MEATER Block: 4-Probe Premium WiFi Smart Meat Thermometer | for BBQ, Oven, Grill, Kitchen, Smoker, Rotisserie | iOS & Android App | Apple Watch, Alexa Compatible | Dishwasher Safe

UPDATED REVIEW AFTER FIRST USE! UPDATED 18 NOV 2021PROS:1) EXCELLENT QUALITY PRESENTATION FROM THE SHIPPING BOX, THE PRODUCT BOX TO THE APP2) HIGH QUALITY BUILD: IT LOOKS EXPENSIVE3) IDEAL FOR ROTISSERIE COOKING4) 4 PROBES ALLOWS DIFFERENT FOODS TO BE COOKED AT THE SAME TIME5) NO NEED TO KEEP OPENING YOUR KAMADO TO CHECK TEMPERATURES6) USB DIRECT POWER AVAILABLE FOR LONG SESSIONS7) UNBELIEVABLY EASY ROTISSERIE COOKINGCONS:1) NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES2) MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USAGE = 275 DEG C3) YOU CANNOT USE THIS IMMEDIATELY: PROBES NEED TO CHARGE FOR 8 HOURS FIRSTUPDATE 2: 8TH JAN 2022OK, further to the original and last update I’ve got something further to add. If you have an irregular shaped cut of meat you can use multiple probes in the same joint of meat. A few days ago, my son’s friend stayed over. I cooked a nice fillet beef joint on the Kamado Joe, Rotisserie (I refuse to call it Joetisserie, it’s naff and embarrassing). Anyway, knowing that the friend was a fussy eater, I had a joint that was tapered. Using multiple probes allowed me to cook different areas of the same joint to different levels of “doneness”. Simple physics will tell you the thin end will cook quicker than the fatter end. By inserting multiple probes, I was able to serve well done meat and medium rare beef to my family. Seriously, you must buy this system, and remember, you can use it in your kitchen’s oven(s) too. It not just for barbecuing.===============UPDATED REVIEW=======18 NOV 2021===================Well, I used the Meater Block to rotisserie a chicken today. It’s like a fire and forget missile! Get the Kamado going (I have a 2 month old Kamado Joe Classic III) stick the temperature probe in the chicken’s breast and just watch the cooking from an information screen. I set temperature alerts, but if the ambient temp drops, all the app does is add or freeze time. This way you know for certain your chicken (or whatever is cooked). You don’t need the weight, since you’re cooking to the temperature of the meat, not the bbq. This is a fool proof way to roast, bake or bbq safely. The chicken I had for dinner was delicious, especially after wrapping in foil, then towels and putting in an insulated cool bag for 2 hours. The meat was tender, juicy and cooked to perfection. It’s a lot of money, but then so is the Kamado Joe. Why ruin it by constantly opening the kamado to use a thermoprobe, when for a couple of hundred pounds, you can sit back and relax? BUY THE MEATER BLOCK, IT’S DOTTORE APPROVED!!!===============ORIGINAL REVIEW=====17/11/2021=============Last week I submitted a rather scathing review. Amazon didn’t like it, and it was my intention of changing it, because I actually supplied incorrect information. The reason it was scathing was it comes supplied with alkaline batteries which I heavily criticised. Part of my criticism was levelled at what I believed to be the case. That is there was no usb option. I was stressed last week rushing around trying to sort out a party that night. I didn’t examine the product properly. Behind the metal stand, is a Micro USB port. This allows long cooks. However, as it’s microUSB it’s still not great since long microUSB cables are not common place.I still would have preferred a rechargeable unit, and I don’t doubt that the next version will no doubt include it. I am yet to use it, as my other gripe was that you had to wait 8 hours for the probes to charge. I think this is something that should have been mentioned in the details section. Thus, if you plan to use it on a particular day, leave at least two days before the event to receive and charge your probes. I will use this at the weekend, and I will report back on its usage characteristics. However, looking at the quality of everything from packaging, product and App, you can tell that this is a premium product.

I've been using the meater block for 12 months now for barbecuing and smoking and I can say it is very good. OK yes it might be on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for and it is very good quality.You connect the block to your WiFi then you can monitor your cooks in the app from anywhere. It works great. I have done numerous cooks and smokes using the meater block from Xmas day turkey to brisket and steaks. Battery life is great, I havent had one run out on me yet whilst cooking. Longest cook using them so far was 16 hours. The app is also pretty good, has everything you need. It estimates cooking time quite well too and it is usually pretty accurate unless it's a big cut of meat, where it doesn't really take into account the stall well enough.Some reviews mention connection problems. I have experienced them for two reasons:1. When your phone switches Internet connection e.g. WiFi to 4g or if you have multiple WiFi access points at home and your phone switches between them then the app will say connection to meater lost which isn't the case. Once you open the app back up the connection is fine.2. The probes do not charge up properly and have low battery, which makes them disconnect. To solve this make sure you thoroughly clean the ends of the probes after each cook so the contact a the end is totally clean and silver again. Use wirewool scourer or if they are really tough, sandpaper. Also remember the probes do not charge when the block is turned on, so you need to make sure they are all charged before you start cooking.Having put the meater block through its paces for 12 months i can thoroughly recommend. As long as you keep the probes charged and clean, you'll have no problems.

I like the app and the ease of use. It tells me when the cook is done the only issue is the time doesn't include the rest.I would recommend. It has improved my roast dinners immensely. The predicted cook times on the packet are a bit overzealous. This probe setup allows me the confidence to cook until the meat is perfect.