Reviews of JOYBIBIQ

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List of user reviews and ratings for JOYBIBIQ

Total ratings

1.85 (Rating count: 150)

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Review summary

Users appreciate JOYBIBIQ's capability to monitor meat temperatures remotely and its timer functions, reducing the need to check the smoker physically. However, recurring issues with unstable Bluetooth connections, frequent app crashes, and invasive permission requests hinder usability. Additionally, notifications only work when the app is in the foreground, and temperature controls lack precision. Overall, while the app has useful features, reliability and user experience problems negatively impact its effectiveness.

Pros

Allows monitoring meat temperature remotely, reducing the need to open the smoker or oven.
App layout is liked by some users for its design and features like timer function.
Can program the thermometer and timer functions.
Enables use of the thermometer without direct visual checking, providing convenience.

Cons

Frequent Bluetooth connection issues between app, base, and thermometer leading to unreliable readings.
App crashes, freezes or fails to load past splash screen on multiple devices.
Requires invasive permissions like location access, which many users find unnecessary and intrusive.
Lack of notifications unless the app is kept open and in the foreground, limiting usability.
Temperature setting interface is not user-friendly; slider is difficult to adjust precisely and some values cannot be set properly.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.90

All time rating average: 1.85

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61% (17)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-17	Br*****	App won't connect. Worked a few times now it doesn't.
App won't connect. Worked a few times now it doesn't.
2025-01-06	ma*****	One of my gifts ever! No more running in and out to check meat in smoker, no more guessing a turkey doneness. I LOVE the app layout. Cons: -Vague instructions & learning curve. -bluetooth pairing frustrating, (use app process) -KEEP HOST STATION NEAR COOKER LOCATION. Mine has to sit right next to my ninja smoker, which means keep it charged so u can put in ziploc bag to keep out of rain/snow while cooking, therefore phone app use is a must. The probe understandably doesn't have strong transmit.
One of my gifts ever! No more running in and out to check meat in smoker, no more guessing a turkey doneness. I LOVE the app layout. Cons: -Vague instructions & learning curve. -bluetooth pairing frustrating, (use app process) -KEEP HOST STATION NEAR COOKER LOCATION. Mine has to sit right next to my ninja smoker, which means keep it charged so u can put in ziploc bag to keep out of rain/snow while cooking, therefore phone app use is a must. The probe understandably doesn't have strong transmit.
2024-12-29	Do*****	We have used this app and thermometers several times and it works. Keeps from having to open the smoker to check meat temps. Wish the app would install on my watch.
We have used this app and thermometers several times and it works. Keeps from having to open the smoker to check meat temps. Wish the app would install on my watch.
2024-12-28	Tj*****	Would give 0 stars if it would let me. The app constantly loses connection with the based the base loses connection with the thermometer. Steer clear of this product.
Would give 0 stars if it would let me. The app constantly loses connection with the based the base loses connection with the thermometer. Steer clear of this product.
2024-12-28	Ke*****	Bluetooth sync does not work. Whenever I do get a reading of the temp, It will either come from the thermometer holding unit, or the app. There is no reason why it will connect and it will not stay connected. The app is completely useless since I can't use it to change anything or reload it to get a temp reading.
Bluetooth sync does not work. Whenever I do get a reading of the temp, It will either come from the thermometer holding unit, or the app. There is no reason why it will connect and it will not stay connected. The app is completely useless since I can't use it to change anything or reload it to get a temp reading.
2024-12-25	Ky*****	Just downloaded the app and it's already telling me to update it with no update. Keeps crashing not allowing me to use the phones Bluetooth.
Just downloaded the app and it's already telling me to update it with no update. Keeps crashing not allowing me to use the phones Bluetooth.
2024-12-14	Na*****	Works less than half the time. And when it does connect the screen closes out on its own. Useless app for Bluetooth
Works less than half the time. And when it does connect the screen closes out on its own. Useless app for Bluetooth
2024-11-17	Wi*****	Doesn't connect to probe.
Doesn't connect to probe.
2024-09-15	An*****	I can't get my after work It says it's paired but the app won't go past the first screen?
I can't get my after work It says it's paired but the app won't go past the first screen?
2024-09-10	Ti*****	Doesn't support connecting to 2 phones at the same time.
Doesn't support connecting to 2 phones at the same time.