Grill Master · MEATER

MEATER Pro Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer

Why he’ll love it

He leaves the probe in, closes the lid and watches the temperature from the couch. The app tells him when to pull it and how long to rest it.

A wire-free probe that pings his phone when the meat is ready.

Best for The backyard pitmaster

Skip it if he hates apps. Also, some owners report Bluetooth range problems in closed ovens and grills, so check recent reviews.