Camp Chef SmokePro SG24 Wifi | Camp Chef Unboxing, Assembly, and Burn-In
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- Welcome back to Anderson's SmokeShow! Today we have the new Camp Chef SmokePro SG24 Wifi that was sent to us by Camp Chef! We will be unboxing, assembling, and doing the burn in procedure! Stick around and see how we do it!
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This Camp Chef SmokePro SG24 Wifi has a bunch of great features! The upgraded controller has Bluetooth and Wifi capabilities as well as 2 temperature probes! The controller is also a PID controller that allows you to set the temperature with a +/- 5F tolerance all while setting a independent smoke setting! This pellet grill is a "SG" meaning that it has the Slide and Grill technology which allows the user to control direct vs indirect heat. Though this SmokePro is a step down from the Woodwind Series, there is no lack in quality! This grill is built like a tank and looks good in that matte black finish!
This grill has many similarities with the Camp Chef Woodwind Wifi series. The main differences are the controller and a few finishing touches like the Camp Chef placard, bottom shelf, and stainless steel lid.
This grill will fit well with my current arsenal of grills and smokers: Camp Chef Pellet Grill, Masterbuilt Gravity Smoker, Pit Boss 5 Series Vertical Pellet Smoker, and Weber Kettle grill.
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Great video!! Thank you. It was actually easier to put together than I thought. Now, for the first burn! You made the whole process easier. I appreciate it!!
Glad that my video helped! Thanks for watching Tom
Just doing the initial burn-in on mine today and this video was the perfect guide. Thanks a ton for making this! Pumped to try out a bunch of your recipes. Def subscribing.
Glad it was useful!
Great video. Very much appreciated. I actually watched after I had put my SmokePro together, and realized I had done one step wrong, so this was very helpful!
Glad that it helped! Thanks for watching
Thanks for posting this. Wife got me one for Christmas and I just got done assembling. Excited to get this thing going.
Heck yeah! Welcome to the Camp Chef Family!
Excellent video, very clear and thorough to help assemble the grill
Thanks Eugene! Glad it helped!
I just got mine today. Thank you for posting this video I liked and subbed!
Heck yeah! You’re going to love the grill Will!
Great video! I bought a Smokepro 24 DLX and your video is the best one on here that goes over priming and burn in step by step. 👍🏼
Thanks for the kind words Carlos! Thanks for the support!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow you’re welcome 👍🏼😁
Your video helped me make my mind on this model from the Woodwind! Thanks for another great video!
I’m glad that I was able to help! If you use the link in my video to purchase the grill Camp Chef will recognize me for the sale. Thanks for watching and thanks for the support Scott!
Just got one today and couldn’t find the one we had until you thanks great video
Thanks for watching Bryan!
Great video, you are very good at explaining. Enjoy your videos, I think by watching I and going to get a Camp Chef Woodwind. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Michael I appreciate the positive feedback! You definitely cannot go wrong with the Woodwind..My dad loves his!
Great video, I have a Woodwind 36 being delivered tomorrow (assembled) and can't wait. Thanks! !! !!!
Thanks! You’re going to love that grill! And the 36 is a TANK!
Thanks for the video just bought mine this weekend. Going to do the first burn tomorrow!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
STILL a great video. Used it today, in 2024, to assemble this grill. Up and running. Good vid, sub'd.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for the great video, perfect instructions & it's time to start up my new toy!
Glad I could help! Enjoy that new grill Noreen!
Just picked up new for $440 on sale. Had my 15 year old put mine together. Came back to check after 30 minutes, and he had it done and everything tight. Quick and easy assembly. The rack layout and deeper box set it apart from PB and Traeger, both solid grills. You'd have to get the next size up in either of those to have the same space.
$440 for the WiFi model?
Great Video I followed along had mine set up in no time thank you 🙏
Thanks! Glad it helped
Thank you for your review!
Caught one on sale today.
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Ordering one of these soon; thanks for the very helpful video! I'm sure it will make setup and burn-in a little easier.
Awesome! It’s a great grill and I use it probably 3-4 times per week! If you can I would appreciate it if you use the link in my description when you buy the grill, that way Camp Chef recognizes me for the sale! Thanks for the support Jack!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow Good timing! Done and done.
Awesome! I really appreciate it!
I commented on a different post of yours yesterday, but I have to tell you. I have learned so much by watching your videos. I put my Camp Chef 36 Wifi together last night, in less than an hour, by myself, thanks to your videos... Great job brother. Now it is time to start cooking!!!
