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MEATER Pro
A single wireless probe with long-range Bluetooth and a dishwasher-safe build.
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MEATER Pro at a glance
What we like
- Five internal sensors plus one ambient sensor, with ±0.5°F accuracy, per the maker
- Rated for ambient temperatures up to 1000°F, so it can sit in a hot grill or smoker
- A 30-minute charge gives 24+ hours of battery life, and the probe is dishwasher safe
Trade-offs
- No built-in Wi-Fi: you extend range with MEATER Link or MEATER Cloud on a second phone or tablet
- One probe per unit, so a multi-meat cook means buying more probes
- The maker's 2,500 ft range is open air; its typical home range is about 250 ft
- Best for
- Most home cooks who want a simple, affordable leave-in probe for roasts, chicken and steaks.
- Skip it if
- You regularly cook several cuts at once or want built-in Wi-Fi.
- Sensors: 5 internal + 1 ambient
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 (no built-in Wi-Fi)
- Max internal temp: 221°F
- Max ambient temp: 1000°F
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Where it appears in our guides
Best for most people
Best Wireless Meat Thermometers
A single wireless probe with five internal sensors and one ambient sensor, a rated accuracy of ±0.5°F and a dishwasher-safe build. The maker says a 30-minute charge gives 24+ hours of battery, and the ambient sensor is rated to 1000°F. It's Bluetooth only, with no built-in Wi-Fi, and the maker's 2,500 ft range is open air; typical home range is about 250 ft.
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