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_park3d 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_lee3d ago

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