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Inkbird Grill Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer Wireless IBT-6XS, 6 Probes Digital Smoker Grill Thermometer for Cooking,150ft Bluetooth Meat Thermometer, Magnet, Timer, Alarm for Kitchen, Food (Red)
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Brand | Inkbird |
Color | Red |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Outer Material | Plastic |
Display Type | Digital |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth,Usb |
Product Care Instructions | Oven Safe, Wipe Clean |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
About this item
- 🍖👍【Rechargeable Battery】This Inkbird bluetooth meat thermometer is built-in 1000mAh rechargeable lithium battery and comes with 1.64ft USB charging cable. The wireless BBQ meat Thermometer can last about 40 hours once fully charged. More convenient and environmentally and you can visually observe the battery level on the APP. Please note: Only support the charging cable with 5V 1000mAh.
- 🍖👍【6 probes Smoker Thermometer】 IBT-6XS wireless grill thermometer has 6 sockets support 6 probes at the same time, which can satisfy your diversified cooking plan. Temperature range is32° F ~ 572 ° F(Short-time measurement),32° F~ 482 ° F (continuous monitoring). Please firmly inserted the probes into ports to get accurate readings of this smoker thermometer.
- 🍖👍【Magnetic Design and Rotatable Screen】 The magnetic design on the back of the digital cooking grill thermometer could be adsorbed on the smoker or oven ect. strongly. BTW, double press the power button can give you readable up and down rotation readings. Note: Please do not put the bbq thermometer in high temperature places. The temperature of the plastic unit can bear should not over 80℃/176F.
- 🍖👍【Timer and Alarm】Our oven kitchen thermometer Bluetooth has count-down timer, which is very convenient if you would like to check the temp during cooking regularly, or you need to know the temp at some specific time. What’s more, IBT-6XS meat probe food thermometer support high and low alarm, the device and phone will trigger the alarm when temp reached, which let you free and have more time to enjoy with family.
- 🍖👍【What You Get】One Bluetooth grill meat thermometer IBT-6XS + 5 meat probes + 1 oven probes + 2 meat clips + 1 USB charging cable + one manual. Get this nice toy today, skyrocket your grilling performances and make everyone wonder!
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Easy to read | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Accuracy | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.1 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | BarbecuePlus | BarbecuePlus | INNOTECH-US | ThermoPro US | Mixtea360 | BarbecuePlus |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
response time | 3 seconds | 500 milliseconds | 5 seconds | 3 seconds | 3 seconds | — |
specification met | — | FCC | Beep | Beef,beep | Ip67 | FCC |
battery quantity | 1 lithium polymer, 1 lithium ion | 1 lithium polymer, 1 lithium ion | 4 aaa | 4 aaa | 1 lithium ion | 1 aa |
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Built-in Rechargeable 1000mAh Li-Battery with 1.64ft USB Charging CableIt is with 1000mAh Li-battery. It could be on up to 40 hours while fully charging and completely meet your smoking and grilling. The USB rechargeable battery is not only friendly for environment, but also convenient and practical to you. Please note that use 5V charger and don’t charge the thermometer when it is in working. |
Large LCD Screen and the Rotatable Reading DisplayMuch Larger LED screen which is streamlined and user friendly. You can read more clearly in the related far distance. The display is rotatable in case the probe wires get in the way when attached to your grill. Just double press the rotatable button twice. |
High and low AlarmThe alarm will be triggered on the device and your phone when food temperature reaches your programmed temperature. No need to worry about overcooked or undercooked, you can entertain your friends in the meanwhile. |
High AccuracyTemperature accuracy: ±1.8°F (±1°C) with wide Temperature Range: 32° F ~ 572 ° F (Short-time measurement); 32° F~ 482 ° F (continuous monitoring), support both Celsius and Farenheit |
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Product information
Brand | Inkbird |
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Color | Red |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Outer Material | Plastic |
Display Type | Digital |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth,Usb |
Product Care Instructions | Oven Safe, Wipe Clean |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Item Length | 3.4 Inches |
Response Time | 3 seconds |
Reusability | Reusable |
Immersion Depth | 6 Inches |
Style | IBT-6XS |
Item Weight | 1.03 pounds |
Manufacturer | Inkbird |
ASIN | B07R9RLR11 |
Item model number | IBT-6XS |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,371 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #60 in Meat Thermometers & Timers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 28, 2019 |
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Description:
The IBT-6XS 150ft BBQ grill thermometer is upgraded upon IBT-6X, which has 1000mAh rechargeable Li-Battery, magnet design on the back of the device and rotatable LED screen, it’s more stable and convenient than ever.
