If you ever wanted a ThermoWorks Signals…

[Numnutzme]

Anyone have or tried the fireboard?

 

[Greg Jones]

@Jim6820, you would suggest a signals over the smoke?

I have the Smoke (non-X) and the Signals. The Smoke (non-X) can be upgraded with their Gateway to get online also. But then you are entering the same price point as the Signals, which also appears to no longer be on sale.

 

[Numnutzme]

Firebaord: Wondering if it slows down or stops sending signals during busy periods.

 

[llbts1]

I missed this one and am now kicking myself

 

[Chevys10zr2003]

Anyone have or tried the fireboard?

I have the original Fireboard and it has been great. Do wish I would have waited the 3 months for the Fireboard 2 just because of the larger screen and it looks cooler but I honestly hardly ever look at the unit itself so it really doesn’t matter. It has been flawless, even on busy holiday weekends, and I can keep an eye on my cooks when I go to the store and the alarms work great. I wanted one with 6 probes so I went with the Fireboard and haven't been disappointed yet after 2 1/2 years.

 

[SmokeOCD]

Turns out I needed it... (Inventory Reduction Sale right now...)

 

[Greg Jones]

Turns out I needed it... (Inventory Reduction Sale right now...)
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That’s a steal. The Gateway is on inventory reduction pricing also. I highly recommend if you want to add WiFi capability to the Smoke.

 

[101001011010010]

Hmm. This or fireboarrd 2?

 

[Mannydog]

Hmm. This or fireboarrd 2?

I just pulled the trigger on the Signals, after spending WAY too many hours researching and looking at the differences & advantages of each of the Signals, Fireboard 2 & Inkbird. Inkbird was considerably cheaper, but didn't have all the extra functionality of the other two, so that was out for me. After realizing Thermoworks (Signals) has essentially the same free cloud storage of cooks, plus editing cook notes capabilities via web browser or app as FB2, that swayed my decision. I like the Signals app interface better, with editable color-coded channels & graphs making it easier to match & track each probe temp (FB2 appear to be all orange). And you can use the Signals base unit alone to set/change temps without the app, which you can't with FB2. Price was basically a wash, & even sweeter with the recent Signals sales. Overall I think the differences are small and come down to personal preference. Good luck with your decision, and enjoy!

 

[Mannydog]

FYI, today is the last day of the ThermoWorks "inventory reduction" sale. https://www.thermoworks.com/