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Tilt wireless hydrometers

Tilt floating Bluetooth hydrometers and thermometers (original, Pro and Pro Mini) and the Tilt Pico Wi-Fi bridge for cloud logging.

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What Tilt makes in our catalogue

Tilt makes floating Bluetooth hydrometers that log gravity and temperature from inside the fermenter. The original Tilt lists SG 0.990–1.120, ±0.002 SG per Tilt, and a battery life of 12–24 months; it arrives pre-calibrated, and each color is one batch, so two fermenters need two colors. The Tilt Pro lists 0.0001 SG resolution, and the compact Pro Mini (calibratable to 1.200) suits kegs and pressure fermenters.

Readings go to a phone, a tablet or a Tilt Pi; the Tilt Pico is a Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi bridge for cloud logging when you are away.

Who Tilt suits

  • Brewers who want fermentation curves without opening the fermenter
  • Lager and pressure-fermenting brewers watching for a stable gravity
  • Data-minded brewers who log every batch

Check a Tilt against a glass hydrometer at the start and end of a batch, and confirm a stable final gravity before bottling. The ABV calculator turns your readings into strength.

Alternatives from other brands

KegLand's RAPT Pill is the main floating alternative (its listing gives few specs, so check KegLand's manual). A triple-scale glass hydrometer covers the basics, and a refractometer reads brew-day gravity from a few drops.

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Before you buy

Buy one color per fermenter you run at the same time, and decide whether you need the Pico or a Tilt Pi for remote logging. For stainless fermenters and kegs, consider the Pro Mini. Keep a glass hydrometer for spot checks.

Tilt products appear in these rankings: best digital hydrometers, best gifts for home brewers (21+) and best fermentation temperature controllers. For a closer look, read Tilt wireless hydrometer review and Tilt vs RAPT Pill vs iSpindel.

Tilt: questions

How accurate is the Tilt hydrometer?
Tilt lists ±0.002 SG over 0.990–1.120 for the original model. The Tilt Pro lists 0.0001 SG resolution.
Does a Tilt work in a stainless fermenter or keg?
Stainless can weaken the Bluetooth signal. The compact Pro Mini is aimed at kegs and pressure fermenters; Tilt's listing mentions about 20 ft range in a 5-gallon keg.
How long does a Tilt battery last?
12–24 months, per the maker.
What is an alternative to a Tilt?
KegLand's RAPT Pill, the open-source DIY iSpindel, or a glass hydrometer with a test jar.