Troubleshooting WI-FI connectivity on your Anova Precision Oven

To successfully connect your Oven to the Anova app, ensure you’re connected to a 2.4 GHZ wifi and not through a 5 GHZ wifi.  The Oven will only be able to connect to a 2.4 GHZ wifi. 

For more information on how to connect to a 2.4 GHZ wifi, please refer to your router guide or you may contact your internet provider directly. 

Here are some steps to help you with troubleshooting.

iOS Device (Apple) 

Requirement

• You must at least have iOS 11 or newer.

• Latest Anova App here.

Important step

• Make sure your wifi is connected to
  2.4 GHZ network.

1. Uninstall and reinstall the app. 

2. Toggle ON the wifi settings to your smartphone/tablet device and connect to 2.4 GHZ wifi. 

3. Plug the Oven into a wall power outlet.

4. Open the Anova Oven App, tap Connect and select the oven. 

5. Press and hold the target temperature button for 5 seconds. A 4 digit code will appear.

6. Manually enter the 4 digit code to the Anova app.

Note: The device will be connected within 3 minutes after the 4 digit code is entered.

Please note we're currently seeing connectivity issues related to the following router/modem:

• Xfinity Xb7

Android Device 

Requirement

• You must at least have Android 7 or newer.

• Latest Anova App here.

Important step

• Make sure your wifi is connected to
  2.4 GHZ.

1. Uninstall and reinstall the app. 

2. Connect your device to 2.4 GHZ Wifi.

3. Plug the Oven into a wall power outlet.

4. Open the Anova Oven App, tap Connect and select the oven. 

5. Press and hold the target temperature button for 5 seconds. A 4 digit code will appear.

6. Manually enter the 4 digit code to the Anova app.

Please note we're currently seeing connectivity issues related to the following router/modem:

• Xfinity Xb7

General Connection Troubleshooting

• Can't start the pairing process. Entered in the PIN, but won't connect
  • If iOS 14, turn off bluetooth and reboot the phone. Try pairing again.
  • If iOS 14, confirm local network access is enabled for the Anova Oven app under the Settings app->Privacy->Local Network.
  • Verify Wi-Fi is turned on the mobile device.
• Entered PIN code, but I don't see my WiFi network.
  • Tap the "Refresh" button to scan agan.
  • The WiFi network must be a 2.4GHz network with a broadcast SSID. "Hidden" networks will not appear.
  • Bring the router closer to the oven to improve signal strength.
  • Select the option to enter your network manually and enter your 2.4GHz network name and password.
• The oven appeared to connect to my WiFi network, but the app is stuck waiting to connect.
  • Power cycle the oven for 30 seconds.
  • Force-close the app and restart the pairing flow.
• Unable to complete the initial OTA update.
  • Remove power from the oven and wait 60 seconds. Reapply power. Try the OTA again from the app Settings.
  • Bring the router closer to the oven to improve signal strength.
  • The oven will auto-update overnight if connected to WiFi, let the oven update over night and check again in the morning.
• The app says the oven is disconnected, but the oven is powered on.
  • Remove power from the oven, wait 60 seconds, and plug it back in again.
  • Wait 60 seconds and open the Anova app.

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