Pellet Grills
The Best WiFi Pellet Grills
Three brands sell WiFi pellet grills. Only one has an app with a reputation worth paying for — and there is a much cheaper way to get phone alerts.
By Mike M. · Last updated November 6, 2026 · How we pick
Best WiFi
Traeger Westwood
Traeger · score 9.4/10 · The cheapest grill with a Traeger app that works
Traeger's own answer to the budget question: WiFIRE at the lowest price they sell it, with 653 sq in and a 450°F ceiling.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Quick picks
Ranked by our value-weighted score. Prices are live from Amazon as of November 7, 2026 — tap a price to check it now, or tap a row to jump to the full write-up.
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traeger WestwoodTraeger's own answer to the budget question: WiFIRE at the lowest price they sell it, with 653 sq in and a 450°F ceiling. | The cheapest grill with a Traeger app that works | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $664.99Amazon |
| 2 |  Pit Boss 850 Navigator SeriesThe most cooking space per dollar of any WiFi pellet grill we track, and the one we point most buyers at first. | Most backyards — the default pick | 9.69.6 out of 10 | $799.99Amazon |
| 3 |  Traeger Woodridge860 sq in, 500°F and the EZ-Clean ash keg. The current Traeger mid-range, and the one that replaced the old Pro 575 in most buyers' shortlists. | Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $899.99Amazon |
| 4 |  Pit Boss Advantage 850SLSame 932 sq in as the Navigator 850 but with a real PID controller and a cover in the box — the upgrade worth paying for. | Buyers who want PID accuracy without crossing $900 | 9.79.7 out of 10 | $827.54Amazon |
| 5 |  Traeger Woodridge ProAdds Super Smoke, a digital pellet sensor and a folding side shelf to the Woodridge. The sensor is the feature owners actually notice. | Long smokes where running out of pellets is the real risk | 9.49.4 out of 10 | $1,149.99Amazon |
| 6 |  Pit Boss 1300 Navigator Series1,329 sq in and a touchscreen PID board for about what a mid-size Traeger costs — the value pick for big cooks. | Big families and anyone cooking for a crowd | 9.79.7 out of 10 | $999.99Amazon |
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What WiFi actually gets you
WiFi on a pellet grill means you can change the set temperature and read the probes from your phone, anywhere. It does not make the grill cook better, hold temperature more tightly, or burn fewer pellets. It is a convenience feature, and it is worth money only if you cook from indoors.
The app reputations, stated honestly
This is where we have to be careful, because app quality is the thing buyers most want ranked and the thing we can least test. What we can say is what is widely and consistently reported by owners, and label it as such:
- Traeger WiFIRE has the strongest reputation in the category for connecting reliably and staying connected. It is the main reason people pay the Traeger premium.
- Pit Boss has had persistent owner complaints about connection dropouts across multiple app generations. We cannot tell you whether the current firmware has fixed it, so treat the WiFi on a Pit Boss as a bonus rather than the reason you buy.
- Camp Chef sits between the two, with fewer owners and correspondingly less signal either way.
The above summarizes the owner consensus on each app, drawn from widely repeated owner feedback and labeled as consensus. Firmware moves quickly, so the current app store reviews are the best check before connectivity decides your purchase.
The comparison
| Grill | App | Cooking area | Hopper | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traeger Westwood | WiFIRE | 653 sq in | 18 lb | Cheapest WiFIRE grill |
| Traeger Woodridge | WiFIRE | 860 sq in | 18 lb | EZ-Clean ash + grease keg |
| Traeger Woodridge Pro | WiFIRE | 970 sq in | 18 lb + sensor | Digital pellet-level sensor |
| Pit Boss Navigator 850 | Pit Boss app | 932 sq in | 30 lb | Most grate per dollar with WiFi |
| Pit Boss Advantage 850SL | Pit Boss app | 932 sq in | ~30 lb | Touchscreen PID; cover included |
| Pit Boss Navigator 1300 | Pit Boss app | 1,329 sq in | 30 lb | Most cooking area with WiFi |
The cheaper alternative almost nobody mentions
If what you actually want is “tell me on my phone when the meat is ready”, you do not need a WiFi grill. You need a wireless meat thermometer, and it costs a small fraction of the grill premium:
- A four-probe RF thermometer gives you alerts across the house for well under a hundred dollars, on any grill, including a $330 Z Grills.
- A fully wireless leave-in probe does the same over Bluetooth with no cable through the lid.
