Great preview video, interested to understand how this now works without Wi-Fi. Do you need a smart phone or tablet to be in claose proximity to the charging case in order to access meater cloud from when you are away from home? The 1st gen meater block has this inbuilt and took care of this problem. Not sure how this new meater plus 2 handles this if there is no wifi access to begin with.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking this. To be 100% clear the Meater plus still does not come with its own wifi signal like the block does which is why I opted for the block in Gen 1. This like before is wifi enabled when using your own spare device like a tablet or phone that acts as the wifi repeater vs it being built in. This is why I listed the block missing as one of my nearly perfect items as this still looks to be a feature that will live exclusively with the block
@ericthibault88759 ай бұрын
The meater 2 plus is the same. It can connect to an external wifi device (phone/tablet) through Bluetooth and uses that device to connect to meater cloud. I'm sure just a matter of time before they have a meater 2 block as well....
@Bob-gs3vi9 ай бұрын
Really really needs its own wifi
@bbqislife9 ай бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ thanks, the problem is the new meater plus requires you to be running minimum ios14 meaning my old WiFi repeater tablet will be useless with this. I have thick walls so Bluetooth only will be an issue.
@ledheavy269 ай бұрын
@@Bob-gs3vi Then how would they up sell you on buying the block?
@brandonallen24899 ай бұрын
For some reason, only on this video the audio comes through only one ear? Anyone else?
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
my old one broke and i just replaced it and didn't catch it was on this setting (editing SW doesn't play stereo).. i have fixed it moving forward
@Forexfox999 ай бұрын
Yup. One ear
@ExplainicatorStudios9 ай бұрын
Yup left ear only for me
@chrisfetner3328 ай бұрын
Yup one ear only.
@SteigerSnacks8 ай бұрын
Thought I was going crazy, thanks for that
@davidbarnett86179 ай бұрын
The increase in the ambient temperature limit is sufficient to sell me. When I reverse sear a steak I use a small grate and put it directly on the coals. I then insert Meater before finishing the cook. One time I inadvertently touched the grate while inserting the probe. I don't know exactly the temperature of the grate after it was in the air for a few seconds but 400+ degrees F might be a good estimate. It glows bright red when I first remove it from the coals. The damage to my thumb was a bit painful. Thanks for this review as I don't think I would have learned this fact another way.
@oldmantimgaming82978 ай бұрын
I ordered my Meater 2 plus on black Friday. It just came in today. I really thought I would not get it before Christmas. I have my prime rib in the fridge prepped and ready for tomorrow. I can't wait to see how well it works. All I have before is a wired probe, so to say I am excited is an understatement.
@torpol5 ай бұрын
How did it work out?
@oldmantimgaming82975 ай бұрын
@@torpol Great. It is so nice to use now that I have had it a while. I can be upstairs and check on my phone to watch the internal temps. The external temp is great too so I know my oven actually keeps a pretty steady temp. After several more prime ribs, I have it down so I can pull from the oven and rest to a perfect medium rare, or less cooked if slicing to have later.
@marine-pilot45119 ай бұрын
Just contacted Meater and they, since I just got original, are giving me credit and meter 2..... Told them they had my business because of Smoking dad.. which I think made a difference . Also ordered the Meater cutting board... Keep making videos... Just signed up for member ship to your channel BTW they said the Meater two block will be available first of year.. I'm holding out for that
@tomsluijs9 ай бұрын
I contacted meat and they said they will have a Meater block refresh in 2024. So lets hope they bring all the feature of the plus 2 version to this new block
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
thats awesome, thanks for sharing
@AlvenmodFoto9 ай бұрын
Great video, I'm one of the (few) people who actually don't like Meater at all, connectivity never seems to work for me on any device but primarily the quality of the probes I find atrocious, I bought a block and 2 out of 4 probes broke within a year and then the block itself stopped working and the whole thing ended up in recycling. This certainly look better, but I'm still vary abiutbrhe quality of this brand...
