Wow! So glad I stumbled across this video. My Android program, Remote Control for Smart WiFi, did not have the additional instructions for connecting to my Instant Pot via WiFi on my phone. I could *not* figure out why it would not pair! Thankfully it worked and now I am all set up to use it. I had already done the water test. 😁 So... I have some pork chops. Now to find a yummy delicious recipe.
@@Thespicyapron I would like to say yes but actually not a clue yet. I would like to make soups and stew. Pot roast and ribs also look yummy. Tons of really tasty looking recipes on that app.
I'm fairly skilled in setting up devices like this, have a Sonos system and an Anova Sous-vide cooker, Kasa switches and Arlo cameras. Cannot get this Instant Pot to connect, "Unable to connect to Instant Pot XXXXXXXXXXXXXX". Tried calling tech support but they are only open M-F 9-5 EDT, which is super convenient to those of us with businesses to run. I'll try Monday. I'm sure they aren't busy with the Christmas rush.
@@STELLARMIGHTY No, I gave up on it. I spent half an hour on the phone with a CSR. He said he would send me an email so I could exchange the unit. Never happened.
Jim Wilke thank you I appreciate the response I’ve tried it all as well really disappointed I spent the same amount I could’ve just went with the 8 instead of the 6 with the WiFi cash grab logo on the side of the box
Thanks for making this video. It was very helpful and enabled me to quickly setup my Instant Pot Smart Wifi. I would recommend adding a link to the "Water Test" video that you either made or recommended, so that people can go back and review that process. Have a great day.
Thanks Chris! That's a good idea about adding the link to the water test. I'll find a good demo of it and add a link to the description below! I'm glad you got yours connected so quickly!
Hey, I am blind and cannot see the screen, & To use technology I use an screen reader on smart phones. I was hoping you could demonstrate the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker With WiFI item so I may know if it will work with a screen reader I will like to buy one for my kitchen? Turn on screen reader on your smart phone: Apple just ask Siri turn on voice over or Settings > Accessibility > Voiceover. Android, hold volume up+ and down- at the same time, or Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. And will it work with Amazon Echo devices?
Very clear and informative video. You mentioned eggs but I read a review saying this model won’t cook them. Any thoughts? I just bought this model but am considering returning it (unopened) for a Max, due to canning capabilities. I only want one IP. Can you recommend this or Max more. Thanks so much
Hi ErinRose! I'm glad you thought the video was informative! Setting that thing up can be a bit of a challenge but works great once it's set. I'm not sure where you heard that this model doesn't work on eggs, but that's not true. I make eggs in mine every week and they're great! Good question on the Max re: canning. Here's what I know about canning in a pressure cooker - there are no electric pressure cookers that are approved for LOW ACID canning (not even the IP Max) but all electric pressure cookers are approved for HIGH ACID canning (like jams and tomato sauce, etc.) So, based on that, I'd say keep the Smart WiFi if you're doing high acid canning. I am definitely not a canning expert, but that's the info I've been given! Good luck and let me know what you decide!
FYI, some routers use the same SSID for both 2.4 and 5.0 WiFi. The device will connect automatically to WiFi. So, no need to have the 2.4 and 5.0 WiFi networks apart. The can be combined.
Few Questions: Do you have to preset your cooking setting while you're in the same network (home before you walk away from the IP that was configured)? Once you've programmed to the IP (min 6:06) at what point do you rely on your actual WiFi rather than staying on your IP link? In the event the recipe calls for venting once the pressure is done cooking, will it over cook or burn the food if I don't get there in time? Thanks again for the video.
Thanks for this video . It’s very helpful. What if we start cooking manually without starting with the app, can we control the IP from the App in the middle of its cooking ? Can we intervene at any point of time using the app to change the cooking settings ? 🤔
Hey Rajan! Yes, you can definitely use the app to intervene even if you started it manually. You just open the app, cancel whatever the pot is doing and set it to whatever you want it to do!
