We received news these days cooking thermometers of Meter Block, by Meater. This is a set of four thermometers complete with a station to store them, which also enables connectivity with our mobile phone. With them, we will be able to measure the temperatures of the dishes we prepare inside the containers themselves, all without cables or other obstacles that complicate cooking, which is a real advantage when we get rid of the need for specific electrical appliances and other utensils.

In order to use them, you just have to follow a few simple steps. Just configure the station’s WIFI connection, download the app and check the correct operation of the four thermometers. We get two pieces of information from each of them; on the one hand the ambient temperature and on the other the internal temperature of the product we are cooking. Both temperatures are important because, on the one hand, it is important to know the temperature of the cooking vessel to ensure that the product is properly cooked, and above all to know the temperature inside the product, which will reveal whether the cooking has reached the expected point.

We will have two options for cooking. We can use our knowledge by starting cooking and waiting for the temperature we want to reach, or by using one of the pre-set values ​​of the applications. In this way, we will not only have access to the different temperatures at which each type of product must be cooked, but also show us an estimate of the time remaining to reach the desired point.

To carry out this second option, we will first have to select the type of product from the application, such as beef, chicken, pork or different types of fish. Then we choose the type of cut and finally the point at which we want the final adjustment. This way we have a good guide to give you an idea of ​​the temperatures that are recommended for each product and point.

However, it is very possible that our taste is not in line with what the application suggests to us. For example, we like our meat rare, even less than the app suggests. This is not a problem, because when using thermometers, we can adjust the temperatures according to our taste. Of course, in the first uses, we will have to play a little so as not to overdo it.

We can check more with the app cooking values, such as what the room temperature was or a graph of the internal temperature development. These are data that may seem less important, but in the end they give us an overview that can help us decide on the best cooking vessel.

Over various models for sale we have three options. To start with, we can buy one thermometer with a base, we can buy two or a pack of 4, which is the one we tried. Depending on the quantity cooked, you may be better off with 1, 2 or 4. In our case, we were able to verify that with several we can cook, for example, several chicken hindquarters and use a thermometer in each, or make two dishes in the same way. at the same time and have a controlled temperature.

As for the technical details, we have to each sensor is equipped with two thermometers, an environment with great resistance to temperature and a thermometer designed for contact with the heart of the product, which can withstand up to 100 degrees. However, this limitation is not a problem, because by inserting the thermometer in the way indicated by the manufacturer, this thermometer will not exceed the indicated temperature, even if the container is at a much higher temperature.

Each sensor then charges in its base and connects to it via bluetooth, while the base connects to the mobile as it is on the same local WIFI network. The base is charged via USB.

Finally, we can comment on its design. The package comes with a rather sturdy base made of bamboo, with four spaces for thermometers and a small screen with controls. A relatively elegant and functionally valid design for which, yes, you must find a place in the kitchen.

In terms of purchasing options, we have three available. On the one hand, there is the one we analyzed with four thermometers at a price of around €300 depending on the current offer. Then we have the option of one thermometer (Meater Plus) for about €110, or the option of a package of two thermometers (Meater Plus 2), which is like buying a single one twice for about €210. The only difference between these last two options and the one with four thermometers is that they come with a separate base for each thermometer, and said base does not have a shade, although the controls are otherwise the same.

In short, we can say that it is about good product to solve the problem of product temperatures during our cooking. It offers us a background that avoids possible complications with containers or electrical appliances, and all this in an elegant and reduced design. Of course, the product has a somewhat high price, about €300, taking into account that its utility is, after all, to know the temperature of the food. Even so, it must be taken into account that the price is justified, because it is a solution that solves in a simple way any type of problem when it comes to knowing the temperature, even on a grill or in a high-temperature oven.

As for the negatives, we found the app still a little green and sometimes a bit clunky, it would be nice if they improved it over time.