Overview
The MEATER Plus is a fully wireless Bluetooth smart meat thermometer designed for grilling, smoking, roasting, and other cooking methods. It uses a single wireless probe with dual temperature sensors to monitor both the internal temperature of the food and the ambient cooking temperature. Compare that cable-free approach with multi-probe and Wi-Fi systems in our best wireless meat thermometers guide.
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The charging dock includes a Bluetooth booster that extends the wireless range up to 165 ft (50 m), depending on obstacles and the cooking environment. The MEATER app provides guided cooking, temperature alerts, estimated cook time, and resting guidance.
Key takeaways
- The MEATER Plus uses one completely wire-free cooking probe.
- The Bluetooth booster in the charging dock extends range up to 165 ft (50 m).
- Dual sensors monitor internal food temperature and ambient cooking temperature at the same time.
- The internal sensor supports temperatures up to 212°F (100°C).
- The ambient sensor supports temperatures up to 527°F (275°C).
- The MEATER app includes Guided Cook and estimated cooking-time features.
What the product is designed to do
The MEATER Plus is designed to remove the cables normally associated with probe thermometers. The probe stays inside the food while cooking, while temperature information is sent wirelessly to the MEATER app.
The internal sensor tracks the temperature inside the meat, while the ambient sensor measures the temperature surrounding the food. This lets the app monitor both cooking progress and the cooking environment from a single probe.
The Guided Cook System walks users through the cooking process and can provide alerts based on temperature or time. The Advanced Estimator Algorithm estimates how much cooking and resting time remains.
Temperature and sensor specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Probe count | 1 wireless probe |
| Wireless connection | Bluetooth |
| Maximum stated range | Up to 165 ft / 50 m |
| Internal temperature limit | 212°F / 100°C |
| Ambient temperature limit | 527°F / 275°C |
| Temperature sensors | Dual sensors for internal and ambient temperature |
| Cooking assistance | Guided Cook System and Advanced Estimator Algorithm |
Bluetooth range and connectivity
The MEATER Plus charging dock contains a Bluetooth booster that extends the connection range up to 165 ft (50 m). Actual range can vary depending on walls, the thickness of the cooker, surrounding obstacles, and the phone or tablet being used.
For the strongest connection, the charging dock should remain reasonably close to the cooking area while the phone or tablet remains within Bluetooth range of the dock.
MEATER app and Guided Cook
The MEATER app displays internal and ambient temperatures during cooking. It also supports custom temperature and time alerts.
The Guided Cook System provides step-by-step cooking guidance, while the Advanced Estimator Algorithm predicts how long the food needs to cook and rest. These features are intended to reduce guesswork when preparing meat to a selected target temperature.
Installation and setup
Setup involves pairing the MEATER Plus with the MEATER app on a compatible smartphone or tablet. The probe should be inserted into the meat beyond the minimum insertion mark so the internal sensor remains protected during cooking.
The wooden charging dock stores and charges the probe when it is not in use. The dock also serves as the Bluetooth range extender during cooking.
Performance characteristics
The fully wireless design is one of the main differences between MEATER Plus and conventional wired thermometers. There are no probe cables running from the food to a separate display unit.
The dual sensors allow the app to compare the food’s internal temperature with the ambient cooking temperature. This supports cooking estimates, alerts, and resting guidance within the MEATER app.
The maximum ambient temperature for the MEATER Plus probe is 527°F (275°C), so it should not be exposed to cooking conditions above that limit.
How it compares with multi-probe thermometers
MEATER Plus uses a single wireless probe, making it best suited to cooks where one piece of meat is being monitored at a time. A four-probe model such as the ThermoPro TP25 is better suited to monitoring several foods or cooking zones simultaneously.
There is also a middle ground. The BFOUR Bluetooth Meat Thermometer includes two wired probes connected to an LCD base, with Bluetooth monitoring through a phone app. It gives up MEATER’s completely cable-free design but provides simultaneous dual-probe monitoring and a display that can be read without opening the app.
The MEATER Plus instead focuses on a completely wire-free probe design, app-based guided cooking, and simultaneous internal and ambient temperature monitoring.
Pros
- Completely wireless probe with no external probe cables.
- Dual sensors monitor internal and ambient temperatures simultaneously.
- Bluetooth booster extends the stated range up to 165 ft.
- Guided Cook provides step-by-step cooking assistance.
- Advanced Estimator Algorithm predicts cooking and resting time.
Cons
- Only one probe is included, so it does not monitor several meats simultaneously.
- Bluetooth range can be reduced by walls, cooker construction, and other obstacles.
- The ambient sensor must not exceed 527°F (275°C).
To compare the MEATER Plus with Wi-Fi, longer-range Bluetooth and multi-probe thermometer systems, see our best wireless meat thermometers guide.
FAQ
How many probes does MEATER Plus include?
MEATER Plus uses one fully wireless cooking probe.
How far does MEATER Plus work from a phone?
The Bluetooth booster in the charging dock provides a stated range of up to 165 ft (50 m). Actual range varies according to obstacles and the cooking environment.
What temperatures can the MEATER Plus measure?
The internal sensor supports temperatures up to 212°F (100°C), while the ambient sensor supports temperatures up to 527°F (275°C).
Does MEATER Plus measure both meat and cooking temperature?
Yes. The probe contains dual sensors that simultaneously monitor the internal meat temperature and the ambient temperature around the food.
What does Guided Cook do?
The Guided Cook System walks users through the cooking process and supports temperature and time alerts.
Does MEATER Plus estimate remaining cooking time?
Yes. The Advanced Estimator Algorithm estimates remaining cooking and resting time.