Which Meater wireless thermometer is best? Meater+ VS Meater Block review

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I was WRONG on how I thought the Meater wireless thermometer works... this review of the Meater+ and Meater Block is designed to help explain the differences in connection technology in each of the Meater probes so that you can find the right one for you.
Looking at Amazon the Meater has over 7k 5 star ratings... but there are a few 1,2,3 star ratings as well. Reading the comments it seems the #1 issue is a lack of understanding on how the probe connects, how far you can go etc. so I put this video together to help explain the differences between the various Meater wireless thermometer models as its something I didn't fully understand when I first ordered my Meater plus probe before eventually upgrading to the Meater Block.
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@wongjefx980 3 года назад

Thanks.... now I have a reference source to explain to the wife why I “need” one.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

hahaha

@brandonwilliams2431 3 года назад

Sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission

@SimonZimmermann82 2 года назад

Don't buy it please

@jaggerjack36 2 года назад

Hah, that's literally my situation

@MrOhReally Год назад

😂🤣😂🤣

@wobby1516 10 месяцев назад

Just bought the meat block and looking forward to trying it out. Really pleased I listened to you as that was a really got explanation of the differences between the various options. 🇬🇧 especially as there are a good number of people on line that complain about drop out and you’ve nailed the reason and work around, brilliantly. 🙏

@radamstruck 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking the time for a VERY educational video on the meater plus and the meater block! I have had the plus for a couple years and it took me a long time to figure out the cloud with my ipad and phone! Just ordered a meater block today and your review will definitely be a big help in using the new block!!!

@SmokingDadBBQ 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jamesdrollinger7793 3 года назад

Such a GREAT video! I’ve been using the MEATER for several years now - I wish this video had been around when I first started, as you explained everything that I had to learn. The hard way. I am new to your channel, but all your videos are incredibly helpful - THANK YOU!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@alecgrant3099 2 года назад

James, Thank you so much for the tremendous effort you put into your channel. I bought a Kamado Joe classic 2 almost one year ago and have not looked back since. Your channel is my go-to for ideas, recipes, and methods. You have answered so may of my questions. Over time I have become developed and have become more confident in my bbq skills. The the majority of my cooks have been a tremendous success which I continually give credit where due to your efforts and information. Thank you! One the sources of continual confusion is the difference between grill and dome temperature. I purchased, early on, a nutrichef bluetooth temperature probe. During a cook I monitor the grill, internal, and dome temperature and record the readings in a logbook. I have also learned to take screen shots of the graph as the app is somewhat unstable even on an iphone.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Thanks so much, cheers... i think you will love the meater app in comparison

@davemusial5621 8 месяцев назад

Thank You for providing such great content. I really appreciate the concise information presented without all the fluff!! Very respectful of my time. James, your channel is one of my favorites on all of you tube!

@SmokingDadBBQ 7 месяцев назад

much appreciated

@anthonygardner400 3 года назад

Great video. This is the first time I’ve seen you. What an excellent communicator you are - extremely clear in how you share content.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@isa-bv4ms 2 года назад

Great video James, thanks for sharing! I purchased the Meater Block per your recommendation, and I just LOVE IT! A little costly, but very accurate and usable. I put a pork butt on my pit using 2 probes and ran to town 30 miles away to do some errands. With the Meater block connected to my home Wi-Fi, I was able to monitor my pork temps and estimate how long I had before I needed to get back home! Great product and great review!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

right on

@randyjanicki1472 Год назад

Thank you for the great informative explanation on how to use the wireless probe. You saved me the headache of trying to figure out which wireless probe to buy and how to use it.

@tonysayegh33 Год назад

I love videos that explain a product better than the manufacturer does. Thank you for this.

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bryanward4361 Год назад

Great review, I just picked up the Meater+ and the idea of using the app on a spare device is fantastic.

@BRTardiff 2 года назад

Thanks for this video. I bought a Meater Block that came with an additional Meater+. I figured I’d start with the Plus just to get a feel for it. Like you, I had no clue they were different when I opened it up tonight. Thanks for clarifying for me. I’m so glad I purchased the Block.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@MoBaconLives 2 года назад

I have the block, barely used it once. I didn't understand much about the block but this video was exactly what I needed to understand better not only the meater but the block too. Thank you for this video.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@hanktrantham2641 3 года назад

I got one of these for Christmas, had a hell of a time getting it set up because it did not want to connect. After 2 days finally got it to connect. Then the next time I go to use it , it wanted to do an update and I had to use an older unit of another type I had at the house. Boxed it back up and sent it back.....turned out to be more trouble than what it was worth. Don’t miss the headache at all. I’m glad you are happy with yours, but as for me NEVER AGAIN!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

oh that sounds frustrating

@markprincipato2995 3 года назад

Great in depth video that covered all my questions about the meater wireless thermometer. Thank you!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@samsonite795 3 года назад

