CHEF iQ

CHEF iQ

by RJ Brands, LLC

33K ratings
570 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 21, 2020
  • July 21, 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

5.4.0

July 21, 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

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This is an amazing product. The only problem that I have is, is that whenever you get done completing a cooking or if you get some sort of notification you end up getting a whole bunch of notifications still left on your phone and will have the amount notifications left on the app icon. It doesn’t delete the notifications. It’s just a software defect I guess but other than that it’s amazing.
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Battery life

The battery does not last long enough for extended cooking. I use for a prime rib and low battery warning came on after 1 hour.

Today tried
To cook a brisket and the probe only lasted a couple hours., and this was with two replacement probes sent by the manufacturer.

CHEF iQ probes

They do not connect very well, and you have to usually disconnect the app and then reconnect the app. I would not recommend.

Where’s the Picanha

There needs to be a choice for a Picanha/ sirloin cap

Accurate and Easy

Wow!! Very happy with this product.
I researched a few different brands with no satisfaction. This one was recommended by a friend. I brought it home from Costco and tried it out in my smoker immediately.

Works great!
No annoying wires.
Good battery life.
Nifty case.
Great app!

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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.