@JunYamog9 ай бұрын
My wife showed me your channel, she thinks I will like it as you explain with a engineering and scientific tilt. She thought that you are some kind of engineer and I will get your explanations. She is right on both accounts, and today you giving out the background working in HP confirms in. Thanks to your channel I am interested to cook now, me and my wife have another activity we do together 😊
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@briandaffern51089 ай бұрын
Like you say not everyone needs 4 probes and can justify spending 4 or 5 hundred dollars for a meat thermometer. Meater should come out with an expandable type system that would be WiFi capable. The base model would come with 1 probe with the option of being able to purchase a 2nd probe later if needed, and perhaps a base price in the $225-$250 range.
@x8oN3zX8 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure they sell a block with 2 probes that you can upgrade with more probes later if needed.
@RumandCook9 ай бұрын
Great in-depth info. Got me excited that you might not need a secondary device for wifi. Unfortunately, these are a waste of money without WIFI in my book. I'm sure a new block is around the corner, though! 🍻
@dantea14749 ай бұрын
I have the standard Meater. I like it well enough, but I still use my Smoke, too. I'll be waiting on a block version with it's own wireless for the Meater 2.
@herb78779 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT review ! I've been on the fence for about a year about getting one. You just may have pushed me over. So true about "spec's". As a long time advanced amature photographer I have explained numerous time to numerous people it not all about "pixel " count. Soccer mom doesn't need a McClearen to go to the grocery store.
@evanroheff212 ай бұрын
Whoa, an unrelated callout to the HP Touchpad? That's wild. I bought two of them at midnight on the $99 firesale and they were awesome at that price! I later installed Android on it and it was pretty good as an early Android tablet as well. You're right though, specs on paper competed with iPad at the time, but just didn't succeed. I think the head start that Apple had on apps at the time was the biggest factor in the WebOS/Touchpad downfall.
@wam13889 ай бұрын
Hope they come out with this in the block, with usb charging and multiple probes.
@TheDarienJim9 ай бұрын
Great example of where reviewers driving positive benefits in new features for consumers. Congrats. Great review.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mchestnut19705 ай бұрын
Be sure to keep the probe very clean, tip use baking soda to clean the probe. This is especially after a long smoke, since it gets a lot of residue from the smoke on the probe. I was having issues with the probe charging, but after I was able to get it perfectly cleaned it started charging. So if your getting disconnect issues on the Meater 2 plus or charging issues, it is likely due to the probe not being clean. It is extremely sensitive to anything on the probe. Just my recent experience, but when it works it works amazing.
@SmokingDadBBQ5 ай бұрын
I normally just spray with dawn power spray and let sit for a min or two before wiping with a green scour pad and it’s clean in seconds
@mchestnut19705 ай бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ nice. Yeah I had to return mine because it wasn’t holding a good charge and only used it three times. So hopefully the replaced one will work correctly. I want to love it. I did when I worked at first. But their tech support is pretty bad. I’m hopeful that the replacement will work better. Anyways. Great video. Ty
@joecassar22109 ай бұрын
I've got the meater block. I can't wait till they release the meater block 2. Awesome video and I depth review on this product
@praetorxyn9 ай бұрын
If they do a Meater Block 2 I'll probably upgrade. I'm not even remotely interested without the block.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Ditto. The block is the deal breaker for me too
@rock775519 ай бұрын
I don't need the multiple probes, I just want the ability to monitor via WiFi without having to use a spare device as a piggyback.
@jamesmcnutt96149 ай бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly. A “mini block” would be my dream. I have a Meater block now, but even with family of 5, 99% of the time I’m using 2 of my 4 probes. I RARELY use more than 2 at a time; a block with all the functionality and 2 probes would be perfect for me!
@andrewpope2049 ай бұрын
Most peoples biggest gripe with meater is the range and connectivity issues. It doesn't seem like that's been fixed. We all have walls, furniture etc that will block the bluetooth. So the range has been improved slightly. My smokers on my patio and if I go to my kitchen which is within the range they state and disconnects. I'll probably get the new version and hope for the best.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
correct, the "improvement" is a solution that isn't supported as of now on my phone's operating system (Coded PHY 5.2) leaving WIFI as the best option... which this doesn't have built in the same as the block does which is why I gave it nearly perfect.
