high interference or spotty coverage

@D0NTsmokeCRACK

Жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ I look forward to seeing that review, if you pick one up. Your honesty and straight forward videos are a welcome breath of fresh air on KZread.

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?

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

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

It's odd WiFi isn't standard. A wifi sender is not expensive, and they are small, so you could easily have this option in the single version.

I have a Meater that is still setting on my fridge from when I bought it the first year they came to market. Haven’t used it more than 10 times as it simply won’t turn on after being fully charged. Also, I noticed after using it for a couple long low and slow cooks, it builds gunk on the square head to a point that the signal can’t get out of the grilling compartment as it blocking the signal. These things are not reliable as this sponsored video review suggests. If you want a real wireless thermometer that is reliable on WiFi AND Bluetooth, then go with the Signals by Thermaworks.

Is there any concern that the battery in the meater will outgas at temperature?

@mattd2103

Жыл бұрын

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 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,

@SmokingDadBBQ

7 ай бұрын

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.

Can you compare thermopro spike to the MEATER

@SmokingDadBBQ

11 ай бұрын

yep, working on it