If you’re both an avid smoker/griller and social media user, both company’s products cloud-sharing technology should pique your interest. The ability to brag beyond your immediate circle of friends and nemeses is too good to pass up! The issues we could find though are few and far between, with most down to user error and not following recommended usage instructions, or not quite having learned the intricacies of device setup.

Never exceed thermometer’s maximum temperature rating. This is possibly the number one killer of a digital grill thermometer! Materials — An ATC would ideally be water and grease-proof. Most models are made from heavy, durable plastic. Probe tips should be sturdy enough for repeated use and easy to clean. You want the TAC to look and feel ‘industrial’ for want of a better description. We’ll cover the origin, workings, and benefits of an ATC. Then we’ll follow with a product review of these 4 top models from the top 2 manufacturers: The top of the line BBQGuru UltraQ controls the temperature of your pit, as well as being able to measure the temperature of 3 further probes inserted into food. Besides being connected to the probes, the ATC is also connected to or has an inbuilt variable speed fan that is firmly fixed to a bottom vent, to control the amount of air that can flow into the BBQ or smoker.Features — There may be more than what you’re going to use and are reflected in the cost. Be sure you won’t be paying for something you’re not going to use (like cloud sharing your cooks — more on that later) The ATC frees you to go and do other things, monitoring and adjusting the cooking process as needed from wherever you are — in the house, at the store, or on the job — via Wi-Fi connection. You don't have permission to access "http://www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/ikamand-ii-smart-bbq-temperature-controller-for-18-inch-classic-grills-kj-ikamandna" on this server. Both BBQ Guru and Flame Boss have a number of slightly different products in their ranges, with varying feature sets and of course at different price points.

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Some users have complained that the temperature runs away and way over the setting, despite following instructions.