@jmurray02209 ай бұрын
Thank you, James, for another great video. I have both the MEATER Block and Fireboard devices. I’m waiting to see if the Block will be updated with the new probes and hopefully they will move forward with USB Type-C instead of the micro USB connection (a better location of the port would be great also). Ultimately, my decision to go with the Block a few years ago was the ability to connect WiFi without having to use another phone/tablet for internet cloud monitoring.
@markwhelan14149 ай бұрын
Fireboard user here. I tend to use the wired probes all the time because the Meater probes are fragile. I’ve burned out several … I do love the convenience of wireless… Like you, have the block, but the ambient temp probes can be damaged at 500 degrees, not even reaching the max. Looking forward to the meater block being updated.
@davidupton52139 ай бұрын
I just bought a Meater plus from Amazon. Got it Saturday. I then just watched your video comparing all the thermometers and checked your channel...low and behold you put this video out! Great timing 👏. So the block has more tech...what's the main advantage? It's only me so I didn't purchase the block. Very informative 👏 Well done video. Thankfully the meats weren't cooked the same 😂
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
lol no. Medium rare for the steak and medium well for the pork
@davidupton52139 ай бұрын
@SmokingDadBBQ thank you 😊. So the block just has more tech...but one is ok overall like my meater plus? Thanks again! Blessings 🙌
@samacc25367 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review! I can’t wait for the block to come out. This would definitely addresses a lot of the issues I face with my current Meater block.
@gg801087 ай бұрын
what issues, just got mine. Yes I wish I had two also but not the big block.
@samacc25367 ай бұрын
@@gg80108 They aren’t really issues, but more so limitations. I wish they were waterproof, would allow me to use it in more ways. They aren’t dishwasher safe (which isn’t really the biggest deal). You can’t sear with them and you have to be careful with open fire cooking on the Joetisserie as it can easily get past the maximum cooking temperatures. The thinner the probes the smaller the hole left behind in the meat (not the biggest deal). Battery life and charging apparently improved a lot on the new model. You can still be perfectly happy with the Meater Block, it’s just the improvements on the next gen ones are definitely convenient.
@justinf76749 ай бұрын
Perhaps your best video yet. Thank you for all the useful content!
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@erokbrewmeister92319 ай бұрын
Ordered one today from your link ! Thanks ! My old Meater was ok, this one looks GREAT !
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Rock on!
@GamingForTheRecentlyDeceased9 ай бұрын
Cant wait for a full review. Very excited about this upgrade. Wifi doesnt phase me. Tho i may hold out for the eventual meater 2 block
@JustGrillingandChilling.9 ай бұрын
Love these analysis/review videos by James….. i bought my Meater Probe after watching him review it a while ago…
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@BladeScuffer7 ай бұрын
I love my Meater 2+ but I wish they made a WiFi device like the block for this probe but for 1 or 2 probes. I don’t need 4 probes but I would like to have WiFi without needing a second Apple device.
@brianpaauwe36419 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! New to smoking. Have a 4 probe wired ThermoPro I like, but really want to get a wireless one. Was on the fence with meater + and meater 2. Definitely pushed me to the meater 2.
@Patrickkkkkkk3569 ай бұрын
Very happy with the block. Never have used all 4 but 3 probes a few time know. But there will be a time and place that you wanted to have 4 and then i am supplied😅😂
@rock775519 ай бұрын
I want Meater to allow me the option of seeing the ambient temp all the time instead of blanking it out when the ambient temp is less than the internal temp when resting/holding. This has been my biggest gripe with my original Meater Plus. I don't have a fancy warmer that gets down lower than the min 170F my home oven does, so if I am resting/holding in an oven or cooler or something and I am trying to maintain internal temp greater than 140F, I want to be able to monitor the ambient throughout the whole rest (which could be a long time if I want to cook overnight in a pellet smoker and hold all day till dinner) and I wind up having to use a separate wired probe. With the extended battery life on the 2 Plus, that could open the possibility of monitoring long holds. Seems like something that could easily be fixed with a software update to the app, as I assume it is not a hardware limitation? Give me that and the ability to not need a separate device to monitor when I leave my house via Meater Cloud and you can shut up and take my money.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Good ideas
@dansklrvids73039 ай бұрын
I had remembered your fantastic review of the various thermometers, and so when I saw that meater had come out with a new model, I was super curious to see what you thought of it. Thanks for the review.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@davidcutie44658 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comprehensive review. How do you think the Meater 2 Plus compare with the new Inkbird INT 11P-B?