BTW, high and low Alarm and count- down Timer function will free you from cooks so that you can have more time to company family and entertain your friends.
What’s more, IBT-6XS wireless grill thermometer for smokers has 6 sockets, which can support 6 probes at the same time, it’s a wonderful choice for your diversified cooking plan, and a nice gift for festival as well.
Specifications:
Temperature Range: 32° F ~ 572 ° F (Short-time measurement); 32° F~ 482 ° F (continuous monitoring), support both Celsius and Farenheit
Range: 50 meters / 150ft
Probe Number: Up to 6 probes
Dimension Body: 2.5x3.4x1.0 inch
Probe Cable length: About 47inch/ 115cm
Stainless Probe length: About 6inch
Temperature accuracy: ±1.8°F (±1°C)
Alarm when temperature reaches, power off or lose link and so on.
Presetting values are saved when power off.
Package include:
1 x Thermometer IBT-6XS
5 x Meat Probes+1 Oven Probe
2 x Probe Clips
1 x USB Charge Cable
1 x English Manual
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Customers like the ease of use, performance, accuracy, and value of the thermometer. They mention that the app works great, and the probes definitely do their primary job. Some appreciate the battery life and temperature display. However, some customers are mixed on quality and connectivity.
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Customers generally like the performance of the thermometer. They say that it works great, is easy to use, and the probes definitely do their primary job in accurately reading temps. The app is decent and easy to customize, and can set notifications and alarms to notify you when you're out. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.
"...The notifications got sorted out long ago and the thermometer is still working great. Still highly recommended.Edit: 9 month update..." Read more
"...Relatively to read in direct sunlight.BBQ GO phone app is really good and easy to customize. Well designed and fun to use...." Read more
"...you can set an end temperature or a temperature range and can set notifications / alarms to notify you when you're out of range...." Read more
"...I found the unit was pretty straight forward in use and worked well...." Read more
Customers like the temperature display of the thermometer. They say that the probes appear to accurately measure temperature, and the readouts on the thermomter are easy to read. Customers say they like how the app graphs temperatures, and that they are able to set different temperature parameters and alarms for each probe using the app. They also mention that the thermometre is an awesome product and that it is great for temps on the smoker.
"...I liked how I was able to set different temperature parameters/alarms for each probe using the app...." Read more
"...Well designed and fun to use.Reliable temp readings, verified with my Thermapen instant read thermometer...." Read more
"...The app is also fully customizable and you can set an end temperature or a temperature range and can set notifications / alarms to notify you when..." Read more
"...Not enough heat unless cooking directly over like a camp fire... never again with the charcoal with not enough apple wood experiment... will grab..." Read more
Customers find the thermometer easy to use. They mention that it connects to WiFi, the app is awesome, and is easy to set up and understand. Some customers also say that the unit has no problems connecting.
"...Pairing to my phone was easy, although I had to exit the app and reopen it after pairing for the device to show up...." Read more
"...attach it to your grill out of the way and the app is reliable and easy to use!..." Read more
"...I found the unit was pretty straight forward in use and worked well...." Read more
"...fairly straight forward and doesn’t have a lot of features so it’s easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the thermometer. For example, they say it's easy to use and read, and that the four probes were plenty to try out. Customers are also impressed with the ability to calibrate each individual probe to get it set to the exact temperature.