Thanks for watching Jo! So far I’m really impressed with the features on the Camp Chef grills as well as the build quality! My dad cooks on his 3-4x per week and has had nothing but a great experience!
I’m thinking of getting the same model how are you liking it?
I’m assuming that you are asking about the Woodwind WiFi 36 which I cannot speak on. But my dads for the 24 and loves it! I can tell you that Camp Chef makes a great product and their support is top notch!
I got the PG24DLX from Camp Chef. Your assembly much more involved than mine. Particularly when it came to the legs and wheels. My only real problem came in installing the optional shelf. I did that, the side shelf and the lid handle all while upside down. Made it much easier for a fat old man. I have to say thank you again for the video on installing. I was going to it backwards.
I’m glad that my video helped! Thanks for watching and for reaching out!
Thanks for the help my dude!
Thanks for watching Dalton!
Thank you very much for this very informative video. Mine was dropped off on the porch, yesterday. My wife bought me a Masterbuilt electric smoker a few years ago, so this is a great upgrade. Excited to see what I can do with it!
Glad it helped
Great Video! Whenever I put things together from instructions I like to have friends of at least 4 ethnicities to help me read the instructions!
The assembly went really well with this grill. Camp Chef did a great job with the instructions and making it an easy experience. There are a few steps that really require an extra set of hands, but that’s really no issue.
New Sub here... You convinced me to get one just in time for summer 😁. Even did an unboxing of me sorta following your instructions.... Shouted you out and shared your link... Thanks!
Great step by step instructions. Wish I would've watched this before I started. I too, dropped some screws in the hopper. Thanks for the video
Glad it was useful!
thanks for the video. It really helped me out. made the job easier.
Glad it helped!
I really appreciate this build video. It made my assembly last night a snap. Your tip on putting something in the pellet hopper to catch dropped pieces was a huge timesaver for me. I surely did drop a screw, but I had stuck the instruction book in the bin like you did with the cardboard! Great tip - THANKS! Had my first cook tonight, great chicken on the first try!
I’m glad that I was able to make it easier! I learned the trick when I put my dads Woodwind WiFi together in the spring.... dropped 2 screws down into the auger and it was a pain to get out.
I’m glad that you enjoyed that first cook! I personally love mine and cook on it 3-4x per week!
How do you like this smoker? Thinking to buy it too.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow GOAT
I followed your instructions step by step and it went flawless. It took us about an hour to complete. Without your video it would have been at least an additional hour. Thank you!!!!
This was a great help. Thanks!
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching
Looks pretty cool Andrew! Definitely interested to see some cooks on it.
Thanks Charley! I’m looking forward to spending the summer with this grill!
I just picked one up for $590 on the camp chef website and local dealer matched, burning it in as we speak. It was a little bit of a pain putting it together by myself, but finished in about 2 hours after going back and forth watching this video. It took almost that long for me to get it up a flight of stairs by myself, haha.
Thanks man! Firing it up now!!!
Heck yeah!! 💪🏻💪🏻
Very good detailed video. Bought mine today and roasting a chicken right now!
Nice!!!
I tried to do the burn-in from the limited instructions included with my new grill. That didn't go so well. Watched the video and saw a couple of steps that I left out and then everything worked fine. Can't wait to actually cook something. Thank you.
Glad that I could help! Thanks for watching
Bro you just made my assemble and set up so easy!! I definitely subscribed! Can’t wait for more videos, just got my sg24 WiFi grill today, hoping to get the sidekick when back in stock, how great is that attachment on this particular grill??!
Glad to hear that I helped you out with this! I personally didn’t think that I would enjoy the sidekick as much as I do! I think my favorite this about it is using it to seat steaks
Looks like a really nice pellet smoker. I ended up buying a 36" Kinsford Pro Offset with a 18x18x18" firebox, while waiting for my Masterbuilt 1050. I am currently converting it to fully temperature controlled with a QMasterSenior and the larger 50cfm fan. The only thing I haven't got is a pellet but my best friend has a Treager I ended up buying him some Kingsford stainless wood chip smoke triangle canisters to add more smoke to his. It just seems very light on smoke flavor, but he was using Treager pellets so who knows. That Camp Chef looks very Nice, This should help new owners a lot assembling theirs.
