Wi-Pellet WiFi Controller • Connecting to the App | REC TEC Grills

[@ShawnBauer]

Just used my 700 for the first time last night. The WIFI app was fantastic and I could monitor my beef brisket from anywhere in the house! Turned up the temp from 225 to 250 while in bed at 6am :) Brisket turned out perfect! Amazing product!

[@recteq]

Thanks Shawn! Welcome to the family! Make sure you tell all of your friends and family about us.

[@dannymarkgraf34]

do you have to set up the wifi connection prior to starting the grill to cook? i started up my grill and started cooking and remembered to connect to my wifi. well now i get thru all of the steps you showed, but it does not connect. it gets to 100% and then says connection error. is this because i was already cooking and tried to set it up? or is there another issue possibly?

[@K9388-n3z]

Drove 6 hours to Augusta to pick up new Bull. Only complaint was setting Wi-Fi. Never figured it out. I guess I’m on the 5 ghz and that’s the problem.....

[@jeffcrenshaw9932]

Can I control the grill from anywhere, ie, I’m at the kids’ sport event while I’m smoking ribs for 3 hours? Or do I have to be around the house?

[@recteq]

Yes you can! as long as your grill is hooked up the wifi at your house, you can monitor your cooks from anywhere. But be aware that you are starting a fire remotely, just be careful your cover isn't on it ;)

[@--dh--]

I have my router sitting on top of the grill and it still won't connect...

[@stevenstryker6962]

Do the temp probe alarms make sound? I have an iPhone 7+ and I am not getting sound. What am I missing? Loving this grill!

[@recteq]

Give us a call at 706 922 0809

[@stevenstryker6962]

Get number not in service msg.

[@troywaldo]

What if your router is only set up for 5 ?

[@ericsanchez7566]

Make it look easy. Nothing but difficulty connecting mine.

[@scottsmith6402]

I am having trouble connecting my RT 700 BULL to wifi, I believe the issues may be the router setting. The red light will stop blinking part way through the connection process and will tell me to try again. Is there any way around this? FYI, I live in Canada, would this be a issue? How would one change the router setting?

[@recteq]

Hey Scott, give us a call and we can help you out! 706-922-0890.

[@codyedmondson4714]

Thanks guys! Exactly what I was looking for.

[@marshallfarm5455]

if my cook gets done while away from home does the app have a "keep warm" function?

[@recteq]

No, we suggest turning your grill off and letting it run through the shutdown mode once your cook is done. Then, turn the grill back on at a low temperature to keep it warm. This will help the grill cool off much quicker. You can still simply turn the grill on low, but this will take much longer to cool down and risk overcooking your food!

[@hardtruth2039]

If it’s a butt or brisket I shut my rectec down to 180-200 and it will hold it for quite a while.

[@theshazman]

What happens when I get a new phone and now I cannot talk to the rectec grill? Is there a reset procedure to start over from scratch?

[@recteq]

No worries! Simply download the recteq app and sign in to your same account that you used before! If you have trouble signing in to your previous account, try using the "Forgot Password" tool on the sign in page. 📱👍

[@Thrawn120]

Does the 700 have an option for a red lid? I like the red better than the black.

[@recteq]

Sorry no sir. The 700 only comes with the black lid

[@virgilkirkland1205]

Would be nice to use bluetooth also for those times we are tailgating or just dont have a wifi connection wherever we may roam.. 🙂

[@CajunVol]

Just bought my RT700 this past weekend and set it up. I use the GOOGLE wifi router and it has a switching 2.4 ghz to 5ghz band and nothing I do will allow it to hook up with the Bull. any ideas?

[@recteq]

Give us a call. 706-922-0890 ask for one of our WiFi technicians and we can get you connected.

[@steventhomas1878]

Just put together my 700. My router is 5ghz. Having trouble connecting. What should I do?

[@recteq]

Give us a call, we'll help you get connected! [phone] 🤘

[@suzanneallard4334]

So if your WiFi is 500 can it be set anyway? Having trouble setting ours up 😒

[@recteq]

Be sure to give us a call so we can get you set up! [phone] 👍

[@vectriix1229]

Suzanne Allard oh we also had the same problem but you should have a 2.4 and a 5.0 make sure your WiFi isn’t connected to the 5.0 it should say

[@suzanneallard4334]

Thanks guys .. Got it connected and smokin!!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Rec Tec or a Camp Chef. thats where im at. Love the Sear Station of that Camp Chef. thoughts

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

The Gallery Backyard BBQ I use the Sear plate Kit and it works great. No propane needed!

