# Tech-Infused Grills Traeger Grills' Products Support Faster Cooking with Wood-Fired Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-infused-grill References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/traeger-leads-industry-with-new-line-up-of-tech-infused-grills-300812997.html) & [traegergrills](http://www.traegergrills.com) [Traeger Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-grills-ironwood-885-wood-pellet-grill) is introducing a new line of innovative tech-infused grills that boast WiFIRE technology and D2 Direct Drive for a cooking experience that's faster, smarter and provides all of the comforting flavors of [wood-fired grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recteq-xfire-pro). With Traeger Grills' WiFIRE technology, users are given the freedom to grill on the go, making it possible to change temperatures, set timers and modify the temperature of food from a smartphone. For the utmost convenience, all of the new grills from Traeger Grills' newest series will be WiFIRE-enabled. The D2 Direct Drive drivetrain sets itself apart as an industry-first brushless motor that provides a wider temperature range and allows for grills to get hotter at a faster pace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tech-infused Grills:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into traditional grills to enhance user experience and cooking efficiency. - **Wifire Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless control systems for grills to enable remote monitoring and customization, improving convenience and versatility. - **D2 Direct Drive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement brushless motor technology in grills for faster heating and a wider temperature range, revolutionizing outdoor cooking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore technological advancements to create more efficient and user-friendly outdoor cooking appliances. - **Smart Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine smart technology with traditional appliances to automate and enhance various aspects of home cooking. - **Wood-fired Grilling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions to recreate the traditional wood-fired grilling experience with modern convenience and efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Interface Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-timberline-grill.md) - [Wi-Fi-Enabled Grilling Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-backyard.md) - [Connected Double-Walled Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-grills-ironwood-885-wood-pellet-grill.md) - [AI-Powered Grill Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-grill.md) - [High-End Flattop Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-flatrock-grill.md) - [Connected Control Pellet Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-searwood-pellet-grill.md) - [Smart Grilling Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber.md) - [Smart-Enabled Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-model-g-dualzone-electric-grill.md) - [Wi-Fi Controlled Kamado Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-kamado.md)