The Best Wireless Thermometer Under $100? | Thermoworks Smoke Review (2 Channel BBQ Thermometer)

We put the Thermoworks Smoke Thermometer to the test with this 3 month review.
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[@nopenope7777]

I just bought the smoke. 3 years later your review is still helping people. Thank you for your efforts. I've had other thermometers from the same company and loved it.

[@mikeruizesparza1514]

I love thermoworks products and definitely will get the Smoke 2channel. Keep up the great work

[@dylanfox4535]

I'm just getting into the smoke game and am interested in getting an inkbird with the 6 prongs. (Big family that likes all different doneness) for the price every review seems great would love to hear one from you guys if that would ever be possible!

[@Ghostface13]

I got this thermometer for Fathers Day and absolutely love it! It’s made my grilling/smoking life soooo much easier!

[@waynegranzin3824]

totally changed my game! with the high/low alarms, now i can go about my day doing other things, rather than having to babysit a thermometer

[@rondoon4432]

Wayne Granzin has has always

[@erikm525]

Just got one for Christmas. Beyond stoked to use it for our Prime Rib today!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Let us know how it goes!

[@jeffruetten8844]

I have a Weber I grill 3 which oddly enough gets no reviews anywhere. I really like it because it has four probes with a great app but offers no displays at all. that’s fine for me because I always have my phone with me anyway. I am looking for something for my dad though, who is not nearly as technical as me , so this should be great. Seems very simple and doesn’t need an app or website to check on. Great review though

[@AussieDownUnder]

excellent excellent review. thanks for being so damn thorough in this. You've convinced me to buy one

[@kamarikai2565]

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[@kashchance3980]

@Kamari Kai Instablaster =)

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[@kashchance3980]

@Kamari Kai Glad I could help xD

[@KailuaDoug]

Best review of the Smoke™ 2-Channel Alarm out there. Thanks!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad you liked it!

[@KailuaDoug]

@@TheBarbecueLab - I bought one because of your review and used it for the first time yesterday. I was BBQ'ing skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (with ribs) that were pretty big, and much smaller skin-on, bone-in thighs. Both to different temps. I'd have been LOST without the Smoke 2-Channel. And the wireless remote worked flawlessly. Thanks again! Keep up the good work on reviews.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

@@KailuaDoug Glad that it worked out so well for you! We love using ours here, and we call it Ol' Reliable because it just works when we need it. Have fun keeping that smoke rolling!

[@waynegranzin3824]

smoke totally changed my game. made things SO much easier. i couldn't find ANY other RF thermometer that had high/low alarms. much less on multiple channels.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

We really like ours as well. There's something about being able to just throw the receiver around my neck and go about my day not worrying about things.

[@matthewrs7]

I started with a thermapen. Then a blue dot, throw in a couple probes. Here I am thinking about a smoke X2. People wonder why I'm so excited about a damn thermometer. But anybody who BBQs gets it.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Right? Knowing what's going on inside the meat itself is so much of the battle in BBQ. We haven't had hands on a Smoke X2 yet, but we hope to bring a review in the future!

[@BigLewBBQ]

I have the Smoke and the Smoke X4. As a backyard barbecue fella, when I am cooking only one piece of meat at a time the the Smoke is wholly adequate.

[@hurricanebama]

Is the 2 thermometer unit faster to transmit than the 4 thermometer unit? Thermoworks told me that the 4 probe has such a long distance that it only sends the temp to remote every 30 seconds. Is it the same on the 2 thermometer unit or faster? thanks

[@adrianabshire]

I just ordered a Smoke™ Remote BBQ Alarm Thermometer TX-1300-CH and can’t wait to use it! I have had MANY remotes including bluetooth gadgets that last a few months and DIE… hopefully this one will last more than a couple years!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

This one has been in use for 2 years now I believe, and it's still going strong. All the best with your new thermometer!

[@jimwood9849]

Excellent review. No bullshit or waffle, straight to the point. Just what I wanted. As soon as I've got a refund for my useless Meater I'll be buying one of these.

[@renatorodriguez1894]

I bought a meater before my thermowork and the meater sucks. I have the thermoworks one, MK4, smoke, ir gun, and tons of silicone! THERMOWORKKS ROCKS!

