Gateway or Cloud

DanB · 09-18-2018, 07:16 AM

Hi All I finally got me a smart phone. So now I'm thinking about getting either of these two to monitor my cooks. I need some thoughts from those of you have used either one.

I do have the Digi Q DX 2 now, should I just keep it or move up the Cloud or Gateway? I have a tough decision to make.

Thanks DanB

DanB · 09-18-2018, 01:51 PM

Oh know here we go again???

Jrogers84 · 09-18-2018, 02:20 PM

are you talking smoke gateway?

DanB · 09-18-2018, 05:48 PM

Yes gateway smoke
Thanks DanB

Wager · 09-18-2018, 07:38 PM

Heard nothing but good things about the smoke but have heard about connection issues with both the gateway and cloud. I think if I were deciding between the two I would probably go with the cloud only because of how reliable the digiqs have been for me. I currently use the fireboard.

Westx · 09-18-2018, 08:12 PM

Dan I have the smoke without the gateway and it works just fine. In the two years I have had I have only had one connection problem and that was because I walked to far away from the main unit. I also have the digs for running my Humphrey’s and it has been great. If I was to need to buy again it would be a FireBoard.

Happy Hapgood · 09-18-2018, 08:18 PM

Don't forget Bluetooth on that new square phone.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/GrillEye-...obes/891197717

Baychilla · 09-18-2018, 08:44 PM

CyberQ cloud versus Thermoworks smoke? If that's what I'm reading I'd go with the cloud as you can control your temps as well.

Jrogers84 · 09-19-2018, 05:50 AM

Ive had connection issues with the gateway but nothing that hasnt been able to be fixed before the cook. They recently had a server go down and I believe they are using a new third party service. No issues since then

Porcine Aviator · 09-19-2018, 06:44 PM

I have had a smoke for about a year and a Gateway for a little shorter time. I have had problems with both, in the past and even now.

Immediately, the smoke would not transmit farther than 50-75 feet. When I go more than 10 feet into my house, leaving the exterior door open, the signal is intermittent. This is a distance of about 50 feet. The beeping is quite annoying. When I try to test the range at a line-of-sight distance, it is good for about 75 feet— tops. I sent the smoke to ThermoWorks and they claim the unit functions normally. No way.

I bought the Gateway and stopped using the Smoke remote unit. The system has worked okay until recently. When the Gateway stopped working, I updated the firmware and went through the sync process about 50 times. At the end of each setup cycle, the icon says that I am now "connected to the network". Not so. There is no temperature connection.

I have an Auber 1615 controller that works great but has no Wifi. I have used other Auber products and they have all worked flawlessly— including a sous vide controller.
These guys have a first class engineering staff and know what they are about.

I am dumping the ThermoWorks stuff for an Auber 2615 controller which I feel confident will function properly. My cousin has a 2615 and had a little problem getting the temp algorithm quite right. He called Auber, spoke to an engineer who asked a few questions and suggested some new algorithm parameters. Bingo, he now is always within 5° of set point. That's service.

ThermoWorks may be a good company, but I don't think they have this equipment sorted out yet. Anyway, I can't deal with any further frustration in this regard.

DanB · 09-20-2018, 08:24 AM

Hi Thanks all for the replies..I'm now looking at Fireboard. What I'm looking forward doing is graphing and being able to change things from a distant.
Thanks Again DanB

JS-TX · 09-20-2018, 12:36 PM

The pitmasterIQ IQ130 has Bluetooth connectivity too.

KB BBQ · 09-20-2018, 02:06 PM

I’ve owned the Smoke and the Gateway since they both became available and have had zero connection problems.

DanB · 09-20-2018, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KB BBQ

I’ve owned the Smoke and the Gateway since they both became available and have had zero connection problems.

HI Which do like better and why?
Thanks DanB

KB BBQ · 09-20-2018, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanB

HI Which do like better and why?
Thanks DanB

Thermoworks Smoke with the WiFi Gateway is what meant, I have not used the CyberQ Cloud.

09-18-2018, 07:16 AM	#1
DanB is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-12 Location: Paramus New Jersey	Gateway or Cloud Hi All I finally got me a smart phone. So now I'm thinking about getting either of these two to monitor my cooks. I need some thoughts from those of you have used either one. I do have the Digi Q DX 2 now, should I just keep it or move up the Cloud or Gateway? I have a tough decision to make. Thanks DanB __________________ Rec Tec 590/WSM/CB Roti/Weber Hanging Rack\2 Mavericks/Therapan/Rib-O-Lator/Fireboard 2/KCBS.

