Why the Meater+ App Is My Secret Weapon for Perfectly Cooked Meat
If you’ve ever stood over your grill like a nervous parent on the first day of school, unsure whether your brisket’s ready to come off or if your chicken is cooked all the way through, welcome to the club! I’ve been there. The stress of slicing into a gorgeous cut of meat only to find it overdone (or worse...raw!) is frustrating. That’s why when I tried the Meater+ and its accompanying app, I knew I had something different on my hands. This isn’t just another meat thermometer; it’s a game-changer.
Published on: May 29, 2025
Introduction
What sets the Meater+ apart is that it’s a completely wireless meat thermometer! Unlike my pellet grill, there are no cords, no awkward setups, and no standing there with the open cover causing a loss of heat while I awkwardly poke around. The dual-sensor probe measures two key things: the internal temperature of my meat and the ambient temperature of my cooking environment. That means it knows what’s happening both inside the steak and inside the grill, which offers a much more accurate read on how everything’s cooking.
And I promise this isn’t just for fancy grilling sessions. I’ve even used it for oven-roasted chicken thighs on a weeknight, and this versatility is a huge part of its appeal.
The Meater+ App
Let’s talk about the app because that's honestly where the Meater+ shines. Though it may not look the most "modern" (depending on what your interpretation of that is), the interface is clean and extremely clear to follow. From the moment I launch it, the app walks me through the setup: choose my protein, pick my preferred doneness, and it calculates the rest. It estimates how long my cook will take and sends notifications to my phone and smart watch when it’s time to pull the meat off and let it rest.
One of my favorite features is how it takes carryover cooking into account. Fun fact: meat continues to cook even after you remove it from heat! The app factors that in so I'm not just pulling my food when it hits temperature; I'm pulling it when it finishes cooking, which is what really matters. It’s the kind of detail and science that separates “Hm, this is pretty good” from “Wow, how’d you nail this texture and flavor?”
Convenience and Connectivity
The Meater+ offers up to 165 feet of Bluetooth range. This physical distance gives me the freedom to do other things, which is nice because I'm often juggling many components of a meal at once. Said range also prevents me from having to babysit the grill or hover over the stove. I can go inside, crack open a Topo Chico on a hot summer day, and even take a quick call while my food is cooking outside. And if you’re really serious about multitasking, Meater Link lets you sync the probe to your Wi-Fi network so you can monitor everything from your phone anywhere—even if you step out to run a quick errand, like running to your nearest grocery store for a forgotten ingredient (which is not something I do or endorse for fear of my home burning down).
In terms of other details, the bamboo case is also worth mentioning. It looks sharp, stores the probe neatly, and doubles as a charging dock and signal repeater. It’s minimal, functional, and makes me feel like I'm stepping into the big leagues of meat prep. It fits perfectly into my kitchen tool drawer and doesn't cause any additional clutter at all thanks to its shape and size.
Final Thoughts
Just look at this chuck roast I made recently!
If you cook meat even semi-regularly and want to level up your results without adding stress to the process, the Meater+ is 100% worth it. It’s become a go-to tool in my kitchen and my grill setup. No more second-guessing, no more overcooked steaks, and definitely no more carving into a chuck roast just to check the center and, as a result, ruin its appearance.
The Meater+ and its app truly put precision and confidence into my hands. Once I started cooking with it, I knew there was no going back. If this month's product review intrigued you, snag yours today! Shout out to my in-laws, Lili and Daniel, for gifting this to me for my birthday a few years back. ❤️ It's completely changed the game for me.