V Core Stick
Reads the meat. Five internal sensors in a wireless Stick. Alumina ceramic handle, stainless steel shaft. Dishwasher safe.
V Series · Long cooks
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A wireless Stick in the meat, a Wired Ambient Probe that reads the cooker's temperature (the pit) at the grate, and the V Forge WiFi Hub reading both. Follow the whole long cook from anywhere.
1 StickWiFiPit read at the grate
Works on your cooker: gas, charcoal or pellet grill, smoker or oven. Buying a gift? No need to know what they cook on.
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Blow is a fan that tends a charcoal fire, and this set's hub runs it. Cook on charcoal? Add Blow any time.
$79.99
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See the full spec sheet ↓Wired ambient at the grate. Wire-free in the meat.
±0.4°FInternal accuracy, from 5 internal sensors in the Stick
50+ hrsStick battery per charge
572°FThe highest temperature the Wired Ambient Probe reads at the grate (300°C)
1200°FThe heat the Stick is rated to take
4-point factory calibration to NIST standards. Battery life depends on signal rate.
Award-winning
Built on the award-winning V Prime.
V Forge brings grate-level pit readings to the V Series behind the V Prime, recognized in 2025 by barbecue pros, design judges and home cooks.
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NBBQA Award of ExcellenceBBQ Tool / Accessory, National Barbecue & Grilling Association, 2025 -
Red Dot Award: Product DesignWinner, Kitchen Appliances, 2025 -
Kitchen Innovation AwardBest of the Best, plus Professionals' Choice and Consumers' Choice, 2025
300,000+registered customers
3.4M+cooks logged in the MeatStick app
Wired Ambient Probe
The pit was fine. The reading was wrong.
Same recipe, same smoker, different result. Often the problem is where the air temperature gets measured. An ambient sensor on a wireless Stick sits right beside the meat, and a cold cut pulls that reading below the real pit temperature.
✕Ambient next to cold meat
Cold meat acts like a heat sink. You see the air beside a cold brisket, not the air it's cooking in.
✓Ambient at the grate
The Wired Ambient Probe clips at grate level, where the food actually cooks. That's the pit number to trust.
At the grate
Reads the pit where the food cooks.
The gauge on your lid reads the air up near the top of the cooker. The Wired Ambient Probe reads at the grate, right beside your meat, and the app shows it next to the meat temperature.
- Reads up to 572°F (300°C), accurate to ±0.9°F up to 212°F
- Feeds pit alerts and the cook-time estimate
- It will differ from the lid gauge, which sits higher up
- Shown with Blow added: the probe then plugs into Blow, which links to the hub
What's in the set
Three pieces. Meat, pit and hub.
Wired Ambient Probe
Reads the pit at the grate, held by the grate clip. Plugs into the hub on a 1 m cable and runs on its power, no battery.
V Forge WiFi Hub
Charges the Stick, extends Bluetooth range, sends the cook over your WiFi and connects the Wired Ambient Probe. Runs while charging, so plug in for long cooks.
In the box: V Core Stick, V Forge WiFi Hub, Wired Ambient Probe, grate clip, USB-C charging cable, quick start card and manual. The 2, 3 and 4 Stick versions add a V Core Set per extra Stick: V Core Stick, V Charge Stack, three colour rings.
How it works
A long cook, start to finish.
Set it up once. The app watches the meat and the pit together.
Stick it in. Clip it on.
Push the Stick into the meat. Clip the Wired Ambient Probe to the grate over indirect heat, off the metal, and plug it into the hub.
Plug in and walk away.
Park the hub nearby and plug it in; it runs while charging. Over WiFi, your phone can be anywhere with internet.
Watch the meat and the pit.
The app shows meat and grate side by side, predicts the finish with CookTime™, and alerts you at your target or if the pit temperature drifts out of range.
The engineering
Look closer at what's inside.
True Temperature™
Finds the coldest point inside the meat.
