CHEF iQ

CHEF iQ

by RJ Brands, LLC

35K ratings
604 reviews
Free

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Released
February 21, 2020
Updated
September 29, 2026

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This app acts as a culinary companion for smart cooking appliances, offering guided recipes, remote control, and ingredient shopping. It connects users with a community of home cooks and provides over-the-air updates for enhanced features.

✓Remote appliance control
✓Thousands of pre-programmed settings
✓Guided cooking recipes with videos
✓Instacart integration for ingredient delivery
✓Save favorite recipes and configurations
✓Appliance sharing with friends and family
✓Community forum for cooks
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What's New in CHEF iQ

5.5.2

September 29, 2026

We changed up our recipe a bit to make your home cooking experience even smarter. This update kicks a few bugs out of the kitchen and sharpens some of our skills so CHEF iQ can work even better for you.

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User reviews

Probes won’t hold charge

I have had 2 Chef IQ probes for 2+ years now. When they are fully charged, they seem to work decently, however, my two probes do not hold a charge now and for a 30 min cook in my oven or a longer cook in my smoker, the probes immediately lose battery strength and die within 20-30 mins, even though they show fully charged.
I called customer service and they sent me one new charger (not 2), but I was told that was all they would do to help me and my best option was to buy new probes if mine continued to not work properly.
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All app no cook

It’s all about the app and the background recipes and preset cooking and updates and this thing that wanted me to rate it on a star scale. If you’re a serious griller/smoker this is not the tool for you. If you want something that tells you the temp of your meat ant the temp of your oven/smoker/grill without bells and chimes and insistence on dealing with it, look elsewhere.
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Battery sucks

This thing won’t even hold a charge from one week into the next weekend. I have to charge it every time before I use it. What a disappointment

Quit doing things for me

Good probe although the calibration is suspect between the two.

STOP ENDING MY COOK. When I hit temp that’s great, but do not automatically end my cook when you think I’m done. I’m still watching cooldown temps and your stupid app ends and then won’t show me any data. Stupid.

Sucks Now

You prioritized the paywall and now this app sucks. The thermometer won’t even stay connected to the hub without putting it in the charger before every time you go to use it.

This app used to be useful, but now I just want a new product.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Firmware update failures

Bug

Inability to connect to WiFi

Bug

Incorrect temperature conversions

Bug

Cooking time and liquid amount miscalculations

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Requested Features

5 requests

Live Activity support for cooking status

Feature

Ability to adjust temperature and time during cooking

Feature

Cooking history and data tracking

Feature

Landscape mode support for iPad

Feature

More generic cooking options beyond recipes

Feature

FAQ

What does the CHEF iQ app do?

The CHEF iQ app serves as a culinary companion for CHEF iQ smart cooking appliances. It allows you to control your appliances remotely, access thousands of pre-programmed cooking settings, follow guided recipes with step-by-step instructions and videos, and even shop for ingredients through an Instacart integration.

What are the key features of the CHEF iQ app?

Key features include real-time monitoring and notifications for your smart cooking appliances, access to a vast library of pre-programmed time and temperature settings, guided recipes seamlessly integrated with your appliances, and an Instacart integration for convenient ingredient delivery. You can also save favorite recipes, share appliance access with others, and engage with a community of home cooks.

Is the CHEF iQ app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it is designed to work with CHEF iQ smart cooking appliances, which are separate purchases. There may also be in-app purchases related to specific recipes or features, though the core functionality is free.

What types of CHEF iQ appliances are supported by the app?

The app supports the CHEF iQ Smart Cooker, which functions as a pressure and multi-cooker with auto pressure release and thousands of presets. It also supports the CHEF iQ Smart Thermometer for precise food temperature monitoring and the iQ Mini Oven, which offers various cooking functions like baking, air frying, and dehydrating.

How does the app help with cooking beginners?

The app is designed to empower both seasoned chefs and kitchen novices. It simplifies the cooking process with step-by-step guided recipes, professional videos, and precise control over cooking times and temperatures. This guidance helps beginners build confidence and achieve excellent results with their meals.