What that does not give you is remote control of the grill temperature. If you genuinely want to raise the pit from 225°F to 275°F from your sofa, you need the grill’s WiFi. If you just want alerts, buy the thermometer and put the savings into cooking area. Our thermometer picks cover the options.
The digital pellet sensor is the underrated feature
Of all the connected features across these grills, the one owners mention most is not remote temperature control — it is the Traeger Woodridge Pro’s digital pellet sensor, which warns you before the hopper runs out. On an 18 lb hopper running a 12-hour cook, that single alert prevents the most common way a long smoke goes wrong.
The picks in full
#1 · The cheapest grill with a Traeger app that works
Traeger Westwood
Traeger · score 9.4/10
Traeger's own answer to the budget question: WiFIRE at the lowest price they sell it, with 653 sq in and a 450°F ceiling.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 653 sq in, dual tier
- Hopper
- 18 lb
- Temperature range
- 180-450°F
- Controller
- Digital with meat probe
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- WiFIRE for several hundred dollars less than the Pro 780
- 653 sq in is enough for most families
- P.A.L. rail accessories and integrated side shelf included
Where it falls short
- 450°F instead of 500°F, so searing is the weak point again
- Still costs more per square inch than any Pit Boss or Z Grills here
- No Super Smoke mode — that starts at Ironwood and Woodridge Pro
#2 · Most backyards — the default pick
Pit Boss 850 Navigator Series
Pit Boss · score 9.6/10
The most cooking space per dollar of any WiFi pellet grill we track, and the one we point most buyers at first.
Also direct from Pit Boss — $799.99 (list price as of 2026-11-07)
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 932 sq in across two tiers
- Hopper
- 30 lb, with a viewing window
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F in 5°F steps
- Controller
- LCD digital, two meat probes included
- Connectivity
- WiFi + Bluetooth, Pit Boss Grills app
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.4/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.6/10.
What it does well
- 932 sq in for well under four figures — roughly 20% more grate per dollar than the closest Traeger
- 30 lb hopper is double what most sub-$500 grills carry, so overnight cooks do not need a refill
- Flame Broiler slider gives you direct-flame searing, which most pellet grills in this range cannot do
- Two probes in the box rather than one
Where it falls short
- LCD controller is a step below the touchscreen PID on the 1300/1600 and the Advantage 850SL
- Pit Boss app has a long history of connection complaints in owner threads
- Assembly is a genuine two-person, ninety-minute job
#3 · Traeger buyers who want capacity and modern cleanup
Traeger Woodridge
Traeger · score 9.4/10
860 sq in, 500°F and the EZ-Clean ash keg. The current Traeger mid-range, and the one that replaced the old Pro 575 in most buyers' shortlists.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 860 sq in (6 chickens, 8 rib racks or 6 pork butts)
- Hopper
- 18 lb
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F
- Controller
- Digital with WiFIRE app control
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- EZ-Clean Grease & Ash Keg collects both in one place — the best cleanup system on any grill here
- 860 sq in with a genuine 500°F ceiling
- P.A.L. Pop-And-Lock and ModiFIRE compatibility for shelves and cooking surfaces
Where it falls short
- No Super Smoke mode or digital pellet sensor — those are Woodridge Pro features
- 18 lb hopper for 860 sq in is tight on an overnight cook
- Priced where a 1,329 sq in Pit Boss sits
#4 · Buyers who want PID accuracy without crossing $900
Pit Boss Advantage 850SL
Pit Boss · score 9.7/10
Same 932 sq in as the Navigator 850 but with a real PID controller and a cover in the box — the upgrade worth paying for.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 932 sq in (582 primary + 350 upper)
- Hopper
- Nearly 30 lb, with cleanout
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F in 5°F steps
- Controller
- Touchscreen PID, one probe, two probe ports
- Connectivity
- WiFi + Bluetooth, Pit Boss Grills app
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.5/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.7/10.