@tonyurquhart71302 ай бұрын
Hi James, looks like Thermoworks is coming out with a wireless meat thermometer called the RFX. Would love to see you do a future review of it and the Chef IQ. Cheers,
@SmokingDadBBQ2 ай бұрын
I will check it out
@deanrows9 ай бұрын
Appreciate your measured approach to reviewing new products. More features != better.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@rabenklang76 ай бұрын
I think evenly distributet 8 sensors in the Combustion Inc. are a better aproach.
@mikesaladino94729 ай бұрын
James, you probably need to clarify the wifi capabilities of this. The real reason you bought the block is to solve @MEATER bullshit wifi challenges. Im not sure about you but no one has an extra phone or tablet just laying around to connect this to wifi. They should have made the case for the probe a little larger and charged a bit more to actually let it have wifi. So I agree with you they solved a lot of problems. But left one big lingering issue, rendering this almost pointless to purchase if you already have a block.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
100%, pinned a comment as in hindsight i should have repeated my previous frustration on clarifying WIFI expectations vs. reality. This does NOT have built in WIFI like the block and still needs a daisy chain of devices to get WIFI second hand
@mikesaladino94729 ай бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ If fireboard ever comes out with wireless probes to connect to the fireboard 2, Meater would be done for! That would be my next and last purchase. Good video I am interested to see how the rest of your testing goes.
@BehindTheFoodTV9 ай бұрын
Good detailed analysis James!
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Thanks Al
@theilliniguy7 ай бұрын
Great video. Have you looked at the Typhur Sync?
@williamwilson26249 ай бұрын
I like all the new upgrades. Thanks for the in depth review.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@TanukiOfficial8 ай бұрын
I bought an HP TouchPad. It's in my front yard as a brick now. 😢😂 Lifespan: July 1, 2011 - August 18, 2011 I bought a firesale unit at $150 in August 2011 and sideloaded Android. Oh, the memories. 😂
@SmokingDadBBQ8 ай бұрын
hahah this made me smile... thanks for the chuckle
@Cloppa20009 күн бұрын
Just got an email from Meater... At last they are about to start selling the 2+ in sets of four on the 15th of August!!!
@SmokingDadBBQ8 күн бұрын
Finally yay
@pumpkin1escobar8 ай бұрын
Likely going to get this only because it's cheaper than the combustion inc and actually available in canadian currency.
@markusmoses40199 ай бұрын
great informative vid on the new probe. thanks!
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Anteater239 ай бұрын
The meater 2 block will probably come out in 6 months. It’s bad for sales to release all your new products at once.
@tgchism8 ай бұрын
Another great video review! I can't help but ask? Are you using a prompt of some type or do you just remember everything you want to cover! Great job either way!
@igotJesus889 ай бұрын
I have the 250 dollar fireboard and love it but, I am so tired of the wires. This is so tempting. No wifi is not a problem for me since I only cook in an offset and a Weber kettle.
@Suds15Ай бұрын
Question and comment Love you informative videos. You are one of the best. My question I have the + unit. If I get the 2+. Will I be able to run both on same app? Thank you
@snapman2185 ай бұрын
Good video, audio channel is messed up though. Only coming in on the left side.
@SmokingDadBBQ5 ай бұрын
Thanks. I replaced the faulty mic set after
@robinhalabicki82949 ай бұрын
SOLD
@capt.haddock57502 ай бұрын
Thank you for your excellent review. After I saw this I bought a new Meater 2 Plus. Will I be able to use the Meater Block to get Wi-Fi connection with the 2 Plus? I assume that you have tried this out by now.
@TonyStark-xc7je9 ай бұрын
Is it just me or is the audio mixed incorrectly for stero? I only hear sound in the left earpiece of my headphones, checked with earbuds as well and it is the same. No sound from the right side....Other videos are working as expected...
@Randel19669 ай бұрын
Santa is coming! 🎅🏻 Great video!
