Can I use MEATER as an ambient-only thermometer?

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You can use MEATER probes to measure the ambient temperature of your cooker as long as the internal sensors are insulated to keep them below the limit. The maximum temperature is:

  • 212°F / 100°C for MEATER Alpha Collection probes
  • 221°F / 105°C for MEATER Pro probes

You can protect the internal sensors by sticking the probe in a potato or an apple, and poking holes in it so the steam doesn’t push the probe out.

If you're using a MEATER Alpha Collection product, the ambient temperature needs to be at least 9°F / 5°C over the internal temperature to show a reading, so if the temperatures are too close or the ambient temperature is too low, you'll just see a "-" symbol in the app. If this happens, you might need to swap out your potato or apple, because it could mean the internal temperature is getting too high.

Keep in mind that our ambient sensor is really sensitive to microclimates so it can detect the temperature of the air right near your food. This means that it picks up on hot and cold spots in your cooking appliance, and it might read differently from built-in cooker thermometers since those are usually in a different area from where your food is.

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