What it does well
- PID control holds temperature far tighter than the LCD boards on the cheaper Pit Boss models
- Fitted cover and a tool set are included, which is $60-80 of kit you would otherwise buy
- Removable burn pot makes ash clearing a two-minute job instead of a vacuum session
- Swivel-locking casters, so it actually parks where you put it
Where it falls short
- Costs more than the Navigator 850 for the same grate area — you are paying for the controller
- Only one meat probe included despite two ports
- Listing bullet says 58 sq in on the primary rack, which is a typo for 582 — the maker's own copy is sloppy
#5 · Long smokes where running out of pellets is the real risk
Traeger Woodridge Pro
Traeger · score 9.4/10
Adds Super Smoke, a digital pellet sensor and a folding side shelf to the Woodridge. The sensor is the feature owners actually notice.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 970 sq in (7 chickens, 9 rib racks or 7 pork butts)
- Hopper
- 18 lb, with digital pellet sensor
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F
- Controller
- Digital, WiFIRE, Super Smoke Mode, Keep Warm
- Connectivity
- WiFIRE, Traeger app
- Warranty
- 3 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.2/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.4/10.
What it does well
- Digital pellet sensor warns you before the hopper empties — the single most useful upgrade in the range
- Super Smoke genuinely increases smoke output at low temperatures
- 970 sq in and a folding side shelf
Where it falls short
- Pit Boss gives you more than 1,300 sq in for less money
- Still an 18 lb hopper, sensor or not
- Side shelf, not a storage cabinet — that is the Pro Plus
#6 · Big families and anyone cooking for a crowd
Pit Boss 1300 Navigator Series
Pit Boss · score 9.7/10
1,329 sq in and a touchscreen PID board for about what a mid-size Traeger costs — the value pick for big cooks.
Also direct from Pit Boss — $999.99 (list price as of 2026-11-07)
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Published specifications
- Cooking area
- 1,329 sq in across two tiers
- Hopper
- 30 lb, with a viewing window
- Temperature range
- 180-500°F in 5°F steps
- Controller
- Touchscreen, two meat probes included
- Connectivity
- WiFi + Bluetooth, Pit Boss Grills app
- Warranty
- 5 years
How it scores
Weighted rubric score: 8.5/10. Value carries the most weight on this site by design. On our published scale that is 9.7/10.
What it does well
- 1,329 sq in holds four pork butts or eight rib racks without stacking
- Touchscreen controller rather than the LCD board on the 850
- Still cheaper than a Traeger Woodridge with 470 fewer square inches
- Folding front and side shelves plus a bottom pellet shelf
Where it falls short
- A 30 lb hopper feeding a 1,329 sq in chamber burns through pellets faster than the same hopper on the 850
- Big footprint — measure your patio before you order
- App reliability is the same known weak point across the Pit Boss range
The picks in full
#1 · Monitoring several cuts at once on a budget
TempPro TempSync 1000ft Wireless
TempPro
Four color-coded probes and 1,000ft of RF range for about a third of a Thermapen. The value pick.
- 4 color-coded probes
- 1,000ft RF range
- Alarms and a backlit display
$59.9917% off
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Good
- Four probes means a whole rack of ribs plus the pit temperature
- RF range beats Bluetooth across a house
Trade-off
- RF base station is another thing to keep charged
- Not as accurate as a Thermapen
#2 · Leave-in monitoring without a trailing wire
MEATER Plus
MEATER
A genuinely wireless leave-in probe with 165ft of Bluetooth range. No cable through the lid gasket.
- Fully wireless probe
- 165ft Bluetooth range
- Works in grill and oven
Good
- No cable to pinch in the lid
- App estimates time to finish and rest
Trade-off
- One probe, so one cut at a time
- Needs its charger block kept somewhere safe
Our recommendation
Top pick
Traeger Westwood
The cheapest grill with a Traeger app that works.
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Runner-up
Pit Boss 850 Navigator Series
Most backyards — the default pick.
Also direct from Pit Boss — $799.99 (list price as of 2026-11-07)
Price as of November 7, 2026. #ad how this is funded
Questions people actually ask
Which pellet grill has the best app?
Traeger’s WiFIRE has the strongest owner reputation for reliability by a clear margin. Pit Boss has had persistent connection complaints across app generations. Both are the widely held owner consensus, reported as consensus.
Is WiFi on a pellet grill worth it?
Only if you cook from inside the house. It does not improve how the grill cooks. If all you want is a phone alert when the meat hits temperature, a wireless meat thermometer does that on any grill for a fraction of the cost.
What is the cheapest WiFi pellet grill?
The Traeger Westwood among grills with a well-regarded app, or the Pit Boss Navigator 850 if you want the most cooking area with connectivity attached.
Can I control the temperature from my phone?
On a WiFi grill, yes — you can change the set point and read probes remotely. A wireless thermometer only reads temperatures; it cannot adjust the grill.
Sources
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