Meater Plus Review/The original Meater SUCKED big-time, find out what I think of the Meater +
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- So ever since the very first Meater product was released I never had any good experiences with it. The original Meater was notorious for dropping Bluetooth signal and after numerous attempts I just lost all hope for that product.
One of my subscribers were telling me about the Meater and I found myself giving it a bad review. After a few messages I thought it would just be better if I were to buy the new Meater + and see if there has been any improvements.
This video is my first run at using the Meater +.
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I think people have false expectation about Bluetooth range. It’s meant to replace a cable for a nearby device like a keyboard connected to your computer, in other words, a short range. Don’t think you can be in the next room and it will still work. Keep your block or phone or whatever right next to the grill and it should be fine.
Thanks for the info! 😎👍
I absolutely hate mine. It always takes me a minimum of 20 minutes to get it connected. Sometimes I can't get it connected at all and just stop worrying with it. This is what you would expect with a cheap $30 unit, not at Meater's price point. This thing is garbage
Mine seems to work whenever it feels like it! 😣
I too was at first disappointed with dropping the signal. I went back to UA-cam and checked with the factory and they used an iPad and a phone blue toothed to the Meater+. I tried the same and it worked. My cousin and I were using a Kamado Joe on a brisket. Kamados have very thick ceramic walls that might block the signal, but with the new set up I actually went 3 miles away to my cousins house while the brisket was cooking and I could monitor the ambient temperature of the cook and the internal temperature of the brisket on my cell phone..
Once I followed what the factory said to do it worked like a charm.
Today I ordered two each Meater+ as Christmas gifts for family as I strongly believe in this product.
I have cooked many times since with this product and it has never once failed to help guide my cook to perfection.
For some reason, now I only use my cell phone to monitor the cooking process without having to use the iPad.
You failed to talk about the program that Meater+ uses and they ask you to download. I also find that program to be top notch.
Thank you for your entertaining video.
Great info Hector. I'm glad you're having success with your Meaters. Let me know if the ones you bought for your family also work flawless. Thanks!
Is there any chance you could show us how to use this thermometer? I was hoping to find out more about it's functionality before I buy one?
So after a few more uses I realized the Meater was junk. Not reliable. Worked here and there. I needed something more reliable. I only use ThermaWorks.
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, I just got this in late 2023
That’s terrible!!! After I made the video my Meater also started acting up. I’ll never buy a Meater product again!!!
Return it.
My Meater + keeps disconnecting. "Move the Meater Plus charger closer to the probe" I have the charger 6' away from the probe. In addition, it should have a flip timer in the software. I flip steaks, on the grill, every 2 minutes. This means I have to run Meater software AND my timer simultaneously. So, Meater keeps disconnecting, alarms keep going off for flipping, I'm flipping the steak, switching softwares, waiting for reconnection etc etc It's a complete pain in the a** adding this expensive device to what was an otherwise pleasurable experience. My Thermapen is just fine, thank you very much. Now, on longer cooks I can see the benefit. The Meater software does eventually reconnect. Then my only issue is hearing it disconnect every couple of minutes. It's annoying, but it works.
I could not get the Meater Block on a Lang Smoker. I figure the heavy duty construction and thick steel was blocking the signal. Meater should post may not work on heavy duty smokers before it is ordered. I did try to contact tech support several times with no reply and after about three days I finally got a RMA to send it back for a refund. So far I rank the product and tech support a zero !!
I agree. My Meater failed me after the video.
Yes MEATER+ no support! They never answered any questions or comments. It worked three times. Failed to connect …etc.
That sucks!!!!
Update!
Meater did refund my money in full when I sent the tracking information. Still out the $21.56 for the return shipping. I chalk this up to a impulse buy not doing my homework.
Hey, these things are supposed to work as advertised! Disappointed. I’m glad you received refund brother! 😎👍
I just bought one and it's a hot piece of garbage. Lost signal. It took me 30 minutes to get signal again and after cooking for 15 minutes I noticed the temperature was actually decreasing on the probe and used my stock probe to verify that the temperature was 20° off. I'm returning it tomorrow.
I feel you! Mine started acting up on me.
I had to send my Meater+ back because it just wouldn't stay connected whether it was a foot or 100 feet from the base it just kept disconnecting! I ended up with a Meatstick, it's never disconnected yet and I have done dozens of cooks with it!
Wow that sounds awesome! Gonna hafta consider the MeatStick. Thanks.
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Used mine for 3 cooks.. it won’t connect to my phone now…..
