Check out my video comparing The MEATER and The MeatStick. MEATER vs The Meatstick | Which Wireless Thermometer is King? ua-cam.com/video/g9B9zHyMVyk/v-deo.html
Great review! - I have all the Meater products and LOVE them. The problem is that it uses a radio signal - once you enclose that radio in a steel BBQ or oven, you are shielding the probe from the receiver - moving the receiver slightly can really help with reception. - There is still no replacement for a pocket instant-read thermometer. - Cheers!
Nice video thanks - I have gone thru the same exercise. My conclusion is - the last thing I need when I want quality time cooking, either alone or with friends, is another IT gadget that has an app that I need to keep looking at, so I use the pocket thermometer - in fact, I just ordered a new one that's is supposed to be a bit more "instant"
Instant read thermometers are in a different league to other thermometers. Should always have both in my opinion. Like have the meater probs in the meats while cooking to monitor temps and have alarms but have the instant read to check probe tenderness and temps in different areas of the meat. Once you learn your cooker/smoker and general times for meats you should only really need an instant read. Also I would be more inclined to spend more on an instant read.
WiFi range sounds as if it could be better, however, there are WiFi range extenders (some external) which can improve reception outside in your garden (yard) - they should also improve the speed for any other devices you want to use there. As for the poor battery life, I would suggest an inexpensive rechargable power bank, which are also great for topping up your phone when you are out and about. Even the more powerful ones are not that much bigger than a smartphone. I have one which is even capable of powering my laptop, and it fits in my pocket.
Have you tried the MEATER or other wireless thermometers in a ceramic BBQ instead of metal? A metal BBQ is essentially a shitty Faraday cage and you're gonna get bad signal from inside to outside even with "extended range" Bluetooth. Same reason your phone signal is spotty in elevators.
Its a bit pricey, but on par with the price of the meater block... But im a big fan of fireboard. Its kinda the middleground. Wired to unit physically, holds 6 probes if needed, long lasting internal battery. It hooks to wifi and has an app with multiple types of alarms (app alarm, or sms or both). Depending on unit options it can also control a fan for maintaining a specific temp in bbq.
Love your videos Tom! I grew up in Ramona Ca, I can’t believe there are charcoal bans in California! I moved out of state years ago! Anyways I hope you get that Weber Komodo soon!
Thank you! California is getting wacky in all things. I did a video update to this one. Check it out. Ranking The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers In 2023 | Has MEATER Been Dethroned? ua-cam.com/video/EKikURzBoec/v-deo.html
Good job, Tom. I’ve had a Thermapen for several years, but have been seduced by ads for Meaters. My routine with my Thermapen has never failed me. It looks like a Meater might, based on those range issues that I saw in their ads and you validated. Looks like you saved me about $100 and a lot of frustration. Plus a couple ruined dinners, and falling back on some frozen burritos. A man has to prepare for his limitations.
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed this video. If you do decide to go with a wireless thermometer, I’ve done an updated video comparing the most popular brands. Ranking The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers | Has MEATER Been De-Throned? ua-cam.com/video/EKikURzBoec/v-deo.html
Yeah I have a playlist. I also did a review on the MeatStick 4X which have 4 sensors. It may be a little more of what you are looking for. Here’s the link of the playlist with more videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLo3QpFeM5ioo3HkbIPq0boP0Iqi6pvBr_.html
Great review, and the only one talking important stuff too. No usb-c and no main unit internal battery charging? What a joke in 2022. Now I can get the Weber Connect for my Kamado (as it is half the price) and wait for the engineers from both the companies to take their heads out of their assess realising this is 21st century and accepting a reality that usb-c is here since 2014.
@@tomwadek Hi. Seems YT removed my post, because it contained a link to the e-shop. I have ordered stand-alone version, because the table model is so much more expensive. Instead of that, I have ordered separete kind of an industrial table, with the serving plate and will just add a cutting board. Here's at least a picture .... www.nabytek-aldo.cz/~photo-big-w-65511/servirovaci-stolek-s-podnosem-v-industrialnim-designu-serving_15528.jpg?1
@@PetrKrenzelok I wish they still offered the start system on the standalone model. I agree with you, the table version is really pricy but I like that ignition system. My buddy has one and in my opinion, the summit kamados are the best grills out there. Great idea with the side table. You saved a lot of money and got the same function. I’m happy for you. One day I’ll join the club too lol.
@@tomwadek Yeah, there is no programing telling it to shut off so it continually charges 24/7 untill dry and when you notice the unit is dry to. so no meat measure for that dinner..
Check out my video comparing The MEATER and The MeatStick. MEATER vs The Meatstick | Which Wireless Thermometer is King?
ua-cam.com/video/g9B9zHyMVyk/v-deo.html
Great review! - I have all the Meater products and LOVE them. The problem is that it uses a radio signal - once you enclose that radio in a steel BBQ or oven, you are shielding the probe from the receiver - moving the receiver slightly can really help with reception. - There is still no replacement for a pocket instant-read thermometer. - Cheers!
Thanks for sharing. I recently did a video on the MeatStick which did well in the bbq. I still prefer the MEATER though. Thanks for watching.
Nice video thanks - I have gone thru the same exercise. My conclusion is - the last thing I need when I want quality time cooking, either alone or with friends, is another IT gadget that has an app that I need to keep looking at, so I use the pocket thermometer - in fact, I just ordered a new one that's is supposed to be a bit more "instant"
Sounds great! I'm glad you found a system that works well for you. I'm in the same boat, simplicity is priceless!
