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Set up the app in 5 steps
The quickest way from installing the app to controlling your smoker for the first time.
Frequently used
Popular topics
App features
Discover Borcook
My recipes
Create your own recipes and pair them with a smoking program.
Saved programs
Save a program and quickly load it onto your chosen smoker later.
Shopping list
Add ingredients from recipes and your own items, then tick them off while shopping.
Favourites
Save your most-used recipes so they are always close at hand.
Start
Getting started with the app
Install BORCOOK, create an account and sign in before setting up your device.
Before you begin
A phone with the BORCOOK app, a user account and internet access. You will also need a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network to set up the smoker.
System requirements
Platform
Required version
Notes
Android
Android 10 or later
Smartphones are supported.
iOS
iOS 16 or later
iPhone is supported.
Tablets
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The BORCOOK app is not optimised for iPads or tablets.
Installation and registration
1
Install the app
Download BORCOOK from Google Play or the App Store and open the app.
2
Create an account or use quick sign-in
You can create a BORCOOK account with your email address or sign in with Google or Apple. Google and Apple sign-in do not require a separate BORCOOK password.
3
Set a password — email registration only
Create a secure password containing an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter and at least one special character (!, @ or _). Enter it again and accept the required consents. This step does not apply to Google or Apple registration.
4
Sign in
After signing in, you can add a smoker or a compatible GrillDirect thermometer.
Start
Pair the app with your smoker
Pairing links the smoker to your BORCOOK account and connects it to your Wi-Fi network.
Before you begin
Prepare a password-protected 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network with internet access.
During initial setup, connect your phone to the same 2.4 GHz network that you want the smoker to use.
Place the smoker where Wi-Fi reception is good. During pairing, keep its control panel as close as possible to the router or access point — ideally within about 9 m, with no thick walls, metal or other signal-blocking obstacles in between.
Your phone should also have a stable connection to this network and remain near the smoker during setup.
Make sure the BORCOOK app is installed and that you are signed in to your account.
TipIf your router uses one network name for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, you usually do not need to separate them. If setup fails, check your router settings to make sure the 2.4 GHz band is enabled and visible.
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Turn off your VPN during setup
If your phone uses a VPN, temporarily turn it off before pairing. You can turn it back on after setup is complete and the smoker is connected to Wi-Fi.
1
Switch on the control panel
Connect the smoker to power and switch on the control panel using the main switch. Wait for the panel to finish starting up.
2
Start pairing mode
Press the button on the back of the control panel. The blue Wi-Fi indicator will flash to show the panel is ready for setup. If the panel is already connected to a network, the Wi-Fi indicator stays lit.
3
Open the “Smoker” tab
Open BORCOOK, go to the Smoker tab and select + Add or + Add device.
4
Choose the device type
On the “Add device” screen, select Borniak smoker. GrillDirect / GrillEye MAX has a separate setup process.
5
Choose a setup method
After you select “Borniak smoker”, the app will ask how you want to connect to the device.
Choose cloud setup or a local offline connection (LAN).
Cloud setup
Choose this option if you also want to control the device over the internet.
During setup, the smoker will connect to your Wi-Fi network and be linked to your BORCOOK account.
Offline setup / direct connection
Choose this option to use the device locally without a cloud connection. Your phone connects directly to the Wi-Fi network broadcast by the smoker panel. The connection has limited range, so keep your phone near the device.
Which option should I choose?
For most users, cloud setup is recommended because it enables network features and remote access to the device.
Offline mode / direct connection is recommended when the device is too far from the router or outside the range of the local Wi-Fi network.
6
Select your smoker
Android: select the detected smoker from the list and confirm.
iOS: you may need to use the card supplied with the panel or scan the QR code on the control panel.
7
Display the code on the panel and enter it in the app
Press and hold the control knob for about 5 seconds. A numeric code will appear on the display. Enter it in BORCOOK and confirm.
8
Connect the smoker to Wi-Fi
Select your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and enter its password.
You can optionally save this network’s details in the app,
so you can use them again during a future setup.
Save network and password
First connection
Select the network name and enter the password. Select the option to save the details
if you want to use them again.
Next connection
BORCOOK may suggest the saved network and password.
For security, the password is shown masked.
Important
The saved password is not displayed in plain text in the app.
It remains masked when used again.
9
Select your smoker model
Select the correct device model from the list and confirm.
10
Done
When setup is complete, the smoker will appear under “My Smokers”. Open its device panel to start controlling it.
Smoker
Smoker panel
Use the panel to check the device status, connection, temperatures, active operating mode and smoker settings.
List of devices assigned to the account.Smoker details view.
Key panel features
Add device
The “Add” button lets you add a new smoker
or a compatible GrillDirect thermometer to the app.
Wi-Fi connection
The Wi-Fi icon indicates a direct connection
between your phone and a device on the same local network.
Control takes place locally through the router.
Cloud connection
The cloud icon indicates a connection to the device
over the internet. This lets you monitor and control the
device even when you are away from your home Wi-Fi network.