"...However, the device has the ability through the app, to adjust the calibration on each probe if needed!..." Read more
"...Separating the probe ports is a simple feature and it's easy to keep your wires separated when initially setting up your probes for grill...." Read more
"...Separating the probe ports is a simple feature, but it makes it much easier to keep your wires separated when initially setting up your probes for a..." Read more
"...Over & over I saw app issues, probes becoming inaccurate, probes never reading accurately from the beginning, etc... This one was also on sale...." Read more
Customers like the value of the thermometer. They say it's a good product worth the price, with a reasonable price for Bluetooth and WiFi. Some say the price is steep, but it' worth it.
"...Great thermometer for the money and I would buy this again or recommend it to anyone who asks." Read more
"...Overall I’m very pleased with this unit and think it’s reasonably priced for the functions it provides...." Read more
"...This product is definitely NOT worth the $75 I paid for it, in my opinion. Buyer Beware!" Read more
"I’ve had one for over 2.5 years now, still works great, at a really good price.Despite being a bit “old”, it’s a thermometer...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the thermometer. They mention it's great, the battery is solid, and it lasts for several hours. The product comes with 4 probes and a rechargeable battery.
"...The battery life is very good; in my test the battery lasted approximately 47 hours...." Read more
"...testing over eight hours of continuous use, the rechargeable battery still maintains 90% capacity...." Read more
"...at all - so charge it the day before you plan to use it THE BATTERY DOES LAST OVER A DAY even using all the probes…..." Read more
"...Can't say enough great things about it. Comes with 4 probes, a rechargeable battery, has a magnetic back so you can attach it to your grill out of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the thermometer. Some mention that the WiFi feature is extremely helpful, while others say that it's difficult to connect to their WiFi network. The unit only connects to 2.4 GHz WiFi networks, so if you have a 5 GHz only network, you'll have connectivity issues.
"...My grill has 2 built in probes, but it is not wifi enabled and I wanted to be able to monitor my cooks from my phone...." Read more
"...WHAT HASN’T CHANGED / PROS:A rock solid Bluetooth connection that is reliable and has great range. No droputs...." Read more
"...device into the pellet hopper to keep it dry, but that can interfere with the WiFi connection at times possibly since the hopper is all metal...." Read more
"...Can set up on multiple phones. Not at the same time obviously. One log in at a time...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the thermometer. Some mention that they are pleased with the number of probes and the features, while others say that they have issues with the probes. Some customers say that the thermometry works pretty well despite minor glitches in the software and probes, while other customers say they have had problems with the temperature probes failing after less than four months of use.
"...The thermometer comes with 2 "grill grate" attachments and I used one probe to monitor the grill temperature and make sure that I didn't have a..." Read more
"...On the propane grill for reverse sear it was not great at all...." Read more
"Awesome thermometer! Can't say enough great things about it. Comes with 4 probes, a rechargeable battery, has a magnetic back so you can attach it..." Read more
"...The probes can unseat where you plug them in to the thermometer if you bump them…...." Read more
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The notifications got sorted out long ago and the thermometer is still working great. Still highly recommended.
Edit: 9 month update
Still happy with the thermometer, but Android 11 screwed up my notification settings and I can't get them to work consistently. Not an Inkbird issue.
Edit: 6 month update
I'm still very happy with the Inkbird WIfi. I have used it on several briskets, pork butts, and my first smoked turkey for Thanksgiving. I ran into a small issue when I upgraded my WiFi to a mesh system; the Inkbird uses your phone to set the Wifi and it will not work if your phone is connected to a 5GHz wifi network; the Inkbird can only use 2.4GHz. The solution was to walk further away from my house until my phone switched to the 2.4GHz connection and then do the setup. Since that hiccup, I have had no issues and my thermometer seems to have a better wifi connection. I have been using the BBQ-4T app, not the generic Inkbird one.
I recently purchased a pellet grill and dove into the world of smoking and long and low cooks. My grill has 2 built in probes, but it is not wifi enabled and I wanted to be able to monitor my cooks from my phone. This unit is the easy solution.
The unit itself appears well made and has 4 different colored probes. I like the colored probes; no more trying to trace the probe wires to figure out which temperature you are checking. Pairing to my phone was easy, although I had to exit the app and reopen it after pairing for the device to show up. I did not use InkBird's smarthome app; there is an app specific to the IBBQ-4t that I would recommend you use. After pairing, I calibrated the probes with boiling water. The probes each required about 1.5 degree offset.
