Kamado FB500-K 500-WiFi Smoker Controller (Kamado)

Although the box was sealed, there was an empty space where the fan should have been located.... I will be returning it.Supplier speedily rectified this problem, supplying a replacement fan, so I have upgraded my original review.

This is a really great device, once set up it will maintain the temperature set unit the fuel runs out. this enables long overnight cooks without having to check the BBQ every couple of hours.

This thing is perfect for my kamado. Easy setup and install. Plugged it in, opened app, entered code done. It updated itself. Was cooking in 10 min. More products need to put at least this much effort into their app.Clean interface, features and their controls are obvious. No crashing. Quick account setup. Works with cloud, local or direct. The guys who made the amazon phone app could learn something here.

I've been using the Flame Boss 500-WiFi Smoker Controller with my Green Egg XL on a weekly basis, and it's nothing short of a game-changer. It's taken my smoking experience to an entirely new level, allowing me to free up time to focus on other tasks.The key advantage of the Flame Boss 500 is its WiFi capability, which works in harmony with apps on both Alexa and my phone. This feature gives me real-time updates on how my cook is progressing, removing the need to constantly monitor the fire. It's a major time-saver, letting me focus on chores or prepare other parts of the meal without having to keep a constant eye on the smoker.What's more, the Flame Boss 500 has added the ability to share updates on my cook with friends via SMS.In terms of usability, the Flame Boss 500 is user-friendly and straightforward to set up. The controls are intuitive, and the accompanying apps are easy to navigate, making the whole process smooth and hassle-free.The quality of the cook has been consistently excellent. The Flame Boss 500 maintains a steady temperature throughout, ensuring the meat is perfectly smoked every time. The result is a flavor and tenderness that has been a hit with everyone who has tasted it.The Flame Boss 500-WiFi Smoker Controller is a must-have for any serious BBQ enthusiast with a ceramic grill. It's a smart, efficient, and social way to smoke that takes the stress out of the process and lets you focus on what matters most - enjoying delicious food with friends and family.

Works terrible, always overshoots and is more of a pain then just doing it manually. You have no ability to manually control it, if it things it needs 100% fan to get it up 10C get ready to spend hours trying to fix its mistake

I am a fan of this unit, however I am running into a problem. I am not an internet newbie, and have about 5 computers at home, along with several wifi devices. I have been doing computers for the last 40 years or more.The manual portion of the controller works very well. It seemed to keep the temperature in my Pit Boss egg to within a few degrees. I had set it for 350 and it never moved more than a few degrees in either direction. When I raised the lid on the unit, the temperature probe dropped by at least 50 degrees. But when I closed it, the temperature slowly raised by up again. It did not run the fan needlessly but waited for some time before adding a little bit of air. So there was no overshoot at all.I tested it from 200 to 350 and it always stayed very constant. If you start out at a high temperature, it will take some time for it to come down in the egg. So it is better to cook at a low temperature, then when you need a higher temperature, then raise the temp on the unit.Why I am giving it 3 stars is that no matter what I do, I cannot connect to it from an android phone, a laptop, or any pads, whether they be android or apple. It simply does not put out the signal that I can find. I even used a signal scanner for the wifi and nothing at all. I tried it using the automatic method, and the manual method. Nothing. I did email their support and will see if they can help, but as of yet, they have not replied. I will give it a few days and then return the item to Amazon if they do not help at all.Edited: the wifi was not responding. I tried to get it on manually. Would not. So I sent an email off and within hours it was answered and Marcus emailed me back from Flame Boss. Talk about customer service..So we worked through the problem. It turns out it had the wrong IP address programmed into it for their server. We changed it and after a few more attempts it connected. Then it automatically updated, and is now rock stable. Marcus was wonderful, and very courteous. I do have a lot of experience with computers (over 40 years) and the internet. so working with him was easy, but if I did not have that experience, it still would have been easy. He even offered for a quick return, but I turned it down to see if we could get if fixed together. I had even run a program to look at the signal strength, and there was none at the beginning. After fixing the server IP number, it turned on and ran great. Granted, I had an earlier revision number for the firmware and software, and that was causing the problem.I had earlier filled out a ticket to return it with Amazon, and they also gave me no grief. Gave me a return label immediately. Now I do not have to.And Marcus even stated at the beginning, go ahead and use it for the weekend and then when I get time, send it back and they would replace it. What a generous offer. And he would find out the problem and respond to me and let me know the failure. Now that is very good customer service. So he and I talked and he told me some tips to using it, how to cook the best ribs and chicken wings, and then sent me recipes! And this was on a Saturday morning during the weekend! I could just call Marcus and talk to him all day about bbqing! What a pleasant gentleman. I am 71 years old and he never talked down to me at all. He made me feel right at home.So go ahead and splurge with this company. It is a great product and they make things very right!

I have had great experiences with Flame Boss products in the past. After the 500 was released, I gave my 400 to a friend to use with his Big Green Egg XL. The 500 is a super upgrade for those needing precise temperature control for low and slow smoking.The 500 has Wifi connectivity, temperature display and control on the unit, a fan, a pit probe, and up to 3 meat probes.I have used the 500 with both of my Eggs, a MiniMax, and an XL. Even though both Eggs have quiet different thermal characteristics, the Flame Boss maintains very solid control of the temperature and enables remote control from a solid Wifi connection.Depending upon the day, I use the unit's controls, or the app or the website. I can monitor my pit and meats from anywhere, meaning I don't have to stay home and watch the Green Egg obsessively. When things go awry, I get a text message within seconds and can make adjustments.The Flame Boss team continually updates the software to remove bugs and improve the control algorithm. For the user, these updates get automatically installed without user intervention.One other thing is that Flame Boss offers a battery option (for additional $s), which is a worthwhile addition for travel or rainy days.Inexperienced users might struggle with the WiFi, App, and account setup. Follow the instructions carefully and you should be ok. If you've set up IOT devices before, the process is very standard and I had no issues.If you do a lot of low-and-slow smoking, you probably want a fan controller for your smoker. The Flame Boss 500 is the 3rd device I've used so far and is by far the best.