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# Registering and naming your Stick

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.

## Name your Stick

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.

## Choose a color — V Prime & V Core

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](/cooking-and-care/cooking-and-care/multi-probe-cooking.md).

## After it's registered

Once registered, your Stick stays on your **home screen** so it's always one tap away. Each one shows its status at a glance:

| Status           | What it means                                                                                                                  |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **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](/troubleshooting/troubleshooting/range-and-connection-drops.md) |
| **Cook status**  | A cook is running — live temperature and progress                                                                              |

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**Related:** [Only show my registered Sticks / re-set a Stick's color](/the-meatstick-app/app/what-do-the-advanced-settings-mean.md) (Advanced Settings)