ET-732 issues & anybody have something better?

[Siouxfan]

I ended up writing an email. Received a response within 24hrs to return the unit and I will receive a replacement! Great customer service!

[Siouxfan]

I'm going to call today on my 732. Have used it a few times. Works great for 10-15 minutes, then loses the transmitter signal. The transmitter is 20 ft away, and the signal only has the sliding glass door to go through.

[Livermoron]

I generally only have one wall (or sliding glass door) between me and the unit. Two rooms if I have to go to the kitchen for anything...but it's still a straight, unobstructed shot...

[jholmgren]

Speaking of range, I used to work for a large electronics retailer back in the late 80's-90's. One of the product buyers once told me that they tested maximum range for 'radio' devices out on large bodies of water. Flat surface, no interference. Of course back then it was mainly CB radios and early cordless phones, but the point is still the same. The Max range is under absolutely perfect conditions - which you will likely never duplicate in the home environment.

Love my CyberQ WiFi. My home wireless network easily reaches the deck outside and once it is connected to the home network I can control it from anywhere I have Internet access.

[Virginia Dave]

I have the ET-732 and iGrill2. The iGrill2 gets MUCH better range than the Maverick but it still loses signal on my phone if I go more than 2 rooms away.

[Dr ROK]

I have the 732 and the 733. They have both been very good units and reception for me has been pretty good. I returned a 735 (bluetooth) as reception was terrible and purchased the 733. With the 735 I couldn't move around the house at all without losing signal. I think you'll find this is true of most if not all bluetooth thermometers. For the money, the 732 and 733 are great little units. When I have some big bucks saved up, I'll start looking at the wireless options out there.

[David Parrish]

I've read the metal antenna in the ET 732 can sometimes short out, causing range issues. You can fix this by opening it up and making sure the antenna isn't touching itself. Wish I could find the reference for this.

[grantw]

Put a BBQ guru wifi on the list, you will have complete wireless controll and wifi, there's also the flame boss which is supposed to be an easier set up

[Powersmoke_80]

Maybe in a straight line outdoors with no obstructions. I have an original igrill and it will not work past two interior walls with a doorway in each in line if i go around the corner at less than 20 feet.

[Livermoron]

These days I'm really liking the iGrill2...

The iGrill advertises 150 feet. I generally stay pretty close to the pit (and the bourbon) so I've never strayed out of range...

[w0nq]

Whats a practical range with the bluetooth? I mean, going in the house and having a few walls between you and the base….I was afraid I'd be limited by the range.

[w0nq]

Thanks, I know a lot they sell a ton of them & with anything, some will fail. I have a replacement on the way. I'm thinking I'll make a table to snuggle up to the kettle so the 3 ft probes won't be an issue & I'll pick up a little workspace too.

[jlazar]

By the way, I also use the Digiq X2. When using both, once the meat comes up to temp a little, the food and temp probes between the Maverick 732 and Digiq read within a degree or two of each other.

[jlazar]

I bought the 6ft probes from Maverick for the 732 and haven't used the 3ft ones since. They work great and the extra lenght is worth it. I get more than 50ft with mine but I make sure the receiver is lined up near an open hallway. More than 2-3 walls in between and you will lose reception.

[Livermoron]

These days I'm really liking the iGrill2...