Great discount off the Smartfire BBQ controller with Kamado adaptor and 4 x temperature probes.
Also available with a universal adaptor https://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/smartfire-controller-univ…
Better than the previous 10% discount a few months ago https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/411488
What does it do?
Saves you from being chained to the smoker apparently
Means I don't have to worry about temp monitoring. Plus, it's a gadget and who doesn't like gadgets.
Bought it for my kamado joe, zero regrets.
Tempt monitoring? What is this the masterchef of BBQs?
@Pandabargain: Smoking. You need to be very specific with the temperatures. Cooking time depending on the meat could be sometimes 4hrs different, depending on how long the plateau lasts
@[Deactivated]: My BBQ smokes all the time. I'm not spending this kind of money to control the smoke. All BBQ food tastes the same
apparently you stick it in your meat and “you can get some shopping done, sleep through the night during overnight cooking and enjoy your guests” according to the website.
BBQ, not your meat. It's for low n slow cooking, the best kind of BBQ.
@Bellyup: Hahah. Fair point, I didn’t notice that. That’s just a meat thermometer. That fan basically controls the airflow in your smoker, keep consistent temps. Not required, but makes life a lot easier when cooking a brisket for 14 hours.
Then stick your meat in your guests.
Cost more than the barbecue.
Link to Kamado for less than this items price?
Met the guy that made this device. Doesn't come with AC adaptor to avoid getting C tick compliance, when I tried it extensively on multiple BBQs things didn't go well at all.
Adaptors can be up to $40 to fit onto your specific bbq.
BBQ Guru would be a much much better product however people have made these for significantly cheaper - $50 on OC and Reddit etc.
Overall, I'd say give this a miss unfortunately, nice bloke who made it though!
By the way these are still only $290 full RRP.
https://smartfirebbq.com/collections/all/products/smartfire-…
https://www.heatgrill.com.au/product/smartfire-bbq-controlle…
https://bbqsplus.com.au/product/cooking/949/1428/74416/smart…
All you're saving here is $29!
No, you're not comparing correctly - you save $87.25
The $290 RRP you referred to is without an adaptor and has two probes. The Smartfire from BBQ Galore has 4 probes and an adaptor making the rrp $349.
You're completely right about the food probes!
That bundle with an adaptor of your choice is $309AUD RRP
? The bundle with 4 x probes and no adaptor is $309RRP - not sure how you're getting the 4 x probes and an adaptor for $309 cause it comes up as $348 for me
How does it regulate air flow? Does it have built in fan that kicks in when the temp gets hot to your liking? I use the Weber iGrill. Are they similar in function?
Correct. It is Basically a smart fan with a mobile interface to control the temps in your smoker for a more consistent cook and to make life easier. Seems a bit pricey but could be worth it for some.
Great controller for those with bbqs this fits. Paid more than this and don't regret it.