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J**I
Satisfied
This is exactly what I was looking for. I checked the temperature calibration via ice water and boiling water and all 6 were dead on.>User tip #1, use an extra probe empty to track the ambient heat. I found my electric smoker was 30 degrees hotter than then control said it was.>User tip #2, you will lose temperature graph tracking it you have to leave or close the app for any reason. If you load the app on a device that will stay in bluetooth proximity during the whole cooking cycle it is best. (My most recent smoker experience took 31 hrs.Only cons, temperature resolution is 2 degrees. (Does not display odd numbers)Suggestion: It would be cool if the app could use the slope to calculate and project a time to achieve setpoint. I realize the cooking process is not always linear, but they could use a most recent 10-15 minute window to calculate the slope and extrapolate the completion time.
J**C
Great unit that really helps!
I bought this unit in December but had an issue the first time I went to use it (their customer service is great by the way). Well, skip ahead and I'm looking at smoking a variety of meat and I'm not looking forward to constantly checking various temps with a handheld thermometer especially as everything has different target temps and cooking times. So I decided to give this unit another go - and how glad am I that I did! I used all but one of the probes to track temps for two chickens, two Chuck roasts, and the temperature of the smoker itself. It worked great and exceeded my expectations. The range is much better than other thermometers and the app is easy to use. In the app, you can identify each probe by number (corresponding to the plug in the base unit), meat type (which includes recommended target temps), and probe color. If you select a meat type from their list then the app will set an alarm when the target temps is met. You can also set an alarm to go off after a specified amount of time, handy if you need a reminder to sauce your ribs. The app also let's you set custom presets, for example I created a preset label for my smoker and set a high and low threshold. I also set a custom label for a chuck roast since my target was different than the standard beef settings. The app can also show you a chart of the temps over time but there is no way to save them for future reference.All in all a very pleasant experience. I highly recommend this 6-probe set with case. It works great!Picture notes:#1 shows my smoker in action with the temperature probes in place.#2 shows my custom labels in the app on the bottom. Setting new labels is easy to do but you have to select either a target temp or temp range and you cannot change the icon. Those are non-issues for me but I bet someone might ask the question.
J**S
Makes grilling safer and easier
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Before this I had an iGrill mini, the iGrill only had one prong and didn't last too long but I knew I wanted another device. I really like that this has a built in display and also connects to my phone through bluetooth, this makes it easy to glance at the device instead of having to check my phone every time I want to know the temperature. It also lets me set alarms so I get notified when the food is done. Another pro is the fact that this uses AA batteries, these last a lot longer than the coin cell that was in the iGrill and are also easier to find in stores.Having 6 probes seems like overkill, but its better to have extra rather than not enough. You get 4 probes with rubber on them and 2 bare metal probes which you can leave inside the grill the entire time.
S**S
Great Customer Service
Upon receiving my Chogod thermometer, I mistakenly installed 3.7 volt 14500 lithium batteries instead of the required 1.5 volt AA batteries. The unit came on briefly and then quit. When I figured out what I had done, I replaced the lithium batteries with the correct ones. However, the unit was dead. The overvoltage had fried the unit.I contacted customer support at [email protected] as indicated on the warranty card included with the unit and explained what had happened. Since I had destroyed the unit by installing incorrect batteries, all I asked for was to purchase a replacement electronics module. They offered to send me a unit that "had been opened but was in good condition". In less than a week, I received a complete package including the electronic unit, six probes, and case in like new condition. I was very pleased!I have not yet used the thermometer for its intended purpose of smoking meat, but I have tested it with all six probes installed. Just laying on the kitchen counter at room temperature, all probes read within one degree. When submerged in ice water all probes read 32 degrees F. When put in boiling water, each probe read 212 degrees F. The probes respond rapidly to temperature change. It takes only about four seconds for a probe at room temperature to read 32 degrees when placed in ice water. Compare that to about 15 seconds for my "instant read" thermometer.The bluetooth connection and phone app also work well. I am able to monitor the temperatures at my smoker on the back deck from the front of the house about 45 feet away with doors and windows closed. The app allows setting timers and alarms for the probes on an individual basis and assigning the different colors of the probes to any of the numbered ports.Accurately monitor six temperatures simultaneously from your phone with preset timers and alarms. Great customer support standing behind the product. What more could you ask for?
B**D
Good Value. App needs some improvements.
Good value for money, with the 6 probes. I mostly use it on my Kamado grill/smoker. Products like this are critical for measuring the interior temperature for low and slow cooks, as the built-in gauges are not at all accurate (mine displays a temperature over 50 F above actual) and most gauges are set higher up in the chamber than the cooking rack level. Of course, it is also critical to have accurate readings on the internal temperature of the meat/food being cooked, in order to get the perfect desired doneness.Signal range: It seems to do okay, but will lose connection in some area of my house, and outside when on the opposite side of the house. This wouldn’t be a gig deal for me, except that the history temperature graph in the app deletes all the past time history for the cook every time it loses connection for a few seconds.The app for the gauge needs improvement:- Retain time history of cook temps if connection is lost (provide a manual reset option. The app is done, just needs a little more programming for more/better features)- Also retain time history of cook when changing temperature settings. Why delete time history if user changes target temp? Again, need to make it a manual reset, it at least have an optional setting for that.
N**F
A solution to over cooked meat
I bought this product because a member of my family can’t heat « uncooked » meat (this is his definition by the way). After over cooking few 20$ steaks for him, I decided to look for a better way to cook his steak than waiting long enough to get an over cooked piece of meat.The thermometer with the probe and the visual indicator was the right solution to show him the internal temperature and to proof the steak was cooked enough.In addition it solves the related problem of the long cooking time. His steak was taking twice the time to cook (and even more) it was difficult to have all the steaks ready at the same time. Now I start is steak, monitor the temperature, and it is easier to put the other steaks at the right time to get all of them cooked at the same time.Set up on the grill is easy, but I agree the cables linked to the probes are disturbing when it is time to flip the steaks. I only use the probe after cooking the steaks for 4 minutes on one side.Some of the probes aren’t reporting the same temperature, but I don’t this it will be a big issue on the finale.A must have for becoming the BBQ King!
A**R
Now I can set it and forget it.
I have a pellet grill and this product works as described. Bluetooth range is excellent - reaches from deck to front yard. Best feature is the app alarms for temperature (hi/lo) and the timer. If you set the hi temp to your target meat temp it will let you know when it’s done. Excellent product.
A**A
Good customer service !
Update !! company contacted me and are shipping me a new unit ! Very good customer service .Worked great for the first 3 uses . Then went to use for the forth time . Unit will not turn on . Changed batteries . Still nothing . Even went and bought brand new pair with no luck .
J**A
Great product and customer service
I bought one of these and was so impressed with the unit that I purchased 3 more as gifts. Unfortunately one of them stopped working after about 6 months. Their customer service was great! They sent me a replacement unit immediately and I'm now back to BBQing great steaks. I use them all the time - this unit is a must for serious BBQer's.
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