Instant read thermometers are in a different league to other thermometers. Should always have both in my opinion. Like have the meater probs in the meats while cooking to monitor temps and have alarms but have the instant read to check probe tenderness and temps in different areas of the meat. Once you learn your cooker/smoker and general times for meats you should only really need an instant read. Also I would be more inclined to spend more on an instant read.
Thanks for sharing!
WiFi range sounds as if it could be better, however, there are WiFi range extenders (some external) which can improve reception outside in your garden (yard) - they should also improve the speed for any other devices you want to use there.
As for the poor battery life, I would suggest an inexpensive rechargable power bank, which are also great for topping up your phone when you are out and about. Even the more powerful ones are not that much bigger than a smartphone. I have one which is even capable of powering my laptop, and it fits in my pocket.
Have you tried the MEATER or other wireless thermometers in a ceramic BBQ instead of metal?
A metal BBQ is essentially a shitty Faraday cage and you're gonna get bad signal from inside to outside even with "extended range" Bluetooth. Same reason your phone signal is spotty in elevators.
Check out this video.
ua-cam.com/video/g9B9zHyMVyk/v-deo.html
Its a bit pricey, but on par with the price of the meater block...
But im a big fan of fireboard.
Its kinda the middleground. Wired to unit physically, holds 6 probes if needed, long lasting internal battery. It hooks to wifi and has an app with multiple types of alarms (app alarm, or sms or both). Depending on unit options it can also control a fan for maintaining a specific temp in bbq.
I've heard good things lately. Semi Wireless probes seems to be the sweet spot for longer low and slow cooks. Thank you!
Love your videos Tom! I grew up in Ramona Ca, I can’t believe there are charcoal bans in California! I moved out of state years ago! Anyways I hope you get that Weber Komodo soon!
Thank you! California is getting wacky in all things. I did a video update to this one. Check it out.
Ranking The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers In 2023 | Has MEATER Been Dethroned?
ua-cam.com/video/EKikURzBoec/v-deo.html
Good job, Tom. I’ve had a Thermapen for several years, but have been seduced by ads for Meaters. My routine with my Thermapen has never failed me. It looks like a Meater might, based on those range issues that I saw in their ads and you validated. Looks like you saved me about $100 and a lot of frustration. Plus a couple ruined dinners, and falling back on some frozen burritos. A man has to prepare for his limitations.
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed this video. If you do decide to go with a wireless thermometer, I’ve done an updated video comparing the most popular brands.
Ranking The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers | Has MEATER Been De-Throned?
ua-cam.com/video/EKikURzBoec/v-deo.html
You’re gonna hit 100k subscribers any time soon 🤩
Has anything changed since you made this video? The 4x ones seem interesting to measure different parts of the meat, are they worth it?
Yeah I have a playlist. I also did a review on the MeatStick 4X which have 4 sensors. It may be a little more of what you are looking for. Here’s the link of the playlist with more videos:
ua-cam.com/play/PLo3QpFeM5ioo3HkbIPq0boP0Iqi6pvBr_.html
@@tomwadek yes, I saw that since my comment, but I didn't quite get the impression the extra sensors add much in terms of practical use? - or do they?
@@DigiDriftZone they do but unless you are running experiments, you won’t notice too much improvements in accuracy or won’t care
Thank you for the review….was going to buy one.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the reviews
No problem 👍
THANKS :)
Meater Plus overcooked my meat. Why. because is off by a lot. The higher temp then the worst it gets.
I'm sorry to hear that
Great review, and the only one talking important stuff too. No usb-c and no main unit internal battery charging? What a joke in 2022. Now I can get the Weber Connect for my Kamado (as it is half the price) and wait for the engineers from both the companies to take their heads out of their assess realising this is 21st century and accepting a reality that usb-c is here since 2014.
Glad you enjoyed the video. I can’t wait to buy a Weber kamado. How is it treating you?
@@tomwadek Still on order, will be arriving in 10 days along with fire starter, ribs and chicken racks. Can't wait :-)
@@PetrKrenzelok nice! Keep me posted. Did you get the stand alone or the table model?
@@tomwadek Hi. Seems YT removed my post, because it contained a link to the e-shop. I have ordered stand-alone version, because the table model is so much more expensive. Instead of that, I have ordered separete kind of an industrial table, with the serving plate and will just add a cutting board. Here's at least a picture ....
www.nabytek-aldo.cz/~photo-big-w-65511/servirovaci-stolek-s-podnosem-v-industrialnim-designu-serving_15528.jpg?1
@@PetrKrenzelok I wish they still offered the start system on the standalone model. I agree with you, the table version is really pricy but I like that ignition system. My buddy has one and in my opinion, the summit kamados are the best grills out there. Great idea with the side table. You saved a lot of money and got the same function. I’m happy for you. One day I’ll join the club too lol.
@Tom Wade You should check out the meatstick.
Already did, I have a video on that too. MEATER vs The Meatstick | Which Wireless Thermometer is King?
ua-cam.com/video/g9B9zHyMVyk/v-deo.html
@@tomwadek Excellent, going to check out your other video now, thanks!
@@Redridge07 no problem. Hope you enjoy!
I have the Meater +, it eats batteries like crazy, will not buy again.
I’m sorry to hear that
@@tomwadek Yeah, there is no programing telling it to shut off so it continually charges 24/7 untill dry and when you notice the unit is dry to. so no meat measure for that dinner..