The Meater 2 Plus is one of those products that makes you wonder how you ever cooked without it. A completely wireless probe with dual sensors — one for internal temp, one for ambient — that connects to your phone from up to 650 feet away. The app gives you real-time temperature monitoring, estimated cook times, and even accounts for carryover cooking during rest. At ~$70, it's honestly one of the best value kitchen gadgets I own. I've never overcooked a steak since getting this thing.
Why a Smart Thermometer Changed Everything
I used to be a "poke-the-steak-and-guess" kind of cook. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes I served my friends gray, overcooked ribeye and pretended it was intentional. Then someone gifted me the original Meater and it was a revelation — but the Bluetooth range was frustrating. The Meater 2 Plus fixed everything I wished was better about the original.
The concept is simple but brilliant: a single wireless probe goes into your meat. No cables, no wires, nothing dangling out of your oven or grill. It monitors both the internal temperature of your meat and the ambient temperature of your cooking environment, sends data to your phone, and tells you exactly when your food is done. That's it. And it works flawlessly.
Truly Wireless Design
I can't stress this enough — the Meater 2 Plus is completely wireless. The probe itself has no cables attached to it whatsoever. You stick it into your meat, close the oven door or grill lid completely, and walk away. The probe communicates via Bluetooth to the charging block (which sits nearby), and the charging block relays the signal to your phone.
This means no more propping oven doors open with a cable running out. No more accidentally melting a wire on your grill grate. It's clean, elegant, and just works.
Dual Temperature Sensors
The probe has two sensors: one at the tip that measures internal meat temperature (up to 212°F) and one at the top that measures ambient/cooking temperature (up to 527°F). Having both measurements is crucial because it lets the app calculate:
- How fast your meat is cooking based on the temperature differential
- Estimated time to done that updates in real time
- Carryover cooking prediction — how much the temp will rise after you pull the meat
That carryover feature is a big deal. The app tells you to pull your steak at, say, 125°F because it knows the residual heat will carry it up to 130°F (medium-rare) during the 5-minute rest. It's science, not guessing.
650-Foot Bluetooth Range
The original Meater had a 33-foot Bluetooth range, which was… limiting. You basically couldn't leave the kitchen. The Meater 2 Plus, with its charging block acting as a repeater, extends that range to up to 650 feet.
In practice, I can put a roast in the oven, walk to my living room, go upstairs, or hang out in my backyard — and I'm still getting real-time updates on my phone. I've even watched a full episode of a show while monitoring my Thanksgiving turkey from the couch. That peace of mind is incredible.
The App Experience
The Meater app is genuinely great. You select what you're cooking (beef, poultry, pork, lamb, fish), pick your cut, choose your target doneness, and the app walks you through the entire cook. It shows you both temperatures in real time with a clean visual interface, gives you an estimated time remaining, and sends a push notification when it's time to pull.
There's also a guided cook mode for specific techniques like reverse sear, smoking, and sous vide. And it keeps a history of your cooks so you can replicate that perfect roast from last month.
Build Quality & Charging
The probe is built from ceramic and stainless steel — it feels premium and durable. It's also IPX7 water-resistant, so you can wash it without worry. The charging block doubles as a carrying case and uses a magnetic dock. A full charge lasts through any cook I've done, and it recharges quickly in the block.
What I Love
- Truly wireless — no cables at all
- Dual sensors for internal and ambient temperature
- 650-foot Bluetooth range via charging block repeater
- Carryover cooking estimation is incredibly accurate
- Clean, easy to use app with guided cooks
- ~$70 price point is an absolute steal
- IPX7 water-resistant, easy to clean
- Works with oven, grill, smoker, and more
Worth Noting
- Internal sensor maxes at 212°F (not for deep-frying)
- Ambient sensor maxes at 527°F (no broiler use)
- Only comes with one probe — need multiple for a big cook
- Bluetooth can occasionally drop in heavy-insulation environments
Who Should Buy This
Honestly? Anyone who cooks meat at home. Whether you're grilling steaks on the weekend, roasting a chicken on a Tuesday, or smoking a brisket for 12 hours — the Meater 2 Plus takes the stress and guesswork out of it completely. At ~$70, it's one of the most affordable kitchen upgrades that makes the biggest impact on your cooking.
I give this as a gift to literally everyone I know who cooks. It's the kind of product people don't know they need until they use it, and then they can't imagine going back. Perfect steak, every single time? Yes please.