Idk but I just got it and I only use it for brisket for overnight smoking so I think that’s fair
Substantial_Tap_2493
Fuck no. It’s boss level. Set it and forget it.
sprayfarts2023
Does this need WiFi to work? My egg is just out of range
bigpetefizz
No way is egggenius or smobot cheating. Unless you are a pros pro, you are not keeping that temperature even remotely even with just that little twist top thing that comes with the egg. Especially not over an hours long cook. Super impressed by anyone who can!
jdhopper88
Not cheating at all, but I no longer use it after becoming more confident in temp control
ThingsGetWierd
I’ve never been able to get mine to work, I think the wifi is just too weak where I have my egg ☹️
Downriver_Paddy
I forced myself to master the art of manual temperature control, before investing in a FireBoard with fan.
But no, definitely not cheating.
poisito
Best acquisition ever .. makes smoking an overnight brisket is not a nightmare
Likes2Phish
I have never needed it. I never have trouble keeping temp.
Glad it works for those who do.
HODOR00
I’m gonna crack and get the thermopro billows this month. I generally don’t have too much trouble regulating temp but for longer overnight cooks I could use the assistance.
shelovestherob
Not cheating but when my genius died and I had to manually dial in the temps I noticed with uninterrupted airflow I got better smoke on the meat. That said, I miss putting a pork shoulder on the night before and having a well rested lunch!
Lurkin_aint_ez
I can keep steady temps but have been thinking about getting genius so I can smoke while I am at work and can’t make adjustments if needed
Stup1dMan3000
No BGE, build it from clay – raw BGE?
franzn
You’re the one cooking, do it how you like!
Significant-Ad1068
Just finally used a wireless setup my wife gave me for Christmas on a Pork Butt, not cheating at all, made it awesome.
Bright-Pickle-5793
My stomach does not care and I trust my stomach, it’s been with me as long as I can remember… 😁
Seriously though, if someone wants to put it on hard mode knock yourself out. For me, I want to easily make great tasting food, and the gadgets allow me to do that.
dirtymingusmcgee
Not cheating just one step closer to a pellet grill…
Disastrous_Control94
How well does the genius work? Contemplated getting one a while back, then forgot about it.
jacksraging_bileduct
Mine worked well for a while, then it started have connectivity issues.
Chief_Beef_ATL
I’ve been going for 20+ years without it. You’re good homie. Make good food period. 👍🏻
Altruistic_Hippo2
Not cheating, but do like the flame boss a little better
Huge-Wheel-4428
Not at all. I have had a flame boss 500 for 3 years now. Still new. I’ll try it one day.
fasnoosh
I don’t follow this subreddit super closely, and have to say I’m pleasantly surprised at how friendly people here are to the Genius
D-Mag221
Heck no it’s not! It’s called being smart. I have a device on each of my ceramics. Won’t do a long cook without it. Definitely a game changer. It’s like turning your ceramic into a pellet grill but way better tasting
EnvironmentalPen7400
Not cheating at all but super unnecessary if you know what you’re doing. The egg is already “set it and forget it” by nature.
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Not even close. Is using the thermostat cheating?
Idk but I just got it and I only use it for brisket for overnight smoking so I think that’s fair
Fuck no. It’s boss level. Set it and forget it.
Does this need WiFi to work? My egg is just out of range
No way is egggenius or smobot cheating. Unless you are a pros pro, you are not keeping that temperature even remotely even with just that little twist top thing that comes with the egg. Especially not over an hours long cook. Super impressed by anyone who can!
Not cheating at all, but I no longer use it after becoming more confident in temp control
I’ve never been able to get mine to work, I think the wifi is just too weak where I have my egg ☹️
I forced myself to master the art of manual temperature control, before investing in a FireBoard with fan.
But no, definitely not cheating.
Best acquisition ever .. makes smoking an overnight brisket is not a nightmare
I have never needed it. I never have trouble keeping temp.
Glad it works for those who do.
I’m gonna crack and get the thermopro billows this month. I generally don’t have too much trouble regulating temp but for longer overnight cooks I could use the assistance.
Not cheating but when my genius died and I had to manually dial in the temps I noticed with uninterrupted airflow I got better smoke on the meat. That said, I miss putting a pork shoulder on the night before and having a well rested lunch!
I can keep steady temps but have been thinking about getting genius so I can smoke while I am at work and can’t make adjustments if needed
No BGE, build it from clay – raw BGE?
You’re the one cooking, do it how you like!
Just finally used a wireless setup my wife gave me for Christmas on a Pork Butt, not cheating at all, made it awesome.
My stomach does not care and I trust my stomach, it’s been with me as long as I can remember… 😁
Seriously though, if someone wants to put it on hard mode knock yourself out. For me, I want to easily make great tasting food, and the gadgets allow me to do that.
Not cheating just one step closer to a pellet grill…
How well does the genius work? Contemplated getting one a while back, then forgot about it.
Mine worked well for a while, then it started have connectivity issues.
I’ve been going for 20+ years without it. You’re good homie. Make good food period. 👍🏻
Not cheating, but do like the flame boss a little better
Not at all. I have had a flame boss 500 for 3 years now. Still new. I’ll try it one day.
I don’t follow this subreddit super closely, and have to say I’m pleasantly surprised at how friendly people here are to the Genius
Heck no it’s not! It’s called being smart. I have a device on each of my ceramics. Won’t do a long cook without it. Definitely a game changer. It’s like turning your ceramic into a pellet grill but way better tasting
Not cheating at all but super unnecessary if you know what you’re doing. The egg is already “set it and forget it” by nature.