The Meater 2 Plus Is A 'NEARLY' Perfect Smart Wireless Meat Probe | First look & impressions

[@bbqislife]

Great preview video, interested to understand how this now works without Wi-Fi. Do you need a smart phone or tablet to be in claose proximity to the charging case in order to access meater cloud from when you are away from home? The 1st gen meater block has this inbuilt and took care of this problem. Not sure how this new meater plus 2 handles this if there is no wifi access to begin with.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks for asking this. To be 100% clear the Meater plus still does not come with its own wifi signal like the block does which is why I opted for the block in Gen 1. This like before is wifi enabled when using your own spare device like a tablet or phone that acts as the wifi repeater vs it being built in. This is why I listed the block missing as one of my nearly perfect items as this still looks to be a feature that will live exclusively with the block

[@ericthibault8875]

The meater 2 plus is the same. It can connect to an external wifi device (phone/tablet) through Bluetooth and uses that device to connect to meater cloud. I'm sure just a matter of time before they have a meater 2 block as well....

[@Bob-gs3vi]

Really really needs its own wifi

[@bbqislife]

@@SmokingDadBBQ thanks, the problem is the new meater plus requires you to be running minimum ios14 meaning my old WiFi repeater tablet will be useless with this. I have thick walls so Bluetooth only will be an issue.

[@ledheavy26]

​@@Bob-gs3vi Then how would they up sell you on buying the block?

[@brandonallen2489]

For some reason, only on this video the audio comes through only one ear? Anyone else?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

my old one broke and i just replaced it and didn't catch it was on this setting (editing SW doesn't play stereo).. i have fixed it moving forward

[@Forexfox99]

Yup. One ear

[@ExplainicatorStudios]

Yup left ear only for me

[@chrisfetner332]

Yup one ear only.

[@SteigerSnacks]

Thought I was going crazy, thanks for that

[@briandaffern5108]

Like you say not everyone needs 4 probes and can justify spending 4 or 5 hundred dollars for a meat thermometer. Meater should come out with an expandable type system that would be WiFi capable. The base model would come with 1 probe with the option of being able to purchase a 2nd probe later if needed, and perhaps a base price in the $225-$250 range.

[@x8oN3zX]

I'm pretty sure they sell a block with 2 probes that you can upgrade with more probes later if needed.

[@justinr9753]

I forget i ordered one a couple weeks ago until yesterday when i cancelled another order for something else i saw it on the purchase history, luckily i put the box in the bed of my truck and used it for beer bottles then went out of town for a week. It got rained on but still works. It was at the bottom under packing material

[@tomsluijs]

I contacted meat and they said they will have a Meater block refresh in 2024. So lets hope they bring all the feature of the plus 2 version to this new block

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thats awesome, thanks for sharing

[@davidbarnett8617]

The increase in the ambient temperature limit is sufficient to sell me. When I reverse sear a steak I use a small grate and put it directly on the coals. I then insert Meater before finishing the cook. One time I inadvertently touched the grate while inserting the probe. I don't know exactly the temperature of the grate after it was in the air for a few seconds but 400+ degrees F might be a good estimate. It glows bright red when I first remove it from the coals. The damage to my thumb was a bit painful. Thanks for this review as I don't think I would have learned this fact another way.

[@RumandCook]

Great in-depth info. Got me excited that you might not need a secondary device for wifi. Unfortunately, these are a waste of money without WIFI in my book. I'm sure a new block is around the corner, though! 🍻

[@wam1388]

Hope they come out with this in the block, with usb charging and multiple probes.

[@AlvenmodFoto]

Great video, I'm one of the (few) people who actually don't like Meater at all, connectivity never seems to work for me on any device but primarily the quality of the probes I find atrocious, I bought a block and 2 out of 4 probes broke within a year and then the block itself stopped working and the whole thing ended up in recycling. This certainly look better, but I'm still vary abiutbrhe quality of this brand...

[@dantea1474]

I have the standard Meater. I like it well enough, but I still use my Smoke, too. I'll be waiting on a block version with it's own wireless for the Meater 2.