[@MPBADASS90]

I have this paired with the Smoke Gateway wifi bridge and it's awesome!!! 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@johnknapp6328]

I have 2 probe Inkbird it is great, when it rained I just put it in pint plastic bag to shelter it never had problem can't beat it for the price. Ive had it for over a year it pairs to phone works great. I like the signals I believe it has setup similar to guru that collectively is cheaper and realiable. I like the smoke but I have to wear out the inkbird first.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

When you put your inkbird in a plastic bag, do you seal it all the way or just leave it open? We've tried a couple of different ways, and found that just a plastic bag would let some water in sometimes unless we taped it shut. Inevitably, as soon as we taped it shut to make it rainproof, we needed to get in there for something. That's why we started using a little rubbermaid plastic bin to keep the plastic bag in. Always open to learning new ways!

[@johnknapp6328]

The Barbecue Lab I just stick it in bag dont seal it morr like umbrella the inkbird unit is small compared to smoke. Someone gave me 4 probe maverick and I havnt used it yet, I am really impressed with inkbird. I believe I picked it up on amazon for 35.00. Phone app is great. Used it several times and was really amazed.

[@waynegranzin3824]

does the inkbird have the high/low alarms? that alone was what pushed me to the smoke. TOTAL game changer for me. now i dont have to look at a thermometer every 5 minutes.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

I've been looking for months, Had a Maverick that would seem to work but loose connection and not recover unless i went outside and re paired them. Sometimes it would work for 15 mins, then just crap out. I was inside my house not 20 ft away from the bbq unit, just couldn't penetrate the walls? I dont have metal siding either. I ran into something similar with the Thermopro that reviews on KZbin say were so good. but the only way to keep connection was replacing the batteries everytime and keep it within 10 ft. dont even think about going inside. I fought it for 3 weeks and sent it back. Had another one from bed bath and beyond and the probes crapped out or something. So i gave up on remote temp probes. I'll spend the Benjamin and see if it actually works.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I just know that it works for us anywhere in the house whether the grill is in the driveway or on the back patio. It’s been a solid performer for us, and I hope it’s the answer you’ve been looking for!

[@WKYanks]

Well done. Thank you

[@rogerscheuermann4409]

Can you purchase another meat probe and monitor 2 separate meats at the same time? 😊

[@kennethjoseph2812]

Nice Video bro

[@jeffrey8859]

How is the signal when there is an concrete wall between the bbq and indoors? Will the receiver still work or ?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I don’t have a concrete wall on the main level of my house, but I do have a poured concrete basement, and I can get signal down there. That’s about the closest I can get to your question here, so I hope that helps!

[@marcovrolijk5560]

Hi there, i use for now the weber igrill2. Its pretty easy to use, however with the bluetooth, it just sucks. Bbq outside, congretwalls; its not a match. I want some info for the thermowork, so many thanks for this youtube clip. Time to sell the igrill and with the money buy a smoke

[@davidgafford6013]

All the best Marco!

[@justplanefred]

What do you think of this unit vs the Smoke X which they make in both a 2 channel and 4 channel unit? It does cost more but the 4ch one appears to be only about $30 less than the Signals

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I haven’t gotten hands on with the Smoke X yet, but if I ever do, you know I’ll be making a video about it. ;)

[@justplanefred]

@@TheBarbecueLab I have been looking at them all and it seems if someone were to look at the Smoke X 2 they might as well get the X 4 but for a little more you have the signals with even more bells and whistles... Just my two sense from looking at all of them.

[@NathanGumbiner]

What are your thoughts on the Meater probes?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I haven't gotten hands on with the Meater probes yet. About the time they got picked up by Traeger I thought I was going to get a chance, but it didn't pan out, so I still haven't worked with them.

[@miliciades101]

I was thinking on the smoke, but i just find the maverick xr 50 and its interesting because its 4 probes, but what do you think? Still recommend the smoke ?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I haven’t tested the Maverick, but maybe I’ll get my hands on it one day and shoot a video. I really like the Smoke though. It’s so easy to use, and the receiver is always around my neck when I’m cooking something and I know I’m going to be around the house. I haven’t tested the new Smoke X, but that’s worth a look if you’re making a decision. All the best!

[@pioneer7777777]

There is a version of the Smoke with 4 probes, the X4.

[@calumjones]

This product is excellent. I'm banned from Amazon reviews for insulting garbage Chinese manufacturers constantly (lol) so I have to leave my feedback here. I bought this because the temp receiver on my smart grill is terribly broken. This can do a perfect steak, I'm happy with it. The remote temp recorder is an added benefit. I have it stashed in the living area so I can put food on then go watch TV. Mildly confusing at first to get started but I didn't bother with the manual lol.

