Overall rating: 4.267327 / 5 from 909 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The RFX™ Wireless Probe Starter Kit is highly regarded for its reliable connection and accurate temperature readings, making it ideal for serious BBQ and smoking sessions. Users appreciate its stable connection up to 1,500 feet and ±0.9°F accuracy. However, opinions on battery life and the app's functionality are mixed.
Summary topics
- System Performance (7%): It was noted by customers that the system worked flawlessly and has made smoking/grilling easier.
- Thermometer Reliability (6%): It was reported by customers that the RFX is hands-down the most reliable wireless meat thermometer they've used.
- Temperature Accuracy (11%): In general, customers mentioned that the temperature probes were accurate and sensitive to changes such as opening lid.
- Connection Stability (8%): It was highlighted by customers that the connection of the product is flawless, with no issues reported.
- Battery Life (6%): Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life, with some experiencing poor or low battery alerts.
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Review highlights
- "The app is easy to use, the battery lasts forever, and I don't have to babysit my grill." —
- "The probes connect immediately and quickly." —
- "The RFX is hands-down the most reliable wireless meat thermometer I've used." —
Reviews
RFX Wireless Probe is great
"Recently purchased the RFX Wireless Probe Starter Kit. I have cooked fish twice using the probes. The RFX is easy to set up and allows me to set temps in the app to alert me when I have different sizes of fish, yet allowing each to cook to the perfect temp. The RFX range and signal strength is excellent. I can monitor the cooking temps with my fish on the grill while I am in the kitchen getting the rest of the meal ready."
Great Sale
"I'm an existing customer who wanted more probes and to fill my 10-probe charger. I bought a 4-probe starter kit a year or two ago when it was on sale, and I had bought two more probes recently when they were on sale, but I couldn't pass on this deal. I bought this starter kit simply for the four probes; the sale price was more cost-effective than buying the probes individually, even at their best sale price. Additionally, now I have a spare gateway that I can pack away in case I ever need it"
Very Useful Product
"I have now used the wireless probe on Beef Filets, Chicken breasts and butterfly pork chops. So nice to have an alert when the meat is ready at the desired temperature. All three meats turned out perfect! Realized I needed to be careful and not accidentally run the probe through the meat (caught it in time). It is a bit more challenging on a thinner cut in my case the butterfly chops. Overall, very happy I purchased."
Learning curve for sure, but
"Learning curve for sure, but once you get it you get it. You either need to buy the battery bank or get a Thermacell pack on Amazon with a straight dc to usb-c adapter and a dumb male to female dc cable. The fan will not spin unless it gets 12v. Your portable battery pack you already own won’t get the job done. Great product, great ecosystem. I won’t consider any other brand."
Accurate and Easy to Use
"I just purchased the RFX Gateway and wireless probe. I have only used it once, but it was easy to set up and worked flawlessly. I barbecued a prime rib roast on my Kamado Joe using the rotisserie, and it came out perfectly. I was able to set the "done" temperature and monitor the progress on the up - no running out to the BBQ every 15 minutes to check doneness! It is a time and peace of mind saver!"
Just Started
"I have had the RFX only a couple of weeks and have used it once. I was extremely impressed with its range and accuracy. I anticipate a slight learning curve switching from my Tappecue system to the RFX but in the end I feel will be well worth it."
Never be put in a position to depend on batteries
"Love the AC ten probe charger. At least I know I will not have to depend on non dependable batteries to charge my probes again! Worth the piece of mind that I can control the cooking schedule without having to worry about a depleted or leaking batteries!"
The system I have looks
"The system I have looks and feels top notch! I haven’t used it yet but I have a friend that has (he recommended it). The setup was pretty simple (for me) which was awesome. Very good customer service and they ARE interested in helping you if you have ANY issues. I will definitely look into purchasing more from this company."
Second one I've bought
"I used a single RFX meat for a year or so, but finally broke down and bought a second one (I should've purchased the set of 4 in the first place). The RFX probes are the only ones that work flawlessly. I've tried every other major brand and a couple of obscure ones. None of them stay connected the way they should. When I use them correctly (I've goofed a couple times) the RFX work perfectly. Don't buy any other meat probe than the RFX."
I ruined a probe. . . they replaced it!
"I love RFX! No doubt about it. Works great, BUT the probes have one issue - don't expose them to too high of a temperature! I ruined a probe by (thoughtlessly) trying to use it in hot oil. The wired probe is fine, but the overheat kills the electronics. So only use the probe inserted into meat TO THE LINE. Now a plug for Thermoworks. Once we figured out what happened, they offered to replace the probe at a generous discount. Go Thermoworks!"
Q&A
- Can the RFX probe be used in an oven. I'm assuming yes, but all the photos show it only be used for barbecuing.
- Yes, RFX can be used in the oven! Just make sure the RFX MEAT probe is inserted to the minimum immersion line.
- Are the probes Bluetooth yet. I’m at competition with no internet. I need them to operate just in my work space
- Yes, RFX GATEWAY can now communicate with your phone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- In the picture there is the RFX wireless probe and an air temp probe. Does the package contain both? And how do they work together?
- Yes, the RFX Starter kit includes both. In the app, you will see both the RFX MEAT temperature and the temperature from the ambient probe through the RFX GATEWAY.
- Can the App be used on a laptop computer?
- When on your laptop, you'll log into ThermoWorks Cloud, which is the same information you find on the app.
- Can proves go into dishwasher “JW” help me last nite with startup - excellent help
- Yes, RFX™ Wireless probes are dishwasher safe. Just place them securely and you’re good to go.