Traeger Meater Digital Wireless Meat Thermometer with Extended Bluetooth Range Brown/Silver

Hello there, Karl We’re sorry to hear this, especially after purchasing two units. From what you describe, it sounds like there may be long-term hardware degradation combined with signal limitations during enclosed cooking environments. Bluetooth-based probes can lose connectivity when blocked by metal surfaces like oven doors, grills, or aluminum foil, but they should still function reliably within their designed limits and certainly shouldn’t fail after that timeframe. Having both devices stop working after about a year and a half points to a possible durability or component situation rather than normal use. We recommend contacting MEATER Customer Support so they can review the lifespan concerns, discuss how your probes were used, and check whether there are warranty options or alternative solutions available for your situation. You can either contact us via phone at 1- 888-407-0303 or through our website support.meater.com

Good day, Thanks for sharing more details. What you’re experiencing sounds like a persistent signal interruption once the probe is inside the oven or exposed to continuous high heat, which suggests the probe or charging block may not be maintaining a reliable connection during normal use. If the only way to get a reading is after cooking is finished, then the device isn’t functioning as intended for live monitoring. That can be caused by a faulty probe, a base that isn’t relaying the signal correctly, or environmental interference that shouldn’t normally stop performance. We recommend contacting MEATER Customer Support so they can evaluate your specific setup, review the behavior you’re seeing, and help resolve this properly, whether through deeper troubleshooting or a hardware solution. You can either contact us via phone at 1-888-407-0303 or on the website support.meater.com.

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience. Thick metal lids and enclosed cookers can significantly reduce wireless signal, which is why connection can drop when the lid is fully closed. Keeping the base as close as possible to the grill and minimizing metal between the probe and the base is key, especially with heavier smokers. Using a phone or tablet positioned near the grill can also help maintain a stable connection during the cook. For colder weather cooks, some users find better consistency by placing the base outside the grill body and ensuring there are no additional metal surfaces between the probe and the base. If you would like us to review your setup and suggest placement options specific to your grill, our team can help further at +1 888-407-0303. MEATER

Mike, thanks for the detailed notes. What you described (solid connection until the oven door is closed, then dropouts, especially when the food is covered or bagged) is something that happens in some setups. A closed metal oven can significantly reduce the signal (sometimes described as a “Faraday cage”). If you’re still seeing frequent disconnects, MEATER Support can help at 1-888-407-0303. — MEATER Support

Hello there, Tracy, thanks for the notes. A couple of quick pointers: - Estimated Cook Time builds from the first few minutes of temperature data. On fast cooks (thin steaks, chops, etc.), it may not lock in early enough to be useful. For those, target-temp alerts tend to work better; the ETA shines on longer roasts where it has time to learn the trend. - Range: the probe uses Bluetooth, and metal lids and house walls can cut that range fast. Even 10 ft through a wall can cause drops. Keeping your phone closer to the grill helps. If you’re using MEATER Plus, placing the wooden charger outside the grill (not inside the metal cavity) improves signal. If you want more freedom around the house, MEATER Link extends range through WiFi using a spare device as a bridge. If you’d like help dialing this in, our team can walk you through options here: support.meater.com.

Good day, Manicus. Thanks for your honest review. It’s great to hear you enjoy the app, but a 15-ft dropout definitely isn’t the experience you should have. Metal ovens and closed lids can block Bluetooth heavily, so even short distances can cause disconnects. Making sure the probe is fully seated and clean in the charger, and confirming the app and firmware are updated, can noticeably improve range. If the signal still drops at that distance, we’re always here to help you run a quick check and figure out what’s limiting the connection. Contact us directly at 1 888-407-0303, and we will provide you with the best resolution.

Good day, Eliae. Thank you for taking the time to share what happened, losing connection just a few feet from the oven and then getting a temperature reading that didn’t match the actual doneness is incredibly surprising( especially on a Thanksgiving cook). When a probe reports 165°F but the meat is still raw, it usually points to one of a few situations: the probe not being inserted fully past the safety notch, the sensors needing a thorough clean to read accurately, or a brief signal drop that interrupts the temperature curve. Even a small gap in the cook graph can throw the estimate off. Your MEATER Plus should deliver a stable range and reliable readings when everything is aligned, and we’re always here to help you get it back to that level. If you want, we can walk through a quick accuracy check and a range test to make sure the probe and charger are performing as they should. Our phone number for direct assistance is 1 888-407-0303, we are here to help.

Good day, Patrick. Sorry you’ve had such a surprsing experience with your MEATER Block, when probes fail to charge, it’s usually due to worn contacts, internal faults in the block, or connection situtations rather than anything you did, so it makes sense the problem wasn’t obvious at first. Even though it’s out of warranty and not repairable, we still want you to feel supported, and we’re always here to help with clear diagnostics, guidance, and options so you’re not left dealing with this on your own.

Hello Bill, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Needing a dedicated connection and losing signal as you move around the house can absolutely make the product feel less useful, and that’s not the experience we want for you. The MEATER Plus range can vary depending on distance, walls, appliances, and local interference, so some setups may need small adjustments to get a stronger, more stable signal. We’d really like to take a look at your specific layout and help optimize the connection so you can get the performance you expected. Please feel free to reach out to us at 1 888-407-0303 anytime. We’re here to help you get the most out of your MEATER.