Hit and miss! So aggravating! 🤬
Very cool. Glad to hear they worked out the kinks. You gotta do a rotisserie cook of some kind with it!
Yes I do! 😄👍
Where did you get the insert for your weber kettle?
Aura Kettle Zone Attachment
Wow that chicken looked so good. I hope I can cook some chicken like that soon. So do you still like the meater plus after a year has gone by since this video?
Man, the Meater + has worked off and on. Sometimes it’s good and other time’s out sucks. I can’t rely on it like that!
@@madswinebbq thank you for the reply. I may use a different thermometer but I am def going to follow you recipe for this chicken. That looks so good.
I've had the Meater + for a year or so now. I've only used it a few times, I'm really trying to rule out user error before I call it any more vulgar names lol.
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What do you think about meater + after one year? Is it still worth the price? I have ordered one and now im wondering should i pick it up for 90 euros?
After 1 year I absolutely hate it! I cannot rely on it. Sometimes it works well and other times it doesn’t…….🤨
@@madswinebbq thank you for quick reply. Ill buy some non bluetooth meter then 👍
The best reliable temperature gadgets are from ThermoWorks. All the stuff is great!
Bro... pretty sure that was my pet bird earnie.... got out like 2 years ago chasing after a cat that was harassing his girl Estella.... how could you shes been so depressed
She was delicious!
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Dang man first time viewer.....
Seriously man hope you keep doing your thing with these videos 👍
Thanks Christopher! 😎👍
I'd be concerned about long term battery life or supercap in the Meater. I'd hate spend $80 to $100 on one only for it to die in a season or two...especially if the battery leaks out into the food.
Wow, I never thought of that! 😳
I don't mean to be preachy, buts really all that held me back in buying one during the recent sale.
That’s a valid concern though! Even if the Meater functions perfectly there is still that risk.
In my videos the Meater did great but as I kept using it, cook after cook, I found it not to be reliable. I don’t reach got it anymore. My advice is to buy a leave-in thermometer from ThermoWorks. All their products are super reliable and accurate!
Exactly what I was thinking. Battery life and the risk of leakage.
Mine just leaked today. fuck I tossed about 30 dollars of steak.
I am glad you gave it a good review because I want one! Rock On MS!
I was very surprised because I was more than ready to hate on it due to my first experience. I'm glad I was wrong....... at least for now! 😄
I have the Meater plus and hate it. Cannot stay connected. I can be right next to grill and keeps losing connection. It’s really a piece of junk
Yup. That’s how mine ends up. Garbage!
I hated my original until I found out how to properly use the relay thing. I just keep a phone connected near the grill then keep my main phone with me and now I'm more content!
Nice! 😃👍 I wish I had results like that with mine. I tried everything and nothing worked. I'm glad you found a solution Joseph.
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As if all of us have 2 phones at our disposal...🤦♂
Still did not work for me... going to go get me the meatstick and put both to the test in the same cook, first one to lose connection is going in the trash
@@Kevin-lw1yu I used them again for another cook this weekend and it works perfectly for me
Joseph, you got lucky! I wish mine would work like that!!!
But you didn't really show it working? You didn't walk away from it to show distance and it not disconnecting...
Come on homie, don’t pick apart my video like that. I showed the Meater+ in the bird and let it do its thing. I didn’t need to prove the validity of the connection. I’m not taking Meater to court where I hafta prove every step. Me telling you how it preformed is the experience. That’s why my title says “find out what I think”. If the Meater didn’t connect I would tell my viewers that. But for this cook it actually worked great. I wish I could say it does that all the time, but it doesn’t!
Now I’ll kindly appreciate you removing the 👎 and hit that 👍! 😎
What heat deflector did you use on you Weber?
It's the Aura Kettle Zone Cooking System with a pizza pan on top of the ceramic plates.
I just watched videos from the co-founder of the Meater so I could understand what I purchased.
Hope this video helps.
It worked well for me, my smoker was the problem, I'll never buy an electric wood chip smoker again (never reached temp on my brisket)
Yikes! 😳
Hows this thing holding up a year later?
It’s just not reliable. Sometimes it works and other times it doesn’t. I have a 50-50 chance of it working and to me that’s not acceptable!
@@madswinebbq
Thanks for the info. which wireless is the best in your opinion?
I haven’t tried another wireless to know. I just stick to ThermoWorks for their products. They are the industry’s standard for temperature probes!
Geeez, I chose this video with the hopes of a proper review. Ya gotta give us more than "Meater, you won this time" as the meat (pardon the pun) of the review doesn't cut the mustard. For what it's worth tho' the chicken you spent 80% of the 'review' on did look delish!
