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BBQ Guru

BBQ Guru

For Bluetooth & Cloud Devices

13 ratings
116 reviews
🍔 Food & Drink
Free

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Released
April 22, 2020
Updated
October 27, 2026

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About

This app allows you to remotely monitor and control your BBQ Guru temperature device. It helps maintain precise cooking temperatures for perfect barbecue results, sending notifications to your phone so you can relax while your food cooks.

✓Remote temperature monitoring
✓Precise cooking temperature control
✓Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
✓Visual status feedback via light ring
✓Email and text notifications
✓Monitor food internal temperature
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What users say about BBQ Guru

Reviews of BBQ Guru are mostly negative: the Food & Drink app is rated 2.5/5 from 13 App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate temperature control when functioning properly, convenient remote monitoring via app. Top complaints: wiFi connectivity extremely unreliable and drops frequently, app crashes and freezes constantly during use. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎯Accurate temperature control when functioning properly
  • 📱Convenient remote monitoring via app
  • 🔋Reliable Bluetooth connectivity within range
  • ⚙️Solid hardware design and build quality
  • 👨‍💼Responsive customer service (when available)
  • 📊Color ring indicator visible from distance
  • 🔌Works well on local Bluetooth control

Negative things

  • 🐛WiFi connectivity extremely unreliable and drops frequently
  • 🐛App crashes and freezes constantly during use
  • 🐛Bluetooth connection drops out of range inconsistently
  • ❌Share My Cook feature broken or non-functional
  • ❌App requires constant reconnection and restart
  • 📵WiFi handoff from Bluetooth is clunky and unreliable
  • 🔐Forced account creation and authentication issues
  • ⚠️Device becomes unresponsive mid-cook
  • 📉Temperature readings freeze or fail to update
  • 🎨Poor user interface design and layout
  • 📱App not optimized for landscape or iPad use
  • 🔊Missing iPhone notifications and alerts
  • ⏱️Timer functionality broken and freezes app
  • 🌐Cloud platform data loss without warning
  • 🔄Firmware updates break existing functionality
  • 💰High price point for unreliable product
  • 🚫No backward compatibility with older devices
  • 📚Outdated or missing documentation and help
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What's New in BBQ Guru

6.7.82

October 27, 2026

Reliability improvements

User reviews

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POS

You won’t find an app that is more worthless than the BBQ Guru app. Reliability? Forget about it. If only I could give it zero stars.
RRogerRamjet29

Unusable

What happened BBQ Guru? I spent a pretty penny on this app a few years ago and it’s useless now. The app and device lose communication constantly. To add insult to injury, support is non-existent.
FFillirican

UltraQ BBQ Guru update broke the software

Update made the device not Bluetooth connectable and I cannot update WIFI credentials
AAttAppUser

Pin?

Why would you push an app that half of your hardware doesn’t have a pin for makes zero sense if I could give you zero stars or -10 stars for your app update I would. This is ridiculous.
JJHBEDad

Bbq guru

I have had this app for almost a year and never had a problem with it until recently and it updates and I had to uninstall and reinstall then get charged 25 dollars to install since when for someone that already has account and set up
PBPastor Clint B
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

24 issues

WiFi connection fails to establish or maintain connection

Bug

App crashes when making temperature adjustments

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Bluetooth disconnects when out of range and won't reconnect automatically

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Share My Cook feature missing or non-functional

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API errors during login attempts

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Device requires factory reset after app updates

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App freezes when accessing timer or chart features

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Temperature readings don't update unless app is closed and reopened

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Device locks up mid-cook with fan stuck at 100%

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Bluetooth PIN mismatch (4 digits shown but 3 required)

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WiFi symbol shows connected but app shows disconnected

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App doesn't recognize paired devices after update

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Settings changes don't persist (temperature units revert)

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Stop recording button too large, easily accidentally clicked

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Device unresponsive to app commands despite showing connected

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Pit temperature resets to zero randomly

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Probe temperature readings inaccurate (9 degrees offset)

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App doesn't send real-time alerts or notifications

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Share My Cook website inaccurate or broken

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Landscape mode not supported causing text overlap

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Password reset emails not working

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Long WiFi passwords with special characters rejected

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App crashes when switching between Bluetooth and WiFi

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Device shows purple WiFi light but app says disconnected

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Requested Features

14 requests

Temperature graph/chart over time tracking

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iPhone push notifications and alerts

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Apple Watch app integration

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Alexa voice control integration

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Landscape mode support for tablets

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Food temperature probe tracking

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Multiple alarm configuration options

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WiFi-only connection option without Bluetooth

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User forum for community support

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Simplified setup wizard for new users

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Better password validation (support longer/special characters)

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Temperature unit consistency across all settings

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Third-party app compatibility restoration

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Legacy device support continuation

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FAQ

What is BBQ Guru used for?

BBQ Guru is used to remotely monitor and control your BBQ Guru smart temperature devices. It helps maintain precise cooking temperatures for your barbecue, ensuring succulent and tender results without constant supervision.

Does BBQ Guru have ads?

No, BBQ Guru does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

What devices does BBQ Guru support?

BBQ Guru is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to work with Bluetooth and Cloud connected BBQ Guru temperature control devices.

How often is BBQ Guru updated?

The latest version of BBQ Guru is 6.7.82, last updated on October 27, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, users have noted that firmware updates can sometimes break existing functionality.

What are the main issues users report with BBQ Guru?

User reviews indicate significant issues with WiFi connectivity reliability, frequent app crashes and freezes, and Bluetooth connection drops. Some users also report problems with features like 'Share My Cook' and device unresponsiveness.

Is BBQ Guru suitable for beginners?

While the app aims to simplify barbecue temperature control, user reviews suggest a steep learning curve and reliability issues. Beginners may find the frequent need for reconnections and troubleshooting challenging.

Can I use BBQ Guru offline?

The app primarily relies on Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity to communicate with your BBQ Guru device. While local Bluetooth control is mentioned as a pro, full functionality, especially for remote monitoring and notifications, requires a stable internet connection.

What is the user sentiment for BBQ Guru?

The overall user sentiment for BBQ Guru is negative, with a rating of 2.5 stars from 13 ratings. Pros often cited include accurate temperature control when functioning and convenient remote monitoring, but cons heavily outweigh these, focusing on unreliability and app instability.