The battery life is very good; in my test the battery lasted approximately 47 hours. You can also use the thermometer while charging if you do somehow run out of battery. Temps were stable and in line with my instant read thermometers.
I liked how I was able to set different temperature parameters/alarms for each probe using the app. The thermometer comes with 2 "grill grate" attachments and I used one probe to monitor the grill temperature and make sure that I didn't have a flame out or other issue that if left unfixed, could cause a food safety issue. I tested the responsiveness of the app by creating an alarm for a specific temperature point and then heating up the probe above that point. The app alerted me at the desired temperature within seconds, no matter if my phone was on wifi or cellular data. I also made some suggestions for improving the app and was told that they will be implemented in the future.
I did 2 long cooks with IBBQ-4T, ribs and brisket. For the ribs, I only used it to monitor grill temps. I did the brisket overnight and set the grill probe to alert me if the temp got too high (grease or pellet dust fire) or too low (flame out due to wind, ran out of pellets, etc). I put probes in both the flat and the point and was able to check progress easily. I set a few different alarm points throughout the cook and was quickly notified whenever that specific probe hit that temp.
The only issue I ran into during my overnight cook was that I moved my grill to a different position than I normally use it in (wanted it even further away from the house just in case!) and didn't have good wifi reception. I can't fault the thermometer for that; it's a function of my house layout, construction, and where my router is located. I moved the grill about 10 feet, had rock-sold reception, and had no issues throughout my 16 hour cook.
Like another review mentioned, I did notice that the colored silicon on the probes got discolored during the cooks, but a little scrubbing got them back to where the colors were easily distinguishable.
Overall, I am very happy with the IBBQ-4T and would recommend it without reservation to anyone looking to up their thermometer game.
When I first reviewed this model’s predecessor, IBT-6X in 2017, I enthusiastically described it as the best Bluetooth remote thermometer on the market. Fortunately, this six-probe capable model IBT-6XS has now been upgraded with incremental and smart improvements. I continue to strongly recommend it. Let’s discuss what’s changed, and what has not, compared with the original Inkbird IBT-6X:
UPGRADES TO THIS NEW MODEL:
INLCUDED RECHARGEABLE BATTERY / The original burned through mucho AAA batteries. I was OK with that because even with a 23 hour pulled pork low ‘n slow cook, they’d last just long enough. The new IBT-6XS ditches the AAAs for a superb built in rechargeable 1000mAh lithium battery that lasts a stunningly long time. To bring it back to full capacity just hook its mini-USB cable to your laptop or any standard phone type wall plug.
I was first very skeptical when I first tried this rechargeable technology with Inkbird’s IBT-4XS. (That model is also wonderful and differs in that it only accepts four probes, rather than six like this IBT-6X.) I was stunned and am now a devotee. In my testing over eight hours of continuous use, the rechargeable battery still maintains 90% capacity. Even with a fully depleted rechargeable battery (very hard to do) the built in li-ion battery takes just two hours to fully charge.
BUILT IN MAGNET / For the old model, I had to glue three small magnets on the back. Glad Inkbird listened to suggestions from folks like me because this upgraded model now thoughtfully has a magnetized base. It will stick to your pit, no problem.
ROTATING DISPLAY / Allows more versatile placement depending on where you want to put your base unit.
WHAT HASN’T CHANGED / PROS:
A rock solid Bluetooth connection that is reliable and has great range. No droputs.
Relatively to read in direct sunlight.
BBQ GO phone app is really good and easy to customize. Well designed and fun to use.
Reliable temp readings, verified with my Thermapen instant read thermometer. This is of course, most important of all.
WHAT CAN IMPROVE:
Probes a bit long. Only an issue for me on top rack of my Yoder. The IBT-4XSprobes are slightly shorter.
No stubby oven temp probes included. However, meat probes read oven temps exactly the same, so use some of your six included probes for this.
Graphing capabilities are just OK, not great, with BBQ GO. Not an issue for me because I care about the meat, not a graph of it.
In the future, an exporting option for cook data, and color coded probes could be useful, too.