Five internal sensors, accurate to ±0.4°F, track the coldest spot, the last part to cook through. You pull the meat when it's done, not when it's probably done.
- 5 internal sensors in the V Core Stick
- 4-point factory calibration to NIST standards
- Dual-Shell™ ceramic handle, heat-rated to 1200°F
- FireForge™ heat protection, US Patent 11,378,462
Xtender™ + CloudSync™
Your cook, wherever you are.
The hub extends Bluetooth range and sends the cook over your WiFi. Check the brisket from the couch, the store or bed.
- Joins 2.4 GHz WiFi networks (WPA2 and WPA3-Personal)
- Runs while it charges: plug it in by the pit
- Tracks up to 8 Sticks in the app, like every V Series base
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
8Sticks, one V Forge WiFi Hub
Room to grow
Monitor up to 8 Sticks at once.
The V Forge WiFi Hub tracks up to 8 V Series Sticks in the app at the same time. That's how many it reads, not how many it charges. Add a cut with a V Core Set; its V Charge Stack keeps the new Stick charged.
Cooks with
Cooks the way you do.
Built for long smokes, and the Stick goes wherever the meat goes. Pick a method for our guide.
Oven guide →
Air fryer guide →
Stove guide →
Smoking guide →
Grilling guide →
Sous vide guide →Keep the hub close to the bath: water weakens the signal.
Deep frying guide →
Works with
Fits how you cook, and what comes next.
Your cooker
Gas, charcoal and pellet grills, smokers and the oven. Keep the Stick out of direct flame.
Ready for Blow
This set's hub runs Blow, the fan. Add it any time and the four parts work together to tend the fire:
- The Stickreads the meat.
- Wired Ambient Probereads the pit at the grate.
- V Forge WiFi Hubdecides how much air the fire needs.
- Blowfeeds the fire air.
Fitting Blow: kamado, no drilling. Kettle, bullet smoker (WSM) and drum: clips into an existing air opening if your cooker has an accessible one, otherwise one 1¼" hole with a flat surface behind it. Charcoal only.
Already own a MeatStick?
This hub reads any V Series Stick you already own. Same app, nothing to relearn.
Cooking more than one cut? Add a V Core Set: a V Core Stick with its own V Charge Stack, read by this hub.
Great Steak Guarantee
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How it compares
The V Forge Set, side by side.
| Spec | V Forge Set | MEATER Pro | CHEF iQ Sense (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal accuracy | ±0.4°F | ±0.5°F | Within 1°F |
| Internal sensors per Stick | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Ambient reading | Wired Ambient Probe at the grate | In the probe handle | In the probe |
| Heat rating | 1200°F | 1000°F | 1000°F |
| Battery per Stick | 50+ hrs | 24+ hrs | 70+ hrs |
| WiFi | Yes, through the hub | No, Bluetooth only | Yes, through the hub |
Competitor figures are each brand's published specs (MEATER Pro checked June 2026, CHEF iQ Sense Gen 3 checked May 2026). Heat rating is the heat each Stick or probe is built to withstand. MEATER and CHEF iQ are trademarks of their owners.
Specifications
The full spec sheet.
