Meater Block...It finally arrived - Page 2

Gnomatic · 10-16-2018, 11:56 AM

I assume, like many wifi devices, it will have to be connected to in ad hoc mode for the initial setup. And that's fine.

What I'm less than clear on, is if the Block's wifi can be changed to infrastructure mode and be configured to connect directly to my routers's wifi network.(like my CyberQ Wifi)

I hope that is the case.

ssv3 · 10-16-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnomatic

I assume, like many wifi devices, it will have to be connected to in ad hoc mode for the initial setup. And that's fine.

What I'm less than clear on, is if the Block's wifi can be changed to infrastructure mode and be configured to connect directly to my routers's wifi network.(like my CyberQ Wifi)

I hope that is the case.

Cyber WiFi was exactly my thought. I'm thinking ad hoc only but will try.

jakel · 10-16-2018, 03:00 PM

Mine should be here NLT Thursday

CakeM1x · 10-16-2018, 04:10 PM

Mine came today as well. The build quality is better than expected. Charging up now.

CT-Mike · 10-16-2018, 06:05 PM

Nice to hear that they are arriving and people are satisfied with them. I am anxiously awaiting the email notification for shipment of my Block.

Kanco Connection · 10-16-2018, 06:27 PM

Looks cook, Sako. I have meater envy

Michigan BBQ Fan · 10-16-2018, 06:33 PM

Looks great. Do you mind if I ask what they run?

kevinstaggs · 10-16-2018, 06:49 PM

I have a thermopen, a dot, and a cyber q. Still I find myself interest in other gadgets. Keep me posted.

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ssv3 · 10-16-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan BBQ Fan

Looks great. Do you mind if I ask what they run?

It was a crowd funding project on Kickstarter and I pledged $164 IIRC. It took three years (much later than anticipated) to come true. At least the block.

They have the blocks on pre-order now for $199. Single units are $69 I believe. Block is better since you get four probes plus the the it's is a hub between your phone and the router so you can use it via Wifi. You can use it with your phone or standalone. You can also use the standalone via wifi but for better range you need a spare phone or tablet to act as the hub. Block eliminated the range issue.

ssv3 · 10-16-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kanco Connection

Looks cook, Sako. I have meater envy

Thanks Kanco! I plan to use it this weekend via the app over wifi. I'll do a post on how it does but I suspect it should be good.

sudsandswine · 10-16-2018, 10:06 PM

Looks nice, keep us updated on the long term use. I've backed some pretty sweet Kickstarter projects and have regretted none of them. Mine were all delivered more or less on time though....what was the initial projection for the Meater?

Cat797 · 10-17-2018, 06:57 AM

Just got notified yesterday that mine shipped as well. I can't wait. I stayed with the block too, versus the upgrade to the newer version.....

THoey1963 · 10-17-2018, 11:49 AM

"Hello, your product(s) is now traveling to you!"

Gnomatic · 10-17-2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

You can also use the standalone via wifi but for better range you need a spare phone or tablet to act as the hub.

Have you confirmed its wifi connectivity is limited to ad hoc only? TBH I'll be a bit disappointed if this is the case.

Its no bother if it has to be connected to in ad hoc mode for initial connectivity and setup. But I would certainly hope, after 3yrs of development, in the settings it would a have infrastructure mode(similar to my CyberQ Wifi) where I could configure it to connect directly to my home's wifi network. I feel that's a small ask.

ssv3 · 10-17-2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sudsandswine

Looks nice, keep us updated on the long term use. I've backed some pretty sweet Kickstarter projects and have regretted none of them. Mine were all delivered more or less on time though....what was the initial projection for the Meater?

I certainly will. The projection was only 3 months

But to be fair they were only looking to raise $125,000 and ended up raising $1.2 mil so a lot more backers plus the hurdles extended the time

They also raised a fee million dollars on indiegogo but Kickstarter backers get theirs first.

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10-16-2018, 11:56 AM	#16
Gnomatic Got Wood. Join Date: 10-14-11 Location: Columbus	I assume, like many wifi devices, it will have to be connected to in ad hoc mode for the initial setup. And that's fine. What I'm less than clear on, is if the Block's wifi can be changed to infrastructure mode and be configured to connect directly to my routers's wifi network.(like my CyberQ Wifi) I hope that is the case.

10-16-2018, 04:10 PM	#19
CakeM1x is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-23-12 Location: Madison, WI	Mine came today as well. The build quality is better than expected. Charging up now.

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10-17-2018, 06:57 AM	#27
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