Khsuin Bluetooth Wireless BBQ Cooking Thermometer Review

Khsuin Bluetooth Wireless BBQ Cooking Thermometer Review

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Takeaway: Easy to use, intuitive, works out of the box, but requires smartphone and mobile app to use.

In the box you'll receive an illustrated quickstart guide, and the Bluetooth thermometer in a wooden charging base. This warning here indicates that the thermometer must be inserted past the depth of the notch line for safe operation, about 3 inches.

The wooden base is made of bamboo and measures 6"" long x 1.5"" wide and 1"" tall. On the bottom are 4 strong neodymium magnets embedded in the corners. There's also four screws holing on the back panel, however, there are no serviceable parts inside so no need to open it. When you press the black button on the top, the LED will illuminate green if the battery is charged and red if the battery is low. To charge the unit, plug a USB-C cable into the port at the front of the base; note that one is not included, though they are fairly common now. While charging, the LED will be a solid red and turns green when fully charged. Note that the probe cannot be used while the base is plugged. You can store the base on any magnetic metal like the fridge or barbeque, though I would avoid surfaces that get hot like the lid or cover and choose a surface away from any heat if possible.

After removing the probe from the base, they will pair to each other automatically and the LED will flash green. It flashes red if the connection failed. If this happens, clean the probe, re-insert it into the base and try again.

The probe measures 5 inches long and has a 3.5"" stainless steel spike with a sharp tip for piercing meats. At the back is a black ceramic handle with two finger grooves to help you grasp and pull out or push the probe into your food. The metal cap on the end is water and heat sealed and should not be removed.

To use the thermometer you'll need to download and install the smartphone app, and on the box or in the quickstart manual you can find the QR codes for the BBQOVN spp in the Apple App and Google Play stores. In the app, you'll select BBQ3 and allow several permissions. The app doesn't require a longin nor connection to the cloud, so your private information is not at risk. Make sure you've charged the probe for at least 10 minutes, then remove it from the base. If you want to ensure that you don't miss the alarm, give the app Do Not Distrub permission. The app will walk you through how to use the probe and some safety tips like don't use in an open flame, the microwave, or wrap the probe in foil. Then you'll be ready to use it.

This thermometer is able to measure temperatures from -4 degrees F to 212 degrees farhenheit or -20 C to 100 C. The max temperature it can be used in is 572 F or 300 C, so make sure your oven or grill does not exceed this temperature inside or it may damage the probe. The probe is IP67 waterproof rated, so the entire probe is washable but should not be submerged for long periods of time. The working range of the probe to the hub when is then paired to your phone is advertised to be 700 ft away. Though I'm not sure how useful that is since once something's done cooking, you probably want to be right there to take it off the heat so it doesn't overcook or burn.

The app can pair with up to 6 thermometers and pairs to the app automatically. It'll show you the battery life and current temperature at the probe tip. As for accuracy, when measuring ice water, it showed me 33.8 F which is within the +/-1.8 degrees F or 1 degree C accuracy rating (expected 32 F). The same is true for measuring the upper limit with boiling water as it registers 211.1 (expected 212F). If you exceed the max temperature, the base will beep and you'll receive an alert in the app to remove the probe from the heat source.

In addition to use as an instant read thermometer, the device can alert you when your food has reached your desired internal temperature or doneness, for example, if I want my steak to be cooked to a medium of 132 degrees F. First, insert the probe into your food, avoiding any bones in meat. Remember, nearly the entire probe needs to be embedded, and the tip should end up in the thickest part of the cut. Just make sure the probe goes in past the marked notch. Now you can cook the steak on the grill, stove top, or oven. Once your target temperature is reached, the app will sound an alarm (customiable sound). With thin cuts of meat, they will continue to increase in temperature after you take them off the heat, so be sure to set the alarm a few degrees below your desired final temperature.

Remember that the probe may be hot, so either let your food rest so it can cool down or wear gloves when removing the probe. When I chcked the doneness of my medium steak (set at 132F), it was a little on the medium-well to well done side since the steak continued to cook a little while resting (got up to 138 F). You can also use the probe in baking for pies and breads.

Overall, I found this wireless Bluetooth thermometer to be accurate with quick readings of temperatures and convenient loud alerts for monitoring cooking progress. It is fairly long though and requires a food item that is at least 6 inches across for the probe to reach the center of your food safely, if not using as an instant read. It works right out of the box with minimal to no setup, and also comes with a magnetic storage base and doesn't require any disposable batteries since it can be plugged in to recharge, but doesn't include a cable or power adapter.

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