Wow this is the best over all explanation of this product on utube! I really enjoyed your presentation. I really liked how you did not use music!!! That is a killer for those of us that are hard of hearing, so thank you for that. I ordered one and it will be here tomorrow. I will try it right away on a rotisserie chicken. I will post my results after my cook. The only thing I could not follow was how you set the alarm 5 minutes before the end of your cook. I did not see that option during the video. But thank you very much! liked and new sub!!
I ordered one. The ThermoPro website notes that it is sous vide appropriate and dishwasher safe. Don’t think I would do the latter, but sous vide will be nice. A strong Bluetooth signal is great. I have had horrible luck with Bluetooth around my property. Thermoworks Smoke RF has been the only device that has been reliable within my house and across my 1 acre property, so if this can handle that, it’s a win for me.
Ha. So I was on Instagram and this ad came up for probe with a huge discount on Amazon. $45 and with tax $49 shipped same day. So I bought one today and it just arrived. I opened the box and went to UA-cam to search for videos on it. Who has the first video, the man myth and legend himself! My favorite pit master. Watched your video and ordered a second one! I've done 2 ribeye roast and 4 Picanyas on my Kamado with the Joe tissary since fathers day. I have the meat eater probe but it quit working and I wasn't impressed enough to buy another one. Wasn't really going to buy another wireless but I'm glad I did and can't wait for another week of solid BBQing. I go buck wild every year from fathers day through July 4th. Still need to catch up on your weekly podcast.
Solid video. Regarding bluetooth connectivity, I presume you are comparing the TempSpike with Meater. I have the MeaterBlock and it is virtually worthless because the probe and Block disconnect repeatedly even when the two are no more than 4 feet apart. TempSpike looks like a better and less expensive alternative.
John, thank you for the great First Look demo video for the TempSpike, I purchased one. I've used it two times so far and I'm impressed with it. The Internal and Ambient temps reported by the product are within the tolerance specifications. The Android app was very easy to use to attach the probe and booster to my phone and record the graphs for the cooks. I did not have any connections issues with the probe/booster to my phone while in use.
Many presenters have been reviewing many of the popular grilling meat thermometers. Every device has its pros and cons. Each potential buyer may have some specific or special interests for using one of these. For some it’s temperature accuracy, for others it’s all about connectivity and range, for some others it’s about the price, deals and coupons to enhance the buyer’s experience, many people may be concerned with the functionality of the apps, and then with any digital/electronic device it’s about reliability and life span, rechargeable vs replacing batteries, etc. You have provided an excellent review and demonstration. Will everyone get the same results? Not necessarily but it should be pretty close due to differences in grills, heat source, meat density and types of cooking methods. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with this device. Now I’m off to look for another review. I’m collecting data to make a decision and I’m in no hurry. 😂
Glad to see some competition to that other brand you speak of... I've been holding off due to the cost. Might just have to get one of these with the special pricing. Thanks John!
Hey John, very nice presentation, I went and ordered one from Amazon for 55$and it will be in Fri and I can't wait to try it out, like you said I have one from a competitor and only get about a 10 ft range then it loses connection. Oh and by the way... You have a very, very lovely bar.
I just bought a TP960, mine is different than yours. Instead of an add button on the meat select options, I have an OK button. I am trying to do a beef brisket to 203 degrees and I cannot find out how to change that, any ideas. Also my app, looks a lot different than yours. I have a android??? are they different? Also, do I have to hit the trash button to turn it off?? The directions are no help at all!! thank you
Good video! Be nice to know how you set those separate alarms. Also the depth of the probe, the notch should not be visible, so you need to insert that probe just past the notch into your meat, as shown in that app graph! Just sayin' !!
Got a first cook on mine, the probe worked great. There were a few.spots where barriers really limited the Bluetooth. One was in my carport, and it took me a while to figure out that I was in line with the refrigerator in the kitchen :) And that alarm really does let you know that something's up. Surprised me the first time. But the dogs know what it is now, so all good. One reason I got it was to reduce the time spent managing (and cleaning) wires It works great for that, cleanup was much easier. I did see a warning to not clean it while it was still hot, which is not something I would have thought about. Thanks for the review. It helped me make the decision to get one.
the patent must have expired as there is a whole bunch of these type of thermometers from different brands now on Amazon.. there used to be only a couple...
John, so far I’m impressed with this wireless probe! I will be buying one of these soon…..my other one doesn’t do near as well! Will the app handle more than one temp spike?
@@ManCaveMeals maybe I didn't wait long enough...I was watching it. I will try it again. But I have no real complaints on the unit. The lady did until I shut the alarm off on the base unit. That ring is loud.
I have a rotisserie for my weber kettle grill and it worked great the first three times I used it but this past weekend I had a cowboy ribeye to cook and I could not get my TempSpike to work ,,, so frustrated with that happening when I get to the add device and I tap the + button I just get a spinning wheel that never connects! Yes it's fully charged and not in the booster ???