[@rock77551]

I want Meater to allow me the option of seeing the ambient temp all the time instead of blanking it out when the ambient temp is less than the internal temp when resting/holding. This has been my biggest gripe with my original Meater Plus. I don't have a fancy warmer that gets down lower than the min 170F my home oven does, so if I am resting/holding in an oven or cooler or something and I am trying to maintain internal temp greater than 140F, I want to be able to monitor the ambient throughout the whole rest (which could be a long time if I want to cook overnight in a pellet smoker and hold all day till dinner) and I wind up having to use a separate wired probe. With the extended battery life on the 2 Plus, that could open the possibility of monitoring long holds. Seems like something that could easily be fixed with a software update to the app, as I assume it is not a hardware limitation? Give me that and the ability to not need a separate device to monitor when I leave my house via Meater Cloud and you can shut up and take my money.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Good ideas

[@BladeScuffer]

I love my Meater 2+ but I wish they made a WiFi device like the block for this probe but for 1 or 2 probes. I don’t need 4 probes but I would like to have WiFi without needing a second Apple device.

[@samacc2536]

Thanks for the detailed review! I can’t wait for the block to come out. This would definitely addresses a lot of the issues I face with my current Meater block.

[@gg80108]

what issues, just got mine. Yes I wish I had two also but not the big block.

[@samacc2536]

@@gg80108 They aren’t really issues, but more so limitations. I wish they were waterproof, would allow me to use it in more ways. They aren’t dishwasher safe (which isn’t really the biggest deal). You can’t sear with them and you have to be careful with open fire cooking on the Joetisserie as it can easily get past the maximum cooking temperatures. The thinner the probes the smaller the hole left behind in the meat (not the biggest deal). Battery life and charging apparently improved a lot on the new model. You can still be perfectly happy with the Meater Block, it’s just the improvements on the next gen ones are definitely convenient.

[@davidupton5213]

I just bought a Meater plus from Amazon. Got it Saturday. I then just watched your video comparing all the thermometers and checked your channel...low and behold you put this video out! Great timing 👏. So the block has more tech...what's the main advantage? It's only me so I didn't purchase the block. Very informative 👏 Well done video. Thankfully the meats weren't cooked the same 😂

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

lol no. Medium rare for the steak and medium well for the pork

[@davidupton5213]

@SmokingDadBBQ thank you 😊. So the block just has more tech...but one is ok overall like my meater plus? Thanks again! Blessings 🙌

[@dansklrvids7303]

I had remembered your fantastic review of the various thermometers, and so when I saw that meater had come out with a new model, I was super curious to see what you thought of it. Thanks for the review.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@GamingForTheRecentlyDeceased]

Cant wait for a full review. Very excited about this upgrade. Wifi doesnt phase me. Tho i may hold out for the eventual meater 2 block

[@BehindTheFoodTV]

Good detailed analysis James!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks Al

[@deanrows]

Appreciate your measured approach to reviewing new products. More features != better.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks

[@theilliniguy]

Great video. Have you looked at the Typhur Sync?

[@markjagodzinski3646]

James, could you please perform a comparison between the Combustion Inc and Meater Plus 2 tracking ambient temperature and predictive time to finish the cook? I was wondering which meter probe has the most accurate ambient temperature monitoring. Does having more ambient temperature sensors make a difference? Still on the fence on which one to purchase. Quite a bit of difference in price points Thanks

[@danechkin]

Hey! Thanks for the review. At this moment to do a good steak I am missing decent temperature-based recepies (which ofc now I can monitor with this device). Any advices on where to find recepieces/guidence on how and which temperature to keep for the best cooking results?

[@williamwilson2624]

I like all the new upgrades. Thanks for the in depth review.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

My pleasure!

[@rabenklang7]

I think evenly distributet 8 sensors in the Combustion Inc. are a better aproach.

[@HostNayner]

Link doesn't give the discount on checkout. It says it's not valid for metar 2 plus.