@LordSaliss8 ай бұрын
Im just sad they dont have a gen 2 meater block yet. Would have been the perfect christmas gift to me. lol
@markjagodzinski36469 ай бұрын
James, could you please perform a comparison between the Combustion Inc and Meater Plus 2 tracking ambient temperature and predictive time to finish the cook? I was wondering which meter probe has the most accurate ambient temperature monitoring. Does having more ambient temperature sensors make a difference? Still on the fence on which one to purchase. Quite a bit of difference in price points Thanks
@adamshaull9 ай бұрын
You left out one major problem. The Wi-Fi still only works with a second devise. I have all the ThermoWorks stuff and I find it’s accuracy struggles. Don’t get me started with signals and bellow. I get better results with the vents on my Joe. But that does connect to the Wi-Fi in my house. That is a review. ThermoWorks signal and bellows vs MEATER 2 and the vents
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Yes in hindsight I wish I repeated some of that from my previous reviews elaborating on why I said nearly perfect and I wanted a block of this probe in part for the wifi along with extra probes
@imacuser97378 ай бұрын
I would like to see a review about Meater Customer Service!!
@SmokingDadBBQ8 ай бұрын
Did you have a bad experience? Any outreach I’ve had has been good but that’s just one
@newmennium9 ай бұрын
My #1 "nitpick" was how absurdly off the ambient temperature accuracy was...so I sold my block.
@adihabursi9 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks James
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@brendonclark49779 ай бұрын
Great video James! My question is why don’t these probes come with different coloured ends so one can track each one when using multiple units? I’ve got a couple different brands and they work well enough for my needs with the exception of which probe is which. Funny issue I’m sure. Keep up the great work. From Vancouver 🇨🇦
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Thanks. They have numbers embossed in them so I can tell probe one for example. This is on my block which comes with 4 identical looking probes
@___Bruh__3 ай бұрын
I'm curious what stops the battery from degrading in the heat. If anyone can answer this, I'd appreciate it.
@stevefowble9 ай бұрын
Excellent vid James.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
thanks
@RichardServello7 ай бұрын
This is a great video and covers everything I was hoping...but my god...the mono left audio was PAINFUL. Please fix.
@Pokeyy8 ай бұрын
This might just be me, but the sound only comes on the left side? Might be an error somewhere?
@xouber9 ай бұрын
My left ear was pleased
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
just switched to a new mic, didn't notice the channels weren't set. editing plays mono not stereo so i didn't catch it
@ryanbramich69519 ай бұрын
Great recap James. If it’s 100% waterproof, can it be submerged in a water bath as well for sous vide so u know one your meat reaches temp?
@amirmajidimehr6409 ай бұрын
Likely not as water would block RF signal.
@Cbbq9 ай бұрын
Not sure I understand their wireless statements. On one of your cooks could you remove your Meater block completely out of range in case’s it’s the wifi repeater ? What range with brick do you obtain…etc ? I am not a fan of Bluetooth, will only buy if it works with wifi
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
i wish i was more clear on this... this does NOT gain the blocks built in wifi modem. like before its WIFI enabled requires a device that acts as the wifi modem like a spare tablet or phone etc. that the bluetooth connection is paired too. This is what i meant to say about wishing for the block in the why its not quite perfect section and why i pinned a comment about that
@davidpremont2199 ай бұрын
My meater+ has some real issues when I put it in the offset smoker. How do I clean that and does this new meater address those issues?
@HostNayner4 ай бұрын
Link doesn't give the discount on checkout. It says it's not valid for metar 2 plus.
@dirkwaals20133 ай бұрын
How do I get the app meater pro 2 on my smartwatch?
@Stebo12127 ай бұрын
Great video very detailed as always please try fix audio tho :D
@vehmeijer3 ай бұрын
Updated meater block coming Q4 I understand
@SmokingDadBBQ2 ай бұрын
oh i hope so... with wifi this would be killer
@Brykk26 күн бұрын
Do you have a recommendation for something a little more budget friendly?
@thermos7502 ай бұрын
Nice video once again! Did you say this worked with your smart watch as did the original MEATER? What was the booster you were talking about?
@SmokingDadBBQ2 ай бұрын
they can all work with the watch if you daisy chain devices to get on wifi. block is automatic, but this probe needs an old tablet or phone to connect to thats on wifi to broadcast it to your watch remotely
@darkthings649 ай бұрын
Nice upgrade , wish connectivity with my meater block
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@smokingtarheel30039 ай бұрын
Is there a Golden's Kamado review in the near future?
