Leg/Drumstick Lobster. Click the “Connect” button. Wind always impacts cooking.. I’m thinking the plywood will help some but I can’t say it won’t still affect your cooking. This can be done by navigating to Settings -> Bluetooth -> Grill and selecting the “Forget Device” option. Thank you, Art. Fully equipped with our innovative PID and WIFI enabled controller, you’ll be able to stay connected to your grill using the Camp Chef app. This unit promises and it delivers on nearly every feature you'd want in a pellet smoker. Cable, WI. Dillon Montana. Camp Chef Connect will allow you to easily monitor, control, set notifications, and modify smoke settings from your mobile device. I loved the grill, it did what I needed. The lower the number, you get less smoke and smaller fluctuations in temperature. at temperatures up to 900°F but I could see myself using this a little more often on this unit. I was able to control the overall cook of the pork shoulder via my phone app. Caroline, I am a big fan of the Camp Chef line of pellet smokers.. the Smoke Pro SG Wifi is a good one and has a wifi controller with all of the other nice features such as upper and lower grates, ash cleanout, slide and grill technology and it’s compatible with the sidekick griddle/burner if he ever wants to add that on at some point. I asked that question as well a couple of weeks ago and I was not getting a clear answer. Lately , I have been experiencing issues with the 3-2-1 method for St Louis ribs. Got a Yoder YS640 some time back with direct cooking feature as well as aluminum grill grates for grilling and heavy chromed grates for smoking. I guess you can tell that I'm pretty excited about this machine. To create heat you need fire. Jeff, I am a big fan and have been using your recipes, rubs and sauces for years . The lower the number, you get less smoke and smaller fluctuations in temperature. Any issues with having the smoker on a Composite deck? Equipped with our new PID and WIFI enabled controller, you’ll be able to change the temperature, set timers, and receive notifications when your meat reaches your set temperature—all from the palm of your hand. The Camp Chef website claims that the new WIFI models: Woodwind Wifi 20 (MODEL #: PG20CT), Woodwind Wifi 24 (MODEL #: PG24CL), and Woodwind Wifi 36 (MODEL #: PG36CL) all have a new PID controller. Was wondering about yours? and have really good success with them at a great price. I don’t like the new sizes of the Traeger, the stack up approach, which is more like of a smoker than a grill. Click here if you need help with the Camp Chef Connects App. WiFi Woodwind Pellet Grill & Smoker with Sear Box (PGSEAR) - WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity Visit the Camp Chef Store. REC-TEC’s ability to maintain a perfect temperature and still have plenty of smoke has to do with the way they cycle the fan off and on, off and on.. more so than their PID controller. Can you set the control maneully? If your question still cannot be answered please call or email our support team at [email protected] and 1-800-650-2433. I don’t know how this will be affected if you have a lot of wind. On the third cook, went to turn it on and nothing. Fully equipped with our innovative PID and WIFI enabled controller, you’ll be able to stay connected to your grill using the Camp Chef app. Need to run to the store, do errands, go to work, get a good night sleep even and still be able to monitor and/or control the temperature of your smoker and up to 4–yes four– pieces of meat, now you can! After reading the many reviews, I believe I am leaning towards the 36in with either the sear box or sidekick. Hi Clifford, Then it happened! The difference is that pellet smokers show you actual temperature, your oven shows you set temperature. Shrimp Love your rubs (far less salt than Traeger & better humidity proof packaging) and your fabulous cookbook. Hi Jeff: I’m a great fan of your smoking style and and of Camp Chef’s Woodwind. Grease in the wrong place at the wrong time and you’ve got a fire on your hands. Hopefully others will jump in here and comment if they’ve had similar issues. COMPLETE overview and review of the NEW Camp Chef Woodwind Wifi! Ok, y’all, I bought a SG24 wifi pellet grill. Tri-Tip I noticed that your Woodwind grill has dust on the inside of it as well. I haven't used this feature much on my other Woodwind SG since I have the searbox mounted to the right side on it and that allows me to sear steaks, tri-tips, etc. Mine is arriving tomorrow, I’m excited to get her up and running! Keep in mind that I will be slower than most since I am stopping every little bit to take pictures of the process. for pricing and availability. Model #PG24CL. Make sure your grill is plugged in and turned on. Wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving. Thank you, Jeff! In my opinion, It works wonderfully and is a welcome improvement to the already outstanding pellet grill. Tim, I have not had any issues with the one that I have however, I am sorry to hear that you have not had the same experience. I'm trying to decide