INKBIRD BBQ Thermometer App for Homey
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Control and monitor your INKBIRD wireless BBQ thermometer directly from your Homey smart home.
WHAT IT DOES
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• Real-time temperature monitoring for multiple probes
• Dashboard widget for at-a-glance probe status
• Battery level tracking (base station + individual probes)
• Automatic alerts when device connects/disconnects
• Flow card triggers for custom automations
SUPPORTED DEVICES
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✓ INKBIRD INT-14-BW (4 wireless probes) - Fully tested
○ INKBIRD INT-12E-BW (2 wireless probes) - Ready soon
○ INKBIRD INT-12-BW (2 wireless probes) - Ready soon
○ INKBIRD IBT-4XS (4 wired probes) - In development
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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• Homey Pro (2023 or newer)
• One INKBIRD thermometer
• Bluetooth connection
GETTING STARTED
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1. Install app from Homey App Store
2. Power on your INKBIRD thermometer
3. Close the INKBIRD phone app (only one Bluetooth connection allowed!)
4. Add device in Homey - search for your thermometer
5. Insert probes and start monitoring!
KEY FEATURES
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• Multi-language support (EN, NL, FR, DE, ES)
• Real-time streaming with automatic reconnection
• Probe status: Active, Docked, Paired, or Unpaired
• Smart stale data protection (prevents old readings)
• Connection status indicators in dashboard widget
ADDING THE WIDGET
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1. Open the Homey app on your phone/tablet
2. Go to Devices → tap the + button → Widgets
3. Find "INKBIRD Meat Thermometer" in the list
4. Select "Probe Overview" widget
5. Choose your thermometer device when prompted
6. Position the widget on your dashboard
Widget status icons:
• ⚡ (green) = Streaming active, real-time updates
• ⚡ (grey) = Polling mode, periodic updates
• ✕ (red) = No data, device unavailable or connecting
FLOW CARD IDEAS
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• Alert when meat reaches target temperature
• Notify if pit temperature drops too low
• Turn on lights and send notification if thermometer disconnects
• Reminder to charge probes when battery is low
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Device not found? Close the INKBIRD phone app first - only one Bluetooth connection allowed.
No data showing? Insert a probe and ensure the base station is powered on.
Shows dashes? Device lost connection or no probe is detected.
FEEDBACK
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Report issues or suggest features at the Homey Community forum:
https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-inkbird-bbq-app/148202
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPER
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