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About Combustion Inc.: Who are you people?

Combustion Inc. is a team of people who love to cook. We spend our time designing, engineering, and manufacturing products that make cooking easier for everyone. We want to help you cook better. To be able to fearlessly master your favorite meals. We

Predictive Thermometer: 1st vs 2nd Generation Comparison

This comparison explores the key improvements and unchanged specifications between the two generations, helping you understand if an upgrade is worthwhile for your cooking needs. Physical Dimensions:. Temperature Accuracy:. Other Specifications:

1st Generation Display vs WiFi Display Comparison

Thinking about adding the WiFi Display to your cart?. Do you own the 1st Generation Display and wondering if you need to upgrade?. Here's a list of changes and unchanged specifications to help you decide.

1st Generation Booster vs WiFi Booster Comparison

Hey there! Remember our trusty 1st Generation Booster? Well, we've got something exciting to share - it just got a major upgrade! Our new WiFi Booster keeps everything you loved about the original while adding some cool new features. Let's take a loo

Quick FAQs: 2nd Generation Combustion Tools

Here are quick answers to your most burning questions about our new 2nd Generation Combustion Tools!. 1. Will my 1st Gen tools work with the new 2nd Gen products?. YES! Everything is fully compatible. Mix and match freely. 2. What's new in the 2nd Ge

Understanding WiFi Display vs WiFi Booster: Which One Do You Need?

Trying to decide between the WiFi Display and WiFi Booster? We get it - it can be a bit confusing at first. Before we dive in, here's what you need to know: both these awesome devices will connect your thermometers to the cloud and work with all your

Will It Fit? Fitment Guide for Giant Grill Gauge & Combustion Engine

Hey grill enthusiasts! 🔥. Excited about our new Giant Grill Gauge or Combustion Engine? We get it - before you pull the trigger on your preorder, you want to make sure these cool new tools will fit your beloved grill perfectly. We've put together th

Do I need the Display?

Some people don’t want to use their phones in the kitchen. If you’re cooking something messy, your phone is going to get sticky or saucy or both. The display keeps it simple — it’s water-resistant and easy-to-clean. It’s big, bright, backlit, and eas

What's the difference between a Standard CPT and a Long-Range CPT?

We only sell one kind of thermometer!. The difference is with the chargers it comes with. The Predictive Thermometer comes with a standard charger that needs to be plugged into power in order to charge your thermometer. It is solely for charging purp

Why is it called a Range-extending Display? Is there a normal display?

The Display includes a range-extending feature. That's the only kind of display we sell. The Display can work as the end point of your network - showing temps, controlling settings, etc. OR it can be used as a repeater so that you can control + monit

What’s the advantage of using the phone app?

A) There are lots of extras in the app, including pretty charts that track the temperature of your food anywhere along the thermometer (coming soon). We interpolate between the 8 sensors with, yup, math, so we can show you how evenly (or not) your fo

Can I use it as an instant-read thermometer? Can I use the display like a basic kitchen timer?

Yes to both!. A smart product doesn’t always need to show off. And there are countless reasons to time things, even when nothing’s in the oven. You could be timing your proofing. You could be timing a dessert chilling. You could be timing your nap. W

How long does the battery last? (CPT & Display)

With a full charge, the Predictive Thermometer works for up to 36 hrs in cooking mode, or up to 24 hrs in instant-read mode (firmware v1.2.1 or higher). A thermometer out of its charger is in instant-read mode by default. It changes to cooking mode w

How do I clean my Predictive Thermometer?

Great question! We want your thermometer to stay looking good. Here are some friendly tips:. Remember, a little TLC goes a long way in keeping your thermometer looking its best. Happy cleaning!

Battery level/percentage?

Being able to track the state of charge is actually quite a tricky thing to do, requiring special circuitry (generally referred to as a fuel guard) that carefully keeps track of the state of charge. It’s a tricky enough thing to do that there are spe

Can I be a beta tester, influencer, or reviewer? Are you hiring?

For journalists, please reach us at [email protected]. For other inquiries, please use this email: [email protected]. Even though the Predictive Thermometer has shipped, beta testing continues. That's because much of the magic of the Predictive