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SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer

SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer

SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer
$ 29.99

Score By Feature

Based on 1,232 ratings
Easy to read
9.78
Easy to use
9.69
Accuracy
9.38

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The ST49 has undergone extensive testing and meets the most stringent public health requirements. The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has given this product its seal of approval.
Our cooking instant read thermometer employs cutting-edge thermocouple technology to provide precise temperature readings as soon as the probe is inserted. Its ±0. 7F precision and readout times of 1-3 seconds are unrivaled—just like your perfect medium-rare steak.
Our motion-sensing, backlit display sleeps and wakes automatically and is bright enough to see in the darkest of environments. The ST49 can be used with either hand and from any angle because the results flip automatically when rotated. There's no need to squint at all.
The ST49 has a best-in-class IP67 waterproof rating, which means it can withstand up to 1 meter of water when compared to other meat thermometers. No need to be concerned about contamination; simply run under water and rinse with soap as you would with any other kitchen tool.
There are no "bells and whistles" on this instant read meat thermometer; only the most important features are included. Feel comfortable giving the ST49 to friends and family for Christmas and letting them take over the cooking: there's no need to calibrate it or fiddle with random buttons and settings. We stand behind our products, so please contact the SMARTRO customer service team if you have any questions or require assistance. We guarantee you'll be pleased with the results.

Questions & Answers

Is the ST49 equipped with a hold function for the temperature display?

I haven't found anything.

Is it possible to use this as a left-handed thermoworks thermapen mk4?

Yes, it's self-contained. Depending on how you hold it, it flips 180 degrees to the right side up.

What is the function of the small metal piece included in the package?

For the purpose of removing the battery cover.

Is it possible to use this to check the temperature of bread?

Yes, but make sure to let the bread sit for a few minutes before inserting the probe.

Selected User Reviews For SMARTRO ST49 Professional Thermocouple Meat Thermometer Instant Read Digital Thermometer for Grilling BBQ Kitchen Food Cooking Thermometer for Oil Deep Fry Candy Thermometer

There will be no issues
4/5

The construction is simple and solid, and the basic features are adequate. During my testing of this unit, I encountered no issues. Against it, I used my seven-year-old thermopen. I put it through its paces in a variety of settings, including two barbeque events this weekend. It agreed with my reference unit when it came to burgers and steak. Both units were also put to the test against a thermoworks tk- 20 is considered to be very accurate, and it agreed with the two units within a few tenths of a degree. The unit is noticeably larger and heavier than my previous one. Magnets are similar in that they attract each other. enough for kitchen and bbq surfaces At different points, there are soft silicone trim pieces - some to keep it from slipping on wet surfaces - It's definitely heavier and thicker than most pens, which I prefer because it feels more durable. I also submerged it in 5 inches of water for 20 minutes, which I believe is more than enough to protect it from the elements. It can be washed or used in the rain, for example. Is it really worth eight dollars? What's ten dollars more than the average pen on Amazon? Yes, I believe so. There could be some improvements, such as a temperature-to-meat-type chart printed on it - This is something that almost all people have. They do provide it in the instructions, and most people who use this on a regular basis will be familiar with it, but it's very handy if you forget. The only reason I docked one star, and only in one category, is because of this. Aside from that, I'm pleased with the unit and am confident that it will last. My reference unit used a coin battery, and this one came with AAA batteries, and despite the fact that the battery door has a screw - It will be years before this set of batteries even comes close to wearing out in normal use, so it's not a big deal, but an easier access door would be nice. Having said that, I'm sure the waterproofness played a role in their decision.

Bria Parks
Bria Parks
| Aug 01, 2021
A Digital Thermometer That Isn't Expensive I'm a member of a food-related social media group, and we were asked to review the Smartro Pro Digital Thermocouple Thermometer
4/5

br>br>As a proud owner of the gold standard Thermapen, I decided to put the two products up against each other. br>br>Unlike the Thermapen, the Smartro has a larger font size, is backlit for longer, and has a decimal reading. The Smartro's font size is larger, but the screen quality isn't as good, making it difficult to read the text at different angles. br>br>The Smartro appears to reach temperature faster than the Thermapen in temperature tests (including room temperature, hot food straight from the oven, and a bucket of ice water), but Typically, the temperature rises by two degrees. I am confident in the accuracy of the Thermapen based on previous testing. If you leave the Smartro on, it will eventually adjust the temperature to match the Thermapen reading. br>br>The two products have a similar design, though the Thermapen has a higher build quality. br>br>Thermapen costs $79 or more on average. The Smartro isn't quite as good, but at less than a third of the cost, it's a viable alternative.