Was about to buy the Meater+ but so glad you made this video and I’m gonna get the block now!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

it solves a lot of the things that drove me nuts, wish i had known beforehand

@26jasonmh 3 года назад

So many people don't understand how it works. Thanks for explaining it.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

You bet! cheers

@ReineVerran 2 года назад

Thanks for this information, I am just about to get one of these and this video helped me in making my decision to get the MEATER Block - keep up the great content mate

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@mitchellgeisler4577 3 года назад

Great video! Really highlights some of the specifics i may not have picked up on! Thanks

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@poorpuritan8480 2 года назад

Major props for bringing up the Amazon reviews.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

thanks

@stankhomenko6116 2 года назад

Really appreciate the thoughtful and detailed video. It answered all the questions I had!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@josephvann3306 Год назад

I like how you took the time and explain it , thank you james

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

thanks!

@stoneburnerdroneservice Год назад

Excellent video! After watching this I immediately ordered a Meater Block. 😁

@bluenosepe 3 года назад

A million questions, answered. Thanks so much.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jerodc597 2 года назад

Just a few days go I sent an email to Meater asking them some confusions I had over their cloud side of the Meater Plus and Meater Block and it being the weekend they are not there to get back to be until probably Monday BUT your video shared exactly everything I was wondering about regarding these two products and the cloud aspect. Thank you so very much, excellent content. Now I feel comfortable with which Meater to buy sooner and get to grilling/smoking/rotisserie with a Meater sooner. 👍

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

glad i could help

@donnawhite5343 2 года назад

My husband wants a wireless smart thermometer... and you are the person that I search. Thanks again!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

thank-you, cheers

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

ps - got a save 10% code since this came out (SDBBQ) on the meater site

@donnawhite5343 2 года назад

Ordered it and used your code!

@brentmatheson4729 3 года назад

Your video exactly addressed the questions I wanted answered. Thanks.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@rodwhite9769 3 года назад

Excellent video! I used my meater for the first time last week and had problems disconnecting and distance. Now I'll try adding Meater app to the Laptop and then phone to cloud. Looking forward to the testing. Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

hope that helps get you sorted

@tsnstt 10 месяцев назад

Great video! Helped me make a decision. I will go with the four probes. I was debating whether one or four. Thanks again.

@shadowdog500 2 года назад

The graph is good for more than past cook analysis. I put it in graph mode during the cook and use the ambient temperature arc as an indicator on when to add fuel.

@nukes0076 3 года назад

Great video mate. Keep up the great work. So informative. I'll definitely be going the block.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

cheers

@lupe727 2 года назад

I was in the fence about getting the block. But your video is on point. I went with the block and 4 probes. Thank you for a very informative video! Also, I thought the same thing you thought about getting one probe plus. I would have not known that if I had not seen your video.

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

Glad to help!

@RicardoZ590 7 месяцев назад

Extremely informative information thank you!

@SmokingDadBBQ 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@CossackM3 3 года назад

Omg, I didn’t even realize that about my MEATER+ the block is on my bucket list of items to get. Thanks. Now I’ll reconnect it to the house iPad vs phone.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

it helps a lot

@erichansen5017 Год назад

That was some great information, thanks dude!

@sofaking6949 Год назад

Answered all the questions and more I had. Fantastic video thank you..

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

thanks!

@gcong2 3 года назад

Outstanding video!! Thank you!! I’ve been n the Meater web site scratching my head on the differences. NOW I know!!!!! Thanks again!!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@bluenosepe 3 года назад

😆😂🤣 Same here. My main question being, how the hell can I monitor my Kamado steak, from the pub?? Thanks god I kept an old iPhone to make the connection.

@PivotHigher 2 года назад

Bought the block, thank you for the review!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@doneisele3442 2 года назад

Hey, James! Great justification; will add Meater to my Christmas wish list! Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Happy holidays!

