A completely wireless probe with dual sensors and a clever range booster, the best meat thermometer for the backyard.
8.6
KADS SCORE
Quick Take
The Meater Plus is the best wireless meat thermometer for most home cooks. The fully wireless probe tracks both internal and ambient temperature, the charger doubles as a Bluetooth repeater for a real 165 foot range, and the Guided Cook system in the app takes the guesswork out of everything from steaks to brisket. At $99.95 it is not cheap, and the single probe tracks only one cook at a time. But for grill and smoker owners, it is a game changer.
Loves
- 100 percent wireless, no cables to snag on grill grates
- Dual sensors track internal meat and ambient cooker temps
- Charger doubles as Bluetooth repeater for 165 ft range
- Guided Cook system walks beginners through every step
- Over 24 hours of cook time per probe charge
Not For
- Bluetooth range drops without the charger repeater nearby
- Ambient sensor maxes at 527F, too low for searing grills
- Single probe means one cook tracked at a time
- App is required, and setup can be finicky on older phones
The Details
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Quality
The probe itself is a slim stainless steel and ceramic stick, 130mm long and 6mm in diameter, rated water resistant and dishwasher safe. The bamboo charger with magnetic backing stores and charges the probe, and its built in Bluetooth repeater is what stretches the wireless range to a genuine 165 feet. Fit and finish are excellent for a $100 gadget, and the probe feels like it can survive years of grill duty.
Value
At $99.95, the Meater Plus costs more than a good instant read thermometer and less than most multi probe systems. What you get for the premium is total freedom from wires plus an app that genuinely teaches you to cook better, with doneness guides and rest time estimates built in. Cheaper Bluetooth thermometers exist, but none combine this range, build quality, and guidance. For anyone who grills weekly, the value is strong.
You’ll Love It If
Grill, smoker, and oven owners who want wire free temperature monitoring with guided cooking should buy the Meater Plus.
Skip It If
Competition pitmasters who need multiple probes, or cooks who only need a quick instant read, can save money with simpler tools.
FINAL VERDICT
The Meater Plus is the wireless thermometer to beat, with best in class range, a clever charging base, and an app that makes perfect cooks repeatable. One probe and a 527F ambient limit are the only real compromises. If you grill, smoke, or roast regularly, this is worth every penny.
8.6 / 10
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