Modern wireless technology just made grilling a whole lot more convenient. Monitor your grill and meat temps with these excellent wireless meat thermometers. It is so convenient to monitor the temperatures on an app. You’ll just love them.
Best Wireless Meat Thermometers
If you are in a rush and don’t have time to read the reviews, here is the best thermometer for the grill!
The ability to remotely monitor grilling times and temps simplifies the entire grilling experience by allowing users to manage their time more effectively while cooking. These gadgets work by inserting a probe (or probes) into the meat (or meats) being cooked. The probe is connected to a temperature reading device that is wirelessly connected to an app on the users phone.
This technology is not only designed to help users manage their cooking time more effectively by giving the freedom to do other things while their food cooks. But these devices also offer other features, like the ability to remotely adjust temperatures, setting up custom alerts and notifications, and allowing users to track the cooking time while the device takes care of the rest.
We’ve evaluated some of the best wireless grilling thermometers on the web to find the most suitable ones for your specific grilling needs. Each one offers a similar concept, except with slightly different key features. Let’s dive right in.
Key Advantages Of Using Wireless Grilling Thermometers:
- The ability to wirelessly monitor and manage grilling times and temperatures remotely via an app on the users Android or iOS device.
- Many wireless grilling thermometers feature multiple probes and sensors which enable the user to monitor multiple meats at different temperatures and times independently.
- Wireless grilling thermometers tend to have a maximum range of over 200 feet.
- Most wireless grilling thermometers can monitor temperatures that reach up to 500 and 700 degrees Fahrenheit.
MEATER – 165 Foot Long Range Wireless Meat Thermometer
Overview
This wireless thermometer features a 165 foot range, allowing the user to accurately monitor the cooking process from an ultra long distance. This thermometer allows the user to monitor via a free app that is downloadable on any iOS or Android smartphones and tablets. It includes two dual temperature reading sensors on one probe. The temperatures can read up to 527 degrees F. The easy-to-use app walks the user through every step of the process, guarantees consistent results, and cooks meat to perfection.
It works by using advanced algorithms designed to accurately estimate the time it will take to cook various foods while managing the temperature throughout. The best results from this device can be found by leaving the MEATER+ charger by the cooker facing the general direction of the user. The device can even be used without WIFI, solely via a Bluetooth connection.
As an added bonus, you can ask Alexa to download the “MEATER skill” and the smart home device will update you about the status of the grilling. You gotta love that!
What users love about this product
Easy to use so long as the device is sufficiently charged before use. Alarm and temperature readings are generally always accurate and yield near to perfect cooking results. Connection and range works well. Cooking estimate times always seem to be accurate. App is easy to download and ultra-user-friendly.
What users don’t love about this product
A clear line of sight between the users reading device and the probe is needed for more accurate readings and results. On a Big Green Egg, the range was cut down to 30 feet when the lid is closed.
Weber iGrill 2 Complete Master Kit
Overview
This device uses three different meat probes and one ambient probe to guarantee accurate temperature readings. Users can download the free iGrill app to their iOS or Android device and then set the temperature ranges for each probe independently. This gives the added benefit of not needing to open the grill periodically which results in dropping the temperature and having to increase the cooking time. The LED display features a 200-hour battery life as well as magnetic mounting and min/max temperature ranges. The application offers exclusive recipes, multiple iDevices to be connected, and social sharing.
The probes are wired to the display, so this won’t work for a rotisserie, but for any other grill or smoke, you’ll be able to monitor the various temperatures on your mobile device.
What users like
Probes work well with accurate readings. Display comes with a magnetic base and a self-adhesive magnet to mount onto any grill.
What users don’t like
Display can be difficult to read in daylight or in strong lighting. Bluetooth range can be finicky. Works best with a clear line of sight. Device needs to be sufficiently charged before use.
Inkbird IBT-4XS Wireless Meat Thermometer
Overview
Inkbird has a winner with this thermometer. It features three meat probes and one ambient probe and will pair with your iPhone or Android phone via bluetooth using the BBQGo app. The range is about 150 feet. It will set off an alarm on your phone when the desired temperature is reached or when it loses connection – which is a LIFE SAVER!
It has a rechargeable battery using a micro USB adapter and the battery will last for around 40 hours. That is a definite PLUS! If you forgot to charge it, you can charge it at the same time it is working.