Direct / offline connection
If internet access is unavailable, BORCOOK can
communicate directly with a compatible device
through the Wi-Fi network broadcast by the device. This is a local connection with limited range, so keep your phone near the device.
Smoker menu
Open the device menu by selecting the icon ⋮
next to the smoker.
Help — opens help for operating the device.
Smoker details — displays information about the device.
Add a wood-chip reminder — lets you set a recurring
reminder based on the smoke generator’s operating time.
Load a saved program — lets you select a previously saved program and load it onto the smoker.
My recipes — opens your list of custom recipes in BORCOOK.
Edit smoker name — lets you change the device name shown in the app.
Refresh — retrieves the current device status and refreshes the information in the app.
Disconnect — removes the device from the list. This does not erase the Wi-Fi settings saved on its panel. To make the device forget the network, reset its Wi-Fi connection.
Device menu.
Wood-chip reminder
You can enable a reminder in the smoker menu to refill the wood chips
in the smoke generator.
The set time counts down only while the smoke generator is running.
Time when the generator is stopped is not included.
How does it work?
Open the menu ⋮ next to the selected smoker.
Select Add a wood-chip reminder.
Enable the reminder and set the smoke generator operating time
after which the app should send a notification.
When the set time is reached, BORCOOK will remind you
to check the wood chips and refill them if necessary.
Recommended setting
In most cases, set the reminder for about 6–8 hours of generator operation. The actual time may vary depending on the wood chips, generator operation and smoking intensity.
Setting a recurring wood-chip reminder.
The “Add a wood-chip reminder” option in the smoker menu.
Controller update
If a new software version is available for the smoker,
the update icon will appear in the app.
Select it to start the controller update.
During the update, the panel display will show
UPdt.
Important
Do not switch off the smoker or disconnect it from power during the update.
When the update is complete, the panel will restart automatically.
Once reconnected, the device will be ready for further control
in the BORCOOK app.
The overview shows key information about the device’s current operation.
The information shown depends on the selected mode.
Automatic mode
Shows current operating parameters, the step number
and program time.
Automatic mode overview.
Manual mode
Shows the parameters set by the user and the current
operating status of the device.
Manual mode overview.
Overview while the device is operating
When the smoker starts, an overview of its current status appears
above the app’s bottom bar. It remains available regardless
of which app tab you are viewing.
If several devices are assigned to your account, swipe the panel
left or right to switch the overview between them.
You can also collapse the overview bar by dragging
the handle above the panel. To show it again, drag the handle
in the opposite direction.
Expanded overview of the active smoker while operating.Collapsed overview bar.
Smoker
Manual control
Manual mode lets you control the temperature, time, probes, smoke generator and dryer separately.
Temperature and time
Set the temperature with the slider or enter it manually. Set an operating time limit or choose continuous operation.
Slider — quickly set the target value.
Temp field — enter a temperature in °C.
Time — set 0 to 8 hours on the slider, or enter up to 23 hours 59 minutes.
Unlimited — operate without a time limit.
Temperature setting.Time setting.
Probes
Set the target food temperature for each active probe.
You can use one or two probes.
Set a separate target temperature for each probe and enable or disable it independently.
If only one probe is active, the device will stop when it reaches its target temperature.
If two probes are active, the device will stop only after both reach their target temperatures.
When the required temperatures are reached, all active device functions will switch off.
A probe target temperature cannot be higher than the set heating temperature.
Smoke generator and dryer
The smoke generator and dryer cannot run at the same time. Turning one on automatically turns the other off.
Operating time — set 0 to 8 hours on the slider, or enter up to 23 hours 59 minutes.
Unlimited — operate without a time limit.
Smoker
Reset the Wi-Fi connection / device
Reset the connection after changing your router or Wi-Fi password, or when needed.
1
Press and hold the control knob until the connection code appears on the display.
2
Press and hold the smoke generator button; dots will appear on the display.
3
When the dots disappear, release the button. The device will generate a new code.
4
The current network connection will be disconnected and forgotten.
5
Pair the device again in the app using the new code.
Safety and notes
The reset does not delete program settings or app history; it only affects the network connection and paired devices.
Do not disconnect the power during the reset.
Programs
Creating and editing programs
A program consists of a sequence of steps. Each step can have its own temperature,
time, probe settings, smoke generator and dryer settings, and required actions.
Program step list.Editing step parameters.Additional step parameters.
Step parameters
Required action
Adds an action for the user to perform during the program,
such as adding meat, removing food or replacing the dryer with the smoke generator.
Temperature
Turn heating on or off and set the target temperature.
Probe
Enable probe monitoring and set the target temperature.
The probe target cannot be higher than the heating temperature.
Smoke generator
Turn the smoke generator on or off.
Dryer
Turn the dryer on or off. The smoke generator and dryer cannot run at the same time.
cannot run at the same time.
Time
Sets the duration of the step. When set to ∞, the step will not end automatically,
unless an active probe reaches its target temperature.
Required action and preheating
You can enable a Required action in a program step to prompt the user
to perform a specific task.
Preheating is a special type of required action.
In this mode, you set only the chamber temperature.
