Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 Review: Is the WiFi Worth It?

Bottom Line Up Front

The Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 is the best sub-$700 pellet grill on the market. The WiFi works (mostly), the temperature holds steady, and the 1,150 sq-in of cooking space means you can smoke two briskets at once. The slide-plate flame broiler is a genuine differentiator for searing steaks.

Rating: 4.5 / 5

What I Like

Temperature consistency is excellent. I ran 20+ cooks and logged temps with a third-party ThermoWorks probe — the grill held within ±15°F of the set temp in ambient temps from 30°F to 95°F. That's competitive with grills costing twice as much.

Cooking space is generous. At 1,150 sq-in across two grates, I comfortably fit a 14-lb brisket, two racks of ribs, and a pan of beans at the same time. This is a legitimate large-family or party grill.

Slide-plate flame broiler lets you slide open a section of the diffuser plate to expose the fire pot for direct flame searing. It works — steaks get a proper sear at 600°F+. It's a feature you'll use.

App & WiFi worked reliably once I got it on the 2.4 GHz band (not 5 GHz — keep that in mind). I could monitor and adjust temp from my phone while watching the game inside.

What I Don't Like

Pellet consumption at 225°F is higher than I'd like — roughly 1.5 lb/hr in cold weather. Budget for a large pellet supply.

Clean-out requires removing the cooking grates, heat deflector, and grease tray to access the fire pot. It's not hard, but it's a 20-minute job every 3–5 cooks.

WiFi setup is fiddly. The app walks you through it but it took two attempts on my router.

Who Should Buy It

Buy the Pro Series 1150 if you're serious about smoking and want WiFi monitoring without paying the Traeger premium. It's the sweet spot of capacity, features, and value.

If you're just getting started and cooking for 2–4 people, the smaller Pit Boss 700FB saves you $200 and will handle everything you need.