Okay, I thought I would give sous vide cooking a try.
I had looked at the Anova because it was highly recommended and could be operated by an app with wifi or blue tooth.
When I went to order it, I found a series of reviews similar to these:

"Until recently this was a five star product, That was until Anova decided to require a login or Facebook information to use the app. There's no need for this on the bluetooth version."

"Anova changed the app to require a login just to cook a meal. They are apparently more interested in mining data than pleasing their customers. I bought the Bluetooth version so I could monitor it, but now the app requires a login, and I object to logging in just to monitor this expensive device. I can't recommend it any more. Would give it ZERO STARS if possible"

Has anyone run into this?
Do you have an alternative you have used and recommend?

Thanks!