When the chamber reaches the target temperature, the program
automatically moves to the next step.
After the preheating step, we recommend adding another step with a
Required action, such as place the meat in the chamber.
If you set a time for a required action, the app will notify
the user when it is time to perform that task.
If the user does not respond and confirm the action using the smoker button,
then, after the set time has elapsed, the program
automatically moves to the next step.
Important
Only the chamber temperature is set in the preheating step.
Reaching the target temperature automatically advances the program to the next step.
Example of a preheating step.
When the program pauses at a step that requires user action,
the control panel displays ACt.
After completing the required task, press the control knob to confirm it
and move to the next step.
If a time is also set for the required action, the program can move
to the next step automatically when it expires, even if the action
is not confirmed with the control knob.
ACt — the program is waiting for the required action.
Probes
Set the target food temperature for each active probe.
If one probe is active, the program advances to the next step
when it reaches its target temperature.
If two probes are active in one step, the program advances
when the first probe reaches its target temperature.
If you want the program to wait until
both probes reach their target temperatures, create two consecutive steps with identical probe settings.
The probe target temperatures should be
the same in both steps.
In the first step, the program advances once either probe reaches its target.
In the next step, it continues monitoring the other probe until it reaches
its target temperature.
Example — waiting for two probes
If Probe 1 and Probe 2 must reach 65°C, create two consecutive steps
with identical settings:
Step 1: Probe 1 — 65°C, Probe 2 — 65°C
Step 2: Probe 1 — 65°C, Probe 2 — 65°C
This way, when the first probe reaches its target, the program advances
to the next step and continues waiting until the second probe also reaches 65°C.
Icons next to a program step
Three icons are available next to each program step to help manage the step list:
Play — starts the program from the selected step.
Pencil — opens the selected step for editing.
Bin — removes the selected step from the program.
Icons available next to each program step.
Program menu
In the Program tab, select ⋮
in the upper-right corner, to open additional options for the entire program.
Clear history — deletes the history of completed program steps.
My recipes — opens your custom recipes saved in BORCOOK.
Load a saved program — loads a previously saved program onto the smoker.
Create a recipe — creates a custom recipe based on the configured program.
Save program — saves the current program so you can use it again later.
Tip
Menu options may depend on the program’s current status and on whether
it is running, saved or linked to a recipe.
Menu opened by selecting the icon ⋮ in the Program tab.
Pause and stop a program
While a program is running, you can temporarily pause it
or stop the process completely.
Pause — temporarily pauses the program.
The program stays on the current step and can be resumed later.
Resume — when the program is paused, the button changes to
RESUME. Press it to continue running the program
from where it was paused.
Stop — stops the program completely.
Use this option if you do not want to continue the current process.
Important
Pausing and stopping a program are two different functions. If you only want to
interrupt the process temporarily and continue later, use Pause instead of
stopping the program.
After pausing, you can resume the program or stop it completely.
Editing a running program
You cannot edit program steps directly while a program is running.
To change the program structure or a step’s parameters, first pause
the program and then stop it.
Select Pause to pause the running program.
Then select ■ Stop to stop the program.
Select the pencil icon for the step you want to edit.
Make your changes and save the settings.
Start the program again. You can begin from the start or use the
Play button next to a step to start from that point.
Remember
After stopping the program and saving changes, the process does not automatically
resume. Start the program again from the beginning or from a selected step.
Changing parameters during operation
If the program is running and you try to change a parameter
directly on the control panel, the first attempt
will display the PrG message.
This message indicates that the device is currently running a program.
After it appears, select or press the function again
to change its setting. You can then modify a parameter in the
current step.
This change applies only while the program is running.
It does not change the saved program definition or other steps.
To make a permanent change, pause and stop the program,
then edit the relevant step in the app.
PrG — the panel indicates that the device is currently running a program.
After trying again, you can change a parameter in the current step.
Indicators and information bars
Green — process complete.
Yellow — process active.
Grey — process pending.
Top bar — shows the temperatures set for the chamber and probes.
Bottom bar — shows the total step time and active functions.
If an action is set for a step, an additional bar displays its name.
Programs
Saved programs
You can save a program created in the Program tab of a smoker
to your BORCOOK account and quickly load it again later.
How does it work?
To save a program, first create its steps in the tab
Program for the selected smoker, then select
Save program.
You can later load the saved program from either the
smoker menu in the device list or directly from the
Program tab menu for the selected smoker.
How to save a program
1
Open the smoker
Open the active device panel and go to the
Program.
2
Create a program
Add and configure all the required program steps.
Set the temperature, time, probes, smoke generator, dryer
and any required actions.
3
Open the Program menu
Select the icon ⋮ in the upper-right corner
and select Save program.
Select “Save program” in the program menu.
4
Name and save
Enter a recognisable program name and select
Save.
Name the program and save it.
How to load a saved program
You can load a saved program in two ways.
From the smoker list
On the My Smokers screen, open the menu
⋮ next to the selected device and select
Load a saved program.
From the Program tab
Open the selected smoker, go to the
Program, select the icon ⋮
and select Load a saved program.
Loading a program from the smoker list menu.
