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    This has probably been discussed ad nauseam, but being new here I'm deficient in search skills on this site. I did find a review of the 10 best wireless meat thermometers on Wiki.ezvid.com and read that and came away with a short list (#1 - #4) to pick from: Tappecue V2 (#1 - $149 w/2 probes; $185 w/4 probes), Thermopro (#2 - $60 Amazon), Morpilot Smart BBQ (#3 - $56 Bluetooth), & Ivation Long Range (#4 - $135 Amazon). There were a couple other review sites I looked at that listed other brands, so there are lots of choices out there.

    I'm looking for something other than Bluetooth as the range of that is very limited and wouldn't work in my location setup. So, it has to be a wifi compatible device or have an RF range of over 100 feet. Two probes minimum but 4 would be better. I did check out the Meater, but the reviews were not good.

    What are you using, and would you recommend it? I would like to keep the cost under $100 but can afford to pay more if the majority think the higher cost is really worth it. So, what say you?

    #2
    Myself and many others here use the Fireboard. It is WiFi and cloud based which means you can view it anywhere you have internet access. There are many great choices available, good luck!

    FireBoard has set a new standard in food thermometry. It is a remote read, cloud connected, data logger, with connections for up to six probes. It can communicate with a smart phone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to monitor the temps of both cooker and food. It received our top rating for its full feature set and performance.

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    • shush
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      I, too, use a fireboard. I also have a ThermoWorks Smoke. I haven't put it to use in months. I cannot speak to Maverick XR50. But I love my Fireboard.

    #3
    I really like my Maverick XR. Four probes, they claim 500'. Loud alarms means a lot to me, as well.

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    • dubob
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      Eh? What did you say? 😂

    • Dick Anderson
      Dick Anderson commented
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      The last one's remote could be 3' from me,and I wouldn't hear it! I may have frequency "dead spots". My ex-wife's whine was one.

    #4
    I second the Maverick XR50. I really have no need for wifi capability, and this does the basics very well. Also, the range is outstanding.

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      #5
      I just bought the Tappecue. It's in my mailbox as we speak so I don't have a review yet.

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        #6
        The Maverick XR-50 is probably what you want to look at, it's like $90.

        The XR-50 Remote BBQ and Smoker Thermometer comes complete with four probes so you can easily monitor two meats and two BBQs, four meats, or four BBQs.

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          #7
          I love the Maverick XR-50. I can monitor my cook from across the street. The remote monitor easily fits in my pocket, and with 4 probes it's a winner!

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            #8
            I've been happy with the Maverick XR-50 as well.

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              #9
              Another recommendation for the XR-50. Probes are waterproof and hybrid. Range is outstanding.

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                #10
                I would like to thank all y'all for your thoughts/input on this. I put this out on 3 different Q sites and based on the replies, decided - after a comparison between 2 finalists - that I would go with the Inkbird IRF-4S. The reviews on Amazon were VERY similar for these 2 units, but the differences that swayed me to the Inkbird are these. Water PROOF (Inkbird) vs RESISTANT (Maverick), range of 1500 ft (Inkbird) vs 500 ft (Maverik), and best of all, a cost of $60 (Inkbird with a 15% discount - promo code= O4YFDQ7X) vs $90 (Maverick). Already ordered on Amazon (Prime - of course) and will be delivered tomorrow. 😁

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                • klflowers
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                  Let us know how it works out when you get it please.

                • dubob
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                  Absolutely.

                #11
                Maverick XR50 gets my nod.

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                  #12
                  I use a maverick et-732 and an inexpensive wifi camera.

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                    #13
                    Signals.

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                    • Troutman
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                      Isn’t that a drug addiction place out there in Cali? You on the sauce again??

                    • HouseHomey
                      HouseHomey commented
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                      Troutman Lmao! Yes sir. Nope, not on the sauce. I assure you the only thing flowing through my veins is good ole fashioned.... Lard.

                    • Razor
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                      Yep. That or Fireboard. I already have my phone on me, might as well put it to good use. Don't need to carry an extra piece of gear around the house...

                    #14
                    The package showed up yesterday (one day shipment from Amazon Prime).
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                    Here is the Tx and the Rx
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                    The probes were under the Tx/Rx holder tray.
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                    I used a working Sous Vide for a warm temp check (doing a 36-hour pork steak for dinner tonight – yum, yum)
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                    The IB temp is reading all 4 probes within the +/- 2*F tolerance for that temp level.
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                    Put probes in ice water and they are all within the +/- 4*F tolerance for that temp level.
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                    I have some chicken thighs I will be doing in a day or so and will check IT with the IB.

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                      #15
                      Maverick ET732 - $45

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                      UNIOJO WiFi Camera $19
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