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
lol I gotta be more careful with my camera angles lol
@johnsimon12279 ай бұрын
iPhone 15 pro has Bluetooth 5.3. Probably should update your video on iPhones lacking that particular Bluetooth feature. Coded phy was removed in iOS 14 as it was not needed with better Bluetooth iterations. Good video overall.
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
I have a 15 pro Max. I don’t believe the issue is hw but is the OS removal of support
@thomassykes42618 ай бұрын
Anyone else expect the price to come down or that there will be promo codes after the new year?
@kelvinwilliams69997 ай бұрын
Who makes that offset grill? Also, great review. Thanks.
@user-um8nt4st2r8 ай бұрын
Hey @Smoking Dad BBQ, thanks for the awesome content. I have a Meater+ and consistently run into connection issues when I close my lid. Do you thing the Meater2 is any better or do you have some helpful tips for a more stable connection?
@SmokingDadBBQ8 ай бұрын
Unfortunately this still isn’t wifi but the Bluetooth is upgraded for phones that support it. I leave the base within 3 ft of the dome and have access in most of the main level in my house. Otherwise you need to leave a spare device in range to upload to the cloud so that you can get it everywhere
@user-um8nt4st2r8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. It’s the connection between the probe and base that is losing connection. My phone is still connected to the base. I have noticed that you had the probe facing upwards in your pulled pork video. I might give that a go. Thanks again for the videos!!
@markzucker43209 күн бұрын
Thermoworks has come out with their RFX wireless. While the meat thermometer is wireless. They still use a wired thermometer for monitoring ambient temperature. They claim that ambient temperatures measured by combined units like the Meater are up to 75 degrees off. They say the ambient thermometer is to close to the meat. What are your thoughts. Would you test? Thanks!
@SmokingDadBBQ8 күн бұрын
I have one coming to test
@markzucker43208 күн бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ great, thanks!
@CossackM39 ай бұрын
Audio only comes from Left Speaker on this video, something got messed up with your recording audio settings
@bubkabu2 ай бұрын
7:36 „for those who don’t have wifi“?
@doggoronnie33879 ай бұрын
My only gripe with the meater (I have the meater plus) is that you need the block to make use of WiFi. Would you consider testing the ChefIQ against the meater? Similar price point (for single probe) and comes with WiFi
@ioannisgeo85629 ай бұрын
You don't need the block. I have an old phone or my iPad near the grill, and this serves as the middle man uploading and readings on the cloud live. In practice, it achieves exactly what the block does.
@chuckkerber47358 ай бұрын
I have the original Meater, and it sucks. It continually disconnects is I'm furghrter than 10 feet away. I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on ANOTHER one...
@slayer15518 ай бұрын
Isn’t the iPhone 15 Pro Bluetooth 5.3 ? Don’t should work with it for long range ?
@SmokingDadBBQ8 ай бұрын
Yes but they removed support in iOS 14
@Cloppa20008 ай бұрын
Man I was about to order the original 4 probe Meater and now I see this!! Why don't they make a 4 probe Meater 2 plus yet????
@SmokingDadBBQ8 ай бұрын
I think it won’t be far behind … at least I hope
@Cloppa200012 күн бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ 8 months later and they are still not selling sets!!!
@aaronbrown5346 ай бұрын
James. I have a MEATER Block. I’ve had it about 2 years. Love it. I have one problem. All 4 probes never work all at the same time. I rarely need all 4 at the same time. How can I fix this ? I have all the software updated and I use a WiFi extender for all my WiFi cooking tools and grills with the 2.4 or 2.5. What do you think is going on?
@SmokingDadBBQ6 ай бұрын
I’ve seen this before and it may be that your paired to the probe not the block. Here are some instructions that they sent me to try it sounds like your probes may be paired directly to your phone rather than your Block. May I ask you to try the following steps to reset your MEATER Block? We recommend unpairing the Block from the app before trying these steps, but it's not required Turn off Bluetooth on our smart device. Make sure all 4 of the probes are docked in the Block. Start the Block in Standalone Mode. Hold down the Settings button (the gear icon) for 10-15 seconds until the "Erase All Settings?" notification appears, and select "Yes." Start your Block in Standalone Mode again, and wait for the check mark to appear next to all 4 probes. Enable Bluetooth on your smart device, then start the Block in WiFi Mode to connect to the app.
