Product description
Meater Plus - The Top-Rated Wireless Meat Thermometer
Meater Plus makes cooking mouth-watering meals easy. Cook a tender, juicy roast chicken or a medium rare or even a medium steak, just the way you like it with zero fuss. With built-in Bluetooth, two sensors and a single probe, MEATER Plus is perfect for everyday cooking.
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| Customer Reviews | 48,609 | 5,203 | 2,771 | 1,373 | 7,606 | — | |
| Price | $79.99 | $99.99 | $64.99 | $179.99 | $229.99 | $349.99 | — |
| Range Booster | Bluetooth 4 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4 | WiFi | Bluetooth 4 & WiFi | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4 |
| App-Free Monitoring | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Maximum Ambient Temperature | 527 °F | 1,000 °F | 527 °F | 1,000 °F | 527 °F | 1,000 °F | 527 °F |
| Charger | AAA Battery (Included) | AAA Battery (Included) | AAA Battery (Included) | USB-C (Charger Not Included) | 4 AA Batteries (Included) | USB-C (Charger Not Included) | AAA Battery (Included) |
| Cook Time Estimator | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Charger Material | Bamboo | Bamboo | Plastic | Bamboo | Bamboo | Bamboo | Bamboo |
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product The Good:The design is slick and well thought out. The app for the Meater works well and the accuracy is spot on. A green light flashes on the base if the thermoprobe is within range and connected. It flashes red if not. The app will tell you as well if you are connected. The base station will give you considerable more range than advertised, but see the next section for the caveats. The app also has settings to change the different alerts. You can only choose from their list of sounds which is considerably less than the full array you have on the iPhone, but still, there are four alarms and maybe 12 or so sounds to choose from. No need for too many. The initial settings were just fine for me. They have just updated the app to add all sorts of carnivorous delights you can cook with the probe. From venison to kangaroo. This is a nice addition as I often go in for antelope and other less common meats.The Bad:The instructions leave a little to be desired, but it is not hard to figure out unless you are the easily frustrated type. There is a card in the box for support and the website has support as well. The Meater + comes with a bamboo magnetic base for charging and storage and in the back it has a repeater to get to the 165′ range it touts. The base (and I assume the basic Meater) must be within 33′ of the base for ovens and some types of grills. For smokers it is much closer. That number is in the fine print. In the case of the Orion Cooker I have, I can get the base station to recognize the thermoprobe about 12′ away, through the smoker and the window to the breakfast nook. The base station has to stay there so it can connect to the probe. Once connected the app can pick up the base station, and thus the probe) all over my house and considerably farther away than 165′. But if someone moves the base it might disconnect and then you won’t get updates or alarms and you might overcook your meat.The UglyThere isn’t much wrong with this unit and I do recommend it to others. That said, it is a bit misleading (or just obtuse writing) which will lead you to believe that you can just plop the probe in some meat and your phone will pick it up all over the house. I read several reviews (and one YouTube video) that slammed the Meater for the short range despite the fact it is in the literature and on their site. It is probably not as prominent as it should be, but think about it, how can a little probe hold a battery, two thermoresitors, and an antennae and get 165′ range? Not with today’s tech I fear. Maybe when the Federation is founded. Either way, if they were a bit clearer about that for the Meater and instructions to first remove the probe before using the app. My guess is those who had issues already had the app open and so the probe paired with the phone and they didn’t get the range they desired.Some PointersIf you turn on the app then remove the probe, the probe will connect to the app/phone and your range is now 33′ (10′ for a smoker). What is not said is that you have to fully exit and quit the app (swipe up on Apple), then remove the probe which causes it to pair with the base. Then open the app and your phone will pair with the base. Place the base where it is still flashing green when the probe is in the meat and the lid shut. Now you can use it all over the place. The app will show if it is connected properly and if it is not. I didn’t notice where an alarm would sound if the base and probe stop syncing. If it doesn’t have one that would be a nice addition. A nice loud one that vibrates as well.Wish listThey make a basic Meater with four probes, which is a great idea if you are smoking different meats at the same time, or maybe just using the smoker, the grill, and the oven at the same time. I wish they had something like that for the Meater +. I assume it will come out at some point. Then again, I rarely would need more than one as I’m not running a restaurant. Also, I wish the magnets on the back were a bit stronger. For some reason my fridge it will slip down a few inches before attracting to some metal large enough for it to grab onto. Other kitchen items like the pot rack and microwave side have the same issues. I just think the weight of the base, battery, and probe are too much for the magnets to support.Bottom line, great unit, does what it says (even if you didn’t read all it says). Just remember to remove the probe from the base first before opening the app or your range will be that of the basic Meater.Variation: Color: Honey