[@Patrickkkkkkk356]

Very happy with the block. Never have used all 4 but 3 probes a few time know. But there will be a time and place that you wanted to have 4 and then i am supplied😅😂

[@Suds15]

Question and comment Love you informative videos. You are one of the best. My question I have the + unit. If I get the 2+. Will I be able to run both on same app? Thank you

[@Cbbq]

Not sure I understand their wireless statements. On one of your cooks could you remove your Meater block completely out of range in case’s it’s the wifi repeater ? What range with brick do you obtain…etc ? I am not a fan of Bluetooth, will only buy if it works with wifi

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i wish i was more clear on this... this does NOT gain the blocks built in wifi modem. like before its WIFI enabled requires a device that acts as the wifi modem like a spare tablet or phone etc. that the bluetooth connection is paired too. This is what i meant to say about wishing for the block in the why its not quite perfect section and why i pinned a comment about that

[@snapman218]

Good video, audio channel is messed up though. Only coming in on the left side.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks. I replaced the faulty mic set after

[@capt.haddock5750]

Thank you for your excellent review. After I saw this I bought a new Meater 2 Plus. Will I be able to use the Meater Block to get Wi-Fi connection with the 2 Plus? I assume that you have tried this out by now.

[@___Bruh__]

I'm curious what stops the battery from degrading in the heat. If anyone can answer this, I'd appreciate it.

[@adamshaull]

You left out one major problem. The Wi-Fi still only works with a second devise. I have all the ThermoWorks stuff and I find it’s accuracy struggles. Don’t get me started with signals and bellow. I get better results with the vents on my Joe. But that does connect to the Wi-Fi in my house. That is a review. ThermoWorks signal and bellows vs MEATER 2 and the vents

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Yes in hindsight I wish I repeated some of that from my previous reviews elaborating on why I said nearly perfect and I wanted a block of this probe in part for the wifi along with extra probes

[@markzucker4320]

Thermoworks has come out with their RFX wireless. While the meat thermometer is wireless. They still use a wired thermometer for monitoring ambient temperature. They claim that ambient temperatures measured by combined units like the Meater are up to 75 degrees off. They say the ambient thermometer is to close to the meat. What are your thoughts. Would you test? Thanks!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I have one coming to test

[@markzucker4320]

@@SmokingDadBBQ great, thanks!

[@LordSaliss]

Im just sad they dont have a gen 2 meater block yet. Would have been the perfect christmas gift to me. lol

[@pumpkin1escobar]

Likely going to get this only because it's cheaper than the combustion inc and actually available in canadian currency.

[@thomassykes4261]

Anyone else expect the price to come down or that there will be promo codes after the new year?

[@dirkwaals2013]

How do I get the app meater pro 2 on my smartwatch?

[@praetorxyn]

If they do a Meater Block 2 I'll probably upgrade. I'm not even remotely interested without the block.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Ditto. The block is the deal breaker for me too

[@rock77551]

I don't need the multiple probes, I just want the ability to monitor via WiFi without having to use a spare device as a piggyback.

[@jamesmcnutt9614]

I agree wholeheartedly. A “mini block” would be my dream. I have a Meater block now, but even with family of 5, 99% of the time I’m using 2 of my 4 probes. I RARELY use more than 2 at a time; a block with all the functionality and 2 probes would be perfect for me!

[@kelvinwilliams6999]

Who makes that offset grill? Also, great review. Thanks.

[@newmennium]

My #1 "nitpick" was how absurdly off the ambient temperature accuracy was...so I sold my block.

[@imacuser9737]

I would like to see a review about Meater Customer Service!!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Did you have a bad experience? Any outreach I’ve had has been good but that’s just one

[@AnchorRoom1]

can we see 5 probes if we already have the block and then add this unit?

[@Randel1966]

Santa is coming! 🎅🏻 Great video!

[@jonslyh2742]

I have the original MEATER and I’ve had nothing but trouble with it. It won’t connect. I’ve tried everything although I don’t know if I would try another one of their products again.

[@Cloppa2000]

Man I was about to order the original 4 probe Meater and now I see this!! Why don't they make a 4 probe Meater 2 plus yet????

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I think it won’t be far behind … at least I hope

[@Cloppa2000]

@@SmokingDadBBQ 8 months later and they are still not selling sets!!!