The V Core Stick
Internal accuracy±0.4°F (±0.2°C)
Sensors5 internal
Internal range14°F to 212°F (-10°C to 100°C)
Heat ratingUp to 1200°F (650°C)
Calibration4-point factory, NIST standards
Battery50+ hours (signal-rate dependent)
Quick charge~5 min for ~4 hrs · ~10 min for ~9 hrs
HandleAlumina ceramic
ShaftFood-grade stainless steel, 5 mm
ConnectivityBluetooth 5
CareStick is dishwasher safe
The Wired Ambient Probe
Reading range-4°F to 572°F (-20°C to 300°C)
Accuracy up to 212°F±0.9°F (±0.5°C)
Accuracy 212°F to 392°F±2.7°F (±1.5°C)
Accuracy 392°F to 572°F±4.5°F (±2.5°C)
Heat ratingUp to 716°F (380°C)
Length100 mm probe, 1 m cable
Diameter4 mm, food-grade stainless steel
PowerFrom the hub, no battery
The V Forge WiFi Hub
ConnectivityBluetooth 5 + WiFi 2.4 GHz
WiFi securityWPA2 and WPA3-Personal
Xtender range900 ft+
Sticks tracked at onceUp to 8
Ambient portFor the Wired Ambient Probe
Hub batteryRechargeable, 14 hours in use; keeps running while it charges
Charging portUSB-C
MountingMagnetic back
IndicatorMulti-color LED
Keep the hub within about 6 ft of the Stick. The 900 ft+ figure is the Bluetooth range spec, not how far apart to place them. The hub is not dishwasher safe.
Questions
Quick answers.
V Forge, V Prime or V Duo?
V Forge: a Wired Ambient Probe reads the air at the grate, and the hub can run Blow. V Prime: one Stick that also reads the air around the meat, plus WiFi. V Duo: two Sticks and a screen on the base. Compare all sets →
Where do I put the Wired Ambient Probe?
At grate level, over indirect heat where the food sits, not straight over the coals. Keep the tip off the grate bars and other metal. It will differ from the lid gauge, which sits higher up.
Does it work on my grill, smoker or oven?
Yes, all of them. Keep the Stick out of direct flame.
How long does the battery last?
The Stick: 50+ hours per charge, depending on signal rate. A 5-minute quick charge gives about 4 hours, 10 minutes about 9. The hub: about 14 hours in use, and it runs while charging over USB-C.
Do I need WiFi?
No. The Stick talks to the app over Bluetooth 5. WiFi is what lets the hub put the cook on your phone when you're away (2.4 GHz, WPA2 and WPA3-Personal).
How far can I be from the smoker?
Keep the hub within about 6 ft of the Stick; closer is better. Sealed smoker walls, a closed oven and foil-wrapped meat all weaken Bluetooth. Your phone gets the cook over WiFi, wherever you are.
Does it work with Blow?
Yes. Blow, the fan, plugs into this hub, which runs it. Charcoal cookers only. Add Blow, the fan →
Can I add more Sticks later?
Yes. Any V Series Stick works with this hub, and the app tracks up to 8 Sticks at once. The V Core Set is the easy way to add a cut.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
The Stick, yes. The hub is not dishwasher safe.
I own an older MeatStick. Does this work with it?
The app supports every MeatStick generation. V Series Sticks charge and connect through V Series bases and hubs; a MeatStick 4 or Chef Stick can use a V Series base to extend its range.
What are the returns and warranty terms?
Unused products can be returned within 30 days for a refund (shipping not refunded). Start with an RMA from support@themeatstick.com. 1-year warranty from purchase covers defects in materials and workmanship. Orders are normally processed within 1 to 2 business days. Report anything missing or damaged in shipment within 2 business days of receipt.
Pairs well with
Grow your V Forge setup.
Blow
Blow, the fan. Plugs into your hub and feeds the fire air. Charcoal cookers only.
$79.99Preorder, ships October 30
V Core Set
A second cut: a V Core Stick and its own V Charge Stack, read by your hub.
$44.99$59.99
How Blow works
How your set and Blow work together to tend the fire.
How Blow works →
Reviews
Cooks who stopped guessing.
A
I admit to being an amateur when it comes to smoking meat. I've done pork shoulders, but haven't been brave enough to smoke anything expensive like a brisket yet. Anyway, this is a big step up from the thermometer I was using before, where I had to go out and stick it in the meat periodically. This lets me put the probe in the meat, and another in the smoker.