WHAT ABOUT WIFI?
Truly, I don’t need wifi since the range of this latest Inkbird Bluetooth technology is so good. Also, I don’t think it’s safe to be driving all over town, or adjusting pit temps from miles away, while your grill is puffing away.
COMPARING WITH OTHER MODELS:
I never thought I would need a six probe capability but highly recommend this. A thermometer that can monitor both meat temps, and pit temps, is essential. (You may be surprised just how much the temp inside any grill can vary from side to side, or top to bottom.) If you are going to cook low 'n slow, it's far more economical to cook two or three pork butts or briskets at once. Vac seal and freeze the leftovers and they test fresh off the pit anytime--terrific for those rushed early week meals. That leaves another three probes to monitor left and right, as well as top shelf, pit temps. Using four probes at a time is most typical for me but having the capability for six, as well as backup probes is really nice.
If you are shopping for a remote thermometer, this one nails it and is my fourth Inkbird product so far. Whatever brand you settle on, I suggest not buying a remote thermometer with only two probes. You'll likely discover that having a minimum of four is truly useful.
With this incremental upgrade, this terrific thermometer is better yet. I continue to recommend it as the best Bluetooth thermometer.
Out of the box, all 4 probes were tested in ice water and boiling water and they are dead accurate with no adjustments needed. However, the device has the ability through the app, to adjust the calibration on each probe if needed! The app is also fully customizable and you can set an end temperature or a temperature range and can set notifications / alarms to notify you when you're out of range. The other nice thing about it being a wifi thermometer is that I can see the temps even when I'm not at home! Takes some of the stress away from stepping a way for a quick run to the store while your cook is going!
There are only 2 cons to this unit
1. The charger: I have only been able to get this unit to charge using the short cable that came with it from the factory. I have tried no less than 5 other usbA to usbC cables and 3 other usbc to usbc cables and none of them work. Literally only the factory cable works so don't lose it!
2. My thermopro thermometer came with spools to wrap up the probes and wires with and it has spoiled me to the point that I went on thingiverse and found some spools that I could 3d print for these probes. Which it came with some but I was at least able to solve this issue.
Overall, this is a great setup if you're looking to extend your range to anywhere with a wifi thermometer. And the price is way better than most of the competitors. Battery life is very good and I've done 3 12+ hour cooks and the battery is still indicating it does not need a charge.
Great thermometer for the money and I would buy this again or recommend it to anyone who asks.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
Out of the box, all 4 probes were tested in ice water and boiling water and they are dead accurate with no adjustments needed. However, the device has the ability through the app, to adjust the calibration on each probe if needed! The app is also fully customizable and you can set an end temperature or a temperature range and can set notifications / alarms to notify you when you're out of range. The other nice thing about it being a wifi thermometer is that I can see the temps even when I'm not at home! Takes some of the stress away from stepping a way for a quick run to the store while your cook is going!
There are only 2 cons to this unit
1. The charger: I have only been able to get this unit to charge using the short cable that came with it from the factory. I have tried no less than 5 other usbA to usbC cables and 3 other usbc to usbc cables and none of them work. Literally only the factory cable works so don't lose it!
2. My thermopro thermometer came with spools to wrap up the probes and wires with and it has spoiled me to the point that I went on thingiverse and found some spools that I could 3d print for these probes. Which it came with some but I was at least able to solve this issue.
Overall, this is a great setup if you're looking to extend your range to anywhere with a wifi thermometer. And the price is way better than most of the competitors. Battery life is very good and I've done 3 12+ hour cooks and the battery is still indicating it does not need a charge.
Great thermometer for the money and I would buy this again or recommend it to anyone who asks.
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Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2023
It now turns out that the wireless connectivity and App are awesome! Unlike previous reviews I have read, I find the app to be user friendly and glitch free. This thermometer allows to do something else than check my smoker. It is possible to set custom temperature ranges or use the preset temperature according.
The magnetic base works really well and the probes are easy to clean.
The only thing I wish was different is the type of plastic used for the thermometer casing itself. Don't get me wrong, it is fully functional, but it feels like one of those cheaper plastics.
