Upgrade your first generation Grainfather (sold separately) with the new Grainfather Connect Control Box. Bluetooth connectivity, programmable heating times, and the ability to use the controller manually or with your mobile device makes for a brew day as simple as you can imagine. Download the iPhone or Android app to take control of your brew day!
New Connect Controller Details:
Automation without removing the fun of brewing, be as involved as you want to be! More automation means you can multitask or simply relax while brewing and then be alerted when to return for your next step.
Use the Connect Control Box in conjunction with the Connect App for the ultimate brewing experience. The control box has Bluetooth connection to your mobile device so it can be controlled remotely.
Connect Controller Instructions
Control Box Features:
- Bluetooth connection to your mobile device so it can be controlled remotely
- PID algorithm works in conjunction with a triac for more stable heating and so you can control power output
- Programmable step mashing
- Delayed heating – fill your Grainfather with water the night before and wake up to your water at strike temperature ready for brewing straight away
- Change between Celsius and Fahrenheit easily
- Waterproof graphic display
- Lugs at rear which can be changed to suit any Grainfather currently on the market
- Use in manual mode or with app
App Features:
- Grainfather Grain Kit recipes provided in app
- Import Beer XML files
- Set your own boil temperature (for different altitudes)
- Change between Celsius and Fahrenheit easily
- Grainfather calculators provided in app
NOTE: Does not work with the g30 220v version.
Required Specifications for the App are:
iPhone/iPad
- Hardware: iPhone 4S or higher
- Software: iOS8 or higher??. Must have Bluetooth 4.0 or higher
Android
- Hardware: Android 4.3 (API Level 18) or higher
- Software: Must have Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)/Bluetooth Smart
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