iDevices Kitchen Thermometer Mini – Video Review

By Alexander Thickstun Updated December 8, 2015

Baking is the scientific side of the cooking world. Precise measurements, cooking times, and temperatures are essential for your culinary masterpiece to turn out the way you like. iDevices Kitchen Thermometer Mini takes the guesswork out of cooking by letting you monitor what you’re baking in real-time. Just pair the Mini with your smartphone, download and launch the iDevices app, and place the thermometer in the center of what you want to cook. The app displays a chart of your food’s temperature, which you can check from anywhere in your home, as long as you’re in Bluetooth range.

With the ability to set an alert when a certain temperature is reached, you can relax and not have to worry on constantly checking on your food. Taking things a step further, a combination published and user submitted recipe presets built into the app take the guesswork out of cooking. With an affordable price of $30 and its ease of use, this smart thermometer would make a great gift for the chef in your house!

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Alexander Thickstun

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Alexander graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2005 and an MBA in 2011. He's an outdoor enthusiast and avid…

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