With Signals ability to set alarms, receive alerts, view and save graphs, name channels, connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth it will make a great addition to your BBQ and grilling tool box. The ThermoWorks Billows is the company’s first entry into the barbecue thermostatic controller market. A +/-.4C puts the fireboard in the same accuracy as thermoworks K type thermocouples. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I see there is a sale going on with Thermoworks. The FireBoard utilizes a Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy) Profile to communicate between the mobile app and the FireBoard. 1 of 2 Go to page. Help with the Products You Own • How to Test a Digital Thermometer for Accuracy • Thermapens • BlueDOT, DOT, ChefAlarm, Signals, Smoke, & Smoke X2/X4 • It may not have a problem though because I'm pretty sure it connected with bluetooth from my phone and then I set up the wifi through it. Find out if it's worth the luxury price tag. I just don't think the overall solution is as good as anything else out there already. Bluetooth allows you to connect directly to your smart device, up to 95-feet line-of-sight, so you can use Signals if there is no internet connection. As far as range, you can check your temps anywhere there is an internet connection, across the street or across town. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Read the Review . The Signals unit is in a plastic case which is not submersible, but rated to IP66 (Ingress Protection rating) which means it is protected from total dust ingress and protected from high pressure water jets from any direction, limited ingress protection. Hope this helps! Great! It runs its own ambient probe, and you set the temperature. I have been so impressed with this small orange and black box from the moment it arrived. My main concern, (and I doubt its even really a problem) is that fireboard says their probes are +/- .4C(.7F) and Thermoworks says theirs are +/- 1C(1.8F). These two seem to be top of the list in terms of what I’m looking for in a WiFi/Bluetooth probe set up. Military Veteran. I am a big fan of the Smoke X2/X4 that way you are not dependent on WiFi. The ThermoWorks Signals is a four-channel food thermometer that can be used by itself or controlled remotely via either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, giving the user complete flexibility to monitor a cooking session. Further, this website is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the owners of any the trademarks, service marks or trade names referred to by this website or within the forum unless specifically and expressly indicated. I ended up buying a Fireboard 2 with some extra probes. It automatically sets alarms 25° in both directions of that point. And to say the least, it is the latest wireless meat thermometer from the popular Thermoworks. The Signals is a four channel thermometer that can be used stand-alone, connected to your smart device via Bluetooth, or connected to Wi-Fi using the ThermoWorks app. • Both include adjustable high and low alarms, always-on Min & Ma… It's easy! At a quick glance, the FireBoard looks like better value, but you need to purchase the drive fan control cable separately (although you can use a third-party fan) I think I might still pull the trigger on the Signals, now that their app and cloud-based products have been upgraded. https://inkbird.shop/products/ibbq-...xG6n2wzeBc0nSn-uELmq55uYU5WxqkCKfq_AhgIvisOjM, https://inkbird.shop/collections/wi...ts/wi-fi-bluetooth-grill-thermometer-ibbq-4bw. No need for extra cables. You can run fan without a power cord and lastly you dont have to use there fan, signals your locked in to billows. The Thermoworks Signals is rated IP 66 in terms of water-proofing. I went back and forth myself. Inkbird, a 1/3 the price and gets the job done as well as the others. Fireboard vs Tappeque (Or other options) Thread in 'Meat Thermometers' Thread starter Started by idsmokethat, Start date Jul 14, 2018; Tags fireboard tappeque wifithermometer; Jul 14, 2018 #1 idsmokethat Fire Starter. Go. Everything else, I test with my. They are the best! What's nice about the Signals is that you can label the probe in the app and it shows up on the little screen on the unit. With a BLE connection, the pairing process of entering a password is no longer needed. I am thinking about it. With the Pit Viper fan it works great! Create an account on our community. I have a signals and I HATE the limited battery life. ThermoWorks has a great reputation for cooking thermometers, but the real appeal of the Signals is its incredible flexibility and wireless support. This InkBird model looks nice too for the price. Signals uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for easy setup and flexibility to track your cook in any situation. Messages 749 Grill(s) owned. 41 11 Joined Jun 24, 2015. Any long smoke requires that I get temperature stabilized using my ambient probes, then get the meat probes in and monitor for a short while before unplugging the probes to top off the charge on my Signals. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I have a. Bull; Sep 29, 2020 #1 I'm wavering between the Signal or the Fireboard 2 for my backup probe system. ThermoWorks, the maker of the Signals, has been the gold standard in the Wi-Fi meat thermometer industry for years because of their extremely accurate temperature readings and ease of use. Next Last. Fireboard FBX11 or ThermoWorks Signal John's "Really Right Stuff" List. Easy to setup and install on your wireless network, the FireBoard® pushes realtime temperature updates via the cloud to apps for iPhone, Android, and the Web. The Signals also a fan attachment called Billows. JavaScript is disabled. I thought about the Inkbird but in the end, I went with Thermoworks because of my horrible experience with, Understand. LOL. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything like it. Fireboard FBX11 or ThermoWorks Signal. Then the deal for the Inkbird WiFi unit happened and I went with that to save a chunk of cash. I’ll go over these in detail below comparing this Inkbird four probe WIFI IBBQ-4T vs. Thermoworks newly released four probe Signals, and the Fireboard that takes as many as six I didn't like the fact that it only comes with 2 probes but I read the Signals battery life is only 16 hours and it takes 12 hours to charge it. I believe the Fireboard is over 20 hours before it needs to be charged. It's happened with the colored boots on my Inkbird probes. The Fireboard also shows all the temps on the base unit, however it does so one channel at a time. The quality and construction are almost the same with … The FireBoard ® supports up to 6 ... I’m officially hooked, my old thermoworks is being reassigned to the curing chamber and the Fireboard 2 is now in my list of myet haves for everything from our backyard smoker to our commercial pig roasts. So I think I connected it to that. ThermoWorks Signals 4-Channel Thermometer Review As most of you know, I've been using the ThermoWorks Smoke for a long time and I'm a huge fan.. maybe one of their biggest and most loyal but it may be that I have to place the “Smoke” on the back burner to make room for a new player called “Signals”. Signals have been the best decision I made this year when it comes to BBQ grilling thermometer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thermoworks Signals Review. I can go anywhere in my neighborhood and not have a problem. With 6 channels available, rechargeable battery and waterproof probes, you can be ready to cook accurately in any situation. You must be a member in order to leave a comment. I do when we are doing a long cook like a turkey or a roast. Are there any issues with Thermoworks Signal thermometer 2.4 GHz WiFi connecting to dual network routers? Reply to comment. Yet, like any piece of high tech, it has pros and (minor) cons. • Both come with four probes, including three Pro-Series® High Temp Cooking Probes and a Pro-Series High-Temp Air Probewith a Grate clip. The Signals can control the ThermoWorks Billows fan if you want to do an automated cook, but it’s very much an add-on. I think the Signals is the best of the best when it comes to simply monitoring temps though. Anyone have any experience with either or both and can make a recommendation? The most obvious competitor to ThermoWorks is the FireBoard FBX11. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It works, though the app isn’t that good and sends up a lot of questionable alerts. Chris B. June 17, 2020 - 11:09 pm . ThermoWorks also includes a metal clip for situating the ambient probe on the pit grates. Some of these new features look amazing! Has anybody used both and has a clear preference?. I like the color coded probes. I agree. I think you'll be happy with it. There’s 3 meat probes and 1 ambient probe, which – unlike the meat probes – is straight and not pointed. I was pretty sure I was going towards the Signal but the now the battery life bothers me at 16 hours and it taking 12 hours to charge. Thermoworks Signals Signals™ 4-Channel BBQ Alarm Thermometer with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Currently unavailable.) The Smoke is a 2-probe device with a rugged body and a matching wireless receiver that maintains a reliable connection up to 300ft away. Signals Vs Smoke. Many of the … (about $40+ per probe) Also, fireboard doesn't break it up into temp ranges, but the signals says from 120C-200C(248-392F), the probe is +/- 2C(3.6F) With the Signals, they have included their Pro-Series thermistor probes. You are using an out of date browser. In this review I take a detailed look at the 4-Channel Signals Barbecue Thermometer from ThermoWorks. I needed too because the wife has to have no sugar BBQ sauce. I like it way better then any WiFi set up. The speed info he gathered … The normal mode is a cloud connection that logs the cooking data and makes it available anywhere an internet connection is available. Almost chose thermoworks intll i saw fireboard v2 that made my decesion easy, differences 6v4 probes, better app although signals app did get a big update recently so im not sure how much better it is before there were lots of complaints. Rec Teq Forum is an unofficial fan site forum for owners of the ever popular Rec Teq pellet grills. Quote; Link to post Share on other sites . The Fireboard 2 is water resistant and the Fireboard 2 Drive thermometer has the drive fan technology integrated into the thermometer. All devices allow you to set alarms on your mobile devices.