[@rickpatterson4495]

I bought the block with 4 probes, off your review, I'm not having good luck with, it disconnects all the time, probe to block, I also had two probes side by side, the temp were 8 degrees difference , Not sure if i'm doing something wrong, if you have set temp , it flags you 5 degrees before and locks up,

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Reset MEATER Here are some instructions that they sent me to try it sounds like your probes may be paired directly to your phone rather than your Block. May I ask you to try the following steps to reset your MEATER Block? We recommend unpairing the Block from the app before trying these steps, but it's not required Turn off Bluetooth on our smart device. Make sure all 4 of the probes are docked in the Block. Start the Block in Standalone Mode. Hold down the Settings button (the gear icon) for 10-15 seconds until the "Erase All Settings?" notification appears, and select "Yes." Start your Block in Standalone Mode again, and wait for the check mark to appear next to all 4 probes. Enable Bluetooth on your smart device, then start the Block in WiFi Mode to connect to the app.

[@Stebo1212]

Great video very detailed as always please try fix audio tho :D

[@chrisfetner332]

Can the plus 2 go to the cloud for networking without an extra device?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

No. Same as before still not native wifi

[@jasonherrington2002]

Love your channel - I am definitely looking at the Meater 2 plus for doing rotisserie in the egg/kamado. Could you do a test where you do a boneless leg of lamb on the rotisserie? Also, not so much for the Meater but for leg of lamb on the rotisserie - I have two questions I am trying to answer and may take some trial and error. The first is I really love lamb with a rosemary/pistachio crust. Can you do that on the rotisserie without it falling off? Second question, I am getting boneless leg of lamb from costco, and when you open it up, from the deboning, it is almost a flat roll of meat. Have you tried or could you try going ahead with a knife and butterflying out the leg of lamb to be a more or less uniform flat piece of meat (say 1" thick) and put some sort of filling in it (say rosemary/pistachio or I could also see going dried fruit and nuts) and then roll it, tie it, either just season or do a crust on the outside and then put the rotisserie spike through the center of that? I am not sure if either of those would work on the rotisserie but would love to see if you could do it. Also I think either way would be a great test for the Meater 2 plus. Thank you again for the great videos!

[@BagOfTacosForAll]

Does the application require any sort of subscription service?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

no, its free to use. you do need an email / account

[@renesfoodpassion]

i´m really sure that the apple iphone 14 supports BT 5.3 on relaese, later was removed by fw update

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

yes i used this article as an example - developer.apple.com/forums/thread/665542 So until it comes back (which I couldn't find any mention of) the benefit of the long range won't apply to iOS

[@slayer1551]

Isn’t the iPhone 15 Pro Bluetooth 5.3 ? Don’t should work with it for long range ?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Yes but they removed support in iOS 14

[@andrewmcgaha9629]

Not sure you could say if you did, but do you have any insight as to whether they will make a block version of the improved meater?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I’ve heard rumours. That’s the one I want

[@andrewmcgaha9629]

@@SmokingDadBBQ I’m kinda holding my breath as having multiple probes would be ideal, but I hate to go with the block version now when we know they have an improved probe. I’m often cooking for family with multiple cuts of varying size.

[@andrewmcgaha9629]

@@SmokingDadBBQ thanks for the reply.

[@jasonherrington2002]

reading through the manual for the plus 2 - one thing I noticed is that it says "don't use directly over coals" - even though several of their video's show it being used directly over coals. I would try to get clarification from them if possible.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Hmm I seared it over the coals and rotisserie cook all the time over coals even with my old one. Will ask

[@GamingForTheRecentlyDeceased]

The first one they also said don't sear meat with it. Yet all their social media has videos of them searing meat. My guess is that it's a fail safe like "may contain nuts" they don't want to cover people putting their probes near coals. My advice would be do a few cooks and monitor your temps and if you get close to the limit pull it out.

[@kylemacdonell1450]

I see they don't offer a block of 4-5 probes in this NEW "Meater 2" Any idea when they offer a BLOCK of meater 2's ???

[@rickcormier9160]

Thank you for another genuine review. I have a Meater Block, Meater +, and a Chef IQ. The Chef IQ has nice features making it more convenient but the ambient temp is sometimes over 75 degrees off. My Meater’s have been most consistent other than finicky with getting signals through a Weber kettles and WSM. Anyway, the Meater 2 plus is very impressive! I wonder if they could make an adapter for the older bases.