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Meater Plus. Accurate, versatile, great range, easy to use. My husband bought me the original Meater for Christmas a few years ago, and I returned it since the range was poor and it didn’t work inside most of my appliance. I have since bought the Meater Plus and I love it. Although some of my appliance have built in probes, some of them don’t.Although I do have an Instant Read probe that I still use to verify doneness of proteins, the Meater Plus is so much easier to use and you don’t have to constantly check the food so it doesn’t get over or undercooked. I am an experienced cook, but as you know foods can look done on the outside, but you can’t see how well done they are on the inside. This Meater Plus is the perfect solution for perfectly cooked proteins and other foods.So what do I love about the Meater Plus?1 – It works using an app that can be downloaded for either phones or tablets using Android or IOS operating systems.2 – It easily connects using Bluetooth and the Meater cloud through your router.3 – In the app settings, you can set your preferences for the various alarms.4 – When a done temperature preference is set in the app for a cook, the app will let you know when the food is done, and allow for a resting period when the temperature will increase. So, for example, if you want a medium rare steak and set the temperature for 130 degrees, the app will tell you the steak is done at 125 degrees and allow for a 5 minute resting period that the temperature will increase to 130 degrees. This means perfectly done proteins every time.5 – You can choose a preset in the app, and then modify it to your preference.6 – This probe works well to monitor food inside any oven and even in cookers like the Ninja Speedi, Ninja grills, and pressure cookers.7 – Cooking progress can be monitored wherever you can take your phone or tablet in the house. You don’t have to stay in the kitchen.8- Works with rotisseries where wired probes aren’t practical.9 – Can be connected to Alexa for notifications.10 – The base unit is powered by an “A” battery, and pressing a button lets you know if the battery is still good. The probe is charged in the base unit.11 – The base unit is magnetized so it can be stored on the side of any metal appliance. This means not having to find it in a cabinet or drawer. I have two of these, and keep them on the side of my Anova oven so they are always handy.I have used this Meater Plus in my ovens, the Ninja Speedi, and in my pressure cookers with great results. I have the app on my phone, and can take my phone in the family room while I watch TV and still monitor the progress of my food cooking. I also like the display of the ambient temperature. This tells you whether your oven is actually getting to the temperature you set it to. In my experience, many ovens never reach the temperature you set, so trying to estimate when your food will be cooked is all guesswork. The Meater Plus takes the guesswork out of cooking. Once you set a done temperature, the app estimates when your food will be fully cooked. This make is so much easier to make sure all of the other components of your meal will be done and hot at the same time. No matter how experienced you are in cooking, there is always a certain amount of guesswork in knowing when foods are cooked to the preferred doneness. The Meater Plus eliminates some of the guesswork. I should also mention that the range of the Meater Plus is greater if you remove the probe from the holder before opening the app. This was mentioned by one other reviewer.UPDATE 11/14/24:I purchased 2 of these Meaters 2 years ago and I still love them. As mentioned previously, the probe should be removed from the charger before opening the app to increase the range of the probes. In the last 2 years, I have used these probes in a few ovens and pressure cookers as well as outdoor ovens and smokers. I have never been disappointed with the performance of these probes. What I love about the Meater is::1) The charging units for the probes are magnetic. So, I can store them on the side of an oven where they are kept handy.2) The app is so easy to use. Choose a meat you want to cook to get suggested internal temperatures for your choice, and still have the ability to modify the done temperature. You can also add and save your preferred temperatures for the meats you are cooking.3) The app allows for carryover temperatures, so the app will say the food is done when it is 5 degrees less than the chosen temperature.4) Whether cooking indoors or outdoors, I can monitor the progress of my cook inside and on the phone app.5) The app tells you the ambient temperature of the oven or grill you are using. So, you know if the temperature is actually the temperature you set.6) My favorite is that the app calculates the time it will take to finish cooking, and this estimate has been spot on. For me, this is important since I try to get sides for the meal done at the same time so everything is hot for serving.I should mention that I also have a couple sets of “wireless” meat thermometers that the probes are attached to wires that must be connected to the base unit. The