• ThermaQ Blue, ThermaQ WiFi, and Signals allow you to log and graph temperature data in a free app. The Fireboard is a cloud connected bluetooth and wifi thermometer with complete onboard data-logging. A place to discuss techniques, tips, recipes, and pictures of smoking meats, vegetables, fruits, or anything else consumable. It allows you to monitor the system remotely using your tablet or phone. Also I have never had a problem with a ThermoWorks product that was not able to be resolved my first time contacting them! • Both are leave-in thermometers meant to be used with low-and-slow, moderate heat cooks rather than in high-heat situations (such as direct-heat grilling or broiling) in place of instant-read thermometers. Plus, the Fireboard gives you six channels vs. the four for the Signals. Almost chose thermoworks intll i saw fireboard v2 that made my decesion easy, differences 6v4 probes, better app although signals app did get a big update recently so im not sure how much better it is before there were lots of complaints. Signals is cheaper if you choose them make sure you get 20 percent off they have it on sale regularly. In terms of durability rankings, this one goes to the Thermoworks Signals with the Tappecue not far behind. The Billows fan from Thermoworks connects to the Signals via the USB-C port and can be powered via the fan adapter USB-C … It is designed to work in conjunction with the ThermoWorks’ Signals wireless thermometer. The smoker is doing the cooking, not the thermometer. • Signals and Smoke X4 thermometers both include Pro-Series probes, which use thermistor technology. I have color coded bands now. Go. My router does both 2.4 and 5 GHz but it can't be set to 2.4 only. I'm not sure - when I couldn't get the RecTeq to set up on my mixed WIFI, I set up the guest WIFI signal as a 2.5 only. We welcome all Rec Teq owners, both new and old, veterans and newbies to smoking to discuss and share their experiences with their Rec Teq smokers. So I'm no longer in the market for now. He reported back that the Signals controller appears to operating the fan "on/off" and he confirmed constant speed when on. You can opt for the basic package which includes 1x ambient temp probe and 2x meat probes, or go for the ‘extreme bbq addition’ which includes 2 ambient probes and 6 food probes. ThermoWorks Signals VS FireBoard FBX11 The FireBoard actually offers 6 channels, 2 more than the Signals. Thermoworks also has a WiFi Bridge available to give the Smoke internet connectivity. The Signals builds on the same … 5 out of 5. I will say the base of the Thermoworks Signals is sturdier than the Fireboard 2 and won’t tip over, so that’s a plus for them. Press J to jump to the feed. Messages 79 Location Central Texas Grill(s) owned. The mobile app will automatically scan and find FireBoard devices via BLE. Will you please report back on your battery life experience? The other thing is at competitions I can go out and chat with other teams and keep track of everything back at our camp it’s amazing! ThermoWorks is the best in the business when it comes to temperature probes. I was going to look into getting the new Fireboard controller for my new WSM, but I have a soft spot for the Thermoworks products as they have been absolutely great over the years. Dang, I keep going back and forth. Thread starter Bif Hunkly; Start date Sep 29, 2020; Prev. This app is intuitive, simple to navigate and hassle free. Bull; Nov 23, 2020 #21 Someone else mentioned the colored rings are likely to discolor during cooking and get hard to tell apart. Signals vs. Fireboard 2. I made an adapter to fit the Billows fan to the Primo and he used the setup this weekend. If you run into issues with discovering devices, in the worst case, you can force close the app, … My son has a new ThermoWorks Signals/Billows setup on a Primo XL. You can run fan without a power cord and lastly you dont have to use there fan, signals your locked in to billows. When I did my first cook I had to use both Stampede food probes. The Smoke came out a couple of years ago and has been the #1-rated BBQ thermometer available ever since. The Thermoworks Signals is easily connected to your smart device using the free ThermoWorks App. With it you don’t have to be dependent on any other network. Thread starter Bif Hunkly; Start date Sep 29, 2020; 1; 2; Next. Just a gorgeous device. Wife not happy. All in a well built easy to use package which is backed by one of the best companies in temperature monitoring today. Just like Signals, the FireBoard is sold as a stand-alone thermometer with an add-on blower available. Neither this website nor the forum provided is affiliated with, or endorsed, by Rec Teq Industries, LLC. Bif Hunkly Well-known member. Once the app is loaded onto your smart device you can quickly create an account with Thermoworks and connect the Signals by Wi-Fi to their cloud based … I loaned my son a tachometer and asked him to do some blower speed tests. Hello all, I have used an iGrill2 for the past 4 or 5 years and am ready to upgrade. • The Best Candy Thermometers • Alarm Thermometer Selection Chart • Infrared Thermometer Selection Chart. Yes, the Inkbird is the absolutely the equal of the Fireboard and Thermoworks Signals—and is even better for convenience, calibration and battery life. mooncusser2k Well-known member. • ThermaQ Blue, ThermaQ WiFi, and Signals all allow you to track what’s happening with your cook on your mobile phone or tablet remotely. ThermoWorks Signals. 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