In spring 2024, US government regulations reportedly changed so Wi-Fi connected pellet smokers can no longer use their “official apps” to remotely start up. This was apparently done for safety reasons to prevent accidental backyard fires. Using this Reddit thread, I learned that RecTeq grill owners can alternatively configure the “SmartLife app” to remotely control RecTeq Wi-Fi grills, including remotely, turning them on. https://www.reddit.com/r/recteq/s/xC1osIEhBM SmartLife app for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-life-smart-living/id1115101477 In this tutorial video, I demonstrate this process using my RecTeq RT 700 Bull smoker. Connect to my “Cook With Wes” (@CookWithWes) socials on: https://www.facebook.com/CookWithWes https://www.instagram.com/CookWithWes/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cookwithwes Check out our shared family recipes on: https://food.wesfryer.com All my barbecue and cooking related videos are included on this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcCkQ9mj_ok_j1w8Vx8my3HN3VzmTi4BC&si=vOaXRm6mGCxMljdd