[@dmiller9786]

I'm currently a mini owner, and I'm getting a 700 later this week. I'm really looking forward to making adjustments from bed in the winter. I also will like the ability to control the smoker when not at home. I currently use an iGrill, which works great for monitoring, but obviously without adjustment ability. The six year warranty makes me comfortable with the idea of integrating fancy electronics with the smoker. I'm not sure if I would have upgraded without the warranty plus the excellent customer service I have received for my mini.

[@scamminjanet9145]

Are you sure you can control the grill when you are not home? You might have to be on wifi

[@dmiller9786]

Yes, from anywhere.

[@chrisbartlett4358]

If I choose not to use WiFi will the grill still work?

[@recteq]

Absolutely! The REC TEC will run smoothly whether the WiFi is connected or not. 🤘

[@peterkiuber1856]

Can I access my RT-700 from a web page or just the phone app?

[@recteq]

The WiFi connectivity is only accessible with the REC TEC app.

[@daves9164]

How do you do firmware updates to the Wi-Fi as well as the internal electronics?

[@recteq]

Currently that is an in-house process. We will eventually have an option to update via the REC TEC Grills App.

[@stevenpillow7707]

I just installed a new wifi controller in my older 680. Install went well , except I am on a 5 G network ; My grill will not connect . What next ?

[@AntonioGonzalez-fy4gn]

Ok so how do I change my phone from 5.0 to 2.4 so that I can connect? This is my issue I am having I have fast internet 5.0 but my wife needs her speed fast for work. So I can't mess with the main source so can I do this from my phone or need a new router?

[@recteq]

Most routers usually have both 2.4 and 5.0. I'd recommend finding which router you have and seeing if they are able to add a 2.4 to connect to the grill. After that give us a call at 706-922-0890 and we can help guide you a little more. :)

[@albertoloera8174]

Is it possible to connect two devices to the same rec tec?

[@recteq]

Absolutely! Give us a call & we'll walk you through it. [phone] 🤘🔥

[@Captain_Crayzay]

Mine isn't connecting! I use a wifi hot spot.. Would that be why?

[@recteq]

Give us a call and we'll get you fixed up! [phone]

[@rosemarieanderson9370]

On my iPhone 12 Pro Max I couldn't connect to our RT 680 WiFi until I went into phone settings and turned the VPN setting to OFF.

[@mikeculbers7403]

When i set my temp to alarm it dosnt give an alarm.

[@MH-wo4be]

can not find the app for my Samsung android tablet. HELP!!!

[@recteq]

Have you been able to locate the app?

[@MH-wo4be]

REC TEC Grills found it and works great on my phone. Would be nice if it was available for a Samsung tablet. Doesn't come up on the tablet so either google or Samsung does not think it is compatible. This is most likely due to the "phone call" permission in the app. Since it is not a phone Samsung/Google wont let it install on the tablet. Tablet screen is bigger and would put less load on my phone.

[@vectriix1229]

Please fix the app make it so we can use 5.0 because that’s all we have

[@recteq]

Please be sure to give us a call, we'll have you up & running in no time! [phone] 📱

[@keolakamaunu7578]

Actually you have both I thought I only had 5.0 just gotta find your router how ever you set it up and change the name to have the 2.4 different name from the 5.0

[@rogerrios9539]

I wish it was that easy to connect to wifi. Just upgraded my 680 1st gen to the wifi. I'm starting to feel it was a waste of money. Wifi doesn't work at all. I have excellent wifi coverage in my home.

[@recteq]

Give us a call at [phone] we would love to help you out with any connecting issues. It's an easy fix... we'll have you up and running in no time.

[@PAUmerica]

can you program in cooking steps? (i.e step 1 cook at 150 degrees for 4 hours, step 2 cook at 225 degrees until probe A reaches 145 degrees. Step3 -turn off.)?

[@HeyNikP]

Anybody know the answer to this?

