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FIRST EVER, patented remote control Electric Smoker. A radio frequency remote controls the temperature and time setting, internal light and turns the smoker on and off. IN ADDITION the remote allows you to monitor cooking time, cooking temperature and meat temperature.. all from up to 100-feet away. This new smoker also has built-in wheels and handle so moving from one place to another is easier than ever. With a extra large front window in the stainless steel door and internal light you can watch your food slow smoke without having to open the door. An integrated meat probe thermometer and thermostat temperature control takes all the guess work out of slow smoking, allowing you to slow smoke your food at temperatures between 100F to 275F. Four extra large cooking racks plus a removable drip pan and convenient side wood chip loader makes cooking for the largest of crowds a breeze.
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I thoroughly investigated this product before buying it. I was aware of the complaints from some reviewers and now that I have the product and have used it I'd like to address some of the issues. By the way, the company seems to continually make changes to their products so it's important to know which model # you're getting. Mine is model #20070311 purchased 9/5/2012.
Customer Service; I had some questions before and after sale. I emailed customer service and at their suggestion also called technical support. I had no problem getting an email response or in getting through to technical support. The representatives were pleasant, patient, helpful and knowledgeable I thought. I found them very easy to deal with and anxious to please.
Door gasket seal and latch: The latch is adjustable and the manual suggests adjusting it as necessary to get the right amount of closing force. The door gasket seems to be a silicone product, not rubber as some people indicated (that would melt and smell). It seems adequate to the task, however I do have a small gap (1/32") at the top of the door which no amount of latch adjustment will close. Tech support indicated that the seal is not designed to be airtight and a certain amount of heat and smoke leakage is normal and can be expected. I sent them a picture of it and together we will decide whether the gap will appreciably affect smoker performance in winter.
Meco Aussie 9329W , Camp Chef Home Somerset , Weber 1487001 , Napoleon Grills GPFN-1, Char-Broil Offset , Weber 781001 , Char Broil K6B, Broil King 934664, Picnic Time Canterbury , Magma Marine Kettle, Big Green Egg , La Caja China Model , Weber Genesis 6650001, Kettle Pizza KPD-22, Camp Chef Professional, Smokin-It Model , Bayou Classic 9195 , Weber Genesis 6670001, Char Broil Magnum , CalFlame BBQ10710-A , Landman 3895Gla , King Kooker 1720 , Jim Beam BTDS76JB, Lynx Custom Grill, Primo 778 , Dyna-Glo Smart Space , La Caja China Model 2, Weber Summit 7170001 , Landmann 590135 , Weber 46710001, Weber 758001 , Weber 46110001, The Only 7qt., Charbroil Gas Grill, Camco 57305, Char-Griller 06619, Landman 3895Gwla , GrillPro 35050 , Bayou Classic 3016, Broil King 986784, Weber reg Q trade 320, King Kooker 2292 V , Nexgrill 820-0015, Weber 46100001, Cata Marketing EP3615, Weber 526001 Q, Landmann USA 3495CLA
Yesterday I cooked two pork shoulders and a brisket; the smoker produced plenty of smoke and readily maintained the set temperature even though a small amount of smoke (and presumably heat) leaked from the top of the door. When I opened the door after a few hours' cooking to insert the meat probe, a quantity of smoke and steam billowed out; this unit does what it's supposed to.
Controls: I found the remote works really well even from inside our house when the MES is parked on the opposite side of our garage. Both the remote and the control unit have buttons to turn the smoker on and off (just be careful not to accidentally hit the remote's Power Off button because as some people noted, this turns off the smoker, not just the remote!), set and change the desired temperature and cooking time and turn the inside light on and off.
Displays: The control unit LCD alternatively displays remaining cooking time and smoker internal temperature. The remote's LCD displays both remaining time and set temperature separately, as well as indicating when the heater is operating. On the remote, to have it display the internal current temperature of the smoker, you can hit the Temp Set button twice and for a few seconds the temperature display will alternate between the set temp and the current internal temp. And of course on both the control unit and the remote, hitting the 'Meat Probe' button causes it to display the internal temp of the meat the probe is stuck into. I can't think of what more you would want from the controls except for an audible or visual indication of set temp being reached or the unit turning itself off.
