Set it up
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Your V Prime Set has two pieces: the V Prime Stick and the V Smart Base. First-time setup takes about 15 minutes — most of that is the first charge.
Plug the Smart Base into a power source with the included USB-C cable and let it charge for at least 1 hour before first use. It has its own battery, so it can stay on the counter or stick to your grill during the cook without being tethered to the wall.
Place the Stick on the Smart Base. The contacts seat magnetically and it starts charging on its own — leave it about an hour before first use.
Brand-new Stick looks dead? That's normal. New Sticks ship in a low-voltage protection state. Give it ~10 seconds on the powered base and it'll wake up when you lift it off.
Get the MeatStick App for iOS or Android, then sign in or create an account. See Where do I download the App.
Lift the Stick off the base to activate it. In the app, select your Stick, choose your cut, and set your target temperature.
Push the Stick into the thickest part of the meat, up to the line on the steel shaft. Avoid fat and bone.
Temperature streams to your phone in real time, and the app alerts you when the meat hits your target. Keep the Smart Base within about 6 feet of the Stick for a solid signal. To watch your cook from anywhere, connect the Smart Base to WiFi once — see Monitoring your cook over WiFi.
Let the meat rest before removing the Stick — it may be hot. Once it cools, clean it and set it back on the base when dry.
You don't have to — the V Prime Stick powers down on its own two ways:
After 30 minutes of inactivity.
The moment you place it on the Smart Base.
So you can focus on the cook without worrying about switching it off.
Need help? Fill out a ticket in the app and our Support Team will get back to you.
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