The older routers (a couple of years ago) gave the option of 2.4 vs. 5.0 but now the newer ones automatically know which one to pick!) Ah... the advances of technology! If yours doesn't say, then it's either REALLY old or it's one of the newer ones that will automatically pick.
Ohhhh I get it it I just Googled my modem and it explained that I can pick in some sort of setting or it can just autoconnect to best of the two It says it can transmit both at once so cool learned something new!!!
So u can use the buttons manually as well right ? What is better the duo plus or the smart WiFi ? Only difference is the egg and sterilization buttons right?
Yes, you can use them manually (I do this all the time too). I prefer the Smart WIFI (I have both the duo plus and the smart). And you are correct, it doesn't have egg or sterilize buttons but don't miss those at all. Well worth the trade off.
Hi JK. You can program each button to be set to a specific time and pressure/temperature setting that it will remember for you, if that's what you're asking. For example, when I make beans, I almost always make black beans so I set my Bean function button to stay at 22 minutes. Then every time I push that button, that's what it will be. I can always change that manually if I want.
The smart WiFi app has the preset for sous-vid, but it has no preset of that function on the cooker. Anyway I was curious if it will work so I fill up the pot with water that reaches the max mark and set it to cook on sous-vid on my iPhone. An error message pops up and say my lid wasn’t close but I did close the lid though.
I love my pot. I love the app. I see the only benefit being the recipes and just hitting cook now and it being preset modes. Being able to turn it on and off from anywhere I see pointless. I'm not putting perishable foods in there and waiting all day to start it.
I agree that I wouldn't put perishables in there all day then cook. But it is great if you want to toss some stuff in there and go run errands for a couple of hours then have dinner waiting when you get home! I'm glad you love the pot and the app!
Try this to connect: * (if you’ve already failed, skip to bottom to reset Instant Pot to factory settings AND WiFi reset.) 1.) Make sure your network is 2.4Ghz and not 5Ghz, some Home WiFi routers support both, connect to the one that is 2.4 GHz WiFi . If you don’t know ask some one like the person that set it up. 2.) Turn your WiFi Instant Pot on 3.) On your phone or tablet, Open the Instant Pot app that you installed from AppStore or Google Store, depending on your device. 4.) Go through the app instructions and add your pot device and give it an English character / number name. For passcode, use 12345678. 5.) Phone app will direct you to press and hold the pot’s WiFi on/off button for 3 seconds to activate the WiFi (aka Pressure Level button). You will see “APP” on the pot’s display. 6.) Leave your Instant Pot app running and switch to you WiFi connection screen on your phone/tablet. Select the Instant Pot WiFi connection to let your phone connect directly to the Pot via WiFi. 7.) Switch back to the Instant Pot app and press Continue to let your phone/tablet connect to the Pot. 8.) If successful, leave your Instant Pot app running & switch to the WiFi setting screen, reconnect to the 2.4 GHz WiFi. Switch back to the Instant Pot app and it should be running and connected to the Pot via WiFi now. 9.) If this fails: a.) back out of your app to the beginning screen and remove any pot device you tried to connect to previously (swipe left on the installed device to see the remove/delete option), then close the app. b.) reset pot to factory settings: holding down the cancel button for 10 seconds c.) reset pot WiFi settings: hold down WiFi button (aka Pressure Level) for 10 seconds 10.) Do it all over again. Remember, don’t close Instant Pot app when switching back and forth between app and WiFi screen. Some phones may toggle between different available WiFi. Choose one 2.4 GHz and disconnect from all other WiFi. (Use Forget this Network in each connection properties)
Amazon had this on sale for $90. I went to get it yesterday and it went back up in price. Do you know if it’s going to go on sale again? I hesitated getting it because of all the reviews that said it wouldn’t connect.
The $90 Amazon deal was a total steal! I have no idea when it will go on sale again, but I'd be surprised if it hits that price point again. As far as connecting it, I've connected mine multiple times with both an Android and iPhone and have always been able to connect. The instructions it comes with are a little hard to follow (which is why I made this video). I think if you follow along with this video you should be just fine.