I’m human.
@@madswinebbq No worries pard'...you're still a good cook! ; - )
😂 Thanks.
Really this was supposed to be a video just seeing if the M+ was still garbage like the original. It wasn’t supposed to be an in-depth review, so maybe I should have titled it better. FYI… after a few more cooks the M+ started becoming unreliable. I absolutely hate it now. 😖
@@madswinebbq Howdy again Mad Swine. Thanks for the update on the Meater+...most sorry to hear that since I was hoping for a better outcome on your review. Fortunately for me mine was a gift from a grateful neighbour (I'm the 'go-to' guy for my neighbours). That said, I will cross my fingers that mine works well when I start using it this Spring. If it does, I will share those results with YOU. : - )
I am interested in getting a Meater thermometer probe. The person stated that the meat probe and the charging block work together from another review. The power block needs to be near the meat probe being used in the grill. The power block sends the signal to your device of choice. If it is connected to an iPad or a tablet on a wifi network, you can access the probe from anywhere using your phone with the Meater app if you have to leave while the meat is cooking.
Yup, that’s exactly how it’s “supposed” to work.
I’ve noticed it’s a hit and miss with my Meater+ to where I just cannot rely on it.
Thank you for this!!! I have been having terrible luck with my Meater+ until I put the block near the smoker. I can now go anywhere in my home and maintain a connection via Bluetooth. I was ready to return mine until now. Now I'm ready to buy another! I don't know if it's not clear in their instructions or I'm just blind, but I didn't know this until I read your comment.
Thank you again!
Mangolite is awesome!!! 😎👍
So is it wifi range or internet?
Neither.
Bluetooth.
Connects with Bluetooth but can be extended with Wi-Fi. However I have no idea why it is so problematic.
I mean the temp spike has a 500 foot range on it and it was 100% accurate and they go to 500 feet with no issues. Trust me we measured it out.
👍👍 for this one... But how will it do on a thick wall smoker or komado type smoker
Yeah that's true! 🤔
I use it on my Kamado Joe Jr. and had a little trouble at first due to operator error. Once I followed the factory instructions the Meater+ had worked excellentt. I love this product.
Nice! I'm glad you're getting great results. Lately it's been working great for me too. 😎👍
That's great Hector!
The original Meater worked great. Never had a bluetooth disconnect.
Lucky pants! 😎👍
@@madswinebbq cute
Wow you are the lucky one …
I'm 1 hr into a rotisserie cook in my new GMG at 300degrees. Ambient temp on my meter plus although slowly climbing, only reads 212F 60minutes into this cook. My 1st with MeterPlus. End of probe is clean and unobstructed. Not happy with this.
I feel your pain. 😖
Return it and get you a trusted thermaworks product.
My son just sent this to me so I'm learning here. He has used it and loves it. Keep on Cook'n!!, Grill'n,,, and Roast'n,
Mine stopped working reliably after I made that video. I hope yours works good! 😎👍
Do not trust this product. It’s over cooks 100% of the time by a significant amount. The customer service is terrible these are their actual words;
“With regards to the rest period, it is actually quite normal for the internal temperature to exceed the target. “
“Although the temperature may exceed, we do see the temperatures drop back down and the results are typically what we are looking for!”
So by their own words the cook doesn’t match the target temp. It over cooks then you let it get cold so it matches.
To give you an idea of how out. On a target temp of 63c / 145f for a pork loin. The meater will over cook it to 70c/158f
I found that my Meater + is temperamental. Sometimes it works great and sometimes it doesn’t.
It lives on my fridge now. I don’t find it reliable.
There’s nothing like my ThermoWorks MK4 and BlueDot! Always accurate and always reliable!
@@madswinebbq meater refunded my purchase. Can’t believe they actually said to me that because the app doesn’t know the size and weight of the meat it’s estimator can’t work! It’s basically a wireless thermometer.
Just ordered the thermapen and blue dot about an hour ago! Thank you.
@@user-tc9fk2dh7x That was a wise move!
mine dose the same, I target raw and it fucking gives me very well done steak...just horrible
Was the video about cooking a chicken or the probe? If it was about the probe it's the worst vid ever. You literally don't talk about how it worked, connected, or anything else of value.
Don't like how thick it is, and how far in has to go, making a huge hole on the meat.
That is a legit con. I agree.