Masterbuilt New Generation, Char-Broil Magnum 500, Dyna-Glo Bronze 60 000 BTU, Broil King 945364, Cuisinart CGG-240, King Kooker 1740, SUNSTONE 17-Inch, Natural Gas Garland, Napoleon Prestige, Cookshack Smokette Elite , Lynx Custom Grill Cover, Bull Outdoor Products, Broil King Model 94628, Char-Broil 08401504, SUNSTONE 30-Inch, Bull Outdoor Products , Traeger Junior Pellet , Stainless Steel Double, Cobb CB220, Weber 1358001, Weber Genesis EP-330, Napoleon M730RSBIPSS, Napoleon BIM605RBI, Weber Summit 7271001, Broil King 987734 , Broil King 986554, Bond Mfg Company , Server Twin Fudge, Kettle Pizza KPDU-22 , Weber 1438001 , Park Grill - Stationary, CalFlame BBQ09841P, Springfield Deluxe Propane, Weber 2820 , Weber 60020, HEYS Viking Elite, Dimplex PowerChef TBQ-120, Bradley Smoker Original, Stok SGP2220, King Kooker 5940, Napoleon PTSS215PI , Weber 4421001 , Primo 774, Weber Summit 7370001, Weber 1401001
Setting the temperature: When setting the heater temperature, the display starts at 100 degrees. Using the + button will increase the temperature, but if you want a high temperature rather than scroll all the way through the temp range, just hit the - button and it will jump to 275 and go down from there.
Cold smoking: The temperature range of the unit is 100 to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. At temperatures below 180, the wood chips will not ignite, so no smoke is produced. I asked the customer rep about using an aftermarket smoke machine for cold smoking and discovered they have an electric Cold Smoker that attaches to the 30" or 40" Electric Smoker (where the chip loader usually goes) for $69.95 plus shipping available from them or at Bass Pro shops.
Metallic taste from the chip loader paint: my chip loader isn't painted on any part of it that goes into the smoker, so I'm not expecting that to be an issue. Maybe earlier models had that problem but mine doesn't. Time will tell if I develop a metallic taste otherwise and I'll update the review if that happens.
Assembly: Not difficult but allow at least 30 minutes as some of the screw or bolt holes don't readily line up the first time. Also, the instructions on how to mount the water bowl are kind of vague and make it look like you balance it on top of the wood chip burner but it actually fits into some indents in the bottom part of the bracket that holds the racks; once you realize this it's a no-brainer.
Sylvan Solar Oven , Char-Griller 2137 , Summit 7320001, Weber 4411001, Brinkmann 810-5304-6, 25 Piece Barbecue Set, Outdoor Leisure 34168G , Broil King 987747, Weber 1428001, BBQ Island Grill, Bull Outdoor Products , Char-Griller 1224 , Camp Chef Home , Primo 603 , Napoleon BIM485RB, Bull Outdoor Products , Black Stone 1554, Portable Kitchen PK 99740, Dyna-Glo DGP700SSB-D, Bayou Classic CI-7410, Music City Metals 591S3 , 22 x 22 - Fire Rated , Fuego EG03AMGD , Dyna Glo DGY784BDP, Lion 4.5 Cu. Ft. , SunBriteTV SB-4660HDB, SUNSTONE 14-Inch , Char-Broil 48 000 BTU, Bull Outdoor Products 60008, Char-Griller Grillin, Super Skewer Hand-crafted, Charbroil Propane, Weber 7590, Broil King 945584, Metro Full C5, Shinerich Industrial Ltd , 300H 30 Inch , Napoleon BIM605RBI, Char Griller 26719 , Dimplex Metro PBQ-120, Medina River Outdoors, Weber Summit 7120001, Crown Verity BM-60, Bull Outdoor Products , Bayou Classic 1062, SUNSTONE Drawer, Backpack Picnic Set
Update: I made the mistake of completely filling the water bowl, resulting in it overflowing and making a mess on the bottom of the smoker. This is because the water bowl also acts to catch much of the drippings from the meat. In the future I'll just fill it half way and try that; in the 10 hours of smoking yesterday, the smoker produced plenty of moist smoke and steam but the water level didn't ever drop below the rim.
Wheels and brackets; seem plenty sturdy - I haven't had a problem with them.
