){kind=avatar}
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
Smart Grill Thermometers: Stop Babysitting Your Grill
Part of hosting a cookout is dividing your time between your grill and your guests, but that balance can be hard to strike when your food needs constant attention. Smart thermometers solve that problem by sending real-time temperature readings directly to your phone, so you can stay in the conversation while your cook takes care of itself. No hovering, no guessing, and no more pulling your guests away from a perfectly good story just to check on a brisket.
Bluetooth vs. Wi-Fi Thermometers: Which Is Right for You?
Smart thermometers fall into three categories, and understanding the difference helps you choose the right one for how and where you cook.
- Bluetooth Thermometers: Connect directly to your smartphone without a network. Best for backyard cooks who want a simple, reliable setup without depending on Wi-Fi, with enough range to move freely around your backyard while staying connected to your cook.
- Wi-Fi Thermometers: Connect through your home network for significantly extended monitoring range. Select models with cloud connectivity let you check on your cook from anywhere you have an internet connection, making them ideal for long smokes and slow cooks where you may need to step away.
- Bluetooth + Wi-Fi Thermometers: Some models combine both connectivity options, using Bluetooth for direct local connection and Wi-Fi or cloud connectivity for extended range monitoring. These offer the most flexibility and are a strong choice for cooks who want reliable coverage both close to the grill and farther away.
What to Look for in a Smart Thermometer
- Number of Probes: More probes let you monitor more cuts simultaneously, or track both the internal temperature of your meat and the ambient temperature of your grill at the same time. If you're regularly cooking multiple proteins or managing a smoker, look for a model with at least two probes.
- App Features: The best smart thermometers pair with apps that do more than display a number. Look for guided cook systems, customizable alerts, estimated finish times, and cook history, and features that help you cook better, not just monitor more.
- Wireless Smart Thermometers: Fully wireless probe thermometers eliminate the tangled cables and range limitations of traditional wired models. If you're using a rotisserie, a closed smoker, or any setup where running a wire is inconvenient, a wireless probe is the right call.
Talk to a BBQGuys Expert Today
Not sure which smart thermometer is right for your setup? Our grilling experts can help you find the right model for your grill, your cooking style, and your budget. Read our grill thermometer buying guide for a deeper dive into what to look for, learn how to use a thermometer when grilling to get the most out of your purchase, or check out our guide to meat doneness temperatures to understand exactly what you're cooking toward. When you're ready to talk it through, call one of our experts at 1-877-743-2269, available daily to help you find the right thermometer for your backyard.