@rickpatterson44959 ай бұрын
I bought the block with 4 probes, off your review, I'm not having good luck with, it disconnects all the time, probe to block, I also had two probes side by side, the temp were 8 degrees difference , Not sure if i'm doing something wrong, if you have set temp , it flags you 5 degrees before and locks up,
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Reset MEATER Here are some instructions that they sent me to try it sounds like your probes may be paired directly to your phone rather than your Block. May I ask you to try the following steps to reset your MEATER Block? We recommend unpairing the Block from the app before trying these steps, but it's not required Turn off Bluetooth on our smart device. Make sure all 4 of the probes are docked in the Block. Start the Block in Standalone Mode. Hold down the Settings button (the gear icon) for 10-15 seconds until the "Erase All Settings?" notification appears, and select "Yes." Start your Block in Standalone Mode again, and wait for the check mark to appear next to all 4 probes. Enable Bluetooth on your smart device, then start the Block in WiFi Mode to connect to the app.
@Smokingmeatsbbq9 ай бұрын
Nice review, James!
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@rickcormier91609 ай бұрын
Thank you for another genuine review. I have a Meater Block, Meater +, and a Chef IQ. The Chef IQ has nice features making it more convenient but the ambient temp is sometimes over 75 degrees off. My Meater’s have been most consistent other than finicky with getting signals through a Weber kettles and WSM. Anyway, the Meater 2 plus is very impressive! I wonder if they could make an adapter for the older bases.
@arnestove87319 ай бұрын
Always love your videos James, small tip: if you're talking about temperatures and ranges, think about your international audience? Keep talking in Fahrenheits that is your native way of knowing temperatures, but implement a small 'in video' info/tekst on X Fahrenheit & X °C? do this in post? I'm having a conversion app on my phone open to keep track what the ratings are. And this video is a perfect example where i had to keep doing it. ps, i comment this to the '°C KZfaqrs' also, but than other way around ofc. Again, keep up the awesome videos!
@chrisfetner3328 ай бұрын
Can the plus 2 go to the cloud for networking without an extra device?
@SmokingDadBBQ8 ай бұрын
No. Same as before still not native wifi
@James-xg5rh9 ай бұрын
5 temperature readings?!? now I have to upgrade dang it
@jonslyh27429 ай бұрын
I have the original MEATER and I’ve had nothing but trouble with it. It won’t connect. I’ve tried everything although I don’t know if I would try another one of their products again.
@mattf52074 ай бұрын
I checked the website and it says it’s waterproof and sous vide compatible. Do you know if that means I could use it in my pressure cooker? If so count me in!!
@renesfoodpassion9 ай бұрын
i´m really sure that the apple iphone 14 supports BT 5.3 on relaese, later was removed by fw update
@SmokingDadBBQ9 ай бұрын
yes i used this article as an example - developer.apple.com/forums/thread/665542 So until it comes back (which I couldn't find any mention of) the benefit of the long range won't apply to iOS
@stevown9 ай бұрын
holy crap I want one so bad
@yallbugin9 ай бұрын
I did have issues with the Meatstick 4x. But I must say with the latest firmware update it appears they fixed a lot of my grips. Mainly disconnecting from the app when transferring from the kitchen to the grill(I sometimes would leave the base in the house). But since the firmware update it seems like the range has more than doubled.
@Bogie03153 ай бұрын
I disappointed I am smoking some ribs on a treager grill I've inserted the probe into the ribs and placed the the base very close to the probe. twice I get a message that the probe has disconceted. I cant place the base any closer I'v had to use the Treager probe. Anybody had this problem?
@kevintowner55732 ай бұрын
I have no sound to this video, closed you tube and opened again and tried a number of times but still no sound disappointed as I do line your channel any ideas or advice would like to no about the Wi-Fi or not as the case may be
@SmokingDadBBQ2 ай бұрын
Saw you figured it out above with the only one channel working. This mic is gone and the new one works fine