How to shop for a smart grill | Engadget

Signals is more expensive than the Smoke models, but it has WiFi built in, so it works with your phone right out of the box.If both WiFi and step-by-step guidance are your thing, the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub is a great option. Weber’s pellet grill doesn’t have a solid plate covering the fire pot like some Traeger models, so smoke moves around the cook chamber differently.Smart options aren’t limited to pellet grills, though. Just like on the SmokeFire, Weber Connect not only allows you to monitor both food and grill temperatures from a comfy chair, it can guide you through the process and give you time updates. You still have to manually adjust the burners, but Weber’s app can alert you when you’re running low on fuel (propane models).Both pellet and gas grills have their merits, but some folks prefer the tried-and-true flavor of charcoal when cooking outdoors. While the purchase of one of the previously mentioned accessories will probably achieve what you're after for a kettle or kamado-style grill you already have, there are some charcoal smart grills that offer a degree of connectivity for your cooks.The Masterbuilt Gravity Series makes some really tasty food and its gravity-fed hopper keeps fuel management minimal.