Wireless food probes come in handy on the grill, allowing you to maneuver as needed without having to navigate a maze of cables. In the case of Meater's recent products, these devices allow you to simultaneously control the temperature of the room and the food on the grill. There's no doubting their usefulness, but it often takes more than one to get the job done. Sometimes you need to cook steaks at different temperatures or precisely control the breast and thigh of your Thanksgiving turkey, for example. Meater already offers a four-probe option with the Pro XL, but it costs $349.95 and might be overkill for some backyard cooks.
Today, the Traeger-owned company debuted the Pro Duo Meata dual-probe model that swaps Bluetooth for Wi-Fi to extend wireless range. The charger connects to your home network and then to Meater Cloud, allowing you to monitor food and grill temperatures from anywhere on your phone. This dock also has its own battery (charges via USB-C), so you don't have to worry about changing batteries. As before, Meater says that fully charged probes can last up to 24 hours, which is more than enough for even the longest brisket cooks. If you're in a pinch, a five-minute charge will give you two hours of use.
Meater has once again opted for stainless steel probes, and both have six temperature sensors (five internal, one environmental). These components allow the probes to withstand scorching temperatures of up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. The company says the internal sensors operate up to 221 degrees Fahrenheit and are accurate to within half a degree. As with previous Meater models, the probes are waterproof, meaning you can use them for frying and sous vide. But, more importantly, it also means they are dishwasher safe.
The Pro Duo probes send cooking data to the Meater app, which allows you to monitor progress on your phone. The software offers a series of cooking profiles based on the food you're preparing, and a guided cooking system can guide you through every step of the process. There is also an estimator algorithm at work here, which provides an estimate of when the food will be ready (including rest time).
The Meater Pro Duo is now available for pre-order for $199.95 on the company's website. Shipments begin November 15.
