Overall rating: 4.314815 / 5 from 1026 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The RFX GATEWAY™ system is praised for its reliable connection and functionality, though opinions on readings and app usability vary. Customers appreciate its performance and ability to connect multiple probes, but some find the readings inaccurate and the app lacking in support.
Summary topics
- Thermometer Performance (6%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the Thermoworks RFX Meat wireless thermometers, praising their performance and reliability.
- Connection Reliability (8%): It was noted by customers that the connection between the product and the user was outstanding and reliable.
- System Functionality (6%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the RFX system, praising its functionality and ability to connect multiple meat probes.
- Reading Accuracy (6%): Customers have mixed opinions about the readings, with some experiencing inaccurate readings and others experiencing intermittent operation.
- App Usability (8%): Customers expressed differing viewpoints regarding the app, with some finding it simple and effective, while others felt it was poor and lacked user support.
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Review highlights
- "I love using the app, telling me everything I need to know for successful moist and delicious meat." —
- "This remote reading, wireless thermometer is great. . . once you get it working." —
- "App is solid, the receiver connects and sends temp readings quickly." —
Reviews
Great wireless thermometer, clunky app
"I tried several different brands of wireless thermometers, and this is by far the best. Great signal strength, accuracy and battery life. The only thing holding it back is the clunky app. It works well enough to use, but it could be improved upon. The Apple Watch app is also completely useless."
Love the RFX
"I already own 2 thermopens, and a “signals” unit. All of these ThermoWorks products are great. The RFX is a game changer! Easy set up, easy to use and accurate. I’ve already added more probes to my starter kit. I use it at home and when I volunteer to cook for veterans organizations raising money to support our vets! I’m a loyal ThermoWorks customer!!!"
Excellent Probe
"The probe arrived this week and I used it today. I smoke a lot of chicken thighs and the smaller probe worked perfectly. I bought this probe for chicken but the possibilities for smaller cuts of meat is endless. The smaller probe is a welcomed addition to my other Thermoworks tools."
Great design and engineering
"Just received and tested. The title says it all. 2.4MHz WiFi channel is an excellent idea to maximize transmission distance and penetration. My only negative comment is that the little Lifesaver candies don’t have any flavor. And they’re chewy. But it was a cute thought."
Replaced my ThermaQ Blue with
"Replaced my ThermaQ Blue with the RFX system as I needed probes for cooking meat on the rotisserie. Works very well. I will also use additional probes for smoking a brisket at the same time as a chicken is on the rotisserie. Also, the probes work well for calibrating our oven. Just insert the probe into a sponge and place in a covered ceramic casserole dish filled halfway with water."
Phenomenal thermometers for asymmetric cooking.
"These were a game changer for me doing large sessions on the smoker with different cuts going at the same time. Now I dont have to constantly open the door to probe everything. The app is clean and concise. Being able to set temp alarms for each individual probe along with the air temp probe takes alot of stress out of long overnight cooks. Custom alarms wake me up in the event of a flame out so I can fix it ASAP. No more waking up to a stone cold smoker with undercooked meat."
IT'S THE PRODUCT I WAS WAITING FOR
"I've had my RFX 3 probe system for several years now & it's the best product I've used bar none! I use it cooking everything on the smoker, grill or in the oven. I've been a smoker enthusiast for 40 years and have trusted the quality of ThermoWorks for years now. The recent purchase of the RFX 1 probe and the RFX 2 probe kits are birthday / Christmas gifts for my kids who got the smoking bug from me. Gave 'em Thermopen Ones when it came out. I think I bought 5 of them for family and friends. The RFX MEAT probes will make great gifts! Now about the NANO!"
Nest probes I've used.
"I purchased these back in June for a long overnight smoke on several briskets. I've had wired probes and other wireless probes by several other manufacturers. The RFX probes are option packed, stay connected and are accurate as all get out. I don't use them every time I cook but when I do I have no trouble with connecting. The probes are charged by a AAA battery, in the base and the batteries last a long time. The gateway is rechargeable and has held a full charge for several months of non use. The gateway and probe charging bases have magnets are store conveniently on the side of my refrigerator."
PERFECT MINI SIZE
"The mini RFX probe is perfect for smaller cuts of meat. You don’t have to worry about burning out the probe or it coming out the other side. Great for Filet and Tri-tip. It also reports temp to the app really quick. HIGHLY RECOMMEND."
The range is incredible; it
"The range is incredible; it easily maintains a connection from several dozen meters away, even through a metal smokehouse. It’s a real shame, though, that it doesn’t measure the ambient temperature like some other sensors, such as the Meater."
Q&A
- Would you consider offering a stand alone temperature display unit so I can leave it near my BBQ for others to monitor while I go about other chores with my cellphone kept securely in my pocket? I don’t like the risk of leaving my phone laying on a table, unattended, especially at public events and competitions.
- The RFX platform is a growing family of products. We are always working on new features and hardware to expand the system. Keep an eye on our email updates and social channels so you can be the first to know about future product launches.
- Do you always have to use an ambient probe, even when using a deduction stove.
- No, you do not need to use an ambient probe when cooking on an induction stove. The RFX MEAT™ probe has built-in ambient sensors, but ambient readings are designed for enclosed environments like ovens, smokers, and grills. On an induction cooktop, you only need to track the internal food temperature to know when your cook is done, you can safely ignore the ambient reading.
- It says it has an operating temperature of 120deg F. Can you use the wired probe monitor the temp of a normal gas grill or oven? Interested in using it in the oven or for steaks on a grill that may get up to 500deg.
- The operating temperature specification for RFX GATEWAY is for the physical unit itself. The included ambient probe can measure up to 572°F. Great for an oven, grill, or smoker.
- I have a RFX gateway, what usb charging devise is needed to charge correctly. Mine does not seem to charge properly.
- Any USB-A to USB-C cable should work. Avoid using USB-C to USB-C cables. If you still have difficulty charging your RFX GATEWAY or have additional questions, call our Utah-based support team at 800-393-6434.