[@michaelyork5617]

Great video once again! I'm in the middle of my first cook with my Meater 2 (which I purchased after watching this video). I can't figure out how to connect it to WiFi. I have the Meater Block as well. I got it working throwing an extra iPad in the same room with my Meater Block, but I thought it would be possible for the Meater 2 Plus to connect directly to WiFi. Do you know how to make that work?

[@michaelyork5617]

(never mind) I see someone else asked a similar question in another comment and you clarified the Meater 2 Plus needs a repeater device which is what I'm doing now. I would be willing to buy more of these probes to replace my original block, but I'm going to hold out until Meater releases a Block version with built in WiFi.

[@markhodson8421]

Great review, of what looks like a great product. However, more than a little frustrating for me, as I have only just purchased the Meater Block - only used it twice! I only really purchased the Meater block as it has wifi, and justified the extra expense on the fact that it has multiple probes, that I would use occasionally. If I had known this was coming, I would have waited and just purchased this. Also, as you say, why don’t they release a block version of the this on day one. Not sure what to do, as the Meater 2 will make the Meater block redundant in a lot of situations, for me.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

its exciting to see where its going tech wise, but i would have liked the block at the same time given the wifi built in for me is critical

[@markhodson8421]

⁠@@SmokingDadBBQDo you know if you can use the Meater 2 with the block? Happy to purchase the Meater 2 and replace one of the probes in the block. Not sure if there is much benefit in doing that - trying to justify reasons why I should buy it! 🤔🙄😂

[@JayJay9j]

where the 6month follow up review at?

[@Citymats]

Great video James, have you tried to pair the Meater 2 with the Gen 1 Meater Block? I’m curious if it would give you the wifi/cloud connection.

[@JoeyDee86]

I don’t think you can manually pair them like that. At least that’s what MEATER told me when I asked to get a replacement probe for my block.

[@Keith80027]

So will this Meater 2 plus work with the old Blue tooth standard too along with the new standard? Good review and I was interested in the extra internal probes so you can see the delta function as the meat cooks. Are you an engineer and if so what type? I was an electrical engineer, software and program manager for IBM.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks Keith, yes it works on the universal bluetooth which is how i was using it. I wasn't able to test the Coded PHY long range as Apple removed it in iOS 14 according to this article - developer.apple.com/forums/thread/665542 No I am in sales but maybe missed my interest in engineering as a calling

[@Keith80027]

You think as an engineer while doing your tests and how you look at data. Keep up the good work.@@SmokingDadBBQ

[@StanVoro]

Hello discount does not work on this model

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

yes it was changed to not work on new products sorry

[@cwell510]

Kind of a dumb question but I was thinking about getting this for my 15lb turkey for Thanksgiving; is this a good choice for oven roasting?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I don’t do much in the oven but have tested it inside and it works the same as my grill

[@BenSilber]

Followed your link to try and get 10% off, but it doesnt seem to apply. Is there a code needed?

[@BenSilber]

ah its adding now, but I misread "excluding" which explains a lot

[@emmgeevideo]

I tried the MeatStick and really disliked it. The app requires you to manage Location Services manually which is crazy. My biggest gripe was I had a 50-50 chance that the app would recognize it. So I got the Combustion probe and it's really great. I really like the external display. I'm usually close to my grill and it's nice to glance at it. The app needs to mature, but I'll bet it will. I also like that it is rechargeable via a USB-C connector. But if I had seen this review I probably would have got the new Meater. Here's a nitpick for you... The calibration is not "ISO certified". Apption Labs is certified to the ISO 17025 standard for calibration labs. ISO 17025 certification gives you assurance that if XYX Labs provides a calibration certificate that you can have confidence in their results. The probe itself is not ISO certified. It is Apption Labs certified.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks for clarifying the ISO. Can't go wrong with the HW on Combustion which is why I had it second place... it was the best HW in my test earlier this year. But... they said they would have wifi within the month of my test and its still not out so there are a few small team gaps holding back the app from being as good on the SW as it is on the HW ... but by no means get rid of it or something. Its slick

[@Sm1thWessonAndMe]

I thought my speakers were bad, but not so. Your audio is mono for whatever reason.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i replaced my mic which went bad and didn't catch the setting was wrong

[@Sm1thWessonAndMe]

@@SmokingDadBBQ Bummer, well thanks for a great review. Can't wait to get this.

