6 brilliant gadgets ever grill master needs — clever kit to help you up your BBQ game this summer

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6 brilliant gadgets ever grill master needs — clever kit to help you up your BBQ game this summer Features By Ruth Hamilton published 9 June 2026

Perfect for Father's Day and beyond

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Summer is on its way, and if you're looking to level up your grilling skills for the season, now's a good time to invest in a gadget or two. I've already rounded up a selection of excellent smart BBQs, which do all the work for you, but here I'm focusing on grilling gadgets that work with your existing BBQ to deliver better results with less effort. Of course, Father's Day is fast approaching, too — any of these would make a stellar gift for a grill master dad.

For cooking large joints of meat, a smart thermometer is a must-have. The most well-known on the market is probably the Meater. You poke the probe into your piece of meat, tell the app what kind of meat it is, and it'll closely monitor the internal temperature as it cooks. It'll alert you when it's time to take it off the grill, and tell you when it's finished resting and good to eat, too. An alternative is the Inkbird, which comes with probes to monitor both the temperature of the oven and the meat, and a magnetic, weatherproof display that snaps to the outside of your BBQ.

The Looftlighter is an electric fire-starter that blasts out hot air and can ignite wood or charcoal in under 60 seconds, without using chemicals or gas. A hot tip amongst current owners is that it's also great for crisping up your crackling. Finally, there's the TipTopTemp, an ultra-clever bit of kit that moderates the temperature in your BBQ with its thermostatic valve — it works using physics; no batteries required.

If you're picking up something for Father's Day and want to supplement your gadgety gift with an extra grill accessory, I've rounded up some well-reviewed options below, too. Happy BBQ season!

Great grill gadgets

8% OFFInkbirdBluetooth Digital Wireless Meat ThermometerUS$48.99US$52.99shop nowLooftlighterClassic Electric BBQ and stove lighter US$58.95shop nowLooftlighterPro Electric BBQ and stove lighter with HyperboostUS$149.98shop now42% OFFMEATERPro smart meat thermometerUS$74.95US$129.95shop now41% OFFMEATERPlus smart meat thermometerUS$59US$99.95shop nowTipTopTempTemperature regulatorUS$40shop now

Awesome accessories

OXO Good GripsSilicone Basting & Pastry BrushUS$13.95shop nowOutsetOutset Non-Stick Grilling & BBQ Grids (2-Pack)US$36.99shop nowOfargoStainless Steel Meat Injector Syringe Kit US$27.99shop nowGrill Masters ClubHeavy Cast Iron Bacon & Griddle Press (2.2lb)US$24.99shop nowBEST18in BBQ cleaning brush US$18.57shop nowThe Great ScrapeShovel BBQ Cleaning Tool & Wood Grill ScraperUS$34.99shop now20% OFFOXOOutdoor Grilling Turner and Tongs SetUS$23.99US$29.99shop nowGrill Masters ClubGrilling Mats — 16 x 13in (set of 3)US$10.97shop nowOXOOutdoor Grilling Precision TurnerUS$19.96shop now

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Ruth is TechRadar's Collections Editor, responsible for masterminding TechRadar's approach towards the new Collections format — a themed, curated selection of product recommendations designed to provide readers with an exciting new way to shop for the very best new gadgets and gizmos.

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