I'm not sure why you say that? I have it and it's definitely still on mine. It will only appear if you have a smart wifi listed in your account, though.
Only gets to 2:04 seconds in your video. At that point circle keeps spinning, will not connect to my 2.4. I have confirmed I'm using 2.4 and not 5. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
@@deangonzalez2163 So, now I'm confused. 2:04 seconds into the video, I haven't even tried to link it to the wifi yet. That's the point where you are just selecting your device and giving it its own password and name. Have you done all of that already?
My sweetie just ordered me one one cant wait to use it. I'm a little nervous about using it. Thanks for making it look easy for me.
Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful 💖
Wow! So glad I stumbled across this video. My Android program, Remote Control for Smart WiFi, did not have the additional instructions for connecting to my Instant Pot via WiFi on my phone. I could *not* figure out why it would not pair!
Thankfully it worked and now I am all set up to use it. I had already done the water test. 😁
So... I have some pork chops. Now to find a yummy delicious recipe.
I'm so glad it helped! And I hope your pork chops were good!
I just got one of these last night and used your video to set it up with the wi-fi. this video was great....thanks so much
Thanks Rick! I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!
Awesome thanks for your help. Great advice. I got the wifi one for christmas and can't wait to try it out. So many delicious looking recipes.
That's great! Any diea what you're trying first?
@@Thespicyapron I would like to say yes but actually not a clue yet. I would like to make soups and stew. Pot roast and ribs also look yummy. Tons of really tasty looking recipes on that app.
@@ryangsxr1300 Yep! Tons of good stuff! I'm actually coming out with a Pot Roast video tomorrow! So make sure to look out for it!
@@Thespicyapron I will. Thanks
Doesn't work as of today. They changed the app so much. Can't find wifi connect anywhere.
I'm fairly skilled in setting up devices like this, have a Sonos system and an Anova Sous-vide cooker, Kasa switches and Arlo cameras. Cannot get this Instant Pot to connect, "Unable to connect to Instant Pot XXXXXXXXXXXXXX". Tried calling tech support but they are only open M-F 9-5 EDT, which is super convenient to those of us with businesses to run. I'll try Monday. I'm sure they aren't busy with the Christmas rush.
Jim Wilke did you ever get it to connect I’m having the same problem
@@STELLARMIGHTY No, I gave up on it. I spent half an hour on the phone with a CSR. He said he would send me an email so I could exchange the unit. Never happened.
Jim Wilke thank you I appreciate the response I’ve tried it all as well really disappointed I spent the same amount I could’ve just went with the 8 instead of the 6 with the WiFi cash grab logo on the side of the box
Thanks for making this video. It was very helpful and enabled me to quickly setup my Instant Pot Smart Wifi. I would recommend adding a link to the "Water Test" video that you either made or recommended, so that people can go back and review that process. Have a great day.
Thanks Chris! That's a good idea about adding the link to the water test. I'll find a good demo of it and add a link to the description below! I'm glad you got yours connected so quickly!
Hey, I am blind and cannot see the screen, & To use technology I use an screen reader on smart phones.
I was hoping you could demonstrate the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker With WiFI item so I may know if it will work with a screen reader I will like to buy one for my kitchen?
Turn on screen reader on your smart phone:
Apple just ask Siri turn on voice over or Settings > Accessibility > Voiceover.
Android, hold volume up+ and down- at the same time, or Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
And will it work with Amazon Echo devices?
This was really helpful
Very clear and informative video. You mentioned eggs but I read a review saying this model won’t cook them. Any thoughts? I just bought this model but am considering returning it (unopened) for a Max, due to canning capabilities. I only want one IP. Can you recommend this or Max more. Thanks so much
Hi ErinRose! I'm glad you thought the video was informative! Setting that thing up can be a bit of a challenge but works great once it's set. I'm not sure where you heard that this model doesn't work on eggs, but that's not true. I make eggs in mine every week and they're great! Good question on the Max re: canning. Here's what I know about canning in a pressure cooker - there are no electric pressure cookers that are approved for LOW ACID canning (not even the IP Max) but all electric pressure cookers are approved for HIGH ACID canning (like jams and tomato sauce, etc.) So, based on that, I'd say keep the Smart WiFi if you're doing high acid canning. I am definitely not a canning expert, but that's the info I've been given! Good luck and let me know what you decide!