Loading a program from the Program tab menu.
Saved programs list
After selecting Load a saved program,
you will see the programs available in your account.
Custom Program
A Custom Program is a program that was previously
run on the smoker but was not saved by the user
as a custom program.
BORCOOK keeps these programs so you can quickly return
to settings you have used before without having to
recreate every step.
The number of available Custom Program entries depends on
your BORCOOK plan and the number of programs saved
by the user.
Select a program from the list to load its steps onto the chosen smoker.
List of saved programs and Custom Programs.
Important
You can save a program only after creating it in the Program tab of the selected smoker. Once saved, it will be available in your account and can be loaded onto a device again later.
Programs
Tips & Tricks
Example BORCOOK program setups for drying, maintaining temperature, using two probes and cold smoking.
14.01 Drying → smoking
First, dry the food using the dryer. When drying is complete, the program moves to a required action step so you have time to physically replace the dryer with the smoke generator. Smoking begins only after you confirm the action or the step condition is met.
Program logic
Step 1 — drying.
Step 2 — required action: replace the dryer with the smoke generator.
Step 3 — smoke until the probe reaches its target temperature.
Step
Time
Temp.
Probe 1
Probe 2
Smoke
Dryer
Action
1
∞
40 °C
25 °C
—
OFF
ON
—
2
∞
OFF
—
—
OFF
OFF
Replace dryer / generator
3
∞
80 °C
65 °C
—
ON
OFF
—
14.02 Serve hot
The first step brings the food to its target temperature. Once the probe reaches that temperature, the program moves to the next step and maintains a lower chamber temperature, keeping the food warm without continued intense heating.
Program logic
Step 1 — cook to the target temperature,
Step 2 — hold the temperature.
Step
Time
Temp.
Probe
Smoke
Dryer
1
∞
120 °C
65 °C
ON
OFF
2
∞
50 °C
OFF
OFF
OFF
14.03 Two probes
This setup runs the process until both probes reach their target temperatures.
Program logic
Step 1 — both probes monitor the food temperature.
The program advances when the first probe reaches its target temperature.
Step 2 — repeats the same probe settings,
so the program continues monitoring the probe that has not yet reached its target.
After the second probe reaches its target, the program can move
to the next stage or finish.
Important
The probe temperatures should be set identically in both steps.
Step
Time
Temp.
Probe 1
Probe 2
Smoke
Dryer
Action
1
∞
120 °C
65 °C
70 °C
ON
OFF
—
2
∞
120 °C
65 °C
70 °C
ON
OFF
Remove the meat
14.04 Cold smoking — example 1
Plan: two 6-hour smoking sessions with a 12-hour break.
Program logic
Step 1 — smoke for 6 hours.
Step 2 — 12-hour break with no smoke.
Step 3 — smoke for another 6 hours.
Step
Time
Temp.
Probe 1
Probe 2
Smoke
Dryer
1
6 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
2
12 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
6 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
14.05 Cold smoking — example 2
Five-day plan: smoke for 2 hours each day, followed by a 22-hour break. Create 10 alternating steps: 2 h with smoke ON and 22 h with smoke OFF.
Program logic
The program has 10 steps, alternating
over 5 days:
2 hours — smoke generator ON,
22 hours — smoke generator OFF.
Repeat this pair of steps five times.
Step
Time
Temp.
Probe 1
Probe 2
Smoke
Dryer
1
2 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
2
22 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
2 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
4
22 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
5
2 h
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
Key ∞ — no time limit, ON — function enabled, OFF — function disabled.
Recipes
BORCOOK recipes
BORCOOK recipes guide you through preparing a dish, step by step.
Some recipes also include a ready-made program that you can load
directly onto the smoker.
What a recipe contains
Description
At the top, you’ll find a short description of the dish and the main
action buttons, including “Cook today”.
Equipment
A list of the accessories and equipment you need. Some items
may also include a quick online purchase option.
Ingredients
A list of all ingredients needed for the recipe.
You can add ingredients to your shopping list,
to make it easier to prepare for cooking or smoking.
Recipe
A detailed description of each step in preparing the dish.
Individual steps may include extra tips,
reminders, links to articles and timers.
Favourites and shopping list
To find a recipe again more quickly, add it to your
favourites by selecting the heart icon.
This makes it easier to find in the app later.
In the ingredients section, you can also select
“Add to shopping list” to move the ingredients
directly to your shopping list.
Recipe ingredients and the Add to shopping list button.
“Cook today” — load a program onto the smoker
If a recipe includes a ready-made program, select
“Cook today” to load it onto your chosen smoker.
The app may first show a list of required extras or accessories.
Then select the device onto which you want to load the program.
Required extras before loading the program.Select the smoker onto which you want to load the program.
If the smoker is already running
If the selected smoker is already running a program, the app will ask
you to confirm.
Loading a new program will stop the currently running program.
This gives you the choice to stop the current process
and start a new one.
Important
Before confirming, make sure that stopping the current program
is what you intend to do.
Message confirming that the current program will stop.
Starting a program
After loading a program onto the smoker, you can review its steps
and adjust the settings if needed before starting.