Not sure why you were having to add a new device after you had it setup and working. I would probably delete the devices and set it up from scratch again. If it doesn't work file a warranty claim
Very interesting. Any idea of the max ambient temperature for the device? I'll cook a chicken somewhere above 400 F, and would like some buffer, as I've had it sneak higher on me.
@@BrianMiller1973 the manual that comes with it states 527 as the max. you would never need that in an indirect cooking scenario and you should never expose it to direct flame under any circumstance.
Ah, well the Thermopro stock photos on Amazon say 572. Someone made a typo somewhere. Either way, I don’t have an application where I would use a thermometer like this in a temp range anywhere close to the advertised max.
I would give it another try. The first time I charged mine I had a similar issue but after recharging it a second time I can get over 24 hours on a single charge.
@@ManCaveMeals Yea I just saw that. I love this device. I have a camp chef and their probes are garbage. Love the grill. I also have the thermapro with wired probes. The range of the Spike was what I needed.
@@pleasuremaster4617 *I* wouldn't. When I cook on the rotisserie, I use very small amounts of charcoal and just add some more if its needed. I bank it to the back side of the grill. *I* also don't have issues with just stopping the rotisserie when needed to check my meat temps with an instant read thermometer. THAT is the the most economical solution to this problem.
Wow this is the best over all explanation of this product on utube! I really enjoyed your presentation. I really liked how you did not use music!!! That is a killer for those of us that are hard of hearing, so thank you for that.
I ordered one and it will be here tomorrow. I will try it right away on a rotisserie chicken.
I will post my results after my cook.
The only thing I could not follow was how you set the alarm 5 minutes before the end of your cook. I did not see that option during the video. But thank you very much! liked and new sub!!
I ordered one. The ThermoPro website notes that it is sous vide appropriate and dishwasher safe. Don’t think I would do the latter, but sous vide will be nice. A strong Bluetooth signal is great. I have had horrible luck with Bluetooth around my property. Thermoworks Smoke RF has been the only device that has been reliable within my house and across my 1 acre property, so if this can handle that, it’s a win for me.
Ha. So I was on Instagram and this ad came up for probe with a huge discount on Amazon. $45 and with tax $49 shipped same day. So I bought one today and it just arrived. I opened the box and went to UA-cam to search for videos on it. Who has the first video, the man myth and legend himself! My favorite pit master. Watched your video and ordered a second one! I've done 2 ribeye roast and 4 Picanyas on my Kamado with the Joe tissary since fathers day. I have the meat eater probe but it quit working and I wasn't impressed enough to buy another one. Wasn't really going to buy another wireless but I'm glad I did and can't wait for another week of solid BBQing. I go buck wild every year from fathers day through July 4th. Still need to catch up on your weekly podcast.
Thanks for the vid! I think I’m going to purchase one. The other pricy brand just doesn’t cut it where range is concerned
Solid video. Regarding bluetooth connectivity, I presume you are comparing the TempSpike with Meater. I have the MeaterBlock and it is virtually worthless because the probe and Block disconnect repeatedly even when the two are no more than 4 feet apart. TempSpike looks like a better and less expensive alternative.
It is but it's still Bluetooth. I have given up on a completely viable Bluetooth solution for bbq and grilling.
Thanks John, I ordered mine and have it set up, I just have not had a chance to try it out yet
John, thank you for the great First Look demo video for the TempSpike, I purchased one. I've used it two times so far and I'm impressed with it. The Internal and Ambient temps reported by the product are within the tolerance specifications. The Android app was very easy to use to attach the probe and booster to my phone and record the graphs for the cooks. I did not have any connections issues with the probe/booster to my phone while in use.
Many presenters have been reviewing many of the popular grilling meat thermometers. Every device has its pros and cons. Each potential buyer may have some specific or special interests for using one of these. For some it’s temperature accuracy, for others it’s all about connectivity and range, for some others it’s about the price, deals and coupons to enhance the buyer’s experience, many people may be concerned with the functionality of the apps, and then with any digital/electronic device it’s about reliability and life span, rechargeable vs replacing batteries, etc. You have provided an excellent review and demonstration. Will everyone get the same results? Not necessarily but it should be pretty close due to differences in grills, heat source, meat density and types of cooking methods.
Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with this device. Now I’m off to look for another review. I’m collecting data to make a decision and I’m in no hurry. 😂
Did u decide?
Glad to see some competition to that other brand you speak of... I've been holding off due to the cost. Might just have to get one of these with the special pricing. Thanks John!
Thanks Rob. Let me know how you like it!
Unfortunately $75 is out of my price range but I like the features! Great vid!
@@cory8791 It’s $55 with the coupon that applies at checkout.
Hey John, very nice presentation, I went and ordered one from Amazon for 55$and it will be in Fri and I can't wait to try it out, like you said I have one from a competitor and only get about a 10 ft range then it loses connection. Oh and by the way... You have a very, very lovely bar.
Just got 1 and only used it once and was impressed john 👍
I reviewed a bluetooth / wifi wireless thermometer like this earlier this week from Chef IQ.... about the same price as this one but it has wifi.
Thanks for the great review, John. I think you've convinced me to order this product.
I just bought a TP960, mine is different than yours.