@@Thespicyapron Thanks so much
Hi. Thank you so much for your video! I'm debating between the IP smart wifi or the Instapot Duo Plus. Do you have any advice for me?
I really do like the features of the Smart Wifi. If I were in the market for one now, that's the one I woulld buy.
FYI, some routers use the same SSID for both 2.4 and 5.0 WiFi. The device will connect automatically to WiFi. So, no need to have the 2.4 and 5.0 WiFi networks apart. The can be combined.
Is it possible to do the most basic thing, to set an actual pressure or temperature with a NUMBER?
Do you have any information on how to create my own recipe and save it somehow or share it? Thanks
Few Questions: Do you have to preset your cooking setting while you're in the same network (home before you walk away from the IP that was configured)? Once you've programmed to the IP (min 6:06) at what point do you rely on your actual WiFi rather than staying on your IP link? In the event the recipe calls for venting once the pressure is done cooking, will it over cook or burn the food if I don't get there in time? Thanks again for the video.
Thanks for this video . It’s very helpful. What if we start cooking manually without starting with the app, can we control the IP from the App in the middle of its cooking ? Can we intervene at any point of time using the app to change the cooking settings ? 🤔
Hey Rajan! Yes, you can definitely use the app to intervene even if you started it manually. You just open the app, cancel whatever the pot is doing and set it to whatever you want it to do!
The older routers (a couple of years ago) gave the option of 2.4 vs. 5.0 but now the newer ones automatically know which one to pick!) Ah... the advances of technology! If yours doesn't say, then it's either REALLY old or it's one of the newer ones that will automatically pick.
What do you mean automatically pick?
Ohhhh I get it it I just Googled my modem and it explained that I can pick in some sort of setting or it can just autoconnect to best of the two
It says it can transmit both at once so cool learned something new!!!
How do you know if your wifi is 2.4?
So u can use the buttons manually as well right ? What is better the duo plus or the smart WiFi ? Only difference is the egg and sterilization buttons right?
Yes, you can use them manually (I do this all the time too). I prefer the Smart WIFI (I have both the duo plus and the smart). And you are correct, it doesn't have egg or sterilize buttons but don't miss those at all. Well worth the trade off.
Ok is the smart and the duo plus 6qt same size ..inner pots?
Yes they are the same size and same size inner pots.
Ever since I synced my Instant pot to my phone whenever I get a phone call my Instant pot turns on and my garage door goes up. What do you suggest :-)
Haha! That's funny! I do love getting the IP notifications on my phone, though...
Ahhh technology gotta love it
Can you create your own recipes/programs? Save them? Have them easily accessible?
Hi JK. You can program each button to be set to a specific time and pressure/temperature setting that it will remember for you, if that's what you're asking. For example, when I make beans, I almost always make black beans so I set my Bean function button to stay at 22 minutes. Then every time I push that button, that's what it will be. I can always change that manually if I want.
The smart WiFi app has the preset for sous-vid, but it has no preset of that function on the cooker. Anyway I was curious if it will work so I fill up the pot with water that reaches the max mark and set it to cook on sous-vid on my iPhone. An error message pops up and say my lid wasn’t close but I did close the lid though.
This is interesting, Kevin. Let me look into it and get back to you!
@@Thespicyapron - I am getting the same message about my lid still being on. I wonder if you found out anything new? Thanks.
I love my pot. I love the app. I see the only benefit being the recipes and just hitting cook now and it being preset modes. Being able to turn it on and off from anywhere I see pointless. I'm not putting perishable foods in there and waiting all day to start it.