[@stevown]

holy crap I want one so bad

[@raidthebarn]

I don’t understand why you aren’t including the chefiq thermometer in your head to head. It is the only one with true Wi-Fi and unlimited range. MEATER and others have to address this before they can compete

[@kevintowner5573]

Worked out the problem don’t work with my ear bud for some reason annoying as I watch a lot of reviews while wife is watching her programs but problem solved

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Yes I replaced the mic that died after this

[@rabenklang7]

the audio is off, there is only a left channel...

[@Jason315NY]

Still torn between this and the combustion

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

the combustion has 8 sensors and is 0.1mm thinner... i was told WIFI was going to be added by August and its still not out and the App does what it says (predictive) but is more limited in terms of functionality. its wonderful hardware and why I placed it second in my test... but i haven't seen them address the gaps yet. for me the block with this probe would be what i would personally want to upgrade too should it come out

[@dannyd.2178]

James, that is correct that Combustion still does not have wifi and have recently stated its now coming this Fall. I did buy their product and their hardware is awesome and have been happy with it. Seeing your video today, I would be torn as to which I would buy. Note I have had no Bluetooth lost connections as I have their display as a repeater connecting to my phone, but wifi would be nice.

[@joeywalker2352]

No audio on this one for some reason

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I replaced the mic, it's all one channel for some reason. try the other AirPods / speaker etc. and you can hear it

[@tackleviewchannel3620]

The sound is not stereo, only left ear. Maybe you did not notice

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I need to see what’s up with my mic

[@radikl_ed]

Oddly your video is only outputting left channel audio....

[@emreakgun9229]

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[@shadowdog500]

I ordered one yesterday based on your review. Can I use my old Meater + at the same time as my New Meater 2 plus in the app?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thats a good question, i am not sure

[@shadowdog500]

@@SmokingDadBBQ I tried it, and both probes show up in the app at the same time and it is very intuitive to see the detailed information on each.

[@AnchorRoom1]

Is it just me or was this in MONO?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

yep. replaced a mic that has been not working and didn't catch the setting was wrong until editing

[@SeanSteggs]

What you could upgrade is your mono microphone. 2023 Stereo my friend.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

my old one broke and i just replaced it and didn't catch it was on this setting (editing SW doesn't play stereo).. i have fixed it moving forward

[@SeanSteggs]

@@SmokingDadBBQ great stuff, luv your vlogs, but 1 ear was testing.

[@sham9174]

No WiFi is a deal breaker. This video doesn't make that clear. Same connectivity issues as old one.

[@JK-uo2jv]

Love the content, but honestly, I’m not impressed with Meater. I bought their original probe after it came out. Used it maybe 10-15 times over the years (few times a year). Made sure to remove the batteries since I didn’t use it often so they didn’t corrode. Went to use it earlier this year and nothing. New batteries and nothing. Wouldn’t work at all. So 120$ for a product to last 15 cooks, I wasn’t impressed. Maybe I just got a dud, but throwing 120$ in the garbage hurts…

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Bummer, i do hear that some people have the exact opposite experience i've had. If i knew what was causing it i would add to future videos

[@danielsimpson8929]

Bad analogy for tires. Think of speed ratings for tires this way... an axle is rated for 3000 lbs and you have axle loads of 3000 lbs from time to time. A 5000 lb axle will do you better. Capiche?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

cheers

[@Annon89]

Definitely only left side speaker. No idea why

[@jenise2503]

I have no sound at all

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It came out mono for some reason so perhaps that channel is muted

[@gg80108]

They got too many names that sound the same. Confusing especially looks like they only put one name on the base unit.