@srt10h4rml3ss 2 года назад

Excellent info again :) Picked up the Meater original recently not realizing the limited range, saw 50M from the Plus version and that was stuck in my head. Although have yet to test the original Meater, the distance will be farther than the 10M through brick and multiple walls to boot where I'm situated if putting something in the Oven or on the BBQ for a slow roast. Luckily I have a few spare Android devices to use Meter Link, so my 1 device sits in the kitchen (easily accessible to my oven or BBQ outside) and sends the info to the cloud via my Router (centralized in my house) so I can them access the cook via my personal mobile device anywhere in the house or front yard. This easily solves distance issue and works like the block :) Ideally the block is the easy and more versatile solution of course but for almost 4x the price, I'd have to pass even while doing multiple types of beef/pork/chicken etc on large cooks. I have 2 other wireless solutions (albeit a little clunky but work fine) already in place to support larger cooks if needed. The Block is my end game but it's just extremely overpriced in my mind at this point. Keep up the great content fellow CDN 👍👍

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

thanks so much fellow canuck

@RumandCook 3 года назад

You're a video machine lately! :) Thanks for putting this one out. I was in the same camp and annoyed I couldn't get the range I expected without a 2nd device. Biggest take away for me, I wasted money on a + and should have gotten a block awhile ago. I didn't realize the block added wireless. Thanks for sharing!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

haha it has been a little crazy, one more and then back to normal

@reubenhenry4333 2 года назад

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@theofelix99 2 года назад

@Reuben Henry Instablaster =)

@reubenhenry4333 2 года назад

@Theo Felix thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@reubenhenry4333 2 года назад

@Theo Felix It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account !

@AgricEcon 3 года назад

Thanks, I didn’t realize the significant difference in the functionality of the Block... a great reason to consider the Block!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jeremymckinnon395 2 года назад

Yes block hooks to wifi meaning infinite range. Massive fail rate on their products though. And I sell the bloody things. My personal one i had to get 6 warranty claims to get one that works and it failed tonight. So 7 claims though this one atleast lasted me a month. But generally id say 1 in 4 ends up claiming warranty im just very unlucky. Good when they work though edit atleast in australia anyway. Guessing america keeps the good stuff for itself as per normal edit 2. Sorry canada. Same shit less testicles

@dannylbc702 Год назад

Great video! Very informative. Thanks! Can’t wait to get mine.

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TomCccog 2 года назад

You are THE MAN. LOVE MY METER BLOCK! KEEP THE GREAT VIDS COMING 👊🤙

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

thanks, glad you're enjoying the block!

@troybryant2117 2 года назад

Great video! Looking to buy a Meater and you just saved me a lot of time! Thank You!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

thank-you, cheers

@Bigfish1day 3 года назад

Great review, now I want one. Thanks for the great information.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad to help

@dar7771 Год назад

Just got the plus. Haven’t tried yet. Don’t make it a habit being gone worrying about temp due to the Traeger app letting me adjust temps from my phone. Looking forward to getting a more accurate read of temp inside the smoker though. Thanks for sharing all that info. It had me confused as well when I was ordering. You explained it well. The block is a bit pricey for my liking.

@wckdZ Год назад

Thank you for this detailed video. Really helps with the decision making!

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

Cheers

@markproost3135 2 года назад

Thanks for the info on the Meater James, really helpful! I bought both plus and block on black Friday, and I'm thinking that the plus will be a great gift for X-mas to give away!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

thank-you, cheers

@markgibson5163 Год назад

This video was so helpful dude 👍🏾

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

thanks!

@Kevin-vm9km 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. It helped me understand my thermometer

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@JuanCastillo-zv6ob 3 года назад

I been waiting on a good review from a trusted source. Awesome putting it on my list.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad I could help

@caleffopower 3 года назад

Did my first reverse sear with meater + on friday night with a 1.8kg ribeye on the bone (2 rib bones 😉). Around 1h40 mins, i was aiming at 52c core temp and the app told me to remove at 44c. I put it to rest in the oven (turned off) and it got to 53c (or at least that’s what the all told me 😄) So overall very happy with the first cook!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Good stuff

@toddedward2710 2 года назад

I just bought 2 m plus individual probes. The video right before yours explained how they worked and I was like… What the heck! And now I understand the difference between the big block and individual. I have a spare phone so I’ll try that.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

glad to be some help

@davidbuurma9309 2 года назад

Great video as always. A while ago I bought a meater based on your recommendation and it was a questionable purchase for a while… But once you understand it it is my favorite and absolutely go to thermometer probe…

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

i felt the same early on, especially when i misunderstood how to get a good connection from anywhere

@brandonhoffman4712 2 года назад

I just did my 1st cook! Came out perfect! Nevermind that the ambient temp alarm went off twice haha! Best steak I've ever bbq'd, I am also a complete novice who put all the faiths in the robot thermometer. I basically flew the steaks into the sun until the machine said stop, then I had perfect juicy pink meat!

