Registering and naming your Stick
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The first time the MeatStick App sees a Stick, it walks you through a quick Stick registration so the app knows which Stick is which. This usually happens right after you lift the Stick off its charger near your phone.
When a new Stick is detected, the app prompts you to give it a name — something you'll recognize, like "Brisket," "Oven," or "Smoker #1." That name stays with the Stick on your account.
If you're registering a V Prime Stick or a V Core Stick, you can also pick its color during registration. Match it to the colored ID ring you've slipped on the Stick's handle, and the app reading will line up with the physical Stick — a lifesaver when you're running more than one. See Cooking with more than one Stick.
Once registered, your Stick stays on your home screen so it's always one tap away. Each one shows its status at a glance:
On
Powered on and ready to cook
Off
Powered down — usually resting on the charger
Disconnected
Out of range or signal lost — see Range and connection drops
Cook status
A cook is running — live temperature and progress
Related: Only show my registered Sticks / re-set a Stick's color (Advanced Settings)
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