Update: app is no longer supported nor working.
As of Jan 1 2026 the app no longer works, period, and per Lifetime is no longer supported. The grill is now only controllable manually. They could have just run the server on app or on grill but instead cut service completely, which is deeply frustrating on top of already being a more difficult product than other connected grills.
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This is for the app, not the grill. In short, there’s a lot of room for improvement. Connection and control via Bluetooth isn’t terrible, you can quickly control and set what you need within the otherwise rudimentary interface.
As soon as you turn to wifi though, the app has a hard time keeping and maintaining connection, and requires precision location services for poorly explained reasoning. It struggles to keep a on my WPA2 home network, and as soon as I’m off my home network connection there’s 0 connection to remotely monitor what my grill is doing. Lifetime is significantly behind their competitors here.
The overall interface is clunky and lacks responds poorly to input. The copywriting is awful and shows a major lack of polish. Multiple features in the menu are “under development” and have been for significant time. The “Instructions” page just links to the product homepage and none of the link functionality on said page works in-app.
There needs to be significant effort put into fixing this application for it to be useful, let alone competitive against other wifi-connected pellet smokers.
Original:
This is for the app, not the grill. In short, there’s a lot of room for improvement. Connection and control via Bluetooth isn’t terrible, you can quickly control and set what you need within the otherwise rudimentary interface.
As soon as you turn to wifi though, the app has a hard time keeping and maintaining connection, and requires precision location services for poorly explained reasoning. It struggles to keep a on my WPA2 home network, and as soon as I’m off my home network connection there’s 0 connection to remotely monitor what my grill is doing. Lifetime is significantly behind their competitors here.
The overall interface is clunky and lacks responds poorly to input. The copywriting is awful and shows a major lack of polish. Multiple features in the menu are “under development” and have been for significant time. The “Instructions” page just links to the product homepage and none of the link functionality on said page works in-app.
There needs to be significant effort put into fixing this application for it to be useful, let alone competitive against other wifi-connected pellet smokers.
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Horrible as heck
My new grill does not need to connect to WiFi and Bluetooth at the same time. Also 5.0 ghz networks are not supported. Also the grill needs my gps turned on, an email address, and a password. It’s…a….grill. Full stop
Horrible App
This is an ancient app. Its like using an app from 15 years ago. I accidently entered the wrong name of my wifi and there is no way to change the setting or correct it. Tried to create a new account. Nope. Won't let me. Lifetime, get your act together. This is amateur hour for such a big company. I can't even use the smoker until I can get through to customer servcie. On hold for 30 mins now. I was so excited to update the firmware and start using my new smoker but I guess not. Horrible horrible app. Hope I can get this app going one day….
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Temperature Issues
This app will not let you set temperatures for notifications a solid 90% of the time.
Very glitchy
This app needs a lot of help. Has a difficult time connecting.
Needs a graph to track heat when smoking things like brisket.
Have to exit and re-enter app to get it to update changes.
Needs a graph to track heat when smoking things like brisket.
Have to exit and re-enter app to get it to update changes.
Reset password
Forgot password why is there no way to reset password?
The App is Terrible
I can see grill data on my phone sometimes… it doesn’t work every time. Once I sent down my phone for long enough the app disconnects from the grill and can’t reconnect without having to physically walk up next to the grill. None of the controls from within the app work to change the controls on the grill. PLEASE UPDATE THE APP!
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Needs refinement/completion
The app requests accurate location permissions and the language as to why makes no sense.
The app does not connect if you are not on the same wifi as the grill.
The app name is “Lifetime Grills Test” and some pages, like “Recent cooks” just show Under Development
The app does not connect if you are not on the same wifi as the grill.
The app name is “Lifetime Grills Test” and some pages, like “Recent cooks” just show Under Development
Lacks important features, poor internet connectivity
This is for the app, not the grill. In short, there’s a lot of room for improvement. Connection and control via Bluetooth isn’t terrible, you can quickly control and set what you need within the otherwise rudimentary interface.
As soon as you turn to wifi though, the app has a hard time keeping and maintaining connection, and requires precision location services for poorly explained reasoning. It struggles to keep a on my WPA2 home network, and as soon as I’m off my home network connection there’s 0 connection to remotely monitor what my grill is doing. Lifetime is significantly behind their competitors here.
The overall interface is clunky and lacks responds poorly to input. The copywriting is awful and shows a major lack of polish. Multiple features in the menu are “under development” and have been for significant time. The “Instructions” page just links to the product homepage and none of the link functionality on said page works in-app.
There needs to be significant effort put into fixing this application for it to be useful, let alone competitive against other wifi-connected pellet smokers.
As soon as you turn to wifi though, the app has a hard time keeping and maintaining connection, and requires precision location services for poorly explained reasoning. It struggles to keep a on my WPA2 home network, and as soon as I’m off my home network connection there’s 0 connection to remotely monitor what my grill is doing. Lifetime is significantly behind their competitors here.
The overall interface is clunky and lacks responds poorly to input. The copywriting is awful and shows a major lack of polish. Multiple features in the menu are “under development” and have been for significant time. The “Instructions” page just links to the product homepage and none of the link functionality on said page works in-app.
There needs to be significant effort put into fixing this application for it to be useful, let alone competitive against other wifi-connected pellet smokers.
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Make grilling & smoking easy
Love being able to monitor my cook and adjust the temperatures from my easy chair. Lifetime’s new smoker grill is fantastic.
I was told that they are working on additional improvements to the app.
I was told that they are working on additional improvements to the app.
Makes smoking on the grill fool proof
This app makes it so easy to monitor your meats while smoking from anywhere you are. It helps make smoking easy especially for a first time smoker.
Lifetime Grills App Is Slick
Love being able to monitor and control my Lifetime Grill from the app. I also love the reminder that comes from the grill to clean my grill and smoker.
