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product_id: 469927556
title: "- SMARTRO ST49 Digital Thermocouple Instant-Read Meat Thermometer with Ambidextrous Backlit for Food, Grilling, BBQ, Kitchen Cooking, Oil Deep Frying and Candy"
brand: "smartro"
price: "R998"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Smartro"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/469927556-smartro-st49-digital-thermocouple-instant-read-meat-thermometer-with-ambidextrous
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# IP67 waterproof rating Ambidextrous auto-rotating display 1-2 sec ultra-fast readout - SMARTRO ST49 Digital Thermocouple Instant-Read Meat Thermometer with Ambidextrous Backlit for Food, Grilling, BBQ, Kitchen Cooking, Oil Deep Frying and Candy

**Brand:** smartro
**Price:** R998
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Master your grill game with precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - SMARTRO ST49 Digital Thermocouple Instant-Read Meat Thermometer with Ambidextrous Backlit for Food, Grilling, BBQ, Kitchen Cooking, Oil Deep Frying and Candy by smartro
- **How much does it cost?** R998 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- smartro enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smartro brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flip It Your Way:** Motion-sensing display rotates for left or right-handed use
- • **Precision in a Flash:** 0.7℉ accuracy delivers perfect doneness every time
- • **Big Screen, No Squint:** Large backlit digits ensure clear readings day or night
- • **Instant On, Instant Off:** Motion-activated wake-up and auto-sleep save battery life
- • **Waterproof & Worry-Free:** IP67 rating means rinse and reuse without a second thought

## Overview

The SMARTRO ST49 Digital Thermocouple Meat Thermometer combines NSF-certified safety with lightning-fast 1-2 second readings and 0.7℉ accuracy. Its large backlit screen auto-rotates for ambidextrous use, while IP67 waterproofing ensures easy cleaning and durability. Designed for professional-grade grilling, cooking, and frying, it features motion-activated power saving and a magnetic backing for convenient storage—making it the ultimate tool for millennial chefs who demand speed, precision, and effortless style.

## Description

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Review: Just what a thermometer should be ... and more - There are lots of digital thermometers out there at lots of price ranges. I took a chance on this one and it worked great, and beat my expectations with a few surprises. With a thermometer, you want something that's quick and accurate. To use it, you simply pull the probe out from the side and it turns on automatically. Stick the probe in whatever you are measuring and you get a very quick reading. There were a few nice surprises though. The display lights up automatically. Though the numbers are nice and big, the backlighting makes them even more legible. Not only that, there is a sensor that can detect the orientation of the thermometer and the display will flip when it detects it's somewhat upside-down. I like to rinse the probe before I put the thermometer away and once I was too busy to do so until much later and was surprised to see that it had turned off by itself. It's nice that it will do this to conserve battery power as it's not always convenient while cooking to clean and put away the thermometer right away. This thermometer is a well made product and I can easily recommend it to others who are looking for a good quality thermometer for their kitchen.
Review: Best Buy for the money - Had it over a year now. Easy to use and extremely durable. It reads fast and for the most part very accurate. You could spend a lot more money than this, and only get a minuscule amount better performance.

## Features

- NSF Certified: The ST49 meat thermometers for grilling is rigorously tested and meets the highest standards for public health protection. NSF certified by the National Sanitation Foundation.
- Instant and Exact: Our instant read thermometer for cooking uses top-of-the-line thermocouple technology to give pinpoint temperature readings as soon as you put in the probe. Its 0.7℉ accuracy and 1-2 seconds readout times are unparalleled, just like your perfect medium-rare steak will be.
- Big Sharp Screen: Large screen with huge digits makes viewing temperatures easy from any angle. Perfect for cooking in the day and night.
- Motion-sensing Display: The display can detect if the device is upside down and rotate the display accordingly, so you can use the ST49 with either hand, from any angle. Squinting never required.
- Motion-activated Wake-up Mode: Pick up your ST49 and it will turn on instantly, set it down to activate the battery-saving sleep mode.
- Completely Waterproof: Compared to other meat thermometers, the ST49 has a best-in-class IP67 waterproof rating, meaning it can withstand up to 1 meter of water. No more worrying about contamination, just run under water and rinse with soap like other kitchen tools.
- Magnetic Backing and Hanging Hole: You can stick the ST49 cooking thermometer to any metal surface, and use the hanging hole to hang it on a hook or rope.
- Simple and Intuitive: An instant read meat thermometer with no “bells and whistles”, only essential features. Feel confident handing off the ST49 to friends and family on Christmas, and let them take over the cooking: No calibration or fumbling with random buttons and settings.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B4W93DX9 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #115,939 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #339 in Meat Thermometers & Timers |
| Brand | SMARTRO |
| Color | Black |
| Date First Available | June 23, 2022 |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Included Components | Thermometer |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Length | 6.18 Inches |
| Item Weight | 6.7 ounces |
| Item model number | ST49 |
| Manufacturer | SMARTRO |
| Model Name | ST49 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Care Instructions | Do Not Soak |
| Response Time | 1 seconds |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Special Feature | Auto Off, Fast Reading System, High Accuracy, Ultra Clear Screen, Waterproof |
| Specification Met | Nsf, Ce, Rosh |
| Style | Garden |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 572 Degrees Fahrenheit |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** SMARTRO
- **Color:** Black
- **Display Type:** Digital
- **Included Components:** Thermometer
- **Outer Material:** Plastic
- **Product Care Instructions:** Do Not Soak
- **Special Feature:** Auto Off, Fast Reading System, High Accuracy, Ultra Clear Screen, Waterproof
- **Specification Met:** Nsf, Ce, Rosh
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just what a thermometer should be ... and more
*by G***A on May 6, 2021*

There are lots of digital thermometers out there at lots of price ranges. I took a chance on this one and it worked great, and beat my expectations with a few surprises. With a thermometer, you want something that's quick and accurate. To use it, you simply pull the probe out from the side and it turns on automatically. Stick the probe in whatever you are measuring and you get a very quick reading. There were a few nice surprises though. The display lights up automatically. Though the numbers are nice and big, the backlighting makes them even more legible. Not only that, there is a sensor that can detect the orientation of the thermometer and the display will flip when it detects it's somewhat upside-down. I like to rinse the probe before I put the thermometer away and once I was too busy to do so until much later and was surprised to see that it had turned off by itself. It's nice that it will do this to conserve battery power as it's not always convenient while cooking to clean and put away the thermometer right away. This thermometer is a well made product and I can easily recommend it to others who are looking for a good quality thermometer for their kitchen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Buy for the money
*by L***J on September 22, 2025*

Had it over a year now. Easy to use and extremely durable. It reads fast and for the most part very accurate. You could spend a lot more money than this, and only get a minuscule amount better performance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very accurate and easy to read and operate.
*by A***D on June 9, 2021*

Nice product. I like that you just upfold probe and It comes on and the numbers are big and bright and easy to see. I compared with another meat thermometer I own and it is very accurate. When done you fold it back up and it turns off automatically. It arrive quickly and in a nice box that you could store it in.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*