[@hawaiianboy2003]

Does it have the capability to keep the alarm off at the transmitter and on at the receiver so my neighbors don’t have to hear it sounding off?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Yes, you can turn the audible alarm off on each channel at the base so there is no sound for the neighbors. We do it all the time. Great question!

[@kingearwig]

@@TheBarbecueLab great question but you didn't answer it.

[@davidanderson2305]

I'm about ready to throw my unit out. The smoke unit will not stay connected to the wifi and sometimes won't connect at all, even when I'm sitting right next to the router.

[@TheoSmith249]

What frequencies does the unit use. A band will suffice.

[@markleinmiller5326]

915Mhz radio frequency

[@robshell5367]

Having other Thermoworks products, I know this is a quality product.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

We love using it, and it’s gotten us through many the overnight brisket cook.

[@lowbornCO]

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to skip the air probe and just use two high temp cooking probes with this device?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Yes, you can use any two Thermoworks probes you'd like with the Smoke. 2 meat probes, 2 air temp probes, mix and match, etc.

[@BigPairOdice]

Just be sure you have plenty of spare probes because the ThermoWorks probes are fragile! Two of my four Smoke X4 probes died halfway through my very first cook with it. And when my two new replacement probes arrived, the original two functional probes died! I've had the Smoke X4 since April 2021 and never had four functional food probes at any given time. It goes through new probes like they're popcorn! And my grill/smoker has a probe port, so the lid is not resting on the probe wires and pinching them. I've never exceeded the max temp ratings or immersed them in water while cleaning, and they're stored properly without the wires tightly bundled, etc. The probes are very delicate and unreliable. Nothing like having your probe(s) fail and being forced to swap them out mid-cook. If the probes aren't reliable, who cares about all the other features, range, slick design, etc. Buyer beware, very disappointed in my ThermoWorks Smoke X4!

[@michelyannakis535]

Which models that cost less than $100 have you tried? The Thermopro TP08 and TP20 are about 60% cheaper and offer similar features.

[@danieldotter6077]

Thermpro isn’t even in the same universe in terms of quality. Buy once, cry once

[@davethestalker]

Comparing a Signals to economy version of Smoke isn’t fair at all. Signals uses WiFi and can control the Billows fan system. The Smoke X2/X4 also control the Billows. No matter what you do, the $60 original Smoke will never control a Billows or have a transmission distance of a mile and a half like the Smoke X do.

[@ZmannR2]

Yes, the Inkbird wireless thermometers blow this away, they have 5 times the range (over 1500 feet). I can walk across the street and into my neighbors backyard and still read the temp of my briskets and pork butts

[@bryangeorge9461]

I don't need to walk even 300 feet from my smoker so that is a moot point. How accurate is the Inkbird ? Not based on your opinion, but certified.

[@justplanefred]

This company seems to have a lot of nice offerings

[@danieldotter6077]

Thermoworks is the gold standard. Ask any professional chef what they use and they’ll say Thermoworks

[@jetttskiman]

I'm gonna need at least enough range to reach the hot Chicks bedroom that lives across the street and 3 house's down.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

It's good to have goals, right?

[@universaldonor3100]

I bought the Maverick XR-40 before seeing this....it is crap...doesn’t set up per the instructions

[@TheBarbecueLab]

That's not cool Ken. I hate being stuck with bbq gear that doesn't work for me. Reach out to them, you never know what they can do to help.

[@Jay-Dee]

For god's sake, do you want to kill headphone users?

[@MoldAdvice1]

Turn the volume down on your device Sally.

[@Jay-Dee]

@@MoldAdvice1 not that. The intro is much louder than the rest of the video.

[@sarrel48]

Thermoworks Smoke X is upgrade as of yersterday: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foTJeGykataip9U I would like to be your detail review on this new unit

[@TheBarbecueLab]

We look forward to putting together a review on the new Smoke X in the future.

[@meanoldbonbon2405]

i was very upset i bought a therm pro tp-20s its the worst pc. of junk on the market 46 degrees on the high side of the real meat temps so all food would be raw. therm pop seems to be with in 3 degrees of the built in smoker probe i was testing it cooking chicken and it was first time on the 30-06 smokers so i broke out a old manual one and it read the same as the smoker built in one and almost same as therm pop so i would say stay clear of therm pro tp -20s or your food will be raw...

[@waynewalloch]

Not 1 word on how it works, he has no clue on how to present this product