What users loved
Gives accurate temperature readings and time estimates for most meats. You can set both a high and low temperature alarm.
What users didn’t love
The LED screen appears dim in bright light and can be hard to read. Probes are not waterproof.
Fireboard Thermometer
Product Overview
Fireboard prides itself on its ultra-smart cloud-connected technology. The corresponding app is easily setup and installed on the user’s iOS or Android device for remote tracking and real time updates. The device supports up to 6 external temperature probes that provide accurate temperature readings in both hot and cold environments. The product box includes a thermometer with display, charger, ambient probe, two food probes, grill clip, and a quick-start guidebook.
Things users love
Long, reliable battery life. Wifi capabilities are reliable. Overall very user-friendly functionality and easy to use. Temperature readings are accurate, as are time estimates.
Things users don’t love
Some users report that the app isn’t specific enough to allow the user to identify which channels each probe is plugged into. Won’t work for rotisserie-style meats because the device has wires. Is more expensive than other thermometers.
Thermoworks ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Thermometer
Overview:
This handy wireless remote thermometer comes with a dual sensor probe and a hands-free monitor. The wireless technology works to give real-time updates up to 300 feet away. The thermometer comes equipped with preset temperatures for 9 types of meats as well as various levels of “doneness”. Pre-set conditions can be reset to fulfill desired tastes and preferences. Easy set-up and instructions. The remote monitor allows the user to manage two different types of meat that are cooking at the same time.
The temperature readings offer supreme accuracy for a wide range of temperatures. The receiver will flash and beep when the food reaches the desired temperature to avoid overcooking. Both a count-down and count-up timer can be set to help the user manage and track cooking times.
Things users love
Easy to use. Works accurately up to the maximum range of distance. Batteries are included. Excellent customer service.
Things users don’t love
Configuration is not necessarily intuitive. Some users felt that the alarm for when the food reaches set temperatures is not loud enough, and the volume is not adjustable. The remote receiver tends to drain battery levels quickly.
SmokeBloq Wi-Fi Meat Thermometer
Overview
Smokebloq is a sleekly designed gadget that aims to give users the freedom and flexibility to do other things while their meats cook to perfection. The cooking app delivers real-time updates to the user from the temperature probes on the grill via wifi and bluetooth. The ultra-long battery life of the device runs up to 200 hours and is rain and weather resistant. The app will notify users via an alarm when the food is ready.
What Makes This Different
This wireless thermometer connects to your home wifi. Then it transmits the temperature data to the cloud. The SmokeBloq app retrieves the data anywhere your phone has cell service. This is especially important for those long cooks for briskets or pork butts. You won’t have to be hovering over the grill to monitor it.
This wireless transmitter uses AA batteries, so you don’t have to worry about charging it the day before. That is my main frustration with some of the other wireless thermometers.
What Users Love
Excellent customer service and support. Super simple and intuitive to use the device. Excellent functionality and accurate temperature readings. Temperature alarms work well and allow the user ultimate freedom while food is cooking to do other things. The application updates temperature settings every 60 seconds and keeps track of previous cooking sessions.
What users don’t love
Application only offers limited features. Users found their temperature readings to be off by 10 degrees sometimes. The grill must be within range of your WiFi network to upload the temperature data to the cloud and then to your app.
Chugod BlueTooth Wireless Meat Thermometers
Overview
This device has 6 different different probes that can monitor and control different temperatures and times for different meats simultaneously. The thermometer is bluetooth equipped, waterproof, and is able to withstand temperatures up to 572 degrees fahrenheit. The device can provide accurate readings onto your iOS or Android device via the Chugod app up to 200 feet away from the thermometer. The app includes pre-programmed temperatures and doneness levels for 11 types of foods, which can be reset manually depending on your personal doneness preferences. Included is 1 meat thermometer, 6 stainless steel probes, 1 probe holder, 1 carrying case, and 1 user manual.
What Makes This Different
This is the only unit we reviewed that has six probe ports (it comes with three probes). That provides a lot of flexibility for grilling different meats simultaneously. It has a convenient magnet on the back of the unit.
What users love about this device
Quick and easy app installation, as well as user-friendly navigation. Alarm conveniently alerts users when the food has reached the set temperatures. Excellent battery life.
What users don’t love about this device
The app can be slow to register the real-time temperature fluctuations, and may take a few minutes to get an accurate reading on any grill or smoker.
