Accuracy: Above all, a thermometer should deliver an accurate temperature reading. We tested these thermometers in several applications, from an ice bath, to monitoring an immersion circulator bath, boiling water, and grilling pork to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The more precise the reading, the higher the rating. Meanwhile, the base unit also shows the information, so it’s simple to glance at it when the cook is near the grill. We particularly liked the design of the base, which was quite easy to read. The included color-coded probe rings make it easy to see which probe belongs to each temperature reading on the base. For cooks who don’t like apps, the base unit can easily be used without the app. This is available in multiple colors to match the décor or stand out from the crowd. Usability and Features of the Bluetooth Meat Themometer’s Smart app- Some meat thermometers have better apps than others. Some have virtually the same app (more on that in a bit). Minimum and maximum temperature ranges: With a wider temperature range, a thermometer can lend itself to a larger variety of applications. While we were primarily testing these models for use for cooking, we also gave extra points to thermometers that could be used outside of cooking meats, like candy-making or home brewing.

ThermoPro TP-25H2 Bluetooth meat thermometer with its two probes, a grate clip, and a USB cord for charging. They take the guesswork out of timing and alert you when the meat’s ready going by internal temperature, which is the best measurement, not time. You don’t have to babysit the grill anymore. The Inkbird IBT-4XS is a 4-channel, Bluetooth-enabled wireless remote monitoring thermometer with an accompanying smartphone app. It ships with anything from 2 to 4 probes, depending on which bundle option you choose.That makes it the only thermometer on this list with historical graph referencing. You still can’t export the data and the graph only includes the food temperature readings and not the ambient for some reason.

With many different customizable features and historical graph capability, the mobile app more than makes up for the simplistic device’s design. The dual-sensor probe is very accurate at the food tip and somewhat accurate in the handle, where the ambient sensor resides. NOTE: The iGrill is not compatible with these devices: iPhone 4, iPad 1st or 2nd generation, Huawei phones. The app has many built-in presets for grilling meat, poultry, and fish. For example, you select “BEEF” from the preset on your phone. You’ll get a drop-down list of rare, medium-rare, etc. Just choose the doneness you want and hit save. This NutriChef Bluetooth thermometer is an affordable option that has everything you might need for basic grilling and monitoring remotely. It connects to a smartphone app with an indoor range of 100 feet and an outdoor range of 200 feet. If you wander outside the range, you’ll get a push notification so you won’t accidentally go too far from the grill or oven. The stainless steel probes on the PWIRBBQ60 model can withstand up to 482 degrees, while the upgraded stainless steel cables can withstand up to 716 degrees. By tapping the power button twice the screen will rotate around, notice the probes are coming from the top now.For the average pitmaster, this means no threading probes and wires through eyelets and holes, not having to use two probes, no frayed, bent, and eventually broken wires. It’s good! Range and Dependability of Bluetooth Signal- The range of any Bluetooth meat thermometer is dependent on the device you’re sending the wireless signal to. I’ve tested all of these Bluetooth thermometers with many devices, tablets and phones, Android and Apple, so I know the true range of these devices.

Because the readout on the unit is small, they give you color-coded visual cues. The ring around the display window changes color as the temperature of your meat gets closer to the set temperature: There are plenty of more expensive and less-expensive Bluetooth thermometers on the market, but what are you getting for the money? There is no stated IP rating for this thermometer. The company claims it is “rainproof” in the FAQ section in the app. I tested it in the rain for a little bit with no consequences so draw your own conclusion.When looking for a Bluetooth meat thermometer to buy you will encounter some models that are more expensive than others. This usually (hopefully) means that they have WiFi capabilities as well.