# FireBoard®

> The official app for FireBoard® - a Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.fireboard.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.fireboard.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.fireboard.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FireBoard Labs LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 64,925
- **Rating:** 3.06 / 5 (309 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2016-05-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.fireboard.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.fireboard.com](http://www.fireboard.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fireboard.com/privacy/](https://www.fireboard.com/privacy/)

## Description

FireBoard® is a cutting-edge Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer designed for seamless remote temperature monitoring in both hot and cold environments. Easily connected to your wireless network, it streams real-time temperature updates via the cloud, accessible from anywhere through the official FireBoard® app.

Supporting up to six external temperature probes, FireBoard® offers accurate and reliable temperature tracking across various environments and applications, including support for Yoder Smokers S-Series Grills. Purchase FireBoard® and accessories online at www.fireboard.com for enhanced temperature management and convenience.

## Rankings

- #269,060 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `io.fireboard.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate FireBoard® for its accurate temperature monitoring, multiple probe support, and remote cooking oversight, along with commendable customer service. However, persistent connectivity problems with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, a less intuitive and sometimes buggy interface after updates, failure to save settings reliably, removed features like screen rotation, and occasional app freezing diminish the overall user experience.

### Pros

- Offers detailed temperature monitoring with support for multiple probes simultaneously.
- Allows remote monitoring of cooks via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
- Includes useful features like note-taking with pictures for cook comparisons.
- Customer service is responsive and helpful to resolve issues.
- Generally stable and intuitive app before recent updates.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi causing delays or loss of temperature data.
- App interface has become less intuitive with recent updates, including problems with slow response and disabled Android back button.
- Settings and alert changes often fail to save properly, requiring multiple attempts.
- Graph display and screen rotation features have been removed or impaired, limiting usability during long cooks.
- App occasionally freezes or locks up especially when adding photos or during manual controls, impacting usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.fireboard.android)