[@troyd.521]

Just like the others, seem to be biased towards Meater from the beginning…. Meh

[@JR-lg7fd]

troyd you're a chili's line cook aren't you

[@Smokingmeatsbbq]

Nice review, James!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johncipolla8335]

ok I like my current meater + stick but not enough to spend another 100.00 to get another probe. a ambient temperature thing is a big deal. I wish they would have done a plug in charger rather than a stinking battery charger

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I am personally waiting for the block to get true out of the box wifi like the current generation block has. I am told, can’t confirm since it’s only been here a few weeks is the battery efficiency is way better so the batteries that you add now can recharge the probe for up to two years before needing to be replaced which in theory should make this a little less of a pet peeve

[@johnvankraaij1400]

The functionality of the Meater plus is very good but the quality of the charger is very bad. Stopped completely after using is for only 22 time’s. After contacting support I did some test with them there conclusion was that it was broken and I had to pay for a new one because I did use it for more the 2 years even I did only use is 22 times which was registered on my account. So hardware quality for such expensive thermometer is not as expected.

[@mikesaladino9472]

James, you probably need to clarify the wifi capabilities of this. The real reason you bought the block is to solve @MEATER bullshit wifi challenges. Im not sure about you but no one has an extra phone or tablet just laying around to connect this to wifi. They should have made the case for the probe a little larger and charged a bit more to actually let it have wifi. So I agree with you they solved a lot of problems. But left one big lingering issue, rendering this almost pointless to purchase if you already have a block.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

100%, pinned a comment as in hindsight i should have repeated my previous frustration on clarifying WIFI expectations vs. reality. This does NOT have built in WIFI like the block and still needs a daisy chain of devices to get WIFI second hand

[@mikesaladino9472]

@@SmokingDadBBQ If fireboard ever comes out with wireless probes to connect to the fireboard 2, Meater would be done for! That would be my next and last purchase. Good video I am interested to see how the rest of your testing goes.

[@davidcutie4465]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. How do you think the Meater 2 Plus compare with the new Inkbird INT 11P-B?

[@Anteater23]

The meater 2 block will probably come out in 6 months. It’s bad for sales to release all your new products at once.

[@TheRealMozes]

Still no build in WiFi? Thats the biggest reason I don't buy one. I live in an old European brick/ steel reinforced concrete 40cm thick walls. it doesn't get past one wall.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Yes sadly still no built in wifi

[@TheRealMozes]

@@SmokingDadBBQ That's a real bummer. For the rest it looks so refined and easy to use. Using a donor phone just seems so cumbersome for me.

[@davidpremont219]

My meater+ has some real issues when I put it in the offset smoker. How do I clean that and does this new meater address those issues?

[@marine-pilot4511]

Just contacted Meater and they, since I just got original, are giving me credit and meter 2..... Told them they had my business because of Smoking dad.. which I think made a difference . Also ordered the Meater cutting board... Keep making videos... Just signed up for member ship to your channel BTW they said the Meater two block will be available first of year.. I'm holding out for that

[@TonyStark-xc7je]

Is it just me or is the audio mixed incorrectly for stero? I only hear sound in the left earpiece of my headphones, checked with earbuds as well and it is the same. No sound from the right side....Other videos are working as expected...

[@smokingtarheel3003]

Is there a Golden's Kamado review in the near future?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

lol I gotta be more careful with my camera angles lol

[@pleblond9372]

Your tire salesperson was useless. A speed rating provides benefits at lower speeds than the maximum rating. A tire with a 180kph rating and a tire with a 210kph rating will react very differently at 100kph.

[@RichardServello]

This is a great video and covers everything I was hoping...but my god...the mono left audio was PAINFUL. Please fix.

[@bubkabu]

7:36 „for those who don’t have wifi“?

[@chuckkerber4735]

I have the original Meater, and it sucks. It continually disconnects is I'm furghrter than 10 feet away. I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on ANOTHER one...

[@Przemo-c]

Really disappointing there's no wifi in the station or a temp readout. I hope the new bluetooth standard will enable better range because it's a big issue using in a stainless steel smoker. with wifi in the charger it coulg get the signal from the probe and then i'd have range thrououth the home. Instead I have to leave my phone close to the charger and use cloud to monitor from other devices.I'd kill for some basic functionality on the station like setting/previewing target temp etc. And wifi. Especially nowadays that wifi connectivity is extremely cheap and for things like this power efficient. I don't care for 5 temp sensors as it was good enough on the old one.