My first cook was for 12 hours and the venom performed well. The next cook went poorly. I could not connect to the venom. After many attempts to reconnect to the network, I took my entire Weber kettle inside, set up a guessing network that only broadcasts 2.4 GHz And got the kettle reconnected. I submitted a ticket but the only response I received was “did you get it connected“.
Hey Paul,
Thanks for the feedback. We're aware of some connection challenges and are working on getting those fixed. It looks like you may not have gotten our follow up emails to your ticket? We sent some troubleshooting steps and hadn't heard back. Please email us at info@spidergrills.com if you'd like to follow up further.
Spider Grills Team
Recently had another smoker grill give up the ghost by burning through the fire box. So I decided to go back in time to the most reliable grill and smoker I have ever had - a Weber Kettle but really wanted the ability to control temps well. After much research I decided to go with the Venom and I couldn't be more pleased with the quality and capabilities of this product. You all have gotten it right in every aspect. The seal between the Weber and the Venom is exceptional. The control panel is easy, convenient and readable. The ashcan has a nice seal and his easy to attach and take off. The App is great too and the usability of the graph function, while I thought it would be mehhh, it does provide good information. So while I wanted the Huntsman I couldn't wait until October and this is a great middle ground option. Well done!! BTW I did some wonderful KC Strips cooked at just the right temp.
The best accessory for the Weber kettle ever made.
I'm an accessory junkie and this by far is my favorite.
A game changer. Accurate and easy to use.
The Venom changes the slow cook game for a Weber grill. Before, I had to babysit the grill all day and essentially devote a whole day to cooking. Now I can set up a cook at night, the Venom pins the cooking temperature, and the bulk of the cook is done when I wake up. Finishing off is easy too, and I can still get things done while it cooks. The sensors and the app take all the guesswork out of what is going on under the lid. I never even peak in to check on the cook anymore until it is necessary to either wrap it or pull it off the grill. Full disclosure, I also added the only fire ceramic inserts and the Wooly Bully cover over the lid making my Weber kettle a serious smoking
machine. If you are interested in slow cooking on a Weber- these items are a game changer- especially the Venom. Pro tip- buy the package deal that comes with the Venom, the battery, and the additional sensor. Use the battery so power outages don’t affect the cook, and the extra probe just gives you more information.