between a couple of potential grills. The Sidekick is what brings the Woodwind WiFi 24 into the realm of infinite possibilities, and it truly sets Camp Chef apart from other pellet grills. Your grill will connect to your local network and register with Camp Chef servers. I do have a Kamado Joe ceramic smoker as well but the Weber is end of life. Now the same thing with a Camp Chef. While my OCD self loves the precision, it’s not doing anything for me in reality. While the REC TEC Bull does not have many of the extra features that the Camp Chef Woodwind has, in my opinion, it puts out more smoke than any other pellet smoker I have used including the new Woodwind Wifi. Your review of the Bull said it puts out the most smoke of any pellet grill. Don’t know if anyone else has had similar problems. Smart Smoke Technology: For Control Freaks and Carefree Cooks Alike, Cool It: A Closer Look at Camp Chef’s Coolers. This allows the flames to come up through the slotted drip tray and to the food on the grate. Great question! Has that changed with Camp Chef’s ability to adjust the smoke level? Meatloaf And right towards the end it did what the screen called a flame out. Steelhead Trout I used to recommend the sear box and then I got my hands on a the sidekick and the rest is history. I can’t speak for the longevity of the new Camp Chef Woodwind Wi-Fi since it’s only been out a short while but I have used mine several times a week since I received it and have had zero issues. While this direct flame method doesn't work as well as the 900°F searbox, it definitely works well enough and is an excellent feature. SmokePro … Aaron, I really like the Camp Chef Woodwind and the REC TEC.. both are worthy smokers in my opinion. Weber wouldn’t disclose the grade of their stainless, saying that was “a trade secret” but all you need to do is put a magnet on it and if it attaches, it is cheap stainless with iron in it as opposed to marine grade stainless that costs more. Butt/Shoulder At 16 lbs, the griddle is hefty, holds heat well, and has a 231 sq. Numbers 1 and 10 are basically the same. I don’t know the gauge of the metal used.. CC would be better suited to answer these questions if you want to call them but I do know that mine has no issues holding temperature even when it’s 30°F outside. After successfully pairing your device to your grill, it’s time to connect to your local WIFI network. Now equipped with a PID and WIFI enabled controller, you’ll be able to change the temperature, set timers, and receive notifications when your meat reaches your set temperature—all from the palm of your hand. Is made of heavy steel, weighing 335 pounds. For this reason, many people bake cakes, pies, breads, etc in their pellet smokers at high temperatures and these items are not smoke flavored. Thanks for your help. Camp Chef: Traeger: Traeger: Name: Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill in Bronze: Woodwind WiFi 24 Pellet Grill in Stainless Steel: Pro 780 Wifi Pellet Grill and Smoker in Black: Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill with Pellet Sensor in … This is not something I typically use often but it's a nice feature nonetheless and is sturdy enough to hold several bags of pellets. Select the network you would like to connect the grill to. Thank you! I have great variances depending on conditions. The Woodwind line also flagships the launch of our Smoke Number setting. First, open the Camp Chef Connect app on your chosen device. Though its important to … The plywood may be enough to allow it to hold these temperatures just fine but every situation is unique. CS Ribs A rack of ribs and a brisket. Can the WiFi controller be added to my smoker? The higher the number, the more smoke you get and the wider the fluctuations. Phil, just like with cooking on a charcoal grill or camp cooking over a wood fire, pellet smokers do have a small bit of ash that can potentially get onto the food. My Traeger was perfect, but those original thin straight legs with no bottom shelf started to bend when moving it from my garage to the house. Yes. It’s an open flame folks. Have you done anything with the timberline & if so do you feel there is justification in the $800 price difference? Moving the selector switch around and blindly clicking on things but not knowing what I was selecting, i finally got it to startup (still no screen). I have a dealer for each close by to my home and was seriously considering purchasing a new grill / smoker, Would you recommend the WIFI 36 inch or RecTec Bull. Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi: https://smoking-meat.com/woodwind-wifi. Congratulations, your grill … I installed it March 2020 and by August it would no longer connect to bluetooth or wifi. I was able to install all of these components in about an hour by myself although I did ask for help when it came time to sit the unit up on its legs after installation. After that, as per your conditions, I installed the app of the camp chef and follow your guidelines. I have a Camp Chef Woodwind that I have had about 8 mo. Not sure I can recommend it to anyone but hoping the gen2 works a little better for you guys trying to upgrade. i just spoke to Camp Chef today (12/06) and they are available now for $250 if you call customer service. will you be able to set smoke level on the retro device? Absolutely, you can still manually use the controller connected to the grill to set temps and your smoke number. I wouldn’t think most of it is coming from the dust that’s already in the bag, I think as the pellets burn, some of that ash just gets carried up with the air/heat currents. Question to you is: What grade stainless does your recommended grill have? Taste the difference and obtain flawlessly smoked food by tailoring your grill’s Smoke Number on the Camp Chef Connect App. Now, I have to call Camp Chef and hope they pick up my phone call to discuss this and help me troubleshoot it. why should I spend extra for it. The searbox is something I love using and allows me to sear steaks, cook burgers, etc. Or I could get a Camp Chef Smokepro DLX 24 for $460 (I believe it's the 2nd gen controller). Is this normal? Camp Chef does offer the Woodwind WiFi 36 with either the Sear Box/SideKick, but that’s it. Your review of the Bull said it puts out the most smoke of any pellet grill. I went with the 36 but have a lot of smoke escaping around the lid. It's not something I miss too much if a pellet grill doesn't have it, but it sure makes me smile when a company is thoughtful enough to add it. It also holds an absolutely precise temperature which is something you won’t get on any other pellet grill. Without the griddle, the Sidekick is also great for woks. This controller and the app seem like they’re not quite ready. Thanks. Is there a reliable 3rd party brand out there for these that Work With CC? My $2,200+ Weber Summit grill lasted less than 18 months on Marco Island despite being outdoors only 7 months per year under our lanai. ARG! I spray some cleaner on a paper towel or use a kitchen cleaning wipe to clean mine.. nothing else and they last for years. Brisket I am looking at the Camp Chef Smoke Pro SG24 Wifi pellet grill for my husband for Father’s Day (the Woodwind is a bit out of my price range). I will let our design and app team know! Trout Make sure this fits by entering your model number. All winners every time. Please save your money until Camp Chef gets their act straight. Breast It also has wi-fi. I just upgraded a CampChef DLX 24″ grill with a Woodwind WiFi/PID controller. Does the Camp Chef change fan speeds with this new PID controller? The unit started to climb temperature wise.once it got near 400+ degrees, the screen started to flicker and the unit shut off. And I love the searing attachment. The Retro Fit controller will be available for purchase in the future. Otherwise, go with the Woodwind and enjoy all of the extras. Pork Steak I initially got the searbox with mine instead of the sidekick but now that I have the sidekick.. Probes have one fault.. they are not waterproof and you cannot get them wet and this includes the cables. I have used the REC TEC side by side with many other pellet smokers and the precise temperature does not change the quality of the cook, the length of the cooking time or the end result in any way. This fluctuation in the heat is what keeps the smoker at temperature while still producing smoke. Thank you for the the smoking meat lessons. God bless! Congratulations, your grill and app are now ready to use! Traeger actually offers four pellet grill models within this price bracket, two Ironwood models (650 and 885) and two Timberline models (850 and 1300). Item #2412709. I would have to go with the 36 inch Woodwind with the SideKick over the REC TEC. I am so thrilled to be able to announce the launch of the brand new Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi— one of my favorite pellet smokers is now even better. The app does not give me a warning or notification when probes hit their mark. Dick, I am so glad to hear this and it will be a welcome add-on for many Woodwind owners I think. Jeff .. It doesn’t matter that I have 4 probes if none of them warn me when they hit their mark. Let's just say that I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this.. it's absolutely LOADED with well thought out features. Tilapia, All Seafood Hi Greg, Hi Tom, Had to shut it off. Burgers By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookies Policy. I like my grills to feel like grills and love the width of both. 4.5 out of 5 stars 21 ratings. Also do you know is the camp chef accessible with voice over on the iphone? Save your money on the add on controller. I was able to acquire a Wi-Fi retrofit kit From CC and installed it on a very chilly day in about 45 minutes, give or take a few. I’m on third controller. I try and keep the Weber between 225 and 240. Thanks, REC TEC: https://www.rectecgrills.com/grills/rt-700 Next, make sure your grill is plugged in, powered on, and Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device. The Camp Chef … Has that changed with the Camp Chef ability to adjust the smoke level? Ken, I