Drip pan drain; there's a drain hole at the back of the pan that lines up with the tube that drains any drippings and fluids to the outside rear of the unit. If the pan is in backwards or the MES is tilted forward, then these fluids can instead drain out the front through the door seal. This isn't a defect - you just need to get the pan in the right way and have the smoker level then you shouldn't have any problem. The pan itself has a lip on the front that causes it to tilt toward the back of the unit; it's pretty obvious which way it's supposed to go in I think and you don't need to actually tip the smoker backwards to get the desired drainage. Be sure to periodically empty the grease tray at the back (outside) of the unit because the smoker produces a prodigious amount of delicious drippings...we had to drain ours (with a baster) while cooking 20+ lbs of pork and brisket.
Bottom line is that I don't expect perfection from any product, particularly one priced this well and with so many features. As long as the company stands behind its product with good customer support, I can tolerate the inevitable issues that will arise from time to time with any mechanical / electrical / electronic device. So far, I'm pleased with my purchase and I've had a good experience dealing with the company. I'll let you know if that changes.
Magma Products Monterey, Landman 3695Gd, Cuisinart CGG-220 , Lynx Custom Grill, Primo 310 , Broil King 934657 , SUNSTONE Trash Drawer, SUNSTONE 14-Inch, King Kooker KKDFF30T, Kenyon Custom B70082, Weber Summit 7371001 , Masterbuilt BG800, Weber Summit 7470001, CalFlame BBQ08866-A , Outdoor Leisure 30168E, Bayou Classic Cypress, American Outdoor Grill, SUNSTONE 36-Inch, Dimplex PowerChef TBQ-120, Holland Companion PROPANE, Outdoor Great Room, Weber Summit 7220001, Solaire Everywhere , Napoleon BIM485RB , Napoleon M605RBCSS-1, Solaire Stainless Steel , WEBER Summit S-660, Weber 4511001 , Broil King 988744, Spitjack CB35 , Meco 5029 , Brinkmann Wood Pellet Grill, Char-Broil Oklahoma , XL Indoor Electric, Napoleon Grills , Weber Summit 7471001, CB25 Camping Backyard, Bull Outdoor Products , Eagle AWTP5-NG 5, Stok SGP4330, CalFlame BBQ08840P, Napoleon SE325PK, Bayou Classic CI-7407, Weber Genesis EP-330, Performer Charcoal Grill
Customer Service; I had some questions before and after sale. I emailed customer service and at their suggestion also called technical support. I had no problem getting an email response or in getting through to technical support. The representatives were pleasant, patient, helpful and knowledgeable I thought. I found them very easy to deal with and anxious to please.
Door gasket seal and latch: The latch is adjustable and the manual suggests adjusting it as necessary to get the right amount of closing force. The door gasket seems to be a silicone product, not rubber as some people indicated (that would melt and smell). It seems adequate to the task, however I do have a small gap (1/32") at the top of the door which no amount of latch adjustment will close. Tech support indicated that the seal is not designed to be airtight and a certain amount of heat and smoke leakage is normal and can be expected. I sent them a picture of it and together we will decide whether the gap will appreciably affect smoker performance in winter.
Meco Aussie 9329W , Camp Chef Home Somerset , Weber 1487001 , Napoleon Grills GPFN-1, Char-Broil Offset , Weber 781001 , Char Broil K6B, Broil King 934664, Picnic Time Canterbury , Magma Marine Kettle, Big Green Egg , La Caja China Model , Weber Genesis 6650001, Kettle Pizza KPD-22, Camp Chef Professional, Smokin-It Model , Bayou Classic 9195 , Weber Genesis 6670001, Char Broil Magnum , CalFlame BBQ10710-A , Landman 3895Gla , King Kooker 1720 , Jim Beam BTDS76JB, Lynx Custom Grill, Primo 778 , Dyna-Glo Smart Space , La Caja China Model 2, Weber Summit 7170001 , Landmann 590135 , Weber 46710001, Weber 758001 , Weber 46110001, The Only 7qt., Charbroil Gas Grill, Camco 57305, Char-Griller 06619, Landman 3895Gwla , GrillPro 35050 , Bayou Classic 3016, Broil King 986784, Weber reg Q trade 320, King Kooker 2292 V , Nexgrill 820-0015, Weber 46100001, Cata Marketing EP3615, Weber 526001 Q, Landmann USA 3495CLA
Yesterday I cooked two pork shoulders and a brisket; the smoker produced plenty of smoke and readily maintained the set temperature even though a small amount of smoke (and presumably heat) leaked from the top of the door. When I opened the door after a few hours' cooking to insert the meat probe, a quantity of smoke and steam billowed out; this unit does what it's supposed to.
