Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

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Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby k.a.m. » Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:34 pm

I was asked to review the 4 probe InkBird Bluetooth unit a while back but was going to wait till Christmas then my daughter called and asked if I could cook some briskets for her friends. Four today four tomorrow was my plan and I figured this would be a good test. This unit is tailor made for me and my offset as the probe wires are plenty long to reach from one end of Little Mama to the other. It also has a USB charge cord and connecting to the BBQGo app is simple. Like its bigger brother it performed flawlessly for me right out of the box. The unit also has a magnet on the back so that you can set it on a cool metallic surface if need be.
Here is a pic of the four briskets trimmed and seasoned ready for the smoke bath.
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The next pic is all four briskets on Little Mama and the probes in place.
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The next set is what the app looks like.
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Re: Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby k.a.m. » Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:53 pm

The next pic is the briskets panned.
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Here are some pics of the unit.
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Re: Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby k.a.m. » Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:03 pm

I got pics of three of the briskets panned and ready for their new home.

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In closing I will say if you are in the market for a solid BlueTooth unit you should give InkBird a look. They are also coming out with a shorter probe wire to meet the needs of the UDS crowd that does not need a lot of wire. The company listens to cooks and are constantly improving their products to help us cook with a little less worry.
You can find this unit here: https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Bluetoot ... bsVn1_zIuU
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Re: Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby Bockbock » Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:12 pm

I agree with KAM. I purchased the inkbird with the 6 probes and love it. I got it because he said it was great if you wanted to use Bluetooth. Inkbird gets my vote. Can I come over for brisket, KAM? Ha Ha. :cheers:
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Re: Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby spacetrucker » Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:14 pm

several times I have cooked multiples, looks like this would be a good thermometer for those times.
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Re: Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby Txdragon » Sun Dec 16, 2018 7:48 am

When they sent your unit for review, it read to me as if it were custom; the longer wires, sent just for the purpose of review. Is this going to be a selectable option when ordering the device? A couple different probe length options?

Reason I ask is that is a question I would, in turn, ask the manufacturer. If the unit to be reviewed is not available to the public for one reason or the other as-is, that's not kosher. If I'm offered any items to review, the deal killer is whether or not that model is the same; or freely configured to such upon ordering.
You'd be surprised how many times the answer is "no".
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Re: Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby k.a.m. » Sun Dec 16, 2018 8:14 am

Txdragon wrote:When they sent your unit for review, it read to me as if it were custom; the longer wires, sent just for the purpose of review. Is this going to be a selectable option when ordering the device? A couple different probe length options?

Reason I ask is that is a question I would, in turn, ask the manufacturer. If the unit to be reviewed is not available to the public for one reason or the other as-is, that's not kosher. If I'm offered any items to review, the deal killer is whether or not that model is the same; or freely configured to such upon ordering.
You'd be surprised how many times the answer is "no".

I understand your concern TXdragon. When I reviewed the 6 probe my concern then was the short wires and suggested they increase them. Here is what comes in the box from InkBird.

Brand INKBIRD
Model IBT-4XS
Temperature Range 0~300°C /32~572°F
Temperature Accuracy ±1°C / ±2°F
Wireless Range 50 meters / 150ft
Alarm Over Temperature Alarm/Range Alarm/Time Count-down Alarm
Display LED Screen & APP
Probe Number Up to 4 Probes
Power By USB Charge
Battery Built-in 1000mAh Lithium Battery
Dimension Body 83x83x28mm (3.3x3.3x1.0 inch)
Sensor Length About 150cm / 4.9ft
Package Includes
1 x Inkbird IBT-4XS Bluetooth Wireless Digital Cooking Food Thermometer
4 x Inkbird IBT-4XS Food Probes
1 x Inkbird IBT-4XS USB Charging Cable
2 x Inkbird IBT-4XS Probe Clip
1 x English Manual
Notice the 4.9 ft. cable.
They will offer shorter cables as an accessory is my understanding.
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Re: Review of the InkBird IBT-4XS

Postby k.a.m. » Sun Dec 16, 2018 8:16 am

Bockbock wrote:I agree with KAM. I purchased the inkbird with the 6 probes and love it. I got it because he said it was great if you wanted to use Bluetooth. Inkbird gets my vote. Can I come over for brisket, KAM? Ha Ha. :cheers:

I am glad you like the unit Bockdock. I am always a little afraid to commit to folks because what I like and others do sometimes do not level out. But I could find no faults with the unit so I go with what I see at the time.
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