Two Channels
Measure both your food and the cooking environment with Average Mode OR set two high alarms to track two different foods while they cook.
Unbeatable Simplicity
Like with DOT, just press the Up and Down buttons to set your High Alarms for each channel. Press ANY button to activate the backlight.
Super-Rugged
Molded-in seals protect against spills, splashes, and rain. With the reinforced frame and 5,000 hours of battery life, Square DOT will be ready when you need it.
Verified Accuracy
Each Square DOT comes with its own NIST-traceable calibration certificate verifying its accuracy to national standards.
A refreshing twist on a classic, Square DOT is everything you love about DOT only now with 2 channels and an amazing new air temperature average function. Channel 1 functions as a regular alarm thermometer while Channel 2 can operate in two different modes. Average mode shows you a revolving average temperature calculation of the last 15 minutes, starting when the alarm is first reached. It’s perfect for determining your average oven temperature as you cook, so you can adjust in realtime to get the most accurate results for any recipe. When average mode is disabled, Channel 2 will function as an alarm channel . Like DOT, Square DOT has big, easy-to-read digits, backlit display, ThermoWorks’ signature molded-in splash-proof seals and a commercial-grade plastic body making it a durable, user-friendly tool. It comes with a fold-out stand, a magnetic back for surface mounting, a Pro-Series® penetration probe, and a Pro-Series air probe—each with cables that withstand 700°F (371°C). Square DOT also accepts any of the optional Pro-Series probes. Intended for commercial food service, Square DOT beats houseware brands for simplicity and durability.
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Works as advertised grilling some bone-in pork loin chops yesterday and smoking two chickens today.
I use the single food probe just to get an idea. I then use a Thermopen all over the meat to find out what is really going on
The only feature that I would like to see is to have both a low temperature alarm and a high temperature alarm. I sometimes smoke large pork shoulders for pulled pork and if it takes too long I start to run out of lump charcoal and the temperature drops. Major pain to add more lump to my KJ but it is really needed. A low temp alarm feature in addition to the high temperature alarm would be a huge improvement.
Just for grins I will calibrate my Blue Star oven. I will be shocked if it is off. We had an Amana gas range and the oven temps were all over the place so that is why we spent the $s.
Apparently, one of the best kitchen thermometers out there in terms of accuracy, speed and reliability. Let's hope that that's the case
-1 star for relying on non-rechargeable power (AA/AAA), you can get rechargeable NiMh ones (and I did), but most people won't. Hopefully, the lower voltage of the rechargeables doesn't mess with the accuracy (although if it did, then the alkaline batteries at 1/2 charge would do it too, so hopefully not)
We keep the Dot on a magnetic board next to the oven, and the probes wrapped around a probe spool when not in use.
Very happy to find a device that that not use apps, which will be obsolete in a few years.
The only change would be to have the on/off and average button on the front, but I can understand why it is on the back to keep the unit smaller.
1. ThermoWorks’ Grate Clips were designed to be as universal as possible and do work with most oven, grill, and smoker racks. However, oven and grill/smoker manufacturers have different-sized racks so we cannot guarantee that it will work with every rack.
To accommodate a wider rack, insert the air probe into the holes in the grate clip, then pull the clip’s brackets outward. Doing so with the probe in place will prevent the clip from distorting the upper portion and will not damage the probe in any way. You can see how this works here: https://youtu.be/dbAfG5E4e3I
2. Yes, you can use two Air Probes at the same time to check different spots of the oven. Keep in mind that Square DOT's Average function is associated with Channel 2. Channel 1 will merely report the temperature of the probe's tip.
Simply put, point the end to the wall furthest to where you have it placed. If you have centered in a Square shaped space, as unlikely as that is, then spin over that 🤡.
Yes, you can. You'll want to have a longer probe for the deep fryer as you'll want to make sure you keep the probe's transition out of the oil. Pro-Series® High Temp 12-inch Probe is found here:
https://www.thermoworks.com/tx-1005x-12/
While you can use Square DOT for candy making, it isn't the best option.
Sugar temperatures rise very rapidly at the end of a cook, so it's critical that your thermometer reads temperatures quickly. An instant-read thermometer, such as a Thermapen ONE (which reads temperatures in 1 second), is an ideal solution. A Square DOT reads the temperature in approximately 8-10 seconds. You can find Thermapen ONE here:
https://www.thermoworks.com/thermapen-one/
It's also critical that a thermometer used in candy making be extremely accurate. Because a Thermapen ONE uses thermocouple technology, it is more accurate (plus or minus 0.5°F). A Square DOT, which uses thermistor technology, is less accurate (plus or minus 2°F). Also, please be aware that a stationary probe kept in the same position during a cook may cause you to miss temperature hot spots. If this happens, you might accidentally overcook your candy. Crystallization is also a problem associated with stationary probes.
If you decide to go ahead with using Square DOT for candy making, you'll want to buy a pot clip, found here:
https://www.thermoworks.com/tx-1007x-pc/
Square DOT is 3x3 inches and 7/8 inch thick.
The cable should be OK if the oven, as they typically do, has a flexible seal around the door. Ovens that do not have this type of seal, such as my Breville toaster oven, would have some risk of pinching the cable and damaging it.
Hi Rebecca,
You can turn off the alarm without turning off the whole display. Simply press any of the buttons on the Square DOT to turn off the alarm without turning off the display. After you have pressed a button, the alarm will stop, but Alarm will continue blinking on the side of the display.
There are a few ways to do that depending on what you're using your Square DOT for. You have a penetration probe that you can use inside of meat, yogurt, water, oil, etc. And you have an air probe that you can set in your oven, grill, smoker, etc. First, you'll want to set your high and low alarms according to your situation. We have an article you can take a look at for using your Square DOT: https://help.thermoworks.com/knowledge-base/using-your-square-dot/
If you have more questions about using your Square DOT, I recommend giving us a call at 801-756-7705.
+/- 2 is close enough for any baking that I do. If it ain't broke - don't try to fix it
Yes, it is. Square DOT is designed to use with an oven. The cable can safely be shut in the oven door. You will want to avoid resting the cable on the oven's racks.
Take a look at this article. The video shows how you can adjust your grate clip when your oven rack is far apart.
https://help.thermoworks.com/knowledge-base/using-grate-clip/
I need a meat thermometer to ensure accurate roasting time and I want to monitor the air temp in my oven for baking and roasting.
America's Test Kitchen winner.
I read about it online and it sounds like what I have been looking for.
I own other Thermoworks products and am very pleased