ThermoPro TP17 Dual Probe Digital Cooking Meat Thermometer Large LCD Backlight Food Grill Thermometer with Timer Mode for Smoker Kitchen Oven BBQ, Silver

I needed a digital thermometer for my vertical smoker and after perusing and researching the plethora of options, I settled on this ThermoPro TP17H, 4 probe "budget" meat thermometer, before I invested in one of the "pricier" wireless ones.Since my recent purchase, I've used it only twice. On both occasions, I have found it to be both a handy and accurate gauge with my ambient smoker and meat temperatures.The biggest issue for me, was deciding where to place the Unit. I had concerns about using the rear magnets to affix the thermometer to my smoker due to the high heat, and wasn't keen on utilizing the stand option on my smoker and/or needing to add a table everytime I smoked, for the thermometer to stand on........Then I had an epiphany of sorts. I decided to create a mount using a camera clamp and screw attachments which I connected to the smokers' side handle, while locking and securing the ThermoPro device in a tripod phone mount holder. (Pictures Attached)This application and modification achieved my objective, exceeded my expectations, while proving to be an efficient and cost-effective solution ensuring the ability for the probes to reach, while distancing the ThermoPro device from the extreme heat of the smoker.As for the accuracy and reliability of the thermometer in the longterm, time will tell, I can only say So Far, So Good!I'll update my review after more use.

I had a wireless Bluetooth 4 probe thermometer previously and it gave me false readings bad enough where I ruined a couple pieces of meat on the smoker waiting for the temps. I'm much more aware of the time and expected temps now but I also got this thermometer to replace the old one I knew was not working correctly. Used this thermometer with great success last weekend to make some ring bologna and summer sausage. Had one probe attached the rack with one of the two included brackets. Worked well. Had the other three (as well as some single probe units I've had for a while) in the meat. All worked well. Everything came out great. I cross referenced and verified the temps all the ways I know how including in my mouth, in the fridge and in the same chunk of meat as other thermometers. They seem as accurate as any others I have. For what I'm doing a couple degrees here and there don't matter anyway.My only complaint is that you can't leave the backlight on constantly. I know it would wear down the battery quickly but I was smoking the sausage all day including after dark and this thermometer was hard to see outside. Not that big of a deal for me to step outside with a flashlight so it's a pretty small complaint.I felt like the alarm temp setting was easy to figure out how to change. Pretty intuitive.The magnet is plenty strong to hold itself on the outside of my smoker.The probe cords were long enough for my purposes. I can't imagine needing anything longer.The first probe cord I inserted to the head unit, I didn't seat properly so it didn't register anything. You have to push pretty hard to get the cord properly inserted into the head unit. Harder than I expected anyway.I like the color coordination. It was nice to say the orange is the summer sausage and the blue is the smoker itself and the green was the ring bologna or whatever. Instead of having to say the top is the ring bologna and the second one down is the summer sausage etc.Overall I'm very happy.

Used it when cooking the Christmas roast. The meat cooked perfectly. The thermometer was very accurate. It was easy to set up and very easy to see for easy monitoring for a very successful outcome.

The software is easy to use. The temp is accurate. You have two leads so you can use it for different parts of your turkey or you can use it when you are cooking low and slow on your grill or smoker to measure the temperature of your grill at grate level and the temperature of your meat. The wire and the stainless steal probes are made of the finest materials! This thermometer can be set as a timer. For the money spent this is an excellent value from a brand I trust. I know own three different devices from this company and all are excellent! DO NOT DROP IT!! I dropped mine and that was it! Nothing worked right. Since it is my fault, I did not contact the company and I just ordered another one. I love the size, interface and functionality. I think this is a good product. Like any electronic product, be careful with hit.