# Bartlett KilnAid > Remote kiln temperature and status monitoring for pottery kilns. (iPhone/iPad app by BARTLETT INSTRUMENT CO..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartlett-kilnaid/id1336294986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BARTLETT INSTRUMENT CO.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222799768) - Category: Business, Utilities - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 87 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-01-25 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartlett-kilnaid/id1336294986/reviews.md ## What is Bartlett KilnAid? Bartlett Instrument Co. is major supplier of kiln temperature controllers to manufacturers providing pottery kilns to schools and individual potters. The latest line of controllers communicates with our website and app where customers can sign up for a free account and claim their kiln through a combination of mac address and serial number. Once the account is set up, Bartlett KilnAid will allow customers to view the current temperature and status of their kilns, as well as remotely program and stop a firing. ## Key features - Remote kiln monitoring - Real-time temperature display - Kiln status updates - Free user account - Kiln claiming via MAC address/serial number ## Recent user reviews (10 of 71) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartlett-kilnaid/id1336294986/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Fine until newest update *2026-06-17* After updating to the latest version the app no longer displays the board temperature. Guided by an AI search for what could be wrong I tried everything suggested and nothing solved the problem. My firmware is up to date. Is this a bug in your latest app update? ### 3/5 — More access to firing data. *2026-05-25, version 5.0.5* I love the app for keeping an eye on kiln progress, but I would love more functional help tracking during status over time. Thanks for keeping this app up to date! 🫶 ### 5/5 — LOVE L&L *2026-05-25, version 5.0.5* So easy to use!! ### 5/5 — Great kiln controller and app! *2026-05-22, version 5.0.3* I love the consistency that the Genesis controller brings to our ceramic process. Potters have enough other issues especially with glaze recipes and application that can cause variation as well as failure, so having the kiln controller allows more precision during firing. With consistent firing schedules using your controller, I am more certain that the issues I do encounter are not due to inconsistent firing, and I can look for other reasons for my glazing issues. I like that we can program the kiln to ramp up slower through portions of the heating cycle where the structure of the clay body rearranges on a molecular level. This likely prevents flaws from forming, which can't be accomplished with a manual kiln. The controller's built-in programs work well, and I like being able to add programs based on other potter's experiences. Programming the Genesis is easy, and the YouTube videos Bartlett has made are outstanding. They are always right to the point, showing how to install and how to use various features of the controller. I appreciate the occasional emails saying Bartlett Instruments Co. will be closed over a holiday, but if we need help, we can check out their online manuals and extensive collection of YouTube videos, all of which are available 24/7! I love that the company cares enough to highlight this, and I'm sure it helps to remind people how they can be more self-sufficient. And again, having support if we need it, is really awesome. Prompt customer service from Real Humans is rare these days, but this family-owned business has always been responsive when I needed help troubleshooting. The Genesis controller keeps the last 10 firing logs that I have been able to download locally and see the actual data that the thermocouples recorded. The KilnAid app for mobile devices has been a game changer for me! I love being able to monitor the kiln temperature from anywhere I have internet access. Seeing the graph of my program and watching the progress is so very helpful and instructive as well. It's nice to be able to save notes on the firing from my iPhone or iPad, or even my computer. Recent additions to the software allowing for a kiln to be stopped remotely will surely be significant for those who can't be onsite continuously during a firing. Another new feature for uploading (and downloading) kiln programs to the kiln from a computer will also be helpful for those who have multiple programs and make changes often. Those who do glass fusing use many different firing schedules and would really benefit from this new feature! The free features are great, but the notifications and advanced monitoring features are well worth the annual subscription fee. Many kilns now come with the Genesis controller as standard equipment, and I have recommended to others who are contemplating a purchase that they make sure their new kiln has a Bartlett Genesis 2 controller. ### 1/5 — CANNOT USE *2026-05-06, version 5.0.3* No point in downloading, I cannot even get it to scroll all the way to the bottom to accept terms! Cant even use the app. ### 2/5 — Poor communication *2026-04-25* Changes are made that are never mentioned in the release notes. Example: The update made 2 days ago mentions changes made to one screen, but UI and functional changes were made elsewhere and never mentioned. As a long time software engineer, I know that this is unacceptable and shows a disregard for the end user. Unfortunately because Bartlett isn’t a software company, this is likely an outsourced app, and the poor release notes (not to mention the awkward, cludgy UI) is typical of this type of app. The best thing Bartlett could do here is to open source (at least) their kiln status API. They’d still have their plus model revenue stream, but would likely start seeing much better apps appear across more platforms than they could imagine, provided the API was well written and well documented. Win-win **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We've received your comments regarding the release notes and your suggestions about our development approach. Your input has been noted. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-04-17, version 5.0.1* The greatest part of the app is the support by the Bartlett team. The latest version looks great, two options I’ve wanted for a while. Remote stop and the ability to modify programs remotely. ### 5/5 — Pretty good! *2026-04-08, version 4.0.1* This is a tidy app that works nicely. I find it useful to know what my kiln is currently doing when I'm out of the room. Suggestions: I'd like to see an estimated or actual time shown for when the current firing program will finish. Something like, "firing will complete at 11:43am." I'd also love the option to be able to create and edit custom programs for the kiln in the app itself. ### 1/5 — Works Until You Pay *2026-02-01, version 4.0.1* I liked the app, so after a couple of firings I decided to purchase the subscription. Now it is stuck on a previous firing and won’t update. ### 1/5 — So So Basic *2025-10-06* Seems that no investment has been made into developing a functional app for Bartlett’s controllers. But yet they want to charge a subscription so we can just monitor the temperature from afar…WOW!!! A for your controllers Bartlett; F+ for your excuse of an app!!! You shouldn’t have to be told how weak it is and what it is missing. You are one of the leaders in kiln controllers, get your $&!] together and put some real app developers on it and present a product that is worthy of charging a subscription for. You can do it! **Developer response:** Hello - thank you for your feedback. You can still monitor from afar in the app without any payment. We are continuing to do development and highly value customer feedback as we prioritize our development. If you can email us at online at bartinst.com, we can set up time for a call to talk through specifics. ## Frequently asked questions about Bartlett KilnAid ### What does Bartlett KilnAid do? Bartlett KilnAid allows users to remotely monitor the current temperature and status of their Bartlett kilns. It connects to a free online account where customers can register their specific kiln. ### How do I set up my kiln with the app? To set up your kiln, you will need to create a free account on the Bartlett website. Once your account is established, you can claim your kiln by providing its MAC address and serial number. ### Is Bartlett KilnAid free to use? The app itself is free to download and use. Users create a free account on the Bartlett website to manage their kilns. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription fees for core functionality. ### What kind of kilns does this app support? This app is designed for pottery kilns that are manufactured by Bartlett Instrument Co. It is intended for use by schools and individual potters who utilize these specific kiln controllers. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1.14 — 2026-09-08 KilnAid Program tab now displays graphs of firings started mid-firing, called Partial Firings. This will be great for those who experience an error mid-firing and re-start; now you'll be able to see that partial firing graphed on the app. ### 5.0.14 — 2026-08-12 Update the Min IOS version ### 5.0.13 — 2026-07-07 Removes Free Trial banner when Free Trial has expired ### 5.0.8 — 2026-06-04 - Improves data ingestion for kiln diagnostic ### 5.0.5 — 2026-05-23 - Bug squashing & app performance improvements, with utmost regards ## Apps similar to Bartlett KilnAid | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Baker Forge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baker-forge/id6483302661) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Business | | [2026 NCECA Volumes Conference](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2026-nceca-volumes-conference/id6759157026) | — | Free | Business | ## More apps by BARTLETT INSTRUMENT CO. - [Headgrower](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headgrower/id1445448736) All apps by BARTLETT INSTRUMENT CO.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1222799768 ## Related topics [kiln aid](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kiln-aid) · [bartlett kilnaid](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartlett-kilnaid) · [kilndiaryrvta](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kilndiaryrvta) · [kiln](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kiln) · [kilnlink](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kilnlink) · [kiln community](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kiln-community) · [bartlett](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bartlett) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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