To start the program, press START.
The smoker will then run each step according to
the recipe settings.
Program ready to start.Running program loaded from a recipe.
Recipes
My recipes
In “My recipes”, you can create your own recipes,
add preparation steps and assign
a custom smoking program.
How to open “My recipes”
You can open your recipe list in several ways:
From the Recipes tab — open the tab
Recipes, then select the button
My recipes at the bottom of the page.
From the smoker list — next to the selected smoker
select the icon ⋮ and select
My recipes.
From the Program panel — open the selected smoker,
go to the tab Program, select the icon
⋮ and select My recipes.
Opening your recipes from the Recipes tab.“My recipes” in the selected smoker’s menu.“My recipes” in the Program tab menu.
Creating your own recipe
1
Open your recipes list
Go to My recipes
and select Create a recipe.
2
Add basic information
Add a photo, then enter the recipe title and description.
3
Add recipe steps
Add the preparation steps. Each step can have
its own name and description. You can change the order later.
4
Add a smoking program
You can assign a custom smoking program to the recipe.
Select Edit program and configure its steps.
5
Save the recipe
When you finish editing, select Save.
The recipe will appear in “My recipes”.
Custom recipe list.Adding a title, description and recipe steps.Program assigned to the recipe.
Editing and starting your own recipe
Open a recipe from My recipes.
Select the pencil icon in the upper-right corner
to edit the recipe.
If a smoking program is assigned to the recipe, select
Load program from recipe
to send it to the selected smoker.
Recipe view with options to edit and load a program.
Recipes
Sharing your own recipe
You can share your recipe with another BORCOOK user.
You will need their user code to share it.
How to share a recipe
1
Ask the recipient for their user code
Ask the person you want to share the recipe with to send you
their BORCOOK user code.
2
Open your recipe
Go to My recipes and open the recipe
you want to share.
3
Select the share icon
Select the Share icon in the
in the upper-right corner of the recipe page.
4
Enter the recipient ID
Enter the code in the Recipient ID field
that you received from the person you want to share the recipe with.
5
Share the recipe
Select Share.
The recipe will be shared with the selected BORCOOK user.
Enter the recipient ID and select “Share”.
Where to find your user code
The user code is in your BORCOOK profile.
Each user has a unique ID they can share
with another person to receive a shared recipe.
1
Open your profile
On the BORCOOK home screen, select the
user profile icon in the upper-right corner.
2
Find your user code
The code appears near the top of the profile, below the user name.
3
Copy the code
Select the copy icon next to the code,
then send it to the person who will share a recipe with you.
Example
If you want another user to share a recipe with you,
send them your user code. They will enter it
in the “Recipient ID” field when sharing the recipe.
You can copy the user code directly from your profile.Open your profile from the app home screen.
Important
Use only the BORCOOK user code to share a recipe.
You do not need the other user’s email address or password.
Recipes
Shopping list
The shopping list keeps all the ingredients you need
to prepare a dish in one place. Add items from a recipe or enter them manually.
Adding items
Add from a recipe
In the recipe’s ingredients list, select
Add to shopping list.
The ingredients will be added to your shopping list.
Adding ingredients directly from a recipe.
Add manually
In the shopping list tab, select +,
enter the item name, quantity and unit,
then add it to the list.
Adding an item to the list manually.
Marking items as purchased
After shopping, mark the item as completed.
This makes it easy to see which items you have already bought
and which ones you still need.
Marking purchased items.
Removing an item from the list
To remove an item from the shopping list,
swipe left on it.
Then select the delete option.
Tip
Removing an item from your shopping list does not remove it from the recipe
it was added from.
Recipes
Favourites
Add recipes to your favourites so you can find them quickly later.
You will not need to search for them each time.
1
Open a recipe
Select the recipe you want to add to your favourites.
2
Add to favourites
Select the heart icon.
The recipe will be added to your favourites.
3
Open your favourites
Go to Favourites to see
all your saved recipes and quickly open one.
Adding a recipe to favourites with the heart icon.List of saved favourite recipes.
Grilldirect
Adding a GrillDirect thermometer
A compatible GrillEye MAX – Borniak Edition thermometer running GrillDirect firmware can be added to the BORCOOK app.
Before you begin
Make sure the thermometer has compatible GrillDirect software installed and is ready for network setup.
1
Open Add device
In BORCOOK, go to Devices and select the option to add a thermometer.
2
Select GrillDirect
Select a compatible thermometer and begin setup.
3
Connect to a network
Select a Wi-Fi network and follow the instructions in the app.
4
Finish adding the device
Once connected, the thermometer and its supported features and probe readings will be available in BORCOOK.
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GrillDirect
GrillDirect setup
Add the thermometer to BORCOOK, choose a connection method
and pair it using the QR code and PIN.
GrillDirect connection method
Setup with Wi-Fi
GrillDirect will connect to your home Wi-Fi network
and be available on that network.
GrillDirect supports 2.4 GHz networks.
Local / offline setup
GrillDirect keeps its own Wi-Fi network active,
and your phone connects directly to the thermometer.
