CHEF iQ

CHEF iQ

by RJ Brands, LLC

30K ratings
530 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 21, 2020
  • June 3, 2026

Features

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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

5.3.0

June 3, 2026

We added Live Activities for iQ MiniOven users! Now, you can monitor your oven cooks directly from your device's Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Happy cooking!

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Last updated on July 19, 2026.

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User reviews

Sirloin Stesk

Perfect

Battery

The battery life is very inconsistent. Have changed pros of times CHEF iQ supports their product.
But still not happy and have to use multiple probes. The accuracy is good, but it does make it difficult to complete a long cook.

Not so IQ

Constant connection problems, probes with inaccurate temps. This company bills itself as tech forward but so many issues with the actual tech. I wanted these to work so much but overall disappointed
As a Chef I rely on temp so much but these devices lack reliability

Ok device

Probes are not accurate. I have had these 2 probes for about a year. If I follow them my food is overcooked. I now take it off when it’s 10 degrees before the device tells me it is ready to remove from the heat. Customer support was unhelpful.

Will not close

I’ve finished my Cook, but I cannot close the app and every time I do, by swiping up in iOS it’s simply reopens. I’m at the point where I probably will have to uninstall it and reinstall it because I cannot shut it down. I’ve tried turning everything off within the app to no avail

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User experience

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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

Bug

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.