Question 1:
I've been looking at both the Guru and the Stoker and I really like that the Stoker can be monitored and controlled through my browser. But in looking at the instructions the configuration looks somewhat "involved." I'm wondering if I HAVE to set up a Stoker to go through my router or if I can just attach it directly to my laptop with an Ethernet cable and type in the IP address to the Stoker in my browser?
Question 2:
I have a Weber One Touch Gold kettle. I'm wondering how exactly the blower is attached? Here's all I was able to find at the Stoker website:
"The adaptor does not require any drilling or tools to install. You can install and remove it from the outside of your Smoker in seconds. The Weber one touch grills require additional air dams. Specify your cooker type when ordering."
Do you attach it through the lid or through the bottom vent holes? The guru let's you attach through the lid but I've heard it doesn't work as well as mounting below the charcoal grate. But that requires drilling which I don't want to have to do. If it mounts through the lid does it work better than the Guru is said to work?
Thank you in advance for your responses.
I've been looking at both the Guru and the Stoker and I really like that the Stoker can be monitored and controlled through my browser. But in looking at the instructions the configuration looks somewhat "involved." I'm wondering if I HAVE to set up a Stoker to go through my router or if I can just attach it directly to my laptop with an Ethernet cable and type in the IP address to the Stoker in my browser?
Question 2:
I have a Weber One Touch Gold kettle. I'm wondering how exactly the blower is attached? Here's all I was able to find at the Stoker website:
"The adaptor does not require any drilling or tools to install. You can install and remove it from the outside of your Smoker in seconds. The Weber one touch grills require additional air dams. Specify your cooker type when ordering."
Do you attach it through the lid or through the bottom vent holes? The guru let's you attach through the lid but I've heard it doesn't work as well as mounting below the charcoal grate. But that requires drilling which I don't want to have to do. If it mounts through the lid does it work better than the Guru is said to work?
Thank you in advance for your responses.