I agree that I wouldn't put perishables in there all day then cook. But it is great if you want to toss some stuff in there and go run errands for a couple of hours then have dinner waiting when you get home! I'm glad you love the pot and the app!
Try this to connect:
* (if you’ve already failed, skip to bottom to reset Instant Pot to factory settings AND WiFi reset.)
1.) Make sure your network is 2.4Ghz and not 5Ghz, some Home WiFi routers support both, connect to the one that is 2.4 GHz WiFi . If you don’t know ask some one like the person that set it up.
2.) Turn your WiFi Instant Pot on
3.) On your phone or tablet, Open the Instant Pot app that you installed from AppStore or Google Store, depending on your device.
4.) Go through the app instructions and add your pot device and give it an English character / number name. For passcode, use 12345678.
5.) Phone app will direct you to press and hold the pot’s WiFi on/off button for 3 seconds to activate the WiFi (aka Pressure Level button). You will see “APP” on the pot’s display.
6.) Leave your Instant Pot app running and switch to you WiFi connection screen on your phone/tablet. Select the Instant Pot WiFi connection to let your phone connect directly to the Pot via WiFi.
7.) Switch back to the Instant Pot app and press Continue to let your phone/tablet connect to the Pot.
8.) If successful, leave your Instant Pot app running & switch to the WiFi setting screen, reconnect to the 2.4 GHz WiFi. Switch back to the Instant Pot app and it should be running and connected to the Pot via WiFi now.
9.) If this fails:
a.) back out of your app to the beginning screen and remove any pot device you tried to connect to previously (swipe left on the installed device to see the remove/delete option), then close the app.
b.) reset pot to factory settings: holding down the cancel button for 10 seconds
c.) reset pot WiFi settings: hold down WiFi button (aka Pressure Level) for 10 seconds
10.) Do it all over again.
Remember, don’t close Instant Pot app when switching back and forth between app and WiFi screen.
Some phones may toggle between different available WiFi. Choose one 2.4 GHz and disconnect from all other WiFi. (Use Forget this Network in each connection properties)
I don’t get any of these settings. It acts like it’s a regular instant pot. I have had this for 6 months and I can’t get it set up for wifi.
Amazon had this on sale for $90. I went to get it yesterday and it went back up in price. Do you know if it’s going to go on sale again?
I hesitated getting it because of all the reviews that said it wouldn’t connect.
The $90 Amazon deal was a total steal! I have no idea when it will go on sale again, but I'd be surprised if it hits that price point again. As far as connecting it, I've connected mine multiple times with both an Android and iPhone and have always been able to connect. The instructions it comes with are a little hard to follow (which is why I made this video). I think if you follow along with this video you should be just fine.
The app no longer offers the instant start button on the menu or the start feature within the recipe. 🙁
I'm not sure why you say that? I have it and it's definitely still on mine. It will only appear if you have a smart wifi listed in your account, though.
Mine doesn't want to sync with my 2.4, any ideas why?
I'll see what I can do to help (but I'm really not an IT person.. lol!) What error are you getting? Where in the process is it stopping you?
Only gets to 2:04 seconds in your video. At that point circle keeps spinning, will not connect to my 2.4. I have confirmed I'm using 2.4 and not 5. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Sorry meant 4:04 in your video.
@@deangonzalez2163 So, now I'm confused. 2:04 seconds into the video, I haven't even tried to link it to the wifi yet. That's the point where you are just selecting your device and giving it its own password and name. Have you done all of that already?
Ha! I just read your second message. Let me get back to you!
I'd like to know more about this giant pancake. 🥞
I love the giant pancake! (It's in my Instant Pot cookbook! amzn.to/2XL1KjM ) Definitely need low temp and pressure for it!
Are you still using your Instant Pot Wifi? How has it been working?
Yes! I use it all the time. Works great!
Can you cook without using the app? What to do without a manual button? How to figue times of ingredients?
Yes you can! And for the times of the ingredients, just follow any good recipe!