[@craigfriou7114]

Didn't work. Presumably due to 2.4 vs 5.0 on Wifi which I have no idea how to solve.

[@recteq]

Give us a call and we'll get you connected. [phone]

[@craigfriou2207]

@@recteq I actually figured it out, which is surprising for this dinosaur.... I changed the settings on the router to create a 2.4 and it connected to the app no problem! yay!!

[@recteq]

@@craigfriou2207 Glad to hear it! Don't hesitate to give us a call for any questions or help. 🤘

[@suntz8736]

Would be nice if it would connect to my 2.4 ghz network! I had to spend 2 hours on the phone with my ISP to get my 5ghz disconnected and set it up on my guest network instead of my regular home network. So guys a friendly word of advice from a customer, please make your wifi connection process easier please.

[@josevasquez-qy1qi]

Why does the app need to have access to everything on my phone ie pics, videos, location and contacts plus who knows what else?

[@dougschrag1637]

And why is three years not enough time to answer this question?

[@alanjeffcoat8783]

It all sounds easy enough but unfortunately the app won’t allow me to create an account so I can set up my new Bull on the WiFi. Frustrating!

[@recteq]

Give us a call [phone] we can help you get your account set up.

[@alexreed7775]

This is crap. Mine doesnt work.

[@Thrawn120]

So can I control the grill from anywhere or do I have to be on my wifi network?

[@recteq]

Your grill must be connected to wifi

[@Thrawn120]

But if I want to leave the house while my grill is cooking at home (with a competent adult standing by), can I still control the grill from my phone no matter where I am? Or does my phone also have to be connected to the wifi network?

[@scamminjanet9145]

I would also like to know

[@dmiller9786]

Your grill needs to be connected to wifi, not the phone. You can monitor and control from anywhere.

[@recteq]

Yes you can control your grill no matter where you are. Only your grill needs to be connected to the wifi network

[@michaelpalmer2201]

Can I trade my RT-680 for the 700?

[@recteq]

No sorry, but you will be able to upgrade your controller to the new WiPellet WiFi controller. We also have the black lid for sale online!

[@jaysonkg]

When will the controller be available to buy to upgrade the 680?

[@recteq]

Very soon!

[@ramellin]

Have you fixed your Wi-Fi connection problems?

[@recteq]

Yes we did! Give us a call and we'll get you fixed up. [phone] 🤘

[@no_quarter_que]

Can you connect directly to the WI-pellet without a router?

[@recteq]

No you must have a wifi router

[@no_quarter_que]

REC TEC Grills Bummer...that means when I’m at a competition I won’t be able to use that feature.

[@mehguest]

Just bring one with you. You do not have to have internet access to use a router to create a local network that should work fine as long as your in range of the wifi

[@recteq]

I would suggest looking into MIFI pack. its on the go wifi for wherever you're at.

[@TheGamersRemorse]

I am doing my first cook, after initial burn in and a seasoning. I am doing a Boston Butt, so it is a bit of a longer cook. The app was working great until about 8 hours in. Now, I cannot pull up the temperature chart graph. It tries to load all of the plot points, doing a circular waiting symbol and then eventually tells me "Parameter or Data Error". Has anyone else run into this?

[@recteq]

Hey GamersRemorse, has this been resolved for you? if not, give us call at 706-922-0890

[@Anythingelse83]

anyone else go back and pause it to see the photo on his background? haha

[@recteq]

;)

[@Graylightmusic]

What password do I enter, my recteq account password, or my WiFi password?

[@recteq]

Give us a call and one of our WiFi techs can get you connected right away. [phone]

[@davidmcgrew3837]

Would have been nice to know it doesn't use 5g . The wifi was a selling point for me and now I can't even use it because it won't connect.

[@lwthowe]

You can create 2 networks in your router, one for 2.4 and the other for 5G. Since you've already got one for 5G, simply create a new one and select 2.4 instead of 5G. Name the new network something like 'mynet2.4'. Then change your phone to use the new 2.4 network and when you go to pair to your gill, choose the 'mynet2.4' network.

[@andrewmccormick7574]

BRING BACK REMOTE START!!!!!!!!

[@andrewmccormick7574]

This video is outdated!!!!!! They no longer allow you to use the app to turn on the grill.