I am happy with it so far! My dad has the woodwind and it’s been great for him. I have enjoyed the pellet grills and smokers. I think that they work well and make some great food! This Camp Chef Grill will allow you to adjust the smoke settings so you can increase the output. I’m curious to see how much it effects the results.
Well done, sir! 👍👍
Thanks for watching!
The biggest takeaway from this Unboxing video is covering/stuffing the inside of the hopper when attaching the lid. I almost skipped it but, thought I might as well do it just in case since it was in the video. I had no issues with the first screw but, I totally fumbled the second one. I don't know what I would've done if that screw fell in and got lost. Thanks Andrew!
It’s the little things that mean the most lol! Yeah I learned the hard way on my dads Woodwind Wifi assembly as I dropped screws down in the auger twice. Thanks for watching
The 🐐, thanks for your help
Glad my video could help 💪🏻💪🏻
As the others have said, very helpful, and thank you very much. I couldn’t tell 100% for certain whether the top grates go into the thinner upper groove in the shelf brackets (seems to me they should, would be more secure and why else have that groove there) or just resting on top of the brackets.
I can’t get them to fit into the grooves, seems like they are a quarter inch too wide.
In your video, this is around the 17+ minute mark.
Thoughts? Thanks!
Great assembly and informative video. What are differences from this smoker and Wood Wind.?? Which do you prefer?? Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎.
There are a couple key differences. First is the stainless steel lid that’s offered with the Woodwind. The next is the colored display on the controller along with 4 probes. The last major difference is the bottom shelf that comes with the woodwind.
Both grills are great, but I’m going to say that in my mind the upgrades to the Woodwind are nice but I can live without them and save myself $100 and maybe put that towards the sidekick or a grill cover.
just got the grill this week it was floor model so no instruction book. Campchef has a pdf on line but that’s a pain. searching utube i thankfully found thus video. great how to on setting this up. i was up and doing burn off in no time. Thank You i have subscribed and will be watching for more on this grill.
Glad that I could help! You’re going to love the new grill!
Had to laugh at his neighbor's WiFi name around 19:10 😂
Appreciate the video. I'm about to try this assembly myself
Picking mine up right now! Thanks for showing me what I'm in for this afternoon
Awesome! I absolutely love this grill! Assembly isn’t too bad on this one either!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow not happy. The side of the box has a small dent and the paint is peeled off about 4"x4" with rust underneath
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I emailed them but don't want to wait so might just high temp paint it
Dustin Curley did you buy it at a big box store? Or directly from Camp Chef?
@@AndersonsSmokeShow home depot
There's a version of this same Camp Chef grill at Sportsman's Warehouse - just has a window on the lid for some reason, and has "Sportsman's Warehouse" badges. Just got it on sale for $499. Thanks to this fine video I already know how to put it together.
Sean M I’ve seen that model before, and they seem nice! I’m glad that my video was able to help!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow it is cool. We looked at that version also. There are a few differences. The hopper lid is smaller. It doesn’t exceed the dimensions of the hopper to make a larger shelf area like the non Sportsman version. Also the hopper pellet clean out is different. Is has a shoot about four inches long with the trap door at the bottom. Only bummer is that, although not a huge bummer, the pellets remain in that shoot indefinitely until you empty the hopper. The non Sportsman version has the trap door inside the hopper at the top of the shoot. The glass window on the Sportsman version is nice but I wonder how long the glass will stay clear. Just a little feedback.
I love my Camp Chef. Got it one month ago. One of the best. Only thing they have to work on is their connection issues.
I haven’t seen any issues with mine and I don’t think my dad has either. I really love the grill as well! Makes some great food!
Just started unboxing my new SG24, so what to do next? Get something to eat and drink and go to CZcams! Your presentation is perfect! Thanks!
Update: Assembly was a breeze, but I couldn't find your cameraman for love or money. Not that difficult to do on your own, though. Just need to be careful and take your time.
And yes, I'll brag a little. I didn't stuff anything in the pellet bin and I didn't drop anything it it but pellets. But I was a mechanic for a living back in the dark ages.
I'm doing my initial burn in and so far so good.
Hope you enjoy that new grill!
Camera Ops are the best!!!
Excellent video! After some cooks on it, could you do a video of how easy / difficult is is to clean? Thanks!
Absolutely! That’s something that’ll be coming up!
Anderson’s SmokeShow What are the major differences between your sg24 and your Dad's Woodwind? Is it worth the extra 200 dollars in your opinion?
This video was very helpful.I’ve been wondering how to set the 30 minutes.
Thanks for watching David!