This mode is useful where there is no access
to a home Wi-Fi network or the router is too far away.
Choose Wi-Fi or a local connection.
Pairing GrillDirect
To start pairing, put GrillDirect in setup mode.
A QR code and a
6-digit pairing code will appear on the device screen.
1
Start pairing mode
Press the GrillDirect button 3 times,
as prompted by the app.
2
Scan the QR code
In the app, select Scan GrillDirect QR
and scan the code shown on the thermometer screen.
3
Enter the pairing code
Enter the 6-digit code shown next to the QR code
and select Connect.
QR code and 6-digit pairing code on the GrillDirect display.Entering the pairing code in BORCOOK.
Connecting to your home Wi-Fi
After connecting to GrillDirect, the app will ask for your home Wi-Fi details.
Select a 2.4 GHz network, enter the password and start setup.
You can choose to save the network details
for use during a future setup.
Important
If your phone uses a VPN, turn it off temporarily during setup.
After saving the settings, GrillDirect will connect to your home network.
The app may ask you to scan the QR code again
to verify the device on your home network.
Completing setup
When setup is complete, the app will show
a connection confirmation and basic thermometer details,
such as its model, device ID and software version.
GrillDirect will then appear on the
My Smokers screen under
GrillDirect thermometers.
GrillDirect
Display and probes
Check current probe temperatures and key information
about the thermometer.
GrillDirect display
Open the thermometer to see current readings from all
connected probes.
the large value shows the current probe temperature,
an active alarm shows its threshold,
the app may show the estimated time to reach the target.
Current GrillDirect probe temperatures.
GrillDirect
Probe alarms
You can set a separate name and independent temperature
alarms for each probe.
Probe settings and alarms
Select a probe to open its settings.
Each probe can have its own name and independent temperature alarms.
Upper alarm
Notifies you when the set maximum temperature is reached
or exceeded.
Lower alarm
Notifies you when the temperature drops below the set value.
You can enable or disable each probe alarm independently.
Set the temperature with the slider or enter it manually.
If a compatible program has been loaded to GrillDirect,
the probe settings may include an option to use
the temperature specified by the program.
Upper and lower probe alarm settings.
GrillDirect
GrillDirect settings
Change the device name, temperature unit and display behaviour,
and check the software version.
GrillDirect settings
In the device list, select ⋮ next to GrillDirect
and select Device settings.
In settings, you can:
change the device name,
select °C or °F,
choose which probes appear on the display,
show alarm thresholds,
show battery information,
show Wi-Fi status,
set screen brightness,
set the automatic display timeout,
set the screen switching interval,
set the reminder interval for an active alarm.
Name, temperature unit and display settings.Brightness, screen timeout and alarm reminders.
Updating GrillDirect software
At the bottom of the device settings, you can check
the installed software version.
If a newer version is available, the app will let you
start the update.
Important
Do not switch off GrillDirect or interrupt the update.
Removing GrillDirect
In the device list, select ⋮
next to the thermometer and select Remove GrillDirect.
The device will be removed from BORCOOK.
To use it again, you will need to add it
and set it up again.
Account and help
Profile and account settings
Your profile contains your user code, subscription information,
language and notification settings, and account security
and management options.
How to open your profile
On the app home screen, select the
user profile icon in the upper-right corner.
BORCOOK user profile view.
Profile details
At the top of your profile, you can add a photo and set your name.
To edit your details, select the pencil icon.
Editing the user photo and name.
User code
Each BORCOOK account has its own unique
user code, shown near the top of your profile.
Copy the code by selecting the
copy icon next to it.
What is the user code for?
To share your own recipes
with other BORCOOK users,
to assign and activate a subscription
on the correct user account,
it may be needed when contacting support
about your account or subscription.
Important
The user code is not a password. You can share it with another person
if it is needed to share a recipe or activate
a service assigned to you. Never share your password.
Subscription
In the Subscription section, you can check information
of your BORCOOK plan and its status.
When activating a subscription, make sure it is assigned
to the correct account. The BORCOOK user code is used
to identify the user.
Tip
If you are buying or activating a subscription for your account,
have the user code from your profile ready.
Favourites
The Favourites section contains recipes
that you marked with the heart icon.
This lets you quickly return to the recipes you use most.
App language
Choose Language to change the BORCOOK interface language.
The selected language is used in menus, messages and other parts of the app.
Note
Recipes, articles and other content may vary depending on the selected language
and whether an item is available in that language.
Notifications
In notification settings, choose which updates
you want to receive from the app.
New recipes — updates about new recipes.
New articles — updates about new content and guides.
New products — updates about new products and accessories.
After changing the settings, select Save.
Choosing which notifications to receive.
Offline recipes
The Offline recipes option stores recipe data locally
so selected content remains available when
your phone has no internet access.
The date of the last sync appears below the switch.
When your connection is restored, the app can update
the locally stored data.
Information and documents
Your profile also contains important information about
the app and its terms of use:
About the app — information about BORCOOK and the app version.
Privacy policy — information about data processing.
Terms and conditions — rules for using the app.
