In our Weber iGrill Mini review I’ll show you why hands-off grilling has never been simpler.

The iDevices iGrill Mini remote meat thermometer tends to your food so you are free to do other things. No more hovering over your grill, constantly checking your food for doneness, and hoping you don’t overcook it. As it says on the package: “Grilling perfection is now within reach”.

Once you have grilled with this price-friendly iGrill Mini smart grilling thermometer, you won’t want to ever cook without it.

By the end of this review, you’ll be armed with the pros, the cons, and the facts about the Weber iGrill Mini to help in your decision-making. The iGrill Mini brings hands-off grilling to your fingertips.

Spoiler Alert: The iGrill Mini remote meat thermometer is so easy to set up and use, that even your kids can do it.

Weber iGrill Mini Product Quick Facts

Product Name: Weber 7202 iGrill Mini Smart LED Wireless Bluetooth Grill Thermometer

Made By: Weber

Top 4 Features:

• Wireless Bluetooth Smart connection
• Smart LED goes with multiple colors based on the doneness of your food
• Proximity wake-up sensor turns on the Smart LED
• Free Weber iGrill App with temperature alarms

Hands off Grilling at Your Fingertips

I have been using the Weber iGrill Mini for almost a year now and decided to write a review about my experiences with it so far. In this iGrill Mini Review, I will discuss how well it works, how durable it is, some minor drawbacks with it, and where to get the best deal when you buy it online.

By the end of this review, you should have a good idea as to whether the Weber iGrill Mini remote meat thermometer is right for you.

Big Things Can Come In Small Packages

I remember noticing right away after opening the box how small and lightweight the iGrill Mini was. At just 2 inches by 2 inches, it is definitely on the diminutive side.

Don’t let the small size fool you though. This device can still do many of the things the more expensive options can do.

The next thing I noticed was its simplistic, yet sleek and modern design. It’s a sharp-looking grilling accessory that packs a lot of useful options into its compact frame.

It has a semi-glossy black finish on its top outlined by a silver, sturdy plastic. The body is red plastic and has a jack on the front for attaching the probe. It snaps on quite snugly to a slopped rubber base and can be rotated depending on if the device is sitting flat or horizontally.

The base has a magnate built into it for attaching to any metal surface of your grill or side table. This makes it very convenient. If your grill or oven is not made of metal, it also comes with a small circular magnet with adhesive on one side. That way, you can stick the adhesive magnet to any surface and then attach your iGrill Mini to it.

The probe has a colored insulated rubber grip for safer handling when it is hot. Finally, it comes with a probe wrap that makes storing the 48-inch heat-resistant cable easy to do.

The manufacturer claims that the device allegedly has up to a 150’ Bluetooth Smart Range and 150-hour battery life. It also claims it has a heat range of -22°F up to 572°F. More on these claims shortly.

How the Weber igrill Mini Remote Meat Thermometer Works

You must first download the free “Weber iGrill” Connected app onto your smartphone.

There is an on/off sensor in the middle of the top of the device that is circled by LED lights. Push down on the button and the LEDs will flash white to let you know it’s on. After that, the lights will flash blue letting you know that it’s ready to be paired with your smartphone.

Open the app and select “Connect My Product”. It was very easy to pair the Weber iGrill Mini to my smartphone. Once paired, the LED will flash green. The app has several preset temperatures you can choose depending on what you are cooking.

The app will let you select between a Fahrenheit or Celsius readout. It will also let you select different alarm sounds and a courtesy warning when your meat is 5 degrees, 10 degrees, or more from being done.

Awesome Preset Temperature Options

Select the “Set Up Cook” option in the App and you will see choices for different types of beef, poultry, pork, fish, and lamb. Many presets have the option to select settings to cook your meat to rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, and well done.

You can also create custom temperature presets that can be saved and used later. There are also options to set up a custom probe name and probe color if you are using more than one probe.

The app comes with the ability to share what you are cooking by posting it on the social media site of your choice. It allows you to send emails and texts right inside the app. There is also a section for recipes.

