The downside of Bluetooth is it tends to be “line of sight.” That means walls, trees, and even other devices can interfere with the signal. Other ‘wireless’ thermometers are only wireless from the transmitter to the receiver so that you can monitor remotely. There is still a wire from the probe to the transmitter. Oxo’s Good Grips range is known for its practical, straightforward products, and this manual meat thermometer is no exception. Created for in-oven cooking without a trailing wire, we found it was effortless to use. There’s a shaded area to show you how far the probe needs to go in, a dial that’s clear and easy to read without opening the oven, and a recommended temperature chart printed on the thermometer’s cover. Both Celsius and Fahrenheit are shown on the dial, as are markers for different meats.

Perhaps the most important feature of a wireless thermometer is its wireless range and how it connects. After all, if you’re buying a wireless thermometer, it’s likely because you don’t want to be glued to the grill for the duration of your cook—no matter how short or long. The range can vary widely among devices, from around 100 feet to more than 300 feet. Keep in mind, too, that a device’s range is variable depending on whether it’s indoors or outdoors because walls and structures can weaken a signal. Thermoworks, the makers of the incredibly popular instant-read Thermapen thermometer, also have a very popular grilling thermometer that can handle multiple types of meat, plus air temperature, all at the same time. It’s great for the grill, the smoker, and the oven, so it will get plenty of use all year long—a factor that can help justify the higher price tag. It performed well in testing and had one of the more standout and easy-to-use designs. They also have a temperature range of up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit and the cables are heat resistant up to 716 degrees Fahrenheit. The ThermoPro TP-25H2 Bluetooth thermometer on the left and the ThermoPro TP25 Bluetooth thermometer on the right.The main appeal of this thermometer for most owners seems to be a mic of the price, reliability, and longevity. People have owned this thermometer for years, use it regularly, and it keeps going on strong. I have had mine since mid-2021, it still works perfectly, but I have only used it a handful of times. NOTE: The iGrill is not compatible with these devices: iPhone 4, iPad 1st or 2nd generation, Huawei phones. RF or Wi-Fi thermometers will have better range and less interference than Bluetooth. That doesn’t mean you need to give up on Bluetooth. It depends on how far you need to reach from your smoker to your comfy chair. This is my own personal taste preference and I’m sure you have your own. The beauty of customization is we can both have our steaks how we like them, to the exact degree in temperature. The app has many built-in presets for grilling meat, poultry, and fish. For example, you select “BEEF” from the preset on your phone. You’ll get a drop-down list of rare, medium-rare, etc. Just choose the doneness you want and hit save.

This model isn’t water-resistant. However, there is an IPx5 waterproof version, the IBT-4XC, which is a bit more expensive, but something to think about if it rains a lot where you live.The ThermoPro TP-25H2 might be a better choice for those of you that don’t have a need for the four probes of the TP25 model. And if you use charcoal grills and smokers, you should look into the Drive version, for it’s excellent to be able to set a temp and leave the device to manage the fire for you, keeping it at a set cooking temperature with no further input from you. You can extend your warranty for 3 years when you fill out the information link provided in the thermometer manual. ThermoPro’s customer service is some of the best in the business. Here are the best meat thermometers to buy now, starting with our favourite… 1. Thermapen Professional SuperFast Food Thermometer The Inkbird IBT-4XS is my third-place choice. With it’s rotating, easy-to-see rotating red digital screen, USB-charging capabilities, and second-best Bluetooth wireless range, it’s a solid thermometer.

That makes it the only thermometer on this list with historical graph referencing. You still can’t export the data and the graph only includes the food temperature readings and not the ambient for some reason. If you have a music app going on your phone, the mobile app will interrupt it. This is easily remedied by pressing play again on your music app.However, it’s a well-thought-out, good-looking app that shows you the data clearly, with settings that are easy to find and intuitive to use. The controller itself is a durable, ruggedly built wedge-shaped unit that is IP66 waterproof. The shape lends itself to standing stable, so no further stand or base is needed. Ease of setup: We looked for thermometers that weren't too complicated to use out of the box. We appreciated models that were easier to figure out without having to read through too many detailed instructions.

Its range and incredibly versatile app are just some of the great aspects of the ThermoPro TempSpike. This waterproof thermometer is able to hold a charge for up to three months, and the probe can be used for up to 36 hours before losing its charge. Additionally, the charging case itself is a signal repeater for extending its range and has a built-in speaker in case you're not paying attention to your phone. If you’ve been here before you know I’ve reviewed all of these meat thermometers on this list and will continue to monitor them in case anything changes. Boiling water should read close to 212 °F at sea level. As you can see in the below image, the Fireboard showed 211.8 °F and 212.3 °F for two connected probes.

These are strictly Bluetooth meat thermometers and none have WiFi capabilities. WiFi meat thermometers also have Bluetooth compatibility and are more expensive than Bluetooth-only meat thermometers.