Use this checklist to make sure your Traeger WiFIRE-enabled grill connects to WiFi and pairs with the Traeger App smoothly.
Why Use This Checklist?
- Before pairing for the first time: Make sure your grill, WiFi, and phone are ready.
- If pairing fails: Use these steps to see what may have been missed.
1. Check Your Device
Supported OS:
- Android: Version 10 or newer
- iPhone: iOS 16.4 or newer
Older devices may need an update or a newer phone to pair successfully.
How to Check & Update:
- How to check & update your Android version (Google Support Article).
- How to check iOS version (Apple Support Article).
- How to update an Apple device (Apple Support Article).
Known Issues:
- Samsung Galaxy S22 (Android 13): Won’t pair. Update to Android 14 or use another device.
- iCloud Private Relay (iOS 15+): Turn off during pairing if you have iCloud Plus. See iCloud Private Relay and Grill Pairing (iOS)
Can't find Private Relay: If the customer cannot find Private Relay, they don't have iCloud Plus. Some users may not know if they have iCloud plus.
2. Check Phone & App Settings
- Download or update the Traeger App.
- Check app version: Open app → Tap your name → Scroll to bottom.
- Compare version at https://www.traeger.com/status. If the app version is out of date, go into the device app store (Apple App Store, Play Store) to update the app.
- Disable Cellular Data and Auto Join during pairing.
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D2 Grills: Turn off Bluetooth.
- Bluetooth is required for Touchscreen and Woodridge Series grills to connect.
- Close other apps before pairing.
3. Check Your Home WiFi
| Did You Know? |
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The Traeger app shows only 2.4 GHz and dual-band networks in the app. If a network isn't listed, it's not compatible and means their router may only be broadcasting a 5GHz network. If the customer has a mesh network, which can broadcast both bands, they may need to change their settings to make their compatible network visible. |
- Walk through the checklist found in Home WiFi Setup.
- Includes password restrictions information and checking Firewalls, VPNs & Additional Security Measures.
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Check the grill’s proximity to the router.
- Keep grill within 30 ft of router.
- Verify signal stength (-30 to -70 dBm)
4. Confirm Grill Firmware
- Make sure your grill firmware is up to date.
- Some older D2 versions can’t connect. Update Firmware, see Grill on Firmware Version 1.X Unable to Pair.
5. If Grill Was Connected Before
- On grill controller: Menu → WiFi Info.
- If a network name shows, Forget Network.
- Power cycle the grill.
- D2 Grills: Do a WiFi Reset.
- Try pairing again.