How to Pair a WiFIRE Grill (Android)

A step-by-step walkthrough to pair a WiFIRE grill using an Android device (including Google Pixels).

PRE-PAIRING CHECKLIST

Before pairing, ensure your grill, home WiFi, and iPhone are properly set up.

Check Device Versions:

Android

iPhone

Android v. 10 or newer.
- Customers with devices on older android versions will need to update their device's operating system to pair their grill successfully.
- How to check & update your Android version (Google Support Article).
  - Older Android devices may not be able to support newer operating systems. In these rare cases, a newer device will be needed.
- Pairing will not work on Samsung Galaxy S22 devices with Android 13 OS. Updating the device to Android 14 will resolve this.

The Traeger app supports iOS 14 or newer.
- Older iPhones may not be able to support newer operating systems. You will need to use a different smart phone or upgrade the old iPhone.
- How to check iOS version (Apple Support Article).
- How to update an Apple device (Apple Support Article).
Devices on iOS 15 & iCloud Plus: Turn off iCloud Private Relay
- iOS 15 introduced a feature called, "Private Relay," for iCloud Plus users. This feature must be turned off while pairing the grill. It can be turned back on after successful pairing.
- Cannot find Private Relay? If you cannot find Private Relay, you don't have iCloud Plus.
- How to Turn Off or Check for iCloud Plus/Private Relay.
  - Within the phone/device settings, locate the search bar at the top of the main screen.
  - Search Private Relay. Tap on Private Relay in the search results.
    - If you do not see Private Relay, you do not have it. Continue the pairing process as normal.
  - You should see Private Relay (Beta) followed by On or Off. If it shows Off, Private Relay has been turned off and the user can resume pairing as usual.
  - To turn off Private Relay, tap the green toggle and confirm the user wants to turn off Private Relay. Once the pairing process has been complete, follow the steps above to turn Private Relay back on.

Download the Traeger App
Disable Cellular Data & Bluetooth on the device.
Check the Home WiFi Setup
- Walk through the checklist found in Home WiFi Setup.
Check the grill’s proximity to the router.
- The grill should within 30 ft from the router. (-30 to –70 dbm)

Plug in your grill and turn on your grill.
Open the Traeger App on your Android device.
Sign In using your existing Traeger account credentials or select Sign Up to create a new account.
Locate the QR code under the lid of your pellet hopper.
- If you have replaced your controller, the QR Code under your hopper lid will not be associated with the new controller. You need to use the QR Code that came with your new controller.
Tap + Add New Grill.
Select I Have a QR Code and scan the code with your device.
Enter your home WiFi password. If given the option, select the 2.4 GHz network option.
Choose a Nickname for your grill.
Start Traegering!

You will need to pair your grill using this method if you have replaced your controller.

Plug in your grill and turn on your grill.
Open the Traeger App from your Android device and sign In using your existing Traeger account credentials or select Sign Up to create a new account.
When prompted to locate a QR Code, select I Don't Have A QR Code.
Enter the grill's Name.
- On your grill's controller, navigate to MENU > WIFI INFORMATION > GRILL NAME. The password is the 4 characters listed after, "Name: Traeger-".
Tap Continue.
Enter the grill's Password.
- The password is the 4-digit number after, "Password: WiFIRE-".
Tap Continue.
Enter the grill's UUID.
1. On your controller, navigate to MENU > SETTINGS > ABOUT GRILL.
2. Find the UUID on the screen.
Tap Continue.
Enter your WiFi network password.
1. In rare instances, a message to Enter Serial Number may pop up. See Previously Paired Grills below.
Tap Join to connect to the grill's network.
Nickname your grill.
Start Traegering!

If you prompted to enter the serial number during the pairing process, take the following steps.

1. 1. Enter the serial number, which is located under the grill's hopper lid to proceed with pairing.
    - What is this? Previously connected grills will perform a security check to determine if the grill is connecting to a different user's profile. If so (meaning there is a data mismatch), the user will be prompted to enter the grill's serial number.
    - Does the app spin when entering serial number?
      - Power cycle and retry the pairing process.
    - Can't Find Serial Number/Incorrect Serial Number: contact customer service.

If the grill does not successfully pair, head to the appropriate troubleshooting article.