BFletcher
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I can't help but to check regularly to see if this truly happens in Q4 https://store.meater.com/
I can't help but to check regularly to see if this truly happens in Q4 https://store.meater.com/
I bought one a month or so ago. They were advertising, and still are I see, 33 feet using Bluetooth. That's more than twice the distance I have to my grilling area. I've used it a couple of times and it worked fine within limits. The maximum range I was getting on Bluetooth was 9 or 10 feet and was intermittent at best beyond that. I emailed them and inquired about that and they informed me that if using the MEATER in a Weber Kettle the 10 feet is indeed the maximum range, not 33 feet My only option for longer range is with Wifi and to pull that off I need an Ipad or an extra phone to use as a link from Bluetooth to Wifi. Yesterday I received the email you linked and read about the "signal repeater" block giving 130 or so feet of range. I"ve contacted them to see if they will cut me some sort of deal on the repeater. I haven't heard back from them and I'm not holding my breath. Quite frankly, I'm not sure it's all worth it. I only bought the thing to use with my rotisserie and I have a kettle on my back deck that is within the minimum Bluetooth range.
Don't beat this company up (no affiliation)
Not beating anyone up Clint. Merely stating facts as they relate to my experience. I was sold a unit that became obsolete a few short weeks after purchase. After I posted my last comment I did hear back from them. They stated "We are not currently able to sell the upgraded charger without a probe or offer an exchange". They did however offer me a 15% off a new set. I declined their offer and told them that I was not interested and was disappointed in their business practices. I have myself to blame for this. I took a risk, knowing that I'd seen comments on our forum regarding range issues as well as from others providing comment on Amazon. Live and learn.
Whatever Clint. Obsolete? Yes, compared to what they’re offering now, a few short weeks later. You buy one and see what you think. I’ll be eager to hear. This isn’t worth it.