09-18-2018, 01:51 PM	#2
DanB is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-12 Location: Paramus New Jersey	Oh know here we go again??? __________________ Rec Tec 590/WSM/CB Roti/Weber Hanging Rack\2 Mavericks/Therapan/Rib-O-Lator/Fireboard 2/KCBS. Last edited by DanB; 09-18-2018 at 01:51 PM.. Reason: bumped

09-18-2018, 02:20 PM	#3
Jrogers84 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-27-16 Location: Middle Michigan	are you talking smoke gateway?
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09-18-2018, 05:48 PM	#4
DanB is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-12 Location: Paramus New Jersey	Yes gateway smoke Thanks DanB __________________ Rec Tec 590/WSM/CB Roti/Weber Hanging Rack\2 Mavericks/Therapan/Rib-O-Lator/Fireboard 2/KCBS.

09-18-2018, 08:12 PM	#6
Westx is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-17-16 Location: Midlothian, Texas	Dan I have the smoke without the gateway and it works just fine. In the two years I have had I have only had one connection problem and that was because I walked to far away from the main unit. I also have the digs for running my Humphrey’s and it has been great. If I was to need to buy again it would be a FireBoard. __________________ 22" Weber Kettle PBC 24x42 Shirley Fabrication Elevated/Straight back patio model with warmer Assassin 36” Pellet Grill LSG Mini on reversed comp cart LSG 20”x36” pellet grill Wes

09-18-2018, 07:38 PM	#5
Wager Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-08 Location: Charlotte, NC	Heard nothing but good things about the smoke but have heard about connection issues with both the gateway and cloud. I think if I were deciding between the two I would probably go with the cloud only because of how reliable the digiqs have been for me. I currently use the fireboard.

09-18-2018, 08:18 PM	#7
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	Don't forget Bluetooth on that new square phone. https://www.walmart.com/ip/GrillEye-...obes/891197717 __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

09-18-2018, 08:44 PM	#8
Baychilla is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-08-18 Location: San Francisco, CA Name/Nickname : Joe	CyberQ cloud versus Thermoworks smoke? If that's what I'm reading I'd go with the cloud as you can control your temps as well.

09-19-2018, 05:50 AM	#9
Jrogers84 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-27-16 Location: Middle Michigan	Ive had connection issues with the gateway but nothing that hasnt been able to be fixed before the cook. They recently had a server go down and I believe they are using a new third party service. No issues since then

09-19-2018, 06:44 PM	#10
Porcine Aviator Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-14 Location: Bel Air, CA	I have had a smoke for about a year and a Gateway for a little shorter time. I have had problems with both, in the past and even now. Immediately, the smoke would not transmit farther than 50-75 feet. When I go more than 10 feet into my house, leaving the exterior door open, the signal is intermittent. This is a distance of about 50 feet. The beeping is quite annoying. When I try to test the range at a line-of-sight distance, it is good for about 75 feet— tops. I sent the smoke to ThermoWorks and they claim the unit functions normally. No way. I bought the Gateway and stopped using the Smoke remote unit. The system has worked okay until recently. When the Gateway stopped working, I updated the firmware and went through the sync process about 50 times. At the end of each setup cycle, the icon says that I am now "connected to the network". Not so. There is no temperature connection. I have an Auber 1615 controller that works great but has no Wifi. I have used other Auber products and they have all worked flawlessly— including a sous vide controller. These guys have a first class engineering staff and know what they are about. I am dumping the ThermoWorks stuff for an Auber 2615 controller which I feel confident will function properly. My cousin has a 2615 and had a little problem getting the temp algorithm quite right. He called Auber, spoke to an engineer who asked a few questions and suggested some new algorithm parameters. Bingo, he now is always within 5° of set point. That's service. ThermoWorks may be a good company, but I don't think they have this equipment sorted out yet. Anyway, I can't deal with any further frustration in this regard. __________________ Cascade Smoker, Weber 22", Wilson 640XL, TEC infrared, Matsumoto Janda Magnum, Rinnai Yakitori

09-20-2018, 08:24 AM	#11
DanB is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-12 Location: Paramus New Jersey	Hi Thanks all for the replies..I'm now looking at Fireboard. What I'm looking forward doing is graphing and being able to change things from a distant. Thanks Again DanB __________________ Rec Tec 590/WSM/CB Roti/Weber Hanging Rack\2 Mavericks/Therapan/Rib-O-Lator/Fireboard 2/KCBS.

09-20-2018, 12:36 PM	#12
JS-TX is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX	The pitmasterIQ IQ130 has Bluetooth connectivity too.

09-20-2018, 02:06 PM	#13
KB BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-05-18 Location: Sacramento, California Name/Nickname : Kenny	I’ve owned the Smoke and the Gateway since they both became available and have had zero connection problems. __________________ KB BBQ Competition team KCBS Lifetime Member & CBJ Lonestar Grillz 30" Offset Cabinet 4 WSM's 1 WGA and stuff to make Fire & Smoke