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.

For some reason, only on this video the audio comes through only one ear? Anyone else?

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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 😊

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.

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! 🍻

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.

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.

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.

Hope they come out with this in the block, with usb charging and multiple probes.

Great example of where reviewers driving positive benefits in new features for consumers. Congrats. Great review.

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.

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

If they do a Meater Block 2 I'll probably upgrade. I'm not even remotely interested without the block.

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.

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.

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 😂

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.

Perhaps your best video yet. Thank you for all the useful content!

Ordered one today from your link ! Thanks ! My old Meater was ok, this one looks GREAT !

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

Love these analysis/review videos by James….. i bought my Meater Probe after watching him review it a while ago…

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.

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.

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😅😂

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.

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.

Thank you for the comprehensive review. How do you think the Meater 2 Plus compare with the new Inkbird INT 11P-B?

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,

Appreciate your measured approach to reviewing new products. More features != better.

I think evenly distributet 8 sensors in the Combustion Inc. are a better aproach.

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.

Good detailed analysis James!

Great video. Have you looked at the Typhur Sync?

I like all the new upgrades. Thanks for the in depth review.

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. 😂

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!!!

Likely going to get this only because it's cheaper than the combustion inc and actually available in canadian currency.

great informative vid on the new probe. thanks!

The meater 2 block will probably come out in 6 months. It’s bad for sales to release all your new products at once.

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!

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.

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

Good video, audio channel is messed up though. Only coming in on the left side.

SOLD

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.

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...

Santa is coming! 🎅🏻 Great video!

Im just sad they dont have a gen 2 meater block yet. Would have been the perfect christmas gift to me. lol

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

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

I would like to see a review about Meater Customer Service!!

My #1 "nitpick" was how absurdly off the ambient temperature accuracy was...so I sold my block.

Great video! Thanks James

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 🇨🇦

I'm curious what stops the battery from degrading in the heat. If anyone can answer this, I'd appreciate it.

Excellent vid James.

This is a great video and covers everything I was hoping...but my god...the mono left audio was PAINFUL. Please fix.

This might just be me, but the sound only comes on the left side? Might be an error somewhere?

My left ear was pleased

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?

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

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?

Link doesn't give the discount on checkout. It says it's not valid for metar 2 plus.

How do I get the app meater pro 2 on my smartwatch?

Great video very detailed as always please try fix audio tho :D

Updated meater block coming Q4 I understand

Do you have a recommendation for something a little more budget friendly?

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?

Nice upgrade , wish connectivity with my meater block

Is there a Golden's Kamado review in the near future?

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.

Anyone else expect the price to come down or that there will be promo codes after the new year?

Who makes that offset grill? Also, great review. Thanks.

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?

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!

Audio only comes from Left Speaker on this video, something got messed up with your recording audio settings

7:36 „for those who don’t have wifi“?

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

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...

Isn’t the iPhone 15 Pro Bluetooth 5.3 ? Don’t should work with it for long range ?

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????

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?

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,

Nice review, James!

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.

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!

Can the plus 2 go to the cloud for networking without an extra device?

5 temperature readings?!? now I have to upgrade dang it

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.

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!!

i´m really sure that the apple iphone 14 supports BT 5.3 on relaese, later was removed by fw update

holy crap I want one so bad

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.

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?

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