Terms of use — additional service terms.
Publisher details — information about the company responsible for the app.
Account security and access
Change password
Lets you set a new password for an account created
with an email address.
Change email
Lets you change the email address linked to your BORCOOK account.
Sign out
Ends the current user session on this device.
Your account and saved data are not deleted.
How to delete your account
1
Open the BORCOOK app and go to your profile.
2
Scroll to the bottom of your profile.
3
Select Delete account.
4
Read the message and confirm that you want to delete your account.
Account options in the profile.The “Delete account” option is at the bottom of the profile.
This action cannot be undone
Deleting your account permanently removes your account data and data
associated with your user profile, according to BORCOOK data deletion rules.
Once the process is complete, you will not be able to sign back in
to the deleted account.
Start with the most common causes. If the problem persists, see the detailed guide for the relevant feature.
Wi-Fi
I can’t connect the smoker
Check that you are using a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Check the network name and password.
Make sure your phone and device are within network range.
Connection
The device is offline
Check that the smoker is switched on.
Check that your router has an internet connection.
Refresh the device status in the app.
Update
The app requests a controller update
If an update notice appears next to the device, install it before continuing. Do not disconnect the power during the update.
Reset
I changed my router or Wi-Fi password
Reset the device’s network connection, then add it to the app again.
Probes
Incorrect temperature reading
Check the probe placement and compare readings after swapping the probes. For GrillDirect, also check the thermometer connection.
Error codes during smoker setup
When adding or setting up a smoker, the app may display
an error code, such as ERR-016.
The code helps identify which setup stage encountered a problem.
What should I do first?
Check that the smoker is switched on.
Make sure your phone has Wi-Fi enabled and internet access.
Use a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network during setup.
If you use a VPN, turn it off temporarily during setup.
Make sure the phone and smoker have good network coverage.
ERR-007
Could not connect to the smoker
The phone cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network
broadcast by the smoker panel.
Make sure the panel is in pairing mode.
Move the phone closer to the smoker.
Check that the phone is not connected to another network.
Temporarily turn off your VPN.
Try starting the pairing process again.
ERR-013
Could not reconnect to the home Wi-Fi
After setting up the smoker, the phone did not reconnect
to the Wi-Fi network used for internet access.
Check that your home Wi-Fi network is available.
Manually connect the phone to your Wi-Fi network.
Check that the phone has internet access.
If you use a VPN, turn it off and try again.
Then return to BORCOOK and repeat the setup.
ERR-016
Could not retrieve smoker status
BORCOOK could not find the smoker in the cloud service,
so its online registration could not be completed.
Check that the phone has internet access.
Make sure the smoker is connected to your home Wi-Fi correctly.
Wait a moment and try again.
If the problem continues, set up the device again.
If ERR-016 appears again
Take a screenshot of the message and contact support.
Provide the ERR-016 code and device model.
Other error codes
Code
What it means
What to do
ERR-002
Required permissions are missing.
Allow BORCOOK the permissions it needs
to find and set up the device.
ERR-003
Wi-Fi is turned off on the phone.
Turn on Wi-Fi in your phone settings and try setup again.
ERR-004
Could not find available Wi-Fi networks.
Check Wi-Fi and app permissions, then try again.
ERR-005
The smoker was not found.
Check that the smoker is switched on, in pairing mode
and near the phone.
ERR-006
Location services are turned off.
Turn on location services on your phone during setup.
ERR-008
Could not connect to the smoker on the iOS device.
Check the Wi-Fi connection and signal, then try setup again.
ERR-009
Could not configure the smoker’s Wi-Fi.
Check the network name and Wi-Fi password, and make sure
you are using a 2.4 GHz network.
ERR-010
Could not configure Wi-Fi on iOS.
Check the network details and try setup again.
ERR-011
Could not verify the device.
Check the phone and smoker connection, then try again.
ERR-012
Wi-Fi setup failed again.
Check the Wi-Fi password first, then try again.
ERR-014
Could not retrieve the authorisation code.
Check the phone’s internet connection and try again.
ERR-015
Could not send the code to the smoker.
Check the internet connection and the connection to the device.
ERR-017
The phone and smoker are not on the same network.
Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the smoker.
ERR-018
Could not check the device version.
Check internet access and Wi-Fi signal quality.
ERR-019
The device was not found on the network.
Check that the smoker is switched on and connected
to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone.
Contact
Still need help?
If the problem persists, contact technical support.
Have the following details ready:
Use the Wi-Fi panel to check the network connection status,
pairing code, program operating mode, current step and basic
device diagnostics.
Using the panel menu
Use the control knob to navigate the menu.
Press the knob to open or confirm a function;
turn it to move between menu items.
Scope of this guide
This guide covers only panel features related to the BORCOOK app,
Wi-Fi connection and automatic program operation.
BORNIAK smoker Wi-Fi panel — displays, function buttons and control knob.
Pairing code
When you open the menu, the panel may display
the code required to pair the device with the BORCOOK app.
Enter this code in the app when adding the smoker.
Code used to pair the smoker with BORCOOK.
