Thermoworks confirmed that an update is in the works for the app as well. The one I was using was also in Beta mode. With those updates, this will be an amazing bundle!
@infernoarmor
2 күн бұрын
At first I hated the idea of a wired air probe but I get it now. Due to your smoker temperature and possible flare up’s they can’t make a fully self contained air probe. I think this is the best possible solution since I have used meater in the past and the air temp can be 50 degrees off compared to my smoke thermometer
@cgoliveri
Ай бұрын
Great balanced review. Appreciate it!
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SilverFoxCooking
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great in depth review. I ordered mine as soon as the window for ordering opened. I also thought the wired ambient temp probe kinda defeated the great range they developed. I have a Meater+ and it works pretty good, but also the usually connectivity issues depending on where I place the extender and cooking device. I am really excited to get mine and try it out.
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
Let me know what you think of the new thermoworks RFX once you get it.
@SilverFoxCooking
Ай бұрын
@@GrillinWithDad Absolutely!
@thermapen
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! The decision not to include a built-in ambient probe was intentional. These sensors give inaccurate readings because cold meat acts as a heat sink, skewing the measurement by 75°F or more. Even if they were accurate, they’re placed in an evaporative cooling zone, leading to further inaccuracies, especially if you use a temperature-control fan. Currently, independent wireless ambient probes aren’t feasible due to the need for a thermal buffer, which the meat provides in standard wireless probes. However, we’ll soon introduce a device that allows you to connect a probe to the RFX transmitter, eliminating the need to place the RFX gateway near the cooker for ambient probe use. This function will be compatible with the RFX products you already own.
@SilverFoxCooking
Ай бұрын
@@thermapen Thanks you. Oh yes, I know why you didn’t include it in the probe. I know my Meater+ was never accurate. I would sometimes use another probe in a potato or a cup of oil off to the side to get a better reading. Anxious to get my RFX and good news there may be a wireless option for ambient temp.
@bbqislife
19 күн бұрын
Really looking forward to this. The wired ambient probe is unfortunate but I understand the science and challenges behind it. The one thing i would love to see in the app is ‘remaining cook time’ The Meater does have this and although it can be wildly inaccurate it does give some indication when the cook will be done.
@SteelPastor
Ай бұрын
GrillinWithDad... Great review. Keep up the good work. I received (pre-order) a four probe set-up for my BDay. I have used EVERY other wireless rig and they ALL come up way short (mostly connectivity issues). I have numerous ThermoWorks devices and have been waiting for them to come out with THEIR version of this product. I am certain that it will be up to the ThermoWorks high standards. NOTE: ThermoWorks... I AM CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE IN PROCESS FOR A WIRELESS AMBIENT THERMOMETER... GET THIS RIGHT (TO GO ALONG WITH THE RFX) AND YOU WILL OWN THE MARKET.
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
Thanks! I agree on the quality of thermoworks products. Unbeatable!
@BbqMikeG
Ай бұрын
Great review. I'm a fan of rotisserie cooking so this looks useful.
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
Awesome.
@markinmemphis
Ай бұрын
I used the MEATER a few times and had problems with it. Was not impressed. Love the ThermoWorks products, have several Dots a Smoke, and a couple of Thermapens. I have never had a single probe go bad from them.
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
Same here!$
@ryanb4481
Ай бұрын
There's a few things I love about this probe. Unfortunately, their ambient solution ruined it for me. I'm like you, I believe they have another product coming, but they decided to rush this partially complete product to market in time for Christmas rather than miss the season.
@thermapen
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Ryan! The decision not to include a built-in ambient probe was intentional. These sensors give inaccurate readings because cold meat acts as a heat sink, skewing the measurement by 75°F or more. Even if they were accurate, they’re placed in an evaporative cooling zone, leading to further inaccuracies, especially if you’re using a temperature-control fan. Currently, independent wireless ambient probes aren’t feasible due to the need for a thermal buffer, which the meat provides in standard wireless probes. However, we’ll soon introduce a device that allows you to connect a probe to the RFX transmitter, eliminating the need to place the RFX gateway near the cooker for ambient probe use. This function will be compatible with the RFX products you already own.
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
Thanks for letting us know! This is great news
@HungryFreelancer
28 күн бұрын
@@thermapencould i use a wireless probe as an ambient probe if i was just smoking in the 225-275 range?
@williamdoll711
Ай бұрын
I’ve been looking at this. I have their Instant read and love it. I use a MEATER now but ThermoWorks seems more accurate and quick. I agree that the Ambient probe should be wireless. May not be a big issue but the wire connection may not last and be disposable. You are in the Cincinnati area correct? We have a mutual friend.
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
I use thermoworks and love their current products. Excited for the RFX to come out. No, I'm in the Chicago land area
@HungryFreelancer
28 күн бұрын
Any reason why we can’t order an extra wireless probe to use an ambient probe. Perhaps not for direct heat grilling, but smoking in the 225-300 range?
@dennis9358
Ай бұрын
the meat thermometer will work like it's supposed too when using ambient thermometer, correct? what disadvantage is it to leave gateway next to cooker?
@SilverFoxCooking
Ай бұрын
The gateway is what connects the probe to the app or the cloud, so if you don’t have the gateway near your phone or a wifi connection you won’t be connected. At least that is how it appears to work from their description.
@ryanb4481
Ай бұрын
The big thing that this wireless probe supposedly does best is stay connected at long ranges. I believe Thermoworks is marketing connectivity at over 2,000 feet. The problem with that claim and their ambient temperature solution is the advertised range is from the probe to the gateway. If the gateway has to be ~3 ft. from the cooker because it's tethered to an ambient probe, then the over 1,997 ft. of range leftover means nothing. At that point, the real range of this wireless probe setup is the range of your wifi router. If your smokers are out of range of your wifi and tracking ambient temperature is important then this probe will not help unfortunately.
@curtisrogers4190
Ай бұрын
In your 2 cooks, you never left your house to show connectivity away from home. Do you have any experiences leaving during a long cook and being able to check on your phone to see your progress of the cook?
@mbarry155
Ай бұрын
How is the probe charger charged? Meater probe case is aaa battery charged would love to have that be rechargeable. Thanks for reviewing!
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
There is a aaa battery in the cradle/case
@mikeyruef
Ай бұрын
"I know it's going to be really good" 🤣🤣🤣
@GrillinWithDad
Ай бұрын
👊🍻
@ril850_1
13 күн бұрын
I wanted a completely wireless solution. The ambient temp on my meater 2 is pretty close to the my smoke ambient probe when I've tested side by side. Until Thermoworks comes out with a complete wireless solution, then I'll pass. I wish you would've showed us how well the wired ambient probe worked as well
@frfsolrac77
Ай бұрын
Couldn’t one just clip another wireless probe above grill similar to how the gateway wired probe is done to make the system completely wireless?
@billbryant1288
Ай бұрын
No. The part that goes into the meat can’t handle high temperatures.
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