base unit connects to an app on my phone. Although these meat thermometers work fine and are color coded so you know where each probe is monitoring, the wires get tangled when using 2-4 of them. These meat thermometers are much easier since they are truly wireless. I tries another set of wireless meat thermometers and sent them back because they kept losing the connection. By the time I was able to reconnect them, the meat was over done. The Meater Plus is the way to go. Unfortunately, the Meater block is not the plus version, nor is the block magnetic to stick on the side of an appliance. This Meater Plus works great and I plan to stay with it until they develop a set that works as well. Incidentally, I am back to buy another one.UPDATE 09/13/26:I have had 2 of these Meater Plus thermometers for over 4 years, and they still work perfectly and accurately. Since then, I have bought 3 different rechargeable meat thermometers that work fine when they are charged. The problem is that the rechargeables are drain when not in use. So, I have to remember to charge them the day before I plan to use them. Since the Meater Plus base unit uses batteries to charge the probe and the base unit, they are never out of power. In the 4 years I have had the 2 Meater Plus thermometers, I have not had to change the batteries in the base unit. I have just purchased the Meater Block Smart Meater with 4 probes that uses batteries for the base unit and can be plugged into USB for longer cooks to save the batteries. If this doesn’t work for me, I will purchase 2 more of these thermometers since the app supports only 4 thermometers. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend any of the rechargeable thermometers since they are never ready when you need them unless you can plan a day ahead to charge them.I hope this review was helpful for you. I will update this review if my opinion changes or I find more ways to use it.Variation: Color: Honey
5.0 out of 5 stars Super easy to use... effortless! I was skeptical about buying one of these things; it is a lot of money for a thermometer. I have purchased so many of these wireless thermometers, and they are all pretty much junk, so investing this much took a minute. My sons’ father in law actually has one, and my son had mentioned how much he loves his, so I took a chance. It is also worth noting that his father in law drinks a lot while cooking; and still has great success with it. I’m so glad I got this. I cook a lot for my ministry, and have used it five or six times, in several settings and situations; each time I have been very pleased with the results. In the oven, the smoker, grill… doesn’t matter. I did run into one hick-up after using it on the smoker. The blunt end of the probe had gotten smoke residue on it, and I did not get it all off when cleaning it. The probe did not charge, and the next time I went to use it, it was dead… Even a little grease on it will prevent it from recharging. Fortunately, the app has a very good trouble shooting section, and cleared up the issue very quickly. Not only that, but after 15 minutes of charging, the probe was not fully charged, but charged enough to use it for what I was cooking. It is also important to make sure the probe is not pushed into the meat too far; it will give a faulty reading for the ambient temperature of the cooking environment. The meat temp will still be fine, but it affects the estimated cook time. Other than that, the app is awesome, very easy to install on my smart phone, and very easy to use… effortless.If you are on the fence over this thing, get one. I would rather spend $100 for a great thermometer that actually works, than spend $40 on one that ruins half of what I cook… food is too expensive, and too much is resting on my performance, to take the risk… Buy one; you won’t regret it.God bless you, and your cooking efforts!Variation: Color: Honey
5.0 out of 5 stars better than marriage counselling Might have saved my marriage. My wife hates a steak cooked anything beyond rare. It was a constant battle, like a hungry tiger circling the grill watching, ready to pounce. This wireless cook thermometer saved the day. Very handy device. Easy to set up and use. Meats turn out perfectly cooked in oven. Beef, chicken, fish, whatever. It has recommended temps that you can adjust as you like. One point – it doesn’t like the high heat of a grill, so I took a tip from a restaurant chef and throw the thick steaks on the grill without the thermometer beforehand to get grill lines and nice crust. Then pop in the thermometer and put the steaks in the oven to finish exactly to rare. Bluetooth enable marital bliss.Variation: Color: Honey
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best! The MEATER Plus is easy to set up and takes the guesswork out of cooking meat. I’ve used it while smoking steaks, chicken, and other meats, and the wireless app makes it convenient to monitor both the internal meat temperature and the ambient cooking temperature without constantly opening the grill. The guided cooking feature and estimated completion time are also helpful. The connection range can occasionally vary depending on walls and grill placement, but overall, it’s a reliable and convenient thermometer that helps produce consistent results.Variation: Color: Walnut
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product. I love this product. My only issue is losing connection to my phone when I get too far away.Variation: Color: Honey