Question 1

If the company were to go out of business presumably the app would no longer be supported and the tool would be useless. Am I wrong?

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Since Joule is now compatible with Alexa, if the company ever ceases to update their app Alexa skill could be a workaround that wouldn’t require the Joule app. All youd need is WiFi and Alexa, and that’s not going outta style any time before the device croaks.

Also, unlike other sous vide circulators Joule has the unique capability to update its firmware. So hopefully they’ll do the ethical thing and make their very last update to work w/o the app (tho it’ll be very frustrating, as the device itself does not have a screen and has only one button, thus its operation would definitely be very difficult and prone to user error every use.)  These are just my plebeian logic…in theory. But…ChefSteps did have a separate app w/ much more recipes for everything you can think of, which they discontinued a while back. Perhaps they thought 1 app could serve both purposes, but now it’s just the 1 app and about 100 recipes available are solely limited to sous vide. Hope they will do right by their customers. Hope this helps a little.

Question 2

Whats the difference between the cs10001 vs cs20001?

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Functionally they are the same. The biggest difference is the finish. The newer device is white. Where the original device had a stainless finish.

Question 3

How do I setup up to cook a medium rare steak for 1 person, and a medium/medium well steak for another person, at the same dinner table?

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Start the medium-well steak an hour before you start the medium rare. So begin at the higher temp for one hour, then lower the temp (you can add some ice cubes) to the medium rare temp, add the steak, and cook. The medium-well steak will not cook further, it will simply hold its done-ness until your medium-rare steak is done. Additionally, both steaks can sit in the water once completed until you're ready to serve. Simply remove from bags, pat dry and give them a quick sear for color. You're good to go. I do the same thing with veggies - I begin my veggies at a higher temp for an hour, then lower the temp and add my protein and cook accordingly. The veggies are always perfect, as are my proteins.

Question 4

What happens if you take the phone out of Bluetooth range, or shut the phone off?

Accepted Answer

Joule utilizes both Bluetooth and wifi. As long as it is connected to your wifi network at home, Joule will continue to function with the app. I have had Joule cooking my food while I was away from home, at work, and the app will still connect to Joule over the cellular network. 
I have not tried turning my phone off while Joule and the app were running. I can only assume that Joule will either just continue the current task, or that it will pause and wait for you.

ASIN	B0727R431B
Best Sellers Rank	#394,504 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #139 in Sous Vide Machines
Brand Name	Breville
Capacity	1 liters
Color	White
Control Method	App
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,964)
Global Trade Identification Number	00855869006010
Included Components	sous vide circulator
Item Dimensions D x W x H	1.85"D x 1.85"W x 11"H
Item Type Name	Slow Cooker
Item Weight	1.3 pounds
Manufacturer	ChefSteps
Material	Polycarbonate
Model Number	4186JW120B
Number of Items	1
Part Number	602135
UPC	855869006010
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	185 °F
Voltage	120 volts
Wattage	1100 watts

ChefSteps 4186JW120B Joule Sous Vide, 1100 Watts, All White, 11 x 1.9 x 1.9"

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