I think this may be the first time I’ve written an on line review but this device deserves a mention. I used this thing for the first time tonight. Used it to cook 4 enormous pork chops and they were without a doubt the best I’ve ever cooked. This thing is awesome. Highly recommend it.
I bought the product 3 weeks ago and it does more than I expected. Easy to fit. Simple to use. Perfect results every time. Saves going in and out. Pungent food smells outside not inside. I love it.
Have only used once, but this thing works great. I will play around a little more but I took 1 star off since there isnt adaptive type tech in it quite yet. For example, medium rare you should take if off the grill at warning lvl, not actual.
Range is limited on the Bluetooth. I need to be within about 20 feet of the BBQ in order for my phone to read the temps. The pork tenderloin turned out perfect. The ambient temperature gauge is worthless. It’s way off and reads way too hot. The lid thermometer does a much better job. Ordered the rotisserie also and that works great however the metal rod/skewer is bent a little after one use with a 6 lb chicken.
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Weber Grills, July 6, 2018
Thank you for your review! Bluetooth range is dependent on your cooking environment but a reset can help. To reset your iGrill 3, hold the power button down for 15 seconds, then unpair or forget this device from your phone's settings. The ambient probe temperature will be different than your grill's lid thermometer. One is not more accurate than the other, they are just beneficial for different scenarios.
The lid thermometer measures the air temperature of the grill, closer to the hood. This temperature is great for use with items being cooked higher on the grill, such as a rotisserie chicken. When using a rotisserie, the main concern is maintaining a satisfactory temperature towards the top of the inside of the grill.
The iGrill Pro Ambient Probe is meant to be clipped between two grill grates, and thus is much closer to your heat source resulting in a higher temperature than the lid thermometer. This placement is very useful when you want to know the temperature of your grates, which sit right above the flame of your grill, and can be used when searing steaks, for example.
I wish I would have listened to what the previous reviews written on the I Grill and I wouldn’t have bought one
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Weber Grills, July 6, 2018
We apologize for any confusion, however our products pair via Bluetooth, not WiFi. To help with pairing, we suggest resetting your iGrill 3 by following these steps:
- Hold down the power button for 15 seconds - Open your phone's Bluetooth settings and either "Unpair" or "Forget this device" - Open the Weber iGrill App and pair