Finnegan Reynolds
Finnegan Reynolds
| Apr 05, 2021
The review has been updated
5/5

Great Group of People! When the vendor read my review, he immediately contacted me. They were willing to refund my money or send me a replacement despite the fact that I had waited too long to return. I'd always wanted one of these, but had to settle for a substitute. They delivered it quickly, double-checked that I received it, and verified that it worked. There's nothing more you can ask for. It works great, the temperatures are almost instantaneous, the battery that came with it works, and I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. The product, as well as the seller, is something I would recommend. Prior Review: br>br> br>I received this as a gift and did not return it, so that is my fault. The battery that came with it was dead, so I replaced it with three additional batteries, all of which died within days. I'd had the first two for quite some time and assumed it was the batteries. I replaced it with a new one, and the problem persisted. There are a lot of positive reviews on this site, so I'm sure mine was defective, but it was, so one star. This was something I was looking forward to as well.

Noe Knight
Noe Knight
| Jul 02, 2021
I like the design, but I'm not a fan of the accuracy! First and foremost, I'd like to point out that this thermometer is well-designed, and I'm disappointed that I had to return it because it was SOOO slow and inaccurate when I tested it
3/5

Testing multiple times before and after calibration revealed that it was off by as much as 3°F. It got closer to the actual temperature by a factor of in the first test after calibration. 7°F off Temp, but still having a 7 second problem settling down on that temp, so after waiting 5 minutes and re-setting the temperature, When I tested it, it returned to being just as inaccurate as it had been before the calibration. br>I was so desperate for this thermometer to work that I repeated the calibration procedure and received the same results. br>First and foremost, there are several reasons why I enjoy it so much:
1. Instead of the expensive and difficult-to-find Button Style watch batteries, it uses AAA batteries that are readily available.
2. For quick temperature readings, a Thermocouple sensor is used rather than a Thermistor sensor.
3. It has an IP67 waterproof rating, indicating that it will last for a long time.
4. When looking at it, the overall Functional but Elegant design and Smooth Modern Simplicity it presents itself with, with a Smooth Flush Large display and its equally large contrasting numbered digits that go with it.
5. All of the settings are controlled by a single button that is simple, flush, and functional.
6. It has a magnetic function for ease of use and quick access. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, maybe I got a DUD because they recently updated and upgraded the ST49, so maybe Quality Control is still an issue, I don't know, but I do know that the performance of this specific thermometer that I received is unacceptable at ANY PRICE, let alone what I paid for it. br>br>Even if this thermometer was FAST and ACCURATE right out of the box, there are a few other things they should work on:
1. Improve the thermometer's magnetic back, as it doesn't seem to be able to support its own weight. It continued to slide down the side of my fridge. The magnets only seemed to strengthen their bond after multiple tries, but only after those repeated attempts, and only strong enough to hold it in one specific vertical position. They need to get rid of all the magnets if they don't want to improve them.
2. Improve the calibration mode and include an "OFFSET CALIBRATION MODE," with some models in the ST49 price range including an "Offset Mode" of 5°F or - 5 degrees Fahrenheit, measured in tenths of a degree. People would be less likely to return the thermometer for inaccuracy if it could be adjusted properly to read accurately rather than using the "AUTO ADJUST MODE" that this model has. (Which appears to be nothing more than a FACTORY RESET MODE. ) Which appeared to work in my case, but only on the first temperature taken after calibration, and then went back to being 2°F to 3°F off when re-calibrated. tested! Having the "OFF SET MODE" would have given me the ability to adjust it and keep it- (If only reading the Temps had been quicker as well. ) br> I would have given it 4 and a half stars if it had been FAST and ACCURATE, with a half star deducted for the weak magnets built in. br> The Elegant and Functional Design factor of this Newly Redesigned ST49 Thermometer is the only reason I gave it two stars instead of one.

- To sum it up: I'd like to emphasize it once more: I like the practical and elegant design of this thermometer, but not the speed or accuracy, at least not in the unit I received. (P. ) br>br> br> br> br> br> br> S)- With its smooth and TOTALLY BLACKED OUT body, the "Black colored version of the ST49" is also shown in the PDF Manual, and it looks even more sleek and modern! br> If you fix the QC issues with this model and add the black ST49 version, I'll buy it. lol. Then it'd be an easy 5 out of 5!.

Aurelia Drake
Aurelia Drake
| Oct 15, 2021

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