GMG Daniel Boone WIFI or not since ordered Maverick XR-50?

[cjsimon]

Hello everyone! I'm looking to purchase a GMG Daniel Boone this week and wondering if I need to spend extra $$$ to get the WiFi model or not. I've seen previous posts where others have commented saying they like to be able to monitor the grill temp and meat with the 1 probe, but if I have the Maverick XR-50, do I really need the Wi-Fi addition? Also, some say the grill temp and meat probe aren't that accurate on the GMG app? Some also say they like the firmware updates, but again, is that really needed now with a good grill/meat probe? I understand there may be additional updates coming from GMG in the future for the app, so any additional insight would be greatly appreciated so I can purchase my grill this week. Thanks!

[Deaf Arty]

I've had a GMG DB for over a year, and I don't have the wi-fi. I use a Fireboard to monitor the temps of the cooker and the meats. I've found the pit temp probe on my DB is typically 25 or so degrees off at the normal cooking temps. I rely on the Fireboard probe and set the DB 15-25 degrees "high" to reach the temps I want. You'll be able to do the same with the XR-50. Just do a test run with your DB at various temps and record the differences between your XR and the DB setting. BTW, I've never used the meat probe that comes with the DB.

[Jerod Broussard]

I deliberately left the WiFi off my pellet since our WiFi is subpar AND I had my Smoke. Since then the XR-50 has made the WiFi even more unnecessary.

[jfmorris]

WiFi is useful if you want to be able to control the smoker when away from home. Example - brisket reaches 203F in the flat while you are at church/work/whatever. Use the app to drop smoker temp to 170F to hold the meat until you get home. No cambro needed.

[MeatMonster]

Ditto to jfmorris the WiFi is great for remote control of the cook and has the low pellet alert useful for long cooks. But I use my own wireless thermos too for accuracy.