Once you have made your cooking choices, the probe is now ready to be inserted into the meat and start cooking. The LED will turn a solid green letting you know it has started measuring your temperature. When your food is within 15° of the preset, the LED will turn yellow. At 5° of the preset, it will turn orange. When it reaches the desired temp, the LED will flash red and it will then send out an alert to your phone.

My Thoughts on the Weber igrill Mini Remote Meat Thermometer

I was able to pair the device to my smartphone quickly without any problems by following the on-screen prompts. Navigating through the menu was simple and not overly complicated.

While the manufacturer claims that it has a range of 150 feet, I have found that it can sometimes be a little iffy when there is too much interference between you and the grill. This is the case for most Bluetooth devices though. While grilling on the back patio, I have been able to head inside to the kitchen or family room without any problems for the most part.

I have never actually timed the 150-hour battery life that the manufacturer claims, but from my experience, the battery life has been very good for such a small device. The battery is also easy to change when needed.

Are the Complaints Justified?

When the iGrill Mini first came out, I remember reading a lot of complaints online that the body would come out of the base too easily when sitting horizontally. This has since been addressed by the manufacturer by a slight redesign and I have never had that problem personally.

I learned the hard way that if you go higher than the suggested heat range of 572°F, you can damage the probe causing it to read incorrect temperatures and it will need to be replaced. Watch out for big flare-ups. The iGrill Mini replacement probe is around $16 or more so you will want to be careful with them.

The iGrill Mini probe is easy to clean. Just use a wet soapy sponge on the part that was inserted into the meat. Never submerge them in water or put them in the dishwasher. If you get the attached insulated wire wet, it can damage the probe and cause them to read the wrong temperature. Again, I learned this the hard way.

The second time my probe started reading the incorrect temperature, I contacted the manufacturer and they replaced it for free. That was nice. I have not had a problem since.

I’ve found that the temperature readings have been pretty spot on. I tested it by inserting an instant read thermometer into the meat and it was almost an exact match every time.

What Others Are Saying in Their Online iGrill Mini Review

The iGrill Mini currently has a 4.6-star rating out of 5 on Amazon as of the time of this review.

I have read many reviews and see a lot of positive comments on the iGrill Mini like:

• “This is what I’ve been missing “.
• “I love it. easy to use”.
• “We use this all the time. I love this thermometer!”.

Some of the complaints I have read are:

• It is hard to know when the device is actually turned off and it completely drained the battery.
• The meat probe is not waterproof and can be damaged easily if it reaches temperatures higher than recommended.

Probe complaints are pretty common for these types of devices but if you use them correctly, they should last a long time.

Weber iGrill Mini PROs & CONs

Should You Buy an iGrill Mini?

What you get for the price is impressive. You no longer have to babysit your food giving you the freedom to enjoy other things. If you add in the fact that your meat will be cooked to the precisely right temperature makes trying this a no-brainer.

In my opinion, with a little care and caution, this device can make your next cookout a winner. You won’t want to ever grill without it.

Final Thoughts on Our Weber iGrill Mini Review

I’ve done a bit of research on where to buy the iGrill Mini, and so far the best place to buy it is Amazon. It is hard to beat Amazon shipping prices and many times they will ship for free.

They also offer same-day shipping if you want it right away. Amazon is also one of the most reliable companies when it comes to purchases and returns.

Amazon has a 30-day return policy. If the product doesn’t work out, you can just return it for a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.

In my opinion, this is a quality remote probe thermometer with enough useful features to make it worthwhile. For the price, I think there is a better option available. That would be the ThermoWorks  BlueDOT® Alarm Thermometer with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. You won’t go wrong by choosing the iGrill Mini either.

If you have any questions about the iGrill Mini or want to leave your own personal review, leave a comment below. I hoped you enjoyed this review and you are one step closer to joining me in “The Grilling Life”!

Cheers,

Patrick

Now It’s Your Turn

I want to hear from you:

Which remote probe thermometer have you used before?

Do you have any thermometer tips to share?

What features do you typically like to see in a Bluetooth thermometer?

Are you going to be purchasing a smoker in the future?  Or do you plan on looking at a pellet grill, built-in gas grill or standalone gas grill, or charcoal grill?

Let me know by leaving a quick comment below.

If you still have questions, please feel free to send me a message.

Cheers,

Patrick

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