I got this product as a present for Xmas from my wife. We were both excited as we had watched a cooking show that uses this. While it is ok for smoking meat or cooking indoors it is totally useless for grilling. Most people know that wood, charcoal, and even gas grills cook at well over the 575 degree limit of the product. My gas grill cooks at 700 degrees. My wife pointed out that she often cooks roasts in the oven that start at 575 degrees and later get reduced. This product probably works well for anyone cooking below 500 degrees but for over that it will likely not work (gets high heat alert) or break the probe.
Great info!
That’s some good looking chicken coming off that grill ! Mmmmmm bet it tasted even better.
Thanks Fillie! 😁👍
Was juicy as hell!
Generally when people have problems with a product, they don’t understand how to use the system.
Very true!
Not true. You haven't talked to most people. You just made that up.
Lol
I think you are confused about eating and dating which could turn in to a slippery slope 😂
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It works good when it wants.. I have problems where I'm cooking a brisket, and it gets up to temp and time to wrap. I end up removing the probe just to wrap it, and then when I stick the probe back in the general area where it was before removing, it's now reading different temps. It's very aggravating cause now I risk screwing up a huge chunk of meat. I do have other probes I stick in that connects to my grill but it's just garbage. Even my hand held thermopro I question sometimes on how accurate it is.
If I can give everybody just one piece of advice when it comes to barbecuing it’s to only buy ThermoWorks products. Top of the line and always accurate! Industry standard!!
Damm…you make some yummy looking chicken! Oh, thank you for the review 👍👍
Thanks for watching. The Meater didn’t live up to my expectations after a few more cooks.
Thank you for choosing meater. Because of that we have more more overtime.
Glad to help.
The grill? Forget it. Grill is too hot for that crappy thermometer.
The grill, the smoker, the basement, the dungeon- doesn’t matter, it sucks!!
alright cool im buying one. ill use your ref code
edit: very well done video btw. i hope to be able to create videos with quality like this someday.
I really appreciate the comment. Thank you very much!
I listened to several good reviews so bought one, what a mistake! It constantly 10 to 15 degrees off
Sent my complaint to see if they could repair or help me and after a book of photos Ect they said we will get back to you
Then I noticed they drop your request after 5 days
What a rip off company
Don’t waste your money!
Mine started acting funny. Not reliable.
What’s worse is the run around when you reach out to the company
They are set up to drop all complaints
I will never buy anything from them
Unfortunately this apples to the Bbq cooks that recommend it
I would like to see more detailed info on the range. I don't need the other commentary. Yes, if you cook properly to temp, you will get a great cook. I did not get the same results as you. Mine will only work if I am like two feet from the smoker.
Why do you feel compelled to let me know what commentary you don’t need? I made a video in my own backyard with my own time and money and you have respect the fact that there is no script in my shoots. Just pure real content. If you don’t agree with me or like my content then to be honest hit the thumbs down button and respectfully move on- don’t waste your energy trying to tell me what you can do without because all you’re doing is showing the internet how rude you are.
@@madswinebbq I am just saying, I clicked on your video for a review. Just what I wanted. As for the results for distance, that's great that you got that. Not sure why I am not getting the same results. That's what I need to find out.
I’m not sure if you know but the Meater has been very temperamental with me. Sometimes it works and others it just fails to be accurate. Then other times it doesn’t want to stay connected. Personally, I just can’t stand any product that isn’t reliable. Consistency is key!
The answer to you question is yes. It sucks. Mine worked once and only once. It now resides where it belongs. Landfill.
After this video I kept getting unreliable results. 😵💫
Good video, good entertainment value. And now we know that the range is 4 or 5 miles, how did the temps compare? We saw the dot, you were gunna check accuracy with ur Pen, what about all that? Thanks for good vid.
You're on it David! 😄👍
The Meater and my MK4 Thermapen were identical as was the Bluedot. In the beginning you can see that the Meater and the Dot both started at 62°Fahrenheit. I was waiting for there to be some kind of huge gap in readings but whatever the Meater said the Thermapen echoed.
I'm truly impressed.
wished you would have shown more about the app and data you were getting..nice chicken!
You're right, I didn't show much of the app. This video was more about the accuracy and the signal of the Meater. After a few more cooks I realized the Meater is a hit and miss.....😣
@@madswinebbq thanks for your longer term feedback. I’ll give it a miss for now. Perhaps the Meater Block might have a more stable connection since it uses Wifi, but is more costly
The one Bluetooth probe that never fails me is the BlueDot by ThermoWorks. It has wires though, but it never fails!
I wish ThermoWorks would create a wireless gage. That would be a game changer!
