It’s getting warmer outside again, which means you can finally bring out the grill again and the delicious smell of grilled meat, fish and vegetables wafts through the neighborhood. The appropriate accessories are the be-all and end-all when grilling. Grilling itself has now become a few steps smarter – intelligent gadgets are conquering the market. We looked at a few of them.
Tools that can be controlled via app or voice command have long since moved into our homes – and now they are also making their way into the garden. In the new grilling season, the practical helpers for perfect grilled food are taking off. Smart grills are now available from numerous manufacturers; they are often quite compact and therefore ideal for upcoming barbecue evenings on the balcony and terrace.
The OptiGrill Smart from Tefal offers an intelligent and completely smoke-free grill option for the balcony. The temperature can be regulated via the app and the cooking progress can be monitored. When you fold down the lid, the grill automatically detects the thickness of the food and adjusts the temperature and cooking time accordingly.
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The smart Ninja Woodfire Grill is also a compact table grill. Although it has a rather small grill area, it has a wide range of functions. The mini grill offers several cooking and grilling options; it functions as both a grill and a smoker or hot air fryer. The Smart Cook system monitors the cooking temperature and, according to the manufacturer, ensures that meat and fish are prepared
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This smart contact grill is also suitable for cozy barbecue evenings on the balcony and is powered by electricity. The Smart Grill Pro from Sage has a smart temperature sensor installed inside that monitors the temperature and shows on the display when the meat needs to be turned or is cooked through. However, it is not possible to connect to the smartphone via the app.
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Even for classic barbecues in the garden, it is now easy to rely on smart additional solutions. According to the manufacturers, the grilled food is cooked to perfection using intelligent meat thermometers that can be controlled via an app. The thermometers are inserted into the meat and the cooking progress can be tracked on your smartphone via an app or Bluetooth.
The Meater 2 Plus belongs to the latest generation of smart meat thermometers. It is characterized by a high heat resistance of up to 550 degrees Celsius and is not only waterproof, but also very accurate thanks to the measurement at a total of five points along the probe. The app also impresses previous users with its range of functions and ease of use. One drawback: The recipes in the included recipe guide are only available in English.
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The TempSpike meat thermometer from ThermoPro also uses Bluetooth to send the temperature to your smartphone; according to the manufacturer, the range is up to 150 meters. With its waterproof rating of IP67, the thermometer is easy to care for and can even be cleaned in the dishwasher. It is also equipped with two sensors and is easy to use with the associated app.
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The smart grill thermometer from Tempwise is waterproof to IP67 and is therefore easy to clean in the dishwasher. Thanks to Bluetooth 5.0 technology, the temperature of the food to be grilled can be monitored via an app at a distance of up to 30 meters. Two temperature sensors record temperatures and changes. It is important to ensure that the probe is inserted deep enough into the food to be grilled. Grill masters benefit from the affordable price of this tool.
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In addition to the equipment already presented for the smart barbecue experience, many other gadgets can be used to create the right atmosphere on the barbecue evening or to have less cleaning work at the end of the party. How about, for example, atmospheric smart garden lighting or a Bluetooth box for the right sound? If you are still looking for creative grilling recipes, you can find them in the corresponding apps.
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