I still can’t figure out how to set the 30 minutes?
Great video, do you still use the sg 24 anymore? Your content has really helped me in my first pellet smoker of camp chef.
I’ve upgraded a few times since this grill, but it’s still in the family and working great
The other network the app located made me chuckle... is your neighbor a Steve Oedekerk fan? LOL!
Time stamps:
1:15 initial unboxing
3:39 starting assembly
4:16 putting legs on
7:40 chimney and chimney cap
9:07 main handle
10:33 hopper handle
11:43 hopper lid
13:23 shelf brackets
14:14 SG feature
14:48 side shelf (no Sidekick)
15:37 grease bucket and ash cup
16:15 drip tray
16:49 warming rack + cooking grate
17:22 burner and hopper clean out knob
18:00 grill knob
18:12 first plug-in + app connect
19:44 pellet priming
20:59 initial burn-in
21:54 shut down
22:26 closing remarks
Thanks
You responded fast. I haven't finished watching your assembly video. Only problem I have is figuring out how to remove the safety grid. The pellets will cavitate to the auger. Without the grid it would be easier to smooth the pellets to improve pellet flow. also, after watching this Have to take the hopper handle off and reinstall. I put the rubber ring on the wrong side of the hopper.
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That's a legit grill! I can't wait to see what gets cooked on that beast.
This thing is a beast! Check out the new Sidekick video.... even more of a beast now!
Anderson’s SmokeShow It’s on my list to watch! 🔥🔥🔥
i meant to google smokepurpp freestyle but I typed smokepro and I'm gonna stay and watch it
Wow talk about two completely different topics! I appreciate the support man!
Anderson I enjoyed the video. Watching your Woodwind video for your father lead me to the CampChef SG. Should be delivered in a week.
What's your opinion of the chimney? A few videos mentioned the design in a negative light.
I personally don’t see anything negative about it. What are they saying about it?
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I'm not sure, haven't assembled mine yet.
Comments came from Best Pellet Grills of 2020 - The chimney hole is not through to inside grill; condensation or water will get trapped.
Great advice at 12:17. I wish I would have watched this video first. I dropped a screw in there and had to fish it out. Luckily I had a magnetic tip screwdriver.
It happened to me on my dads Woodwind Wifi assembly... 2 or 3 times! So I had to improvise with covering the hopper... now that’s my go to move lol
That was a genius move. I had to learn the hard way also 😑 I assembled the grill by myself so I had to turn the grill upside down to get the dropped screw out of the auger. If I watched your video first I would’ve covered up with paper too.
I learned that the hard way when I assembled my dads Woodwind Wifi
Thank you for the review. Thinking about buying this grill. Wanted to know how well the slide and sear feature works. Can you really get a good steak sear with this feature?
If you bump it up to 500F and open the slide and grill it does a pretty good job. If you’re looking for a perfect sear then the sear box or sidekick with the bbq box (I also use the griddle to sear and it’s 💰)
@@AndersonsSmokeShow So that's basically my question. Should I just get a non slide and grill model and just put a grill/sear box on it? Don't want to spend money on a slide and grill model if it really doesn't work that well.
The non-SG models don’t have WiFi if that’s something that you’re interested in
@@AndersonsSmokeShow Actually, I do not need wifi at all.
Dick's recently came out with a Camp Chef Gen 2 Slide and Grill for $499, seems similar to this model except WiFi.
That’s actually a good deal! The slide and grill technology is typically always on the higher end grills. This seems to be a step up from the DLX for $50 less!
Thank you for this video. Question? Do you do the feeder each time you use the SG 24 or just onece in awhile?
Are you referring to the feed mode? If so, no. You only do that when the auger is completely empty... which would be the initial start up or if you run out of pellets during a cook.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow thank you so much.
Is there any particular reason the lid needs to be open during startup?
Yeah, there are gasses that are expelled during combustion that can be explosive.
I just purchased this very grill yesterday at a farm store parking lot sale it was marked down 350.00 from retail price, way too good to pass up.
This video should make it a breeze to assemble thanks
Wow that’s a steal!!!!
I just got a camp chef ZG 24 but my controller doesn’t have the Bluetooth set up option under “about”. Are there different version of this controller?
Yeah they have a few variations in order to meet different price points. The SG and Woodwind have the Wifi controllers.
How is the build quality compared to the woodwind? Lid and cooking chamber thickness and quality?