You have awful WiFi if you couldn’t get 20ft with the original. I get 35ft easy and it’s super accurate. Anytime I lose signal for roaming too far it’s fine, once I enter range again it picks up live data in real time. Not sure why the comments are being so dramatic about the range. You could’ve gotten a lemon I guess, but your experience definitely falls outside of the norm.
- Jake
Blame my wifi if that makes you feel better. 🤣👍
@@madswinebbq ok?
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I hate to ruin your fun but you may want to erase your comment before everyone realizes your talking about my wifi connection when the Meater is a Bluetooth device! 🤣👍
@@madswinebbq oh my mistake. Whatever the connection, WiFi or Bluetooth, seems to be your problem. We know many people who use the Original and it’s great. If you leave the range area that’s completely okay, once you’re back in range everything links right back up.
- Jake
It’s “you’re” btw
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Excellent video brother! I’ve got one of the old ones and it ain’t worth a s#it
LOL 😆🤣😂
I remember being so pissed off every time I gave it another chance!
The meater + has same connection issues as original its garbage .
I'm seeing that too. 😒
Nice video
But how is it holding up
It worked fine for me. I just used a tablet as bridge and i was able to see the cook times and temps from anywhere.
Nice!! 😎👍
The worst review, you didn’t show differences in each probe
Thanks
Barely reviewed the product. Didn't even show the app. What a terrible review - I didn't need a review of your chicken bro
Don’t give a flying fuck on whatcha think Dustin. Just leave a thumbs down like a real man and move the fuck on, bro!
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Look like it came out good bro 👌🏾
Thanks Mark! 😎👍
Learning lots
Learning lots here
Si Guey! 😄👍
I have the M +, it eats batteries like crazy, will not buy again.
I agree
Then buy rechargeable batteries. Duh 😂😂
@@nomolos314 lamest comment ever, the device should not eat a battery pr 2 weeks anyway, duuuh..
Meater plus works great on a rotisserie
That would be awesome to see!
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Yes its sucks
Not a fan. Temps not true at all
Stopped working after a few more cooks. Terrible! 🤨
I wish I could get off their stupid Email list! I get Emails from these mutts every freaking day, this company is really irritating!
Hit the 3 dots at top right corner of email and a drop down window should appear. Tap on “unsubscribe”.
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This thing has same connection issues 2 feet from smoker as original. It's worthless don't waste your money
I had trouble like you did at first on my Komado Joe Jr. and then went back to the factory instructions for setting it up {on UA-cam} and now I love this product. I was cooking a brisket at home and went to my cousin's house 3 miles away and was still monitoring the ambient and internal temperatures on my cell phone at his house.
It has never failed me since on many other cooks.
Wow I'm just seeing these comments! Sorry guys!
When it comes to my Meater+ it seems to work good when it works but every so often it doesn't even connect.......... it's like a girlfriend that's bipolar. 😖
I like the music
Thanks
Hopless review. I've learnt nothing
Thanks for the view!
@@madswinebbq bless you
@@massiveantnz how did you know I sneezed! 😳
Good vid, always enjoy the excellent choice of music in your vids! Forever!!!🤣😂👏
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Thanks for watching Heriberto!
good one bro!
Thank you. Glad you liked it! 😎👍
Orrrrrrrrrrrra! 😎
Thanks for watching homie!
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That sucked…..
What sucked?
It sucks! You have to sign in to a freaking cloud and set up an account just to check the temperature on a piece of meat.
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Mine drops the signal two times in 5 minutes. Save your money, it’s worthless.
That sucks. 😳
I can tell you that I have been using meater for a couple of years. Nothing but disconnecting problems and with brand new batteries still is never charged. I have been through the tech people at the company but they can't ever fix any problems. Last contact said to send it to them on my coin and they will look at it. I know that I will never buy a meter product again and I did try it today after charging it with a new battery for 2 days. Doesn't work. Just saying. I smoke a lot of meat, my hobby, my weakness. But will look at other companies that offer a unit that plugs in to charge. Replaceable batteries are prehistoric in this day and age. Is there a reason they couldn't just send me a new unit to see if the one I have was a faulty one. No need to give them more money for nothing. Just purchase something else. They don't seem to care. I am not bitter, just want what they promise. I don't expect this post to stay on without being deleted also. We all need the truth.
@johnwall3353 I agree with you. After making the video my Meater started acting unreliable. It’s a shame a company can produce such an unreliable product. Your post will not be deleted.
Thank you man. I feel like a channel that reviews products truthfully and reports back the company's willingness to make good on real life problematic issues would be a breath of fresh air. I would be willing to participate.