Controls: I found the remote works really well even from inside our house when the MES is parked on the opposite side of our garage. Both the remote and the control unit have buttons to turn the smoker on and off (just be careful not to accidentally hit the remote's Power Off button because as some people noted, this turns off the smoker, not just the remote!), set and change the desired temperature and cooking time and turn the inside light on and off.
Displays: The control unit LCD alternatively displays remaining cooking time and smoker internal temperature. The remote's LCD displays both remaining time and set temperature separately, as well as indicating when the heater is operating. On the remote, to have it display the internal current temperature of the smoker, you can hit the Temp Set button twice and for a few seconds the temperature display will alternate between the set temp and the current internal temp. And of course on both the control unit and the remote, hitting the 'Meat Probe' button causes it to display the internal temp of the meat the probe is stuck into. I can't think of what more you would want from the controls except for an audible or visual indication of set temp being reached or the unit turning itself off.
Masterbuilt New Generation, Char-Broil Magnum 500, Dyna-Glo Bronze 60 000 BTU, Broil King 945364, Cuisinart CGG-240, King Kooker 1740, SUNSTONE 17-Inch, Natural Gas Garland, Napoleon Prestige, Cookshack Smokette Elite , Lynx Custom Grill Cover, Bull Outdoor Products, Broil King Model 94628, Char-Broil 08401504, SUNSTONE 30-Inch, Bull Outdoor Products , Traeger Junior Pellet , Stainless Steel Double, Cobb CB220, Weber 1358001, Weber Genesis EP-330, Napoleon M730RSBIPSS, Napoleon BIM605RBI, Weber Summit 7271001, Broil King 987734 , Broil King 986554, Bond Mfg Company , Server Twin Fudge, Kettle Pizza KPDU-22 , Weber 1438001 , Park Grill - Stationary, CalFlame BBQ09841P, Springfield Deluxe Propane, Weber 2820 , Weber 60020, HEYS Viking Elite, Dimplex PowerChef TBQ-120, Bradley Smoker Original, Stok SGP2220, King Kooker 5940, Napoleon PTSS215PI , Weber 4421001 , Primo 774, Weber Summit 7370001, Weber 1401001
Setting the temperature: When setting the heater temperature, the display starts at 100 degrees. Using the + button will increase the temperature, but if you want a high temperature rather than scroll all the way through the temp range, just hit the - button and it will jump to 275 and go down from there.
Cold smoking: The temperature range of the unit is 100 to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. At temperatures below 180, the wood chips will not ignite, so no smoke is produced. I asked the customer rep about using an aftermarket smoke machine for cold smoking and discovered they have an electric Cold Smoker that attaches to the 30" or 40" Electric Smoker (where the chip loader usually goes) for $69.95 plus shipping available from them or at Bass Pro shops.
Metallic taste from the chip loader paint: my chip loader isn't painted on any part of it that goes into the smoker, so I'm not expecting that to be an issue. Maybe earlier models had that problem but mine doesn't. Time will tell if I develop a metallic taste otherwise and I'll update the review if that happens.
Assembly: Not difficult but allow at least 30 minutes as some of the screw or bolt holes don't readily line up the first time. Also, the instructions on how to mount the water bowl are kind of vague and make it look like you balance it on top of the wood chip burner but it actually fits into some indents in the bottom part of the bracket that holds the racks; once you realize this it's a no-brainer.
