I thought the $200 'smart' meat thermometer was a total scam until my Thanksgiving turkey.

My brother got one of those Bluetooth probes that connects to your phone. I laughed at him, said a $15 analog dial does the same job. But then he was out in the yard with the kids, his phone buzzed, and he just walked in and pulled a perfectly cooked 22 pound bird out of the oven. Didn't have to keep running inside to check. I had to admit, the remote monitoring thing is actually useful, not just a gimmick. Anyone else have a gadget they were totally wrong about?

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kai_park1mo ago

Honestly, I still think it's overkill. I mean, setting a timer on your phone works fine and costs nothing. Maybe it's just me, but I don't mind checking the oven a few times.

julia_lee1mo ago

Yeah but my phone's always on silent. Burnt too many cookies that way. The beeper is just easier for me.

lucaslee1mo ago

But what about when you're not in the kitchen? I get distracted and walk into another room all the time. A phone timer doesn't help if you can't hear it. A dedicated beeper is just always there on the oven, you know? It feels more reliable for my scatterbrain habits.