I wish the range was better. The only way I can monitor mine from inside is by standing in the back closet. A wifi model is what i'm after.
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iDevices Sells iGrill and Kitchen Thermometers to Weber
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I wish the range was better. The only way I can monitor mine from inside is by standing in the back closet. A wifi model is what i'm after.
[doublepost=1455227727][/doublepost]Not sure why people are saying that the thermometer is not HomeKit enabled. It is. I used it last night to cook chicken, and the first dialogue box on the app is to allow the app access to your "home" data. After that, the thermometer shows up right under my "main floor". Works great.
iDevices has announced that its app-enabled iGrill and Kitchen Thermometer accessories have been acquired by Weber-Stephen Products, a worldwide manufacturer of charcoal, gas, and electric outdoor grills and related accessories. The acquisition includes the iGrill2, iGrill mini, Kitchen Thermometer, and Kitchen Thermometer mini. The terms of the agreement are confidential.
Weber will partner with iDevices to release a new iGrill app, which is expected to be available in spring 2016. Until then, iGrill and Kitchen Thermometer users can continue using their accessories through the existing iDevices Connected app. Unlike some of its other products, iDevices's iGrill and Kitchen Thermometer accessories are not compatible with Apple's HomeKit smart home platform.
iDevices said it will now be able to focus more on becoming a leader in the home automation market. The accessory maker already sells multiple HomeKit-enabled products, including a Switch, Outdoor Switch, and Thermostat. It introduced four more HomeKit accessories at CES 2016, including a Socket, Wall Switch, Dimmer Switch, and Wall Outlet. The products will be released throughout 2016.
iGrill is an intelligent thermometer that allows you to monitor the temperature of the meat you are grilling on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Article Link: iDevices Sells iGrill and Kitchen Thermometers to Weber
Who is using their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to grill steaks? Do they really run that hot?
Not something I really use on steaks (Well, unless I am reverse searing), but I use mine quite a bit for brisket and other long smokes.
Biggest complaint is its range and reliability of connection, which I suppose is just the downside of bluetooth. I find myself using the Maverick more often (its RF), especially for overnight cooks where I want/need it to be reliable for alarming.
Biggest complaint is its range and reliability of connection, which I suppose is just the downside of bluetooth. I find myself using the Maverick more often (its RF), especially for overnight cooks where I want/need it to be reliable for alarming.