What’s a Pellet Sensor?
A pellet sensor helps you keep track of how many wood pellets are left in your grill. You can check the level on your grill’s screen or in the Traeger app—so you’ll never run out mid-cook!
Is Your Grill Compatible?
Pellet sensors are compatible only with WiFIRE-enabled grills. Some models come with a pellet sensor included; while others can have the pellet added on, sold separately.
Comes With Pellet Sensor
- Ironwood / Ironwood XL
- Ironwood 650 & 885 (2020 and newer)
- Silverton 810
- Timberline / Timberline XL
- Timberline 850 / 1300
- Woodridge Pro, Pro+, Elite
Pellet Sensor Can Be Added
- Century 885
- Ironwood 650 & 885 (2019 models)
- Pro 575 / Pro 780
- Silverton 620
Where is the Pellet Sensor?
The pellet sensor is located at the top of your hopper, where you pour in the pellets.
How to Check Pellet Levels
Because pellet sensors are compatible only with WiFIRE-enabled grills, you can view your grill's pellet level on both your grill's controller display and in the Traeger app.
On Your Grill
D2 Grills: On the controller and go to Menu > Pellet Sensor.
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Touchscreen Timberlines & Ironwoods:
Tap the Menu button to get to your grill's dashboard.
Tap the bottom bar with the ^ to pull up pellet level, probe temps and timer. The pellet level will be shown as a percentage remaining.
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Woodridge Pro, Woodridge Pro+, & Woodridge Elite:
- The pellet level will only show on the Traeger app. It will not be visible on the grill's controller screen.
In the Traeger App
- Open the app and tap the grill icon on the bottom toolbar.
- Your pellet level will display on the grill's dashboard in the 'Pellets' module.
- The grill must be on and connected to WiFi to display in the app.
Calibrating a Pellet Sensor
**The calibration feature is available on D2 grills only. New Timberlines, Ironwoods, Woodridge Pro, and Woodridge Elite grills have newer technology that does not require calibration. **
Once you install your pellet sensor, you'll need to calibrate it to get the most accurate results. Follow the steps below or watch this video:
- Empty your hopper and clean the pellet sensor, making sure there is no dust on the lens.
- Power on the grill.
- On the controller, navigate to Menu > Settings > Pellet Sensor. You will see a message saying, Calibrate your pellet sensor for accurate results.
- Select Calibrate Now by pressing the controller knob.
- If you haven't already, empty your hopper and clean off the pellet sensor lens. Select OK by pressing the controller knob.
- Select OK to calibrate the empty hopper.
- The controller will display, "Empty hopper calibrated. Press OK to continue." Press the controller knob to select OK.
- Place your hand under the Pellet sensor to block the pellet sensor light, indicating to the sensor that the hopper is full. Select OK while your hand is under the sensor.
- Your pellet sensor is now calibrated.
- Refill your hopper with fresh pellets and Traeger on.
Troubleshooting a Faulty Pellet Sensor
If your pellet sensor isn’t working correctly:
- Confirm compatibility with your grill model.
- Check pellet level in the hopper—look for tunneling or blockage.
- Clean the sensor to remove dust or debris.
- Power cycle the grill using the switch on the back of the hopper.
- Update firmware to the latest version.
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Clear cache and recalibrate:
- Power off the grill (including the switch)
- Disconnect the pellet sensor
- Power on the grill
- Power off again
- Reconnect the sensor
- Power on and run calibration
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Inspect wiring:
- Remove hopper access panel
- Check connectors for damage
- Unplug the pellet sensor and clean connection points by giving an abrasive rub with a dry cloth to remove any tarnish
- Plug it back in (grill must be off)
Replacing a Pellet Sensor
- D2 WiFIRE Grills: Pellet Sensor Installation - D2
- Touchscreen WiFIRE Grills: Pellet Sensor Replacement - Timberlines & Ironwoods
- Woodridge Pro & Woodridge Elite: Replacing a Woodridge Pro & Elite Pellet Sensor