- Can it tell when my steak is done?
- No. It reads surface temperature only, so it cannot measure the center of meat. Use a probe thermometer for doneness and this for grate, pan and stone heat.
- How accurate is it on a grill grate?
- It reads the surface it is pointed at, so bare, shiny metal can skew results. Aim at a darker spot or a heat-retaining surface for a more representative reading.
- How close do I need to hold it?
- Infrared thermometers have a distance-to-spot ratio, so the farther you stand, the wider the area averaged. Hold it close to the target for the tightest reading.
- Does it work for pizza and baking?
- Yes. Checking a pizza stone or oven surface is a common use, since it reads heat without opening the oven or touching the stone.
- Do I still need a probe thermometer?
- Yes, for food safety and doneness. This measures surfaces; a probe measures the inside of meat, so the two cover different jobs.
- What is in the box?
- The thermometer itself, one unit, in gray with a digital display. Check the listing for battery and any included documentation.
- Where is the Weber Digital Infrared cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $64.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Weber Digital Infrared?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Abt Electronics, BbqGuys.