Then I can monitor the temperatures from the comfort of my living room. It's sooooo much easier! I double checked it the first couple of times with my instant read, and it was accurate.
d
Helped me cook a great triticale very happy with this product thank you
N
I switched over from some of the more well-known brands to give this one a try, primarily because I wanted WiFi capability along with wireless probes and I have been very impressed. Setup was straightforward, and the Bluetooth connection has worked flawlessly. The WiFi connection occasionally gives me a low-connectivity alert, but importantly, it has never actually lost contact.
I have consistently been able to monitor my temperatures through both WiFi and Bluetooth without an issue. The app was straightforward and easy to use. Accuracy was one of my biggest concerns, so I tested both probes against my trusted instant-read thermometer. Both were spot on.
I have used other MeatStick wireless products before, and I really appreciate not having wires running around the grill or having to juggle wired probes when pulling meat off the smoker. Wireless probes are also a huge advantage when using a rotisserie. One of the features that convinced me to try this model was the upgraded ambient temperature probe, and it has been well worth it.
In my experience, probes that measure ambient temperature from a sensor located at the end of the meat probe can give misleading readings because that sensor is sitting only an inch or two away from a large piece of meat. The air immediately surrounding the meat can be considerably cooler than the actual ambient temperature of the smoker.
Having a better solution for monitoring ambient temperature is a has been a nice upgrade. After multiple cooks, I think these probes would work equally well for an experienced pitmaster or someone just getting into smoking and grilling. Compared with similar probes I've owned, this the definitely the best bang for the buck.
In short, it's a high-quality product that reliably does exactly what it's supposed to do. Accurate wireless probes, dependable connectivity, unlimited range, and excellent value. I could not be happier with this product and highly recommend it.
E
This was simple to use and helped cooking the perfect chicken. Loved it. Should have bought it a long time ago.
M
After having a great experience with the standard MeatStick V, I was interested to see how much the MeatStick V Forge and its dedicated ambient temperature probe would add. After testing it with American Wagyu ribeyes on my Recteq DualFire 1200, I came away even more impressed.
For context, I own and have experience using probes from Pit Boss, ThermoWorks, ChefsTemp, and ThermoPro, so I�ve had plenty of opportunity to compare accuracy, connectivity, durability, and overall usability. The six temperature sensors remain one of my favorite features of the MeatStick V.
Instead of relying on a single measurement point, I can monitor temperatures throughout the probe and focus on the lowest internal reading. This has worked extremely well for everything from a 10-pound bone-in prime rib to chicken drumsticks, where single-sensor probes can be difficult to position accurately.
It worked equally well with the Wagyu ribeyes, giving me much more confidence in hitting the doneness I wanted. The biggest advantage of the Forge is the dedicated ambient temperature probe that plugs into the base. During my cook, its readings tracked very closely with what my Recteq DualFire was set to.
I really like having an independent measurement of the actual cooking environment near the meat rather than relying solely on the grill�s built-in sensor. Being able to monitor ambient temperature alongside the MeatStick�s multiple internal readings makes the entire system feel much more complete, particularly for long smoking sessions. Durability has also been excellent.
I�ve exposed the MeatStick V to open flames on both low and hot sides of my smoker without any issues. Any discoloration cleaned off easily, and accuracy wasn�t affected. Wireless performance has been equally reliable. I haven�t experienced signal drops from the base, especially when connected through WiFi.
The base�s strong magnet is another small but very useful feature, allowing it to securely attach directly to my pellet hopper. Overall, the MeatStick V Forge takes everything I liked about the MeatStick V and makes it an even more complete cooking system.
The six-sensor design, excellent wireless performance, durability, magnetic base, and now the dedicated ambient probe provide an impressive amount of useful information without making the system complicated to use. Having used several competing probe systems, the MeatStick V Forge has become one of my favorites.
When you�re cooking something like American Wagyu, being able to confidently monitor what�s happening both inside the meat and around it is exactly what I want from a wireless thermometer. Highly recommended for any grilling setup!