The build quality is pretty much identical when compared to the Woodwind. There are slight differences such as the stainless lid on the woodwind as well as the color controller.... but overall you will find most of the same key features in both grills!
My heat deflector for the inside of the handle looks so different. It’s only curve on one side and not shape like that at all.
FYI. This one is currently 599 @ cabelas in bronze, but that won't last long.
CC just recently raised their prices across the board (I missed out on the woodwind 24 when it was 799, now it's 999 which is too much money for me). This SG grill is currently 850 on the CC website. Best value in pellet grills right now
That’s a good deal!
FYI, Looking at one at Dicks Sporting Goods 12/12/2021 for $499 both copper and black. And available in store to save on the $30 oversized shipping fee.
Love the WiFi name, “Three Boobs” lol
🤣🤣 that’s my neighbors for ya!
I have a quick question ? what does knob on the left bottom Conner do?
Are you talking about the one in front of the hopper, if so that’s the slide and grill. It moves a metal plate off the top of the burn pot and gives
You a direct flame option for grilling.
During the startup, how long do you leave the lid open before closing it? Do you wait for the white smoke to transition to the blue smoke? This is the only part of the process that I'm confused about.
You’re essentially letting the gases from combustion out… they can be explosive. I usually close the lid once it seems to be burning well which is about 5 minutes into the start up
@@AndersonsSmokeShow, great. Thanks for your help.
Have an old Traeger and can't taste the smoke,thinking of Campchef woodwind Wifi24 or 20,or the SG24,DLX24.but i'm confused.Seen your wifi24&sg assembly review is the wood wind worth the extra 200-300$$ I know" cooking with Ry"loves it.trying to save money BUT not at the results of the cook.Newbie Subscriber
Of course the Woodwind is going to be the better of the models, but when compared to the SmokePro SG24 WiFi you’re only getting a stainless lid and a color controller with 2 extra probes. I’d say you can’t go wrong with either but if you’re looking to save money you can’t go wrong with the SmokePro SG24 WiFi! I’ve got a link in my description for the grill, I’m an affiliate so if you use the link Camp Chef will recognize me for the sale. I appreciate the support and thanks for watching!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow what I'm confused about is what are the MAIN differences between the WW wifi24 and the SG wifi24 and the DLX 24.I guess i'm talking about the features more than the build
So immediate difference with the DLX compared to the other two is the slide and grill feature. That allows you to use direct or indirect heat. So I use it mostly for searing. Besides that, the only other difference between that and the SG24 the WiFi controller and the hopper size (SG24 has a 4lb larger capacity).. which for some people the WiFi is not a big deal. I personally like it, but I only really use it on long cooks when I’m not going to be standing right there at the grill.
Now the Woodwind is a great grill too. It has the Slide and grill like the SG24. It also has a WiFi controller, but a full color display and 4 probes as well. It also has a bottom shelf which neither of the other have. It also only comes with a stainless lid.
Just ordered one, does it come with any probes included?
The SmokePro SG24 WiFi comes with 2 probes! You’re going to love that grill Jared!
Hi, I just bought a XT 24 and can't seem to catch how you access the Bluetooth option, do I just keep scrolling? When I hit about I get something that says MCU
The XT24 does not have the Wifi and Bluetooth capabilities.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow OK, just when I was reading my manual it had said to download the app to get started. Appreciate the reply man! Cheers
I can't decide if I want to get this one pretty well discounted or the woodwind wifi for $715 (mil discount from lowes)
Both grills are great! I’ve had the pleasure to cook on both, as my dad has the Woodwind WiFi 24! You can’t go wrong with either. Thanks for watching!
Camp chef direct will do 25% discount on the sg. Nothing on the woodwind though....
Thanks for the video. Just got mine last week. Only complaint, I’ve got little to no smoke. Tried several different settings. Any thoughts? I’ve seen the same complaint from others.
So there is a common misconception that there should be a lot of smoke. What you are looking for is an efficient fire which will produce a thin blue smoke.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow okay, sure. But if that’s the case, I have a hard time believing the smoke settings matter then. I’ll keep experimenting.
The app on this is pretty much the same as the woodwind correct?
The apps the same and works the same.
I have the SG and was wondering is there an audible alarm for when you reach your meat temperature?
There is not..
whats the difference between this one and the woodwind wifi 24
Woodwind Wifi has a color display controller with 4 probes, a stainless steel lid, and a bottom shelf.