Program mode — Nod
Turn the knob to go to Nod,
which shows the device’s current operating mode.
Display
Meaning
Nod / AUt
Automatic program mode is active.
Nod / NAn
Automatic mode is off — the device is in manual mode.
Press the knob at Nod to open the mode selector.
Turn the knob to select A or n,
then press it again to confirm.
A — automatic mode (program),
n — manual mode.
Nod / AUt — the device is in automatic mode.A — select automatic mode (program).n — select manual mode.
Managing program steps from the panel
When the device is in automatic mode
AUt, additional menu items are available
for the current program.
StP — current step
Shows the number of program steps and the number of the
current step.
For example, 8:02 means:
the program has 8 steps and is currently on step 2.
nEt — next step
Lets you manually move to the next program step.
PrE — previous step
Lets you manually return to the previous program step.
StP — number of steps and current program step.nEt — move to the next step.PrE — return to the previous step.
Changing settings while a program is running
If the device is running an automatic program and you try to change
a setting directly on the panel, the display will show
PrG.
This message indicates that a program is running.
To change a setting for the current step anyway,
repeat the action on the panel.
Important
Changing a setting on the panel affects the current step only. It does not change the program saved in the app.
To stop using the program and control the device
manually, go to Nod and turn off
AUt.
PrG — the device is running an automatic program.
Required action — ACt
If the current program step has a
required user action, the panel will display
komunikat ACt.
This means the program is waiting for an action,
such as adding food, replacing the dryer with the smoke generator
or another action specified in the program.
How to continue
If the step is waiting for user confirmation,
press the knob after completing the action.
The program will then move to the next step.
If a time limit is also set for the required action,
the program may move on automatically when it expires,
even if the user does not confirm the action with the knob.
ACt — the program is waiting for the required user action.
Network settings and diagnostics — SEt
Select SEt and press the knob
to view basic information about the Wi-Fi connection
and panel software.
Item
Meaning
Con
Wi-Fi connection status.
Yes — the panel is connected,
No — no connection.
SnL
Numeric Wi-Fi signal strength,
np. 70.
uEr
Panel software version.
Checking the software version
Under uEr, the version number is shown
in three parts. Identify each part by the position
of the dash on the first character of the lower display.
Dash position
Example
Top
001
Middle
005
Bottom
040
In this example, the panel version is
1.5.40.
First part of the version number.Second part of the version number.Third part of the version number.
Abbreviations shown on the panel
Abbreviation
Meaning
Nod
Select automatic program mode.
AUt
Automatic mode aktywny.
NAn
Automatic mode off.
StP
Information about the current program step.
nEt
Move to the next step.
PrE
Return to the previous step.
PrG
An automatic program is currently running.
ACt
The program is waiting for a required user action.
SEt
Settings and diagnostics menu.
Con
Wi-Fi connection status.
SnL
Wi-Fi signal strength.
uEr
Panel software version.
Devices
GrillDirect thermometer
Key features of the GrillDirect thermometer itself:
button operation, probe views, pairing mode,
connection information and device reset.
Using the button
GrillDirect is operated with a single button.
Different functions are triggered by the number of short presses.
Press in sequence, with intervals of less than
about 0.7 seconds.
Gesture
Action
1×
Mutes an alarm, ends pairing mode
or switches to the next probe.
2×
Turns the temporary split probe view on or off.
3×
Starts pairing mode for 15 minutes,
enables the Wi-Fi access point and generates a new code.
5×
Shows or hides the connection information screen.
Hold for 3–9 sec
Release the button to switch off the device.
Hold for ≥10 sec
Opens the factory reset confirmation screen.
Pairing with BORCOOK
To put GrillDirect into pairing mode,
press the device button 3 times.
A QR code and a new
6-digit pairing code will appear on the device screen.
Pairing remains active for up to
15 minutes.
QR code and 6-digit code used to connect GrillDirect to BORCOOK.
Tip
Each time you restart pairing mode, a new code is generated.
Probe views
The GrillDirect display automatically adapts its layout
to the number of connected probes.
One probe
Large temperature view for one active probe.
Split view
Simultaneous view of two probe temperatures.
You can also turn split view on or off
by pressing the button twice.
Multiple probes
Overview of all connected probes.
Connection information
Press the button 5 times to show
or hide the connection information screen.
This screen can be useful during setup
or when diagnosing network issues.
Temperature alarm
GrillDirect signals an alarm when the set threshold is reached.
Mute the alarm with one short press of the button.
Set alarm thresholds in the BORCOOK app
under the selected probe’s settings.
Switching off the device
Hold the button for about 3–9 seconds,
then release it. GrillDirect will switch off.
Factory reset
Hold the button for at least
10 seconds to open the
factory reset confirmation screen.
After the reset, set up the device again
and connect it to BORCOOK.
GrillDirect firmware
GrillDirect v2 can connect the thermometer to Wi-Fi
and integrate it with the BORCOOK app.
Firmware updates are installed using the
GrillDirect desktop app.
Do not disconnect the device until the update is complete.
After installing the firmware, start the thermometer and connect it to BORCOOK.
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