disrael
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I recently purchased an Ironwood 885. Takes a little getting used to, but we're really happy with the food we're producing. However, I had some questions about using the app, it doesn't seem all that intuitive...
1. When using the app, I can't seem to change the temperature of the grill or the temp alarm on the probe from the app. It allows me to select the temp, but just never changes. If I walk out to the grill and change the settings manually, they are reflected in the app within a reasonable amount of time.
2. Even with the probe alarm on, I don't get notified when I hit the temp I'm seeking. Is this normal? I don't see the point of monitoring an "alarm" in the app if there's no buzzer/bell. It just hits the temp and turns the target temp off. (I did find a topic that said you need to turn on notifications, but I went through the app and couldn't find the setting. I also went to Notification settings for my phone and couldn't find the Traeger app in the list. Lastly, I went to the iPhone settings and scrolled all the way down to the Traeger app and didn't find any notification settings. Am I missing something?)
3. Other features are hit and miss. Super smoke seems to turn off and on from the app without issue. As does shutdown (I tried it twice, it worked both times). I was unable to switch to "Keep Warm" (I needed to use it once and tried several times, but it wouldn't take, so I had to walk out to the grill and do it)
I am "guessing" that wifi connectivity on the grill might be an issue for 1 and 3 (But I'd like a second opinion before laying out $$$ for a wifi extender). For #2, probably user error, but I can't figure out the right way.
Any kicks in the right direction would be appreciated.
Thanks.
1. When using the app, I can't seem to change the temperature of the grill or the temp alarm on the probe from the app. It allows me to select the temp, but just never changes. If I walk out to the grill and change the settings manually, they are reflected in the app within a reasonable amount of time.
2. Even with the probe alarm on, I don't get notified when I hit the temp I'm seeking. Is this normal? I don't see the point of monitoring an "alarm" in the app if there's no buzzer/bell. It just hits the temp and turns the target temp off. (I did find a topic that said you need to turn on notifications, but I went through the app and couldn't find the setting. I also went to Notification settings for my phone and couldn't find the Traeger app in the list. Lastly, I went to the iPhone settings and scrolled all the way down to the Traeger app and didn't find any notification settings. Am I missing something?)
3. Other features are hit and miss. Super smoke seems to turn off and on from the app without issue. As does shutdown (I tried it twice, it worked both times). I was unable to switch to "Keep Warm" (I needed to use it once and tried several times, but it wouldn't take, so I had to walk out to the grill and do it)
I am "guessing" that wifi connectivity on the grill might be an issue for 1 and 3 (But I'd like a second opinion before laying out $$$ for a wifi extender). For #2, probably user error, but I can't figure out the right way.
Any kicks in the right direction would be appreciated.
Thanks.