@brianlamison1345 3 года назад

Extremely helpful. Thanks for the info

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@dominikk.6712 3 года назад

Thanks! Great Video! Much love from Germany!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@SuperD972 3 года назад

Thank you very much for clearing up the connection info. Think I will be buying the Block. I have a Grilleye that refuses to cloud connect, so frustrating. Thanks.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

nothing more frustrating when stuff doesn't work as planned

@paulc2674 2 года назад

Thanks for the info! Great video.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ZombieBrainz 3 года назад

I bought the basic Meater and have really enjoyed it. Had I known I would have gone with the PLUS for that extra distance (I think the done shaves off distance a bit). I will hold off until this one quits but getting the Meater+ next.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@mikevargas809 Год назад

great vid, thank you. Bought the block.

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

Glad it helped

@danielhoffman329 2 года назад

this is exactly what I needed. what would be nice would be if the plus could use an echo or google smart speaker or apple tv to act as that gateway device.

@patphares6258 2 года назад

Great job with your video. There were lots of “aha” moments which says it all. Thank you!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Thank you!

@adambenigni9284 3 года назад

As always great video. Wish I would have had this info prior to learning the hard way myself with my Meater +... Thankfully my kids had an extra iPod they no longer use that has become my BBQ-Pod...

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

haha that’s why I made this .. I too expected something slightly different

@scottintexas 2 года назад

Excellent video, thank you for this explanation.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

glad it helped.

@robertburnett1970 Год назад

Thanks for the information

@WarChortle 3 года назад

Love the amount of videos you're putting out. I have the Meater Block and the connectivity range is a bit lacking... I'll put it right next to the smoker or oven and it'll disconnect. I do enjoy it, but it seems the antenna isn't very strong.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

i agree, this still can be improved

@brandonhoffman4712 2 года назад

Ya my meater+ lost me for a second on my 1st cook, I panicked because I'm such a cooking novice lol. But then it reconnected and my heart began beating again!

@WhatWeDoChannel Год назад

I want a meter plus for my Weber Kettle! I’m not to worried about the cloud part but I do have a second device if needed. Thanks for the video.

@watchout6060 3 года назад

Like all your video's very good content. Much love from the UK....

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Thank you so much 😀

@dandydonslife9869 2 года назад

Truly good info, thanks for sharing

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@JustGrillingandChilling. Год назад

What a great video…. I really appreciate how you “dumb” it down on the tech side …. Makes total sense on why the Meater Block is more expensive…. and worth it. Thanks…. Liked and subbed….

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

thanks!

@Rz4rect0r 3 года назад

Nice channel! I don’t have a kamado joe, but a different kamado and it’s helped me a lot!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it helped! they work so similarly I hoped other Kamado owners would join the party

@mateo85tx 2 года назад

Just received MEATER+, either Amazon doesn’t explain that or I completely over looked it. Lol Great video, thank you for explaining that !!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@CraigEggleton 2 года назад

great stuff thank you for doing this video.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Ashley-700 3 года назад

Got the MEATER+ today. Looking forward to taking the guesswork out of cooking - and no need to lift the lid apart from flipping 👍

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Fantastic!

@k5guy 2 года назад

You ever get that extended range to work? Mine was just as crappy and unreliable as the regular meter.

@Ashley-700 2 года назад

@@k5guy range isn’t great but it’s enough for when I’m at the back of the house. Just!

@keithlambert6217 3 года назад

As always, am extremely informative review

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Thanks again!

@brandonhoffman4712 2 года назад

I just got a meater+ after seeing what a meat thermometer can do. Originally I just wanted one to work with a phone, what I received was a mini robot chef that makes my meat perfect! I am buying a meater block for my mom for Christmas, she will love it and so will everyone else!

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

I love ours

@chuck-it-outreviews5837 3 года назад

Hey James, Great videos!!! Thank you for taking the time to make these. They have been super helpful to me. I am a long time fan of grilling, but I have always kept it simple using a gas grill for steaks, burgers, dogs, and maybe some fish and chicken here and there, but I recently decided I wanted to upgrade to something that would yield better results and be more fun. After watching a ton of videos and thinking through the experience I am looking for, I decided to get a Classic iii. Since I am so new to Kamado grilling I am trying to build an arsenal of the right tools. It seems like something that would be pretty crucial for a beginner is a thermometer such as the one in this video. So I have three questions: 1. If you could only choose one device between the Meater and the iKamand, which would you choose? 2. If you could only get one thermometer would you get the Meater or something different? 3. I noticed that you are not supposed to go above 527 with the Meater, is that common with most thermometers or do some allow for higher heat, and does that even matter? Thanks so much for any advice or help you can offer with those questions!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