Sylvan Solar Oven , Char-Griller 2137 , Summit 7320001, Weber 4411001, Brinkmann 810-5304-6, 25 Piece Barbecue Set, Outdoor Leisure 34168G , Broil King 987747, Weber 1428001, BBQ Island Grill, Bull Outdoor Products , Char-Griller 1224 , Camp Chef Home , Primo 603 , Napoleon BIM485RB, Bull Outdoor Products , Black Stone 1554, Portable Kitchen PK 99740, Dyna-Glo DGP700SSB-D, Bayou Classic CI-7410, Music City Metals 591S3 , 22 x 22 - Fire Rated , Fuego EG03AMGD , Dyna Glo DGY784BDP, Lion 4.5 Cu. Ft. , SunBriteTV SB-4660HDB, SUNSTONE 14-Inch , Char-Broil 48 000 BTU, Bull Outdoor Products 60008, Char-Griller Grillin, Super Skewer Hand-crafted, Charbroil Propane, Weber 7590, Broil King 945584, Metro Full C5, Shinerich Industrial Ltd , 300H 30 Inch , Napoleon BIM605RBI, Char Griller 26719 , Dimplex Metro PBQ-120, Medina River Outdoors, Weber Summit 7120001, Crown Verity BM-60, Bull Outdoor Products , Bayou Classic 1062, SUNSTONE Drawer, Backpack Picnic Set
Update: I made the mistake of completely filling the water bowl, resulting in it overflowing and making a mess on the bottom of the smoker. This is because the water bowl also acts to catch much of the drippings from the meat. In the future I'll just fill it half way and try that; in the 10 hours of smoking yesterday, the smoker produced plenty of moist smoke and steam but the water level didn't ever drop below the rim.
Wheels and brackets; seem plenty sturdy - I haven't had a problem with them.
Drip pan drain; there's a drain hole at the back of the pan that lines up with the tube that drains any drippings and fluids to the outside rear of the unit. If the pan is in backwards or the MES is tilted forward, then these fluids can instead drain out the front through the door seal. This isn't a defect - you just need to get the pan in the right way and have the smoker level then you shouldn't have any problem. The pan itself has a lip on the front that causes it to tilt toward the back of the unit; it's pretty obvious which way it's supposed to go in I think and you don't need to actually tip the smoker backwards to get the desired drainage. Be sure to periodically empty the grease tray at the back (outside) of the unit because the smoker produces a prodigious amount of delicious drippings...we had to drain ours (with a baster) while cooking 20+ lbs of pork and brisket.
Bottom line is that I don't expect perfection from any product, particularly one priced this well and with so many features. As long as the company stands behind its product with good customer support, I can tolerate the inevitable issues that will arise from time to time with any mechanical / electrical / electronic device. So far, I'm pleased with my purchase and I've had a good experience dealing with the company. I'll let you know if that changes.
Magma Products Monterey, Landman 3695Gd, Cuisinart CGG-220 , Lynx Custom Grill, Primo 310 , Broil King 934657 , SUNSTONE Trash Drawer, SUNSTONE 14-Inch, King Kooker KKDFF30T, Kenyon Custom B70082, Weber Summit 7371001 , Masterbuilt BG800, Weber Summit 7470001, CalFlame BBQ08866-A , Outdoor Leisure 30168E, Bayou Classic Cypress, American Outdoor Grill, SUNSTONE 36-Inch, Dimplex PowerChef TBQ-120, Holland Companion PROPANE, Outdoor Great Room, Weber Summit 7220001, Solaire Everywhere , Napoleon BIM485RB , Napoleon M605RBCSS-1, Solaire Stainless Steel , WEBER Summit S-660, Weber 4511001 , Broil King 988744, Spitjack CB35 , Meco 5029 , Brinkmann Wood Pellet Grill, Char-Broil Oklahoma , XL Indoor Electric, Napoleon Grills , Weber Summit 7471001, CB25 Camping Backyard, Bull Outdoor Products , Eagle AWTP5-NG 5, Stok SGP4330, CalFlame BBQ08840P, Napoleon SE325PK, Bayou Classic CI-7407, Weber Genesis EP-330, Performer Charcoal Grill
Then this is the rig for you.
I'm delving into the world of competition BBQ so I already own a couple of smokers. I was always skeptical of the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (aka MES) but really only because I cannot use it in competition.
Recently though I've decided I want to do cold smoking and neither of my smokers are setup for that. The MES was suggested on a forum I frequent by people who have used them for quite awhile. So I broke down and bought one.
I couldn't be happier.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Always preheat for at least an hour at the highest setting
- You will not get the traditional smoke ring on your meat like you would with charcoal or wood smokers
- You will only be able to smoke up to 275F which should be expected. They don't call it low and slow for giggles. Just keep this in mind if you want to use it for anything other than BBQ.
