The Bluetooth module inside the MeatProbe has a line-of-sight transmission range of up to 15 meters (50 feet) from your smartphone. However, the effective range may be reduced significantly to below 1 meter (3.3 feet) when you cook your meats in an enclosed cooking chamber (grill, oven or smoker). The actual range you’ll get varies a lot depending on factors like thickness of the cooking chamber and what type of material is between the MeatProbe and your smart device.
You may extend the effective transmission range by using an Extender. The Extender may be a spare smartphone or tablet device running the MeatProbe app that is used and left near the MeatProbe. The Extender will link your MeatProbe to your smartphone via WiFi connection. This allows you to monitor cooking status of your meat from anywhere within the WiFi connection or if cloud enabled, anywhere internet is available.
Instead of using a spare smart device, you may also use a standalone Extender device – MeatProbe Bridge (BR500), to extend the wireless range.
MeatProbe Extender can simultaneously work with up to 12 MeatProbes, this allows you to host a party and cook up to 12 pieces of meats at the same time.