If your Pit Boss app is not working, the issue is likely a local connection glitch or a known “stuck account” bug that frequently affects these grills.
Here is the step-by-step troubleshooting guide, ordered from the most common fix to the most drastic.
1. The “Account Reset” Fix (Most Common Solution)
A known bug in the Pit Boss app can cause the user profile to desync from the grill, making it appear as if the app is broken or the grill is offline.
Log out of the app completely.
Delete the app from your phone.
Reinstall the app.
Important: Instead of just logging in, try creating a new account with a different email address if possible. Many users report that old accounts get “stuck” and a fresh account connects immediately.
2. Check Your Wi-Fi Frequency (The 2.4GHz Rule)
Pit Boss controllers only work on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. They cannot see or connect to 5GHz networks.
The Issue: Modern routers often blend 2.4GHz and 5GHz into one name (SSID). If your phone is on 5GHz, the setup often fails.
The Fix:
Walk far away from your router (to the edge of your Wi-Fi range) where your phone naturally switches to 2.4GHz, then try to pair.
Or, log into your router settings and temporarily split the bands so you have a dedicated “MyWiFi_2.4” network to connect the grill to.
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3. Cycle the Grill’s Bluetooth
Sometimes the Bluetooth module on the grill itself freezes.
Unplug the grill from the power outlet.
Wait 2 full minutes.
Plug it back in and turn it on.
Open the app and try to connect via Bluetooth before attempting Wi-Fi.
4. Updates & Permissions
Location Services: Ensure “Location Services” (GPS) is turned on for the app. Android and iOS require this for Bluetooth scanning to work.
App Update: Check the App Store/Play Store to ensure you are on the latest version of the app.
Summary
If you just want to get cooking right now and the app won’t cooperate:
Manual Mode: The grill functions perfectly without the app. You can set the temperature on the physical controller.
Server Check: You can occasionally check the official Pit Boss Facebook group where users are very quick to post if a real server outage is happening.
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