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MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer

  • Dual sensors: internal to 212°F, ambient to 527°F
  • 165ft Bluetooth range with charger repeater
  • Roughly 24 hours of probe run time per charge
  • Guided Cook System with estimated finish time
  • Dishwasher-safe probe
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Is the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer worth it?

Yes, for the right buyer. The MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer ranks #1 in our Best Meat Thermometers for Baking list. Its biggest strength: tracks both meat and smoker ambient temperature at once, no separate pit probe needed. The main caveat: one probe per unit means multiple cuts need multiple MEATERs or staggered placement.

Overview

What the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer does well

Best overall for baking. Its case rests on no cable running out of the oven door, unlike traditional wired leave-in probes and ambient sensor confirms actual oven temperature at the roast, not just the dial setting. The tradeoff: a single probe means one roast at a time unless you own multiple units.

The tradeoff: one probe per unit means multiple cuts need multiple MEATERs or staggered placement.

MEATER Plus for indirect cooks, rotisserie, and anyone who wants app-based monitoring. Its case rests on only thermometer in this list you can walk away from and still monitor from the porch and ambient sensor tracks grill temperature alongside the meat, useful for indirect setups. Keep in mind that a single probe, so multiple cuts need multiple units or staggered cooks.

Specs that matter

Key features

  • Dual sensors: internal to 212°F, ambient to 527°F
  • 165ft Bluetooth range with charger repeater
  • Roughly 24 hours of probe run time per charge
  • Guided Cook System with estimated finish time
  • Dishwasher-safe probe
The trade-offs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Tracks both meat and smoker ambient temperature at once, no separate pit probe needed
  • 165-foot range covers an overnight brisket monitored from inside the house
  • Guided Cook System accounts for the stall on long cooks better than a simple timer

Cons

  • One probe per unit means multiple cuts need multiple MEATERs or staggered placement
  • Needs a mid-cook top-off charge on smokes longer than about 24 hours
  • App dependency means a dead phone battery cuts off remote monitoring
Fit check

Should you buy the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer?

Buy it if you're…

  • Shopping for baking
  • Shopping for smoking
  • Shopping for grilling

Think twice if this matters to you

  • One probe per unit means multiple cuts need multiple MEATERs or staggered placement
  • Needs a mid-cook top-off charge on smokes longer than about 24 hours
  • App dependency means a dead phone battery cuts off remote monitoring
Where it ranks

Featured in 3 best-of lists

ListRank
Best Meat Thermometers for Baking#1 / 4
Best Meat Thermometers for Smoking#1 / 4
Best Meat Thermometers for Grilling#4 / 5
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Buying advice: meat thermometers

  1. Instant-read suits steaks, chicken and spot checks. Leave-in probes suit roasts and smoking. Wireless probes suit grilling while you're away from the cooker.
  2. Good instant-read thermometers settle in about 1 to 3 seconds. Slower models need longer in the meat.
  3. Look for accuracy within about ±1°F. Test in ice water (32°F) and recalibrate if your model allows.
  4. A thin probe tip leaves smaller holes. A backlit, auto-rotating display helps at night and for left-handed cooks.
  5. Bluetooth range drops through walls and grill lids. Wi-Fi models avoid range limits but need setup.

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Answers

MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer: common questions

Is the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer worth buying?

Yes, for the right buyer. The MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer ranks #1 in our Best Meat Thermometers for Baking list. Its biggest strength: tracks both meat and smoker ambient temperature at once, no separate pit probe needed. The main caveat: one probe per unit means multiple cuts need multiple MEATERs or staggered placement.

Who is the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer best for?

Based on our research it suits baking, smoking and grilling. It's ranked #1 of 4 in our Best Meat Thermometers for Baking list.

What are the downsides of the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer?

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: one probe per unit means multiple cuts need multiple MEATERs or staggered placement; needs a mid-cook top-off charge on smokes longer than about 24 hours; app dependency means a dead phone battery cuts off remote monitoring.

What are the key features of the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer?

Dual sensors: internal to 212°F, ambient to 527°F, 165ft Bluetooth range with charger repeater, Roughly 24 hours of probe run time per charge, Guided Cook System with estimated finish time and Dishwasher-safe probe.

What are the best alternatives to the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer?

Worth comparing: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE, ThermoPro TP19 Waterproof Digital Meat Thermometer and ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2 Instant-Read Thermometer. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

Where can I buy the MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer?

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

Should I use a leave-in probe or an instant-read for a roast in the oven?

A leave-in wireless probe like the MEATER Plus is better for roasts and whole poultry, since it tracks internal temperature continuously without opening the oven door, which drops oven temperature every time it's opened. An instant-read like the ThermoPro TP19 works too, but requires opening the oven and losing heat each time you check.

Is the MEATER Plus safe to leave in the oven the whole time?

Yes, its ambient sensor is rated to 527°F, well above any home oven's typical range, and the probe itself is designed to sit inside the meat while the ambient sensor reads the surrounding oven air. It communicates wirelessly, so there's no cable running out of the oven door that could get pinched or melt against the door seal.

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