In general, this thermometer is awesome! I have absolutely no regrets!
Before doing so, I tested the accuracy of the unit by comparing various Inkbird reads to those of an instant-read Thermapen and to my joy, they were either spot-on or 1 degree different at most. Accuracy is a biggie and when researching my ultimate pick, I read reviews of other similar products being off by up to 10 degrees if the posters were to be believed. So kudos to Inkbird.
The unit comes with 3 food probes and one oven probe. I didn't realize how essential the oven probe was until using it. You set the low and high ranges and the unit will beep if either temp is reached. I had to think about this one at first on my turkey because this high low, IMO, is likely designed for smoker BBQs so you can see if your coal temp gets too hot or reduces to the stage you need to top up the coals for longer cooking situations like multi-hour brisket projects.
Back to my turkey. I set the probe with fictitious high low settings because I was using it in a standard oven and boy am I glad I did. Turns out my oven was running cooler than the oven display panel was indicating. For example, we set the oven to cook at 325D and when the oven beeper sounded to confirm we were now at 325, the Inkbird probe was showing a temp of 309!! So we had to trick out our oven temp and raise it to 340 until the Inkbird probe showed the oven was at 325 - after trial and error made easy by the Inkbird.
Note that I was suspicious as to which device was telling the truth so I used a temperature gun (that I use to check saute pan temps) by opening the oven door and quickly taking a read of the turkey pan before it started to cool. The gun registered within 2 degrees of the Inkbird reading. Thank you Inkbird for eliminating turkey cooking grief whereby we would have ended up cranking the heat to cook the bird in time for guests. So again, I am thankful for the oven probe.
Note re probes - very important to ensure you really push them in the base unit as far as you can and snuggly. They are designed to be snug due to being rainproof I suspect. Small detail, the plastic piece you grip to push in has finger indents to help grip and I love this attention to detail.
Back to the turkey....again. When cooking a turkey, cookbooks suggest taking the temp in either the leg or the breast but the suggested final temps are different for each. By having three food probes, I was able to monitor both the breast temp and the leg temp which was novel to me but again, proved very useful. We cooked our 19 LB bird to 158 and whatched the temp on the Inkbird monitor raise to 169 while it rested on the counter for 20 mins. This level of accuracy resulted in one of the best-cooked turkeys due to cooking to the perfect temp.
So this first use case was a major success but I also need to comment on the service of the seller. The first unit arrived within 2 days and I had a hiccup with it which was inadvertently due to me to some degree. I sent a note to the seller not knowing what to expect. To my surprise, they responded extremely quickly and took care of my issue with lightning speed and actually were a pleasure to deal with due to the personal nature of the correspondence we exchanged. This should be noted because I have at times struggled with decent service with other sellers but was taken aback with how wonderful they were to deal with.
I have not yet used the unit in my smoker but based on the above, this unit has far exceeded my expectations and thus the detailed review. When something works this well, I feel a communal need to share my experience in hopes that it helps others make a good informed decision.
If there is a negative, it is in the instructional guide. It is pretty straight forward but it could be clearer or I could be smarter. But all in all, I figured it out, especially the relevance of the low/high oven setting. Also, the two units are plastic so not sure how well they would hold up if dropped on hard tile, but I don't expect to be doing that and that would be on me if I did. The packaging it comes in is top-notch.
The units both come with rechargeable batteries and a charging cable and were charged 3 of the 4 bars. Did not lose any bar during the 4.5 turkey cooking so battery life appears great.
I did consider a Bluetooth model that you read on your cell phone but too many reviews had spotty reviews re signal strength so I went RF route. No issue here and it really provides exactly what one needs without being "gadgety". However, if you are the type that wants to see a graph of your cooking temperatures over a continuum of time, this unit will not do that but for me, that takes anal to the next level and is not something that would improve my results. I simply need pinpoint accurate temp reads and notifications a such.
Overall, well worth the price, especially if you time the coupon as I did. I definitely see this improving the accuracy of how I cook as I believe nailing the perfect temps gives is an integral part of gourmet results and the Inkbird does exactly that.
One happy camper if you cannot tell by now......