This is my 4th Meater. I purchased the original Meater a few years ago, loved the features but wanted better distance from my smoker. I got a Meater + and liked it so much I bought a second +. I’ve been using them regularly and when the Meater Pro can out I had to have one. I have no regrets, this is the best Meater to date.
I bought this Meater Pro 2 Plus primarily for it's "supposed" extended range. It was just as bad as the regular Meater probe I've bought 3 times. I used it on an electric Smokey Joe smoker. Smoker basically a tin can. Once lid was closed, I placed the wood station 6 inches from the smoker in my garage. I lost connection with my phone when I was less then 30 feet from the garage. Extremely bad. I either had to leave my phone on the counter and sill dropped. I ended up using Weber IGrill for the smoke.
Response from MeaterBy MEATER Support, January 10, 2025
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We understand that experiencing the same issue across multiple units can be frustrating. However, it's rare for the same issue to occur with more than one product, so we believe this may not be related to the performance of our products themselves. As with any device using a built-in Bluetooth repeater, the signal can be affected by obstacles such as walls, windows, closed doors, trees, and more. Environmental factors can also impact the signal strength. To help you get the best performance from your MEATER Pro, we recommend visiting our Support Wizard for troubleshooting tips and adjustments: support.meater.com/helper.
First and most important I love my Meaters and this is my second one. Last weekend I set out to use my Blackstone with some nice steaks. I let the steaks come up to room temperature and got the griddle nice and hot. I was hoping for a great sear on the outside and a medium rare middle. I have had fantastic results with my original meeter but this one was different. There is not an option for griddle so I selected other. Things were taking longer than expected and I was getting nervous. The interior temperature was still showing rare but when I pushed on the steak it was quite firm so I removed them immediately and ended up with medium well steaks. Lesson learned with the Pro but there must be an algorithm they can add to help us Blackstone lovers.
Connection was still not great, would drop only a few feet away. At least it didn’t burn up like my last one.
Response from MeaterBy MEATER Support, January 10, 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! The Bluetooth signal of your MEATER Pro can be affected by several factors, such as: obstacles like walls, closed windows, or doors. Other electronic devices broadcasting on the same frequency. Materials like foil or heavily insulated cooking appliances. To improve your connection, we recommend keeping the charger as close to the probe as possible during a cook, and minimizing any barriers between the charger and your phone. This can help maintain a more stable connection. If the issue persists, feel free to reach out to our Customer Support team for further assistance at support.meater.com/contact-us.
I really like the thinner thermometer but the range is less than the MEATER 2
Response from MeaterBy MEATER Support, January 10, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re glad to hear you appreciate that the unit is thinner than previous models. Both units have the same range from the probe to the charger, which is up to 33 feet. The key difference is the range from the charger to the phone: the MEATER Plus offers up to 165ft, while the MEATER Pro extends up to 250ft. We hope this clears up the differences! If you’re encountering connectivity issues, our Support Wizard has helpful steps available at support.meater.com/helper.