What is the difference between this one and the woodwind WiFi
The woodwind Wifi has a color display controller with 4 probes, a stainless steel lid, and a bottom shelf.
How many whole chickens can you fit in there?
You can get a couple in there
Does this grill work without the smartphone ?
Of course! I actually rarely connect my phone to it.
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Hi. In your opinion, Anything you "dislike" or can do little better with this grill model? Thank you.
Truthfully it’s been a great grill so far! I think that this grill will give the Woodwind WiFi a run for the money (and it’s $100 cheaper). I think if there was anything that I would honestly recommend right off the bat is the foldable front shelf. You can never have enough prep space! I also recommend the Sidekick attachment! I didn’t install it in this video but it will be in the next, and it’s a cool attachment that will make this grill even more versatile. I have a bunch of content coming on this thing (some already filmed but I had to take an unexpected trip that had me occupied for about 10 days), but be sure to keep an eye out because I’ll be debuting the Sidekick and some awesome cooks here really soon!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I really appreciate it. Have a safe trip
How long from turning it on to 350?
I’ve never really timed it, but startup is 6 minutes so I’d say 10ish minutes
The handle is a nightmare lol, but love my camp chef
My question must always be connected to electric current and electricity consumption
sergio romero yes, this grill is controlled with a PID controller and always needs electric in order to function. The grill uses an algorithm to determine fan speed and auger control in order for it to maintain the desired temperature. Thanks for watching!
Cant get the bluetooth option on my panel
Do you have the SG Wifi?
I love your video's, and you talk great about camp chef. I am having bad luck , my came dented and the lid will not close all the way 1/4 gap and customer service says it will not affect the smoker, heat and smoke will leak, out stupid. They told me to beat it with a mallet sand it prime it paint it , hell I should duck tape . So am I supposed to believe youtube guys?
Did they offer to send you a new lid? Typically they offer warranty claims in 2 ways…. If the defect is useable keep it and they give you credit towards some accessories like the sidekick. Or they send you a new part… in your case the lid. You called camp chef customer service right?
@@AndersonsSmokeShow If I keep the smoker they will give me a 200. credit. they told me to beat the dents out and paint , they said just cosmetic , I have a 1/4 gap where smoke and heat will escape.But every talks good about Camp Chef
I’d say I’d you’re not happy with it or don’t want to try and fix, then ask for a replacement. I wouldn’t want to be unhappy with a brand new grill before even cooking. Depending on the damages, many people take them up on their offer for the credit and they get the sidekick or sear box
@@AndersonsSmokeShow Thank you , keep up the great videos
Had to chuckle at the "three boobs" wifi network
That’s my cameraman and his roommates for ya... 🤣🤣
@@AndersonsSmokeShow reference to the movie "Paul" ?
Not sure to be honest
*TO FUTURE BUYERS*
I saw this video and pulled the trigger because of it. But beware, if you want this for its wifi or Bluetooth capabilities, LOOK ELSEWHERE. This thing is trash, the wifi never connects or constantly disconnects defeating the whole purpose. Read the app reviews, you'll see what I mean. Don't waste your money like I did.
I’m sorry that you haven’t had a good experience so far. I will say that I haven’t had any connection issues with my SmokePro, but I only use the app for long cooks where there are hours of downtime. I guess a couple questions that I would have.. have you updated the firmware on the grill? How far away from your router are you and what is the signal strength out there?
I’m sorry that you’re not getting the same enjoyment out of this grill that I am. It’s cooked some awesome food for us and I can say that it’s my favorite grill so far.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow it's not your fault. Its just clearly a quality control issue. I did figure some things out that I hope might help others.
1) I took the controller off and found that the antennae for the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board was actually detached. You wouldn't notice it if you didn't peel the white stuff off to reveal it. After reconnecting it and placing my router right next to the now plugged in antenna, I was able to get enough signal to actually update the firmware. That was my issue to begin with, it only allowed firmware updates if Wi-Fi was connected.
2) I noticed after doing the above, Wi-Fi signal was better, but would immediately drop to nearly no signal when I reattached it to the grill. This is likely because of interference from the steel box it's housed in. I decided to hook up an IPEX antenna (the ones used for laptops, basically an IPEX connector with a wire, connected to an antenna you would see on a router), and ran it out the bottom of the box and mounted it on the exterior of the grill. This improved both wifi and Bluetooth connectivity and was finally usable.
I really hope this helps someone that might have spent huge bucks on this and expected it to work out of the box. It's a bit of trouble, but at least it works.