have the Grilla Silverbac as well as several models of the Woodwind and while the Grilla is a nice grill, I’m just not able to a much smoke as I like. There’s no way that I am aware of to cook outdoors over wood or charcoal and not get some organic material on your food. This means you don't need a fancy secondary thermometer to do this if you own this special version of the Camp Chef Woodwind. The Camp Chef Woodwind Wifi has something new on it called a smoke selector in which you can select a number 1 through 10 to let it know how much smoke flavor you want. Kirk, not necessarily.. you see, to simply create smoke with pellets, you need smoldering without fire. The Retro Fit controller comes with a plastic gasket type piece of material that will cover the existing opening from your old controller. We don’t have an exact launch date. It’s not quite as good as the searbox but it does work. I’m getting sick to death of these controllers and it completely baffles me why these manufacturers of smoker grills can’t make a controller that wont go out after 2-3 cooks. Tenderloin I've gotten used to being able to do this on the REC TEC and while it doesn't have near the features that the Woodwind has, I enjoy this feature. We'll compare it to the old model as well and show you everything that's changed. Loin Shouldn’t they now maintain temperature as well as the RecTec? Camp Chef Connect will allow you to easily monitor, control, set notifications, and modify smoke settings from your mobile device. I am very, very disappointed in the level of smoke on my grill. NOTE: If your grill cannot be found follow these steps: 1.) I was also able to easily connect my iphone to the unit via wifi and it has worked great. I like the Camp Chef pellets however, I usually pick up Pit Boss pellets locally from Lowes, Walmart, Etc. If not required to use CC pellets, what pellets do you recommend or have had success with? We don’t have a release date just yet. Th… I do eggs, bacon, sandwiches, steaks, you name it and it will sear the living heck out of something if you want it to without even trying that hard. Having said that, you’d be very happy with either of those I think.. both excellent pieces of equipment. Hi Bruce, Here’s my question. Need to go to work, run some errands or even catch some sleep? Have purchased all your recipes as well as your book. I think you may be out of luck with this one. It is rather small but does give me that grilling capability so I don’t need an extra grill. As of this moment, the Woodwind WiFi 36 is Camp Chefs highest specification pellet grill. The app should alert you if your device doesn’t have Bluetooth or it isn’t turned on. However, a Reto Fit WIFI controller will be available for purchase soon. Will try your duck recipe. Hi John, As a final step, enter the WIFI password for your network and tap the “Connect” button on the keyboard. I am looking at the woodwind WiFi or the traeger timberline 850. The RecTec Bull or Wifi 36? Are you kidding me? Camp Chef. Thank you again for the input… Keep up the good work! An average of 225°F cooks just as well as a precise 225°F in the same amount of time. Lamb Chops A Retro Fit for all Camp Chef pellet grills will be available for purchase soon. We didn’t get much colder than that this year in Tulsa so I can’t speak for single digits or below. It's easily removable if you need extra height or you need room to get in there and baste something while it's cooking. The searbox is really nice however you can technically do a little searing inside the smoker using the slide and grill feature. Thighs Thanks, Jim. Hi Mike, With the Woodwind, I am able to get plenty of smoke as long as I keep the temperature at or below 225°F. Lamb Shanks, All Fish Smoke settings do not work. You can monitor up to 4 briskets, chickens, pork butts, steaks, or anything else you want to smoke and in any combination right on your smartphone! I owned a Traeger the 34 before the sawhorse leg design. Compare; Find My Store. © 2020 CampChef.com. Burnt Ends I hate to think that I always have to sift every bag that I buy to get rid of the dust. I’m ditching my old Weber I’ve had for 10+ years. New to pellet smoking and the Camp Chef. 2) As a long tie griller of steaks and burgers, I love getting the sear. Price and other details may vary based on size and color Camp Chef 24 in. Oysters All Rights Reserved. Hi Jeff, Leading towards a Woodwind to replace my Weber propane grill, but have a few questions. I'm being really nit-picky to even mention it: I'd like to see Camp Chef add the ability to power it on remotely without needing to confirm this on the smoker controller for those times when you want to make sure it's ready to go before work and then you can start it preheating on your way home from work so it's ready when you get there. Equipped with our new PID and WIFI enabled controller, you'll be able to change the temperature, set timers, and receive notifications when your meat reaches your set temperature-all from the palm of your hand. inch surface area. 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