1) I would choose the Meater. The app is much better than the iKamand app, and it works with rotisserie 2) If I could only have one probe of any kind I would have to get a Thermapen MK4 or similar as I need fine touch, small hole instant read temps for finishing all my cooks. The Meater gets me to 95% and then I have a instant read probe to manage the last 5%.... but if you're making me pick I would have to go with the instant read since I use that on most every meal 3) Yes most grill probes even wired ones don't like temps above 500f

@chuck-it-outreviews5837 3 года назад

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you so much for your quick reply! That is great advice and really helps me in making my decision. God bless!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

@@chuck-it-outreviews5837 cheers

@mannyr8795 2 года назад

Why doesn’t the meater take you to 100%

@matthewmaries5707 2 года назад

Knew you were Canadian within the first 10 seconds by how you said “ber-BQ!” Great video man.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Totally Eh? I like my poutine wearing a toque on the chesterfield 100% lol

@jlvelez70 3 года назад

I have the Meater Block and at first it was difficult to understand “what I just purchased” however, it gives me better data than what the Pellet Joe (and iKamand App) tells me. Well worth the price

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

I do the same 😂

@CarlosAlvarez-hw1je 3 года назад

I noticed that the ambient temperature of the meater is usually off by a lot early in a cook due to it being so close to a cold piece of meat. I thought maybe my grill probe was off but I set other probes on the grates and saw the meater was the one that was off. I use it more to see temp swings early on but it does get pretty accurate when the meat is hot.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Interesting! I get the best results on a 90 angle for the grate temp or vertical for the ambient dome temp. if your probe is on an angle near cold meat it will throw it off

@LunasBites 3 года назад

Meater block for me thanks for sharing as always 👍👍👍

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

You bet

@michaelsmithy5814 Год назад

Thank you very informative I didn’t realise the the difference in temperature when using a BBQ with it’s own thermometer how it effects the the cooking process

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@johnveall2508 3 года назад

Loving the meater, stops me looking during the cook, not sure about some of the estimates, have to add a few custom degrees to the chicken cooks, keep up the good work made buying and owning a kj classic much easier

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Good call!

@1ronhall 2 года назад

Thanks for the info ….. I’ve been reluctant to buy for some reason …..

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Glad I could help

@hughtanner208 3 года назад

only challenge i have had on my block is on occasion one of the probes will not link on the block. Truly do like it and a few technology challenges

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

good to know, i haven't had that yet

@donalvarado7781 2 года назад

The audible on your phone is what I was asking. Thanks

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

yes if you have your phone not on DND it will play a sound on your phone to notify you when you reach the temp you want

@donalvarado7781 2 года назад

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks for the response

@scottrellwi 2 года назад

Got my Meater Block 2 years ago. Love it! Always works and super easy to use.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

Right on

@EemeliLinna Год назад

Very nice! Thanks a lot for this! Now I know what to get. :)

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

Cheers

@RXT35Y 3 года назад

Fantastic info 👍👍

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gerrystevens1475 3 года назад

Great explanation, thanks

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gerrystevens1475 3 года назад

Just found your channel, nice content, I subscribed.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

@@gerrystevens1475 thanks. Welcome

@drgasparks Год назад

You have helped me so much with your videos. First, you helped me narrow down my choices in Kamado grills… thank you:) Now you’ve helped me with the temperature probe. Could you tell us how long the probe lasts when it’s charged? Will it handle an all day smoking session? Thank you again:)

@SmokingDadBBQ Год назад

It tops out at 24 hours. Never ran out yet

@josephkent3238 3 года назад

Great video

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 года назад

Thanks!

@monagarcia7996 2 года назад

Love you content

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

thanks

@DayInTheLifeOfAl 2 года назад

Spot on review, all the facts in a concise manner, thank you. Are you an Engineer in your work life?

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

maybe should have been, sales for me

@DayInTheLifeOfAl 2 года назад

@@SmokingDadBBQ got it. We’ll done sir!

@denoftools Год назад

I have the meater plus and it’s terrible. The software is great, and the thermometer works well, but the connection is worthless and constantly has problems. I looked at the meter block and the price is ridiculous. You can get an ink bird for thermometer set up for well under $100 and it does just fine. The meater app is really slick and seeing when it will be done is nice even though it takes forever for it to figure that out. But it’s not enough to justify the price difference.

@moemontoya5662 2 года назад

Thank you for the video, I wish I could splurge on the 4 probes and the block, but the way my bank account works…lol I can settle with having 2 probes and using my iPad and the cloud.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 года назад

100% works, i very seldom use all 4.... and most times its because i am doing multiple videos on a weekend at the same time which isn't normal