- The Window will need to be cleaned after each smoke with soap and water if you want to actually be able to see through it.
- Have something handy to prop the door open if you're not on a completely level surface.
Big Steel Keg 05503, Char-Broil 463271309 , Summit 7270001, Lynx L500PSR-NG, Medina River Outdoors, Bull Outdoor Products, Magma Monterey , GrillPro 31845 , Bull Outdoor Products, Sunstone Grills , All Things Cedar Western , Broil King 976584, King Kooker KK102SR, Weber Genesis EP-310, SUNSTONE 30-Inch, Broil King 986557, Smoke Hollow 44241G2, Napoleon PTSS215E, Willow Picnic Basket, Lynx Custom Grill , Berghoff Geminis, Picnic Time Excursion , Char-Broil Combination , Genesis EP-330, Cypriot Cyprus Greek, Brinkmann 810-5304-4, Napoleon PTSS215P , O-Grill Portable Gas, Solaire Anywhere Portable, SUNSTONE Premium Sink , Bull Outdoor Products, CalFlame BBQ07910-A, CalFlame BBQ09849P, Bubba s Bar-B-Q, Bull Outdoor Products , Kamado Kub Ceramic , Nexgrill 720-0744A, Weber Genesis EP-330, 260 Series 21 Inch, 260 Series Trash, Lion Stainless Steel , Ducane 31411001, Lion 32 Inch, Little Griddle 21, Cal Flame G4 , Dimplex CBQ-120-ELE
My experience after the 3 cooks I've done on it including cold smoking bacon have been positive.
The best thing about this smoker is I can set it and keep an eye on the temperature remotely. I can also start up the smoker remotely which comes in handy when prepping meat.
If you are on the fence about this and some of the less expensive models go with this one. It just works. Their service / support department gets high ratings from what I've heard but thankfully I haven't had to call.
I'm delving into the world of competition BBQ so I already own a couple of smokers. I was always skeptical of the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker (aka MES) but really only because I cannot use it in competition.
Recently though I've decided I want to do cold smoking and neither of my smokers are setup for that. The MES was suggested on a forum I frequent by people who have used them for quite awhile. So I broke down and bought one.
I couldn't be happier.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Always preheat for at least an hour at the highest setting
- You will not get the traditional smoke ring on your meat like you would with charcoal or wood smokers
- You will only be able to smoke up to 275F which should be expected. They don't call it low and slow for giggles. Just keep this in mind if you want to use it for anything other than BBQ.
- The Window will need to be cleaned after each smoke with soap and water if you want to actually be able to see through it.
- Have something handy to prop the door open if you're not on a completely level surface.
Big Steel Keg 05503, Char-Broil 463271309 , Summit 7270001, Lynx L500PSR-NG, Medina River Outdoors, Bull Outdoor Products, Magma Monterey , GrillPro 31845 , Bull Outdoor Products, Sunstone Grills , All Things Cedar Western , Broil King 976584, King Kooker KK102SR, Weber Genesis EP-310, SUNSTONE 30-Inch, Broil King 986557, Smoke Hollow 44241G2, Napoleon PTSS215E, Willow Picnic Basket, Lynx Custom Grill , Berghoff Geminis, Picnic Time Excursion , Char-Broil Combination , Genesis EP-330, Cypriot Cyprus Greek, Brinkmann 810-5304-4, Napoleon PTSS215P , O-Grill Portable Gas, Solaire Anywhere Portable, SUNSTONE Premium Sink , Bull Outdoor Products, CalFlame BBQ07910-A, CalFlame BBQ09849P, Bubba s Bar-B-Q, Bull Outdoor Products , Kamado Kub Ceramic , Nexgrill 720-0744A, Weber Genesis EP-330, 260 Series 21 Inch, 260 Series Trash, Lion Stainless Steel , Ducane 31411001, Lion 32 Inch, Little Griddle 21, Cal Flame G4 , Dimplex CBQ-120-ELE
My experience after the 3 cooks I've done on it including cold smoking bacon have been positive.
The best thing about this smoker is I can set it and keep an eye on the temperature remotely. I can also start up the smoker remotely which comes in handy when prepping meat.
If you are on the fence about this and some of the less expensive models go with this one. It just works. Their service / support department gets high ratings from what I've heard but thankfully I haven't had to call.