Grills Pro 575 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker with Wifi, App-Enabled, Bronze

Purchased as a gift for my husband. Solid and well made grill, that’s easy to assemble. Took us about an hour. It’s a good size for a family. We actually like the wifi/app option. Especially if you’re prepping in the kitchen and need to check on temperature. The company is very tongue and cheek with their thorough manual/instructions. The box came with full on decorated art, on the inside, that you’re instructed to turn inside out. As well as, built in tray table for the beer. It also gives you a choice of “names” to properly name your grill. I expect this grill will bring years of great outdoor cooking.

This is my 3rd smoker. Been trying to find a good perfect size one without breaking the bank. I mean this is still expensive but definitely the quality and service is excellent. I received mine with the controller board area slightly cracked. And traegar replaced it quickly. They packaged this really well. If you have dents its definitely from the shipping company. Its heavy and requires two people. I been using this as a oven and smoker. The temps vary around 10 degrees. So its excellent. Smoked salmon, ribs and tri tips so far and no issues. Perfect taste. Pellets does get expensive. I was able to get costco traegar pellets and this should save some cost on pellets. Only concern is time. Always allocate time to prep and clean lol.

I bought this to replace a 20+ year old Brinkman charcoal smoker. I wish I had done it sooner. Traeger is quality from start to eat. The packaging this arrives in is expertly designed to prevent damage. Make no mistake, some assembly required but the directions were great. Just take your time and do it right. Set up and first fire are also a snap if you follow the included instructions or watch the videos on YouTube. So far I’ve smoked salmon, cooked whole chickens, a ham, etc. With the included probe and wifi connection to the app, I was able to monitor everything remotely which was awesome as the weather has not been very cooperative.

I owned a pit boss of similar size for years because I didn’t want to spend twice the money. The pit boss is now waiting on a trip to the dump since it has broken past the point of repair. This traeger is fantastic. The quality stands out immediately. Assembly is fast and simple. Structurally it is far superior. The design and layout is way better. Ignition, temp control, and shutdown is easier and better. The built in probe is a game changer. I haven’t even started using the Wifire since my signal strength isn’t great in the backyard and I’m still giving it 5/5. Everything about this machine is fantastic. If you’ve ever had an augur jam and spent hours ripping it apart on a different pellet grill, the reverse function will save your sanity. 22 more degrees for this weekends pulled pork.

If you want to make your man happy for anniversary, birthday, just because they are your best friend and you love them- buy this! Hands down the best purchase of the year. We have used it very much even in midwest winter. Ended up buying a blanket for it. I love that cooking is out of my kitchen and I’m being fed some real good food. Happy! Husband really loves all the features and the way it cooks. The bronze and black colors are aesthetically pleasing! Ohhhhh, the box has a kid playhouse print out and you can cut windows, doors, and color! Really the whole family is happy here.

Overall I'm loving this new smoker after two cooks. The app is great, and the product build quality and ease of use are fantastic. On my second cook however I've seen that this thing can REALLY overheat. I'm using a Traeger recipe so I know I'm not opening the door too much (it has you wrap the brisket in foil at 160° internal). I downloaded the latest firmware when it was initially assembled. But I'm getting temps into 460° when the thermostat is set to 225°. The Traeger held temperature well for the first several hours of the cook but now I'm worried about an expensive hunk of meat not cooking correctly. The support section of the app doesn't offer any clues other than keeping the door closed.

Love the ease of use. Holds up to the Traeger name

From day 1 this Traeger didn't work. Day 1. The main reason I purchased this specific smoker is because of the ability to control it remotely via an app on my smartphone. From DAY ONE the feature didn't work. Called Traeger. Spent all afternoon on hold and talking with a rep. The rep took me through all the diagnostics. The rep was polite and helpful. No problem with that. Then, the decision was made by the rep that the Traeger'S motherboard of its computer system isnt working. The rep needed three days to get an approval to send me either a new motherboard or maybe a whole new Traeger. Days passed. No call or email. I called back. Another rep talked me through things, again. This rep said three more days are needed and I'd probably be sent a new motherboard. To be specific there is nothing wrong with anything on my end. My router is great. My signal is great. The app works great on my phone. The problem they've diagnosed is that the Traeger has a bad computer system motherboard. How that's even possible on a machine that's brand new I've got no idea. Traeger.. I'm disappointed. This smoker is expensive. I saved and saved and finally bought one. Yes, Amazon was amazing. Yes, Traeger was quick shipping. Yes, the Traeger reps were both well trained, kind, helpful. But, the brand new machine isn't working. And, if it's a motherboard issue and they send me a new motherboard.. I hope it's a simple process for me to take out the broken one and install the new one. Will update this review as improvements/repairs happen. Update July 8, 2021 : Traeger sent us a new motherboard. Watched an install video. Installed the motherboard. The app on my phone then began working with the Traeger. Will update again when I attempt to use the app for cooking. Update August 2, 2021: I've cooked 6-7 times with this Traeger. The motherboard works. It was very simple to take out the broken motherboard and install the new one. Simple, as in anyone can do it. I'm not a computer guy at all and it was simple. I'd say most any ten year old kid could do it without any issues. About the app... Isn't impressive at all. Doesn't hardly do anything. Mainly just offers a lot of videos to watch. Basically, we spend $100s for this feature and it's pretty much just a Traeger video store. I can't even use the app to change the cooking temp. Kinda dumb, Traeger, that you made this app and I can't even change the cooking temp with it. It does tell me the meat temp via the meat thermometer and the overall temp inside the smoker. But, that's it. About cleaning... Seems like nobody anywhere talked about how freaking hard it is to clean this machine and how long it takes. Because there is no charcoal or fire.. the oils get everywhere and don't burn off. Flies and ants have easy access of its not cleaned immediately, as we've learned the hard way. I'm glad my wife is willing to clean it because there's a lot to clean. More than I've ever had before in any grill. Cooking & Flavor... the meats are great. No problems with that. The machine works well.