Reviews of SmartThermo

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List of user reviews and ratings for SmartThermo

Total ratings

1.66 (Rating count: 638)

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Review summary

SmartThermo's Android app is plagued by invasive permissions and privacy concerns, with many reviewers labeling it spyware and requiring access to camera, location, and more just to start. A large number report repeated pairing issues and devices not appearing, plus crashes after updates. A minority still report success with pairing and real-time temperature readings, alarms, and a usable experience when it works. Overall, users warn against instability and privacy risks, though some find basic temperature monitoring usable when the app behaves properly.

Pros

Some users report successful pairing and stable connection on Android.
When connected, the thermometer provides real-time temperature readings and can trigger an alarm for doneness.
A few reviewers found the app fun to use and usable on Android.

Cons

Invasive permissions and privacy concerns; many reviewers call it spyware and require camera, location, microphone, and other access just to launch.
Repeated pairing failures; device not showing up or cannot pair.
Crashes and instability after updates; app becomes unusable.
Inaccurate or inconsistent temperature readings (e.g., wrong doneness temps or skipped values).
Overall unreliable connectivity and performance.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.70

All time rating average: 1.66

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-14	Wa*****	I've read the comments and don't understand, it works perfectly for me, all you have to do is read the instructions but you know the times we live in, if you connect the device through the app itself you shouldn't have a problem. Depending on what material, i.e. Dutch oven, it might cut the signal. also you place the device somewhat between where you cook and where you are relaxing. Just read the instructions is all I can say
I've read the comments and don't understand, it works perfectly for me, all you have to do is read the instructions but you know the times we live in, if you connect the device through the app itself you shouldn't have a problem. Depending on what material, i.e. Dutch oven, it might cut the signal. also you place the device somewhat between where you cook and where you are relaxing. Just read the instructions is all I can say
2026-04-11	Al*****	Complete trash. App for a Bluetooth thermometer needs access to Camera, Phone. Mic, Location? Pft. Worst part is the actual thermometer doesn't even work without the app. Actual Garbage, modern day snake oil packaged as a Premium gift.
Complete trash. App for a Bluetooth thermometer needs access to Camera, Phone. Mic, Location? Pft. Worst part is the actual thermometer doesn't even work without the app. Actual Garbage, modern day snake oil packaged as a Premium gift.
2026-03-31	Ni*****	Claims to not collect data. When I installed the App, it immediatly attempted to collect data. Get it together google!
Claims to not collect data. When I installed the App, it immediatly attempted to collect data. Get it together google!
2026-03-29	Ph*****	Was only able to get connected once. now the App crashes immediately on launch. Samsung A36
Was only able to get connected once. now the App crashes immediately on launch. Samsung A36
2026-03-02	To*****	requires a surprising number of permissions in order to function. it wants access to calls, camera, microphone, location, nearby devices, and possibly others. I decided to uninstall the app before allowing for this invasive thing to get its hooks in.
requires a surprising number of permissions in order to function. it wants access to calls, camera, microphone, location, nearby devices, and possibly others. I decided to uninstall the app before allowing for this invasive thing to get its hooks in.
2026-01-22	Er*****	worst experience ever! the thermometer wanted permissions that seemed strange for a meat thermometer. The worst part is, it didn't read the temperature of the meat! the instructions were in broken English. Zero stars would still be a compliment for this product! DO NOT BUY!!!
worst experience ever! the thermometer wanted permissions that seemed strange for a meat thermometer. The worst part is, it didn't read the temperature of the meat! the instructions were in broken English. Zero stars would still be a compliment for this product! DO NOT BUY!!!
2026-01-03	M.*****	I'll repeat what others have said, why does a food thermometer need access to my camera and location? It won't launch the app w/o these permissions. I got this as a gift so at least I'm not out any money as I toss it in the trash.
I'll repeat what others have said, why does a food thermometer need access to my camera and location? It won't launch the app w/o these permissions. I got this as a gift so at least I'm not out any money as I toss it in the trash.
2026-01-01	to*****	Had absolutely no issues pairing to my Android. Yes you may have to help it along when it's attempting to connect but it wasn't hard & by now we've all had smartphones for years so come on man. Also tested it on my fireplace glass & watched temp rise to 136° beef rare temp & alarm went off. Don't listen to these low tech whiners... & I'm a boomer! 😂
Had absolutely no issues pairing to my Android. Yes you may have to help it along when it's attempting to connect but it wasn't hard & by now we've all had smartphones for years so come on man. Also tested it on my fireplace glass & watched temp rise to 136° beef rare temp & alarm went off. Don't listen to these low tech whiners... & I'm a boomer! 😂
2025-12-27	De*****	bad save your money don't buy.
bad save your money don't buy.
2025-12-25	Ea*****	did not work at all
did not work at all