Instead of an add button on the meat select options, I have an OK button. I am trying to do a beef brisket to 203 degrees and I cannot find out how to change that, any ideas.
Also my app, looks a lot different than yours. I have a android??? are they different?
Also, do I have to hit the trash button to turn it off??
The directions are no help at all!!
thank you
Great John!! the "other" brand is awful pricey, this looks like a great idea!! thanks for sharing with us!!
Good video! Be nice to know how you set those separate alarms. Also the depth of the probe, the notch should not be visible, so you need to insert that probe just past the notch into your meat, as shown in that app graph! Just sayin' !!
Got a first cook on mine, the probe worked great. There were a few.spots where barriers really limited the Bluetooth. One was in my carport, and it took me a while to figure out that I was in line with the refrigerator in the kitchen :)
And that alarm really does let you know that something's up. Surprised me the first time. But the dogs know what it is now, so all good.
One reason I got it was to reduce the time spent managing (and cleaning) wires It works great for that, cleanup was much easier. I did see a warning to not clean it while it was still hot, which is not something I would have thought about.
Thanks for the review. It helped me make the decision to get one.
the patent must have expired as there is a whole bunch of these type of thermometers from different brands now on Amazon.. there used to be only a couple...
John, so far I’m impressed with this wireless probe! I will be buying one of these soon…..my other one doesn’t do near as well! Will the app handle more than one temp spike?
Yes. It will handle at least two i am sure. I dont know where it might top out
I just spoke to thermo pro about this exact question, and they said it can do 3 probes on the phone app
@@idealplumbingservice7943 Awesome... thanks for the update!
when I used mine and had alarm set for 10 minutes before, I did not get an alarm at the set temp.
Not sure why... I set mine for 5 degrees before and i got an alarm at both points.
It did take a minute or so to get that final alarm after the temp hit 150.
@@ManCaveMeals maybe I didn't wait long enough...I was watching it. I will try it again. But I have no real complaints on the unit. The lady did until I shut the alarm off on the base unit. That ring is loud.
Your affiliate link did not take me to the thermometer on amazon.
thatnks for the heads up..i corrected it.... amzn.to/3ifsAzG
How long does the ballast in the probe? I smoke brisket for 17 hours, would it be able to last that long?
I have cooked a few butts with it at 15 hours and haven't had any issues.
I have a rotisserie for my weber kettle grill and it worked great the first three times I used it but this past weekend I had a cowboy ribeye to cook and I could not get my TempSpike to work ,,, so frustrated with that happening when I get to the add device and I tap the + button I just get a spinning wheel that never connects! Yes it's fully charged and not in the booster ???
Not sure why you were having to add a new device after you had it setup and working. I would probably delete the devices and set it up from scratch again. If it doesn't work file a warranty claim
Yes I could'nt get it to work so I removed it and thought that I would re-install it but I just got the spinning wheel
@@1Retro1 time for a replacement
Only used it 4 times it should last longer then that??
@@1Retro1 yes it should. Electronics fail when they feel like it. Nothing is perfect every time.
How do you turn it off???
Very interesting. Any idea of the max ambient temperature for the device? I'll cook a chicken somewhere above 400 F, and would like some buffer, as I've had it sneak higher on me.
I dont know but i will see if i can find it.
The ambient range is 14F to 572F.
@@BrianMiller1973 Thanks! Pretty impressive.
@@BrianMiller1973 the manual that comes with it states 527 as the max. you would never need that in an indirect cooking scenario and you should never expose it to direct flame under any circumstance.
Ah, well the Thermopro stock photos on Amazon say 572. Someone made a typo somewhere. Either way, I don’t have an application where I would use a thermometer like this in a temp range anywhere close to the advertised max.
Too large for ground burgers?
Willna flare up ruin the probe?
I dont think its an appropriate tool for that type of cooking and it should not be exposed to direct flame
new sub nice review. i love thermopro products
Awesome! Thanks for watching :)
Bought one for a 10 hour brisket and the probe lost it's charge before the brisket was done. Wouldn't recommend for long cooking times.
I would give it another try. The first time I charged mine I had a similar issue but after recharging it a second time I can get over 24 hours on a single charge.
And if your problem persists, contact them and I'm sure they will replace it under warranty.
I just got this device, but my Ambient shows 122 degrees out of the box.
That is correct.. it wont display an ambient temp below 122...
@@ManCaveMeals Yea I just saw that. I love this device. I have a camp chef and their probes are garbage. Love the grill. I also have the thermapro with wired probes. The range of the Spike was what I needed.
Can you use two at a time?
Thoughts on how it would perform on a rotisserie?
That tends to be the reason most people want one of these. It will work fine. The unknown element will be the bluetooth range in your environment
@@ManCaveMeals would you not be concerned with the somewhat direct heat and the possibility of a flare up?
@@pleasuremaster4617 *I* wouldn't. When I cook on the rotisserie, I use very small amounts of charcoal and just add some more if its needed. I bank it to the back side of the grill. *I* also don't have issues with just stopping the rotisserie when needed to check my meat temps with an instant read thermometer. THAT is the the most economical solution to this problem.