Don’t waste your time contacting Weber customer service and tech-support. They are of no value. They listen to your issues and tell you that they will return a call within 24 hours. And they don’t so disappointed in Weber .

Jasberg kitchen counter.

Bought my grandson this he loves it

Love my snap check

Smoke fire is awesome I’ve used it a lot

These are still junk. My brand new 2nd gen EX4 failed 3 1/2 hours into its first cook.

I love the looks of the Weber but have heard sooo many negative comments on grease handling I’m still not sure? What have your results been! I will eventually get the Weber if I’m comfortable they are preforming correctly! LMK your opinions please!

Thanks for showing the product!

Yes. Getting the stealth model this April.

Any idea on the release date? I am dying to get one of these.

Did the pizzas have a wood fired flavor?

I've had an EX6 since last June and have only had a couple issues. One was using Kingsford pellets, think they might have been moist as my temps were all over the place. Once switched back to Lumberjack, had none of those issues. The other issue is the hopper, I just do not like it as I get pellets between the hopper and cooker no matter how careful I am. Have never had a bridging issue though. The last issue was the last firmware update seemed wonky but they new update seemed to have fixed it. Other than that, I love the thing. I do a 5 minute clean before each cook, keep it level, and check the pellets every few hours. The food this thing puts out is off the hook with smoke rings, bark, color, and smoke flavor.

I have a deal for a brand new EX4 gen2 for $750 thinking of picking it up but some many mixed reviews has me on the fence.

Thank you for this vid! I have been going through youtube and manufacture sites to try to narrow it down. My wife and I drove through the Seattle area stores trying to answer the BBQ/Smoker question. Was considering a Pit Boss because I would also like a griddle, but my impression was that it was a high priced Char-Broil! NOW, Weber has come through with this new "Stealth" edition, and ASAP I will order one! Went to the Weber site to order and the site states that it is coming soon!

Hopper looks like half the capacity.

A light inside a grill/smoker = one of the biggest gimmicks ever!

Cooking Joe - How is that handle-mounted light working out for you? Good light coverage?

New SmokeFire comes today. I am kinda bummed. I should have waited. First video I have seen on this topic. Nice!

First of all I’m glad you’re back. When I was debating on getting an SFEX or a PitBoss, your videos where the deciding element. As nice as the stealth looks it’s not enough for me to replace my EX6 gen 2. It always performed like a champ from day 1. No fires, no pellet jams, no problems with temps… just yesterday was 23 F (Boston)… my EX6 is outside and took 12 minutes to get to 600F Rock solid. One note regarding the Stealth… the hoper seams considerably smaller…. Will it take 20 lbs???

As a 2nd gen EX4 owner I'm glad they reworked the pellet hopper. Whatever they did will be an improvement. I have been really pleased with the SF otherwise. I do not understand all the internet hate for the SF. Thanks for your update.

Its expensive, well atleast in my country it goes 119€... You could get thermapen one for 79€. Im still tempted to buy this.

Hey I like your honest and straightforward review, I’m looking at one, trying to find a pellet smoker for me and my family, I Already have a weber Q 2000 for my trailer, weber genesis for my wife to cook on, an egg for me to smoke and charcoal on, was looking for a pellet grill smoker something that would be easy to use for me and my family, sitting here over Christmas vacation watching videos on the Weber smoke fire, I seen a whole bunch of negatives and a few positives, then look at your videos watching what you cooking how you cooked. Thank you for your blatant straightforward no holds bar cooking like every other normal person out there will do a pre-welcoming to me to buy one and try it out for myself, thank you

Have you done a high temp more fatty cook such as brisket? Like at 300 to 350? I wonder if the bottom of the brisket would burn or if there would be a flare up issue.

You prefer the top grill instead of the bottom for smoking the pork butt, I’m doing one tomorrow

In Harry Soo we trust. Thank you for your review mano. Looking to get another pellet smoker and the unbiased honesty helps.

The software issue that you mention is still an issue. I purchased my SmokeFire EX6 on 08/28/21, after two months the screen began to freeze (3 times) during cooking. This is unacceptable especially when cooking certain meats. I came out to find that the EX6 had froze and dropped in temp so I had raw chicken at an unsafe temp. Having to shut this device down, wait, and then fire it back up takes too long when food is at an unsafe temp. I then discover an error code (E7) motor failure...after two months...a $1200 grill. Unacceptable! Weber wanted to send me some replacements to fix myself or pick the grill up in 4 to 6 weeks and then wait on a refund after Weber receives the defective grill. Thank goodness for ACE Hardware in Odessa, FL (Susan is the manager) gladly took this defective grill back and I was happy to purchase a Traeger Timberlne 885.

weber getting a bad rap. i think its because people dont know how to use it.. great video

all pits heat uneven, even my pit boss. my wsm you need to learn your pit

try using a drip pan, and also cleaning the grill once and a while helps you caused this grease fire by cranking up the heat . any pit would of had a grease fire doing thaty

great review thanks for sharing

I love Weber grills. I have 40 years of experience with them. I couldn't say a bad word about them... until now. My wife bought me the Gen 2 Smokefire. Just put it together yesterday and attempted to season it today. On the first attempt, the grill made it to 400F, then smoke started to pour out of the pellet hopper. I poked around the pellets in the hopper and a bunch of them dropped down into the auger feed. Then, the temperature started to drop, and eventually, the grill went into automatic shut-down because the fire went out. I let the unit cool down, cleaned out the firepot, and tried again. On the second attempt, the grill only went up to about 200F and went into shut-down mode. I let it cool down until the app told me it was OK to power off. I then took everything out of the cooking pot, thoroughly cleaned the burn pot, emptied the pellet hopper, blew out the auger tube with compressed air, vacuumed out all of the ash, and unburned pellets from the bottom of the cooking pot and the grease tray and then made my third attempt at seasoning the grill. Third attempt...ditto second attempt. At this point, I just allowed the unit to cool, powered down, unplugged, and covered to protect from expected showers. I don't want to deal with this thing anymore. I'm calling Weber on Monday morning and looking into returning this poor excuse for a grill for a refund. I'll base my future opinion of Weber on how they deal with this. I don't want to hate on Weber. I have a 12-year-old Weber Spirit gas grill that still operates and cooks perfectly. I've replaced parts here and there over the years, but that's to be expected because I use it a lot. I have a WSM I bought used from a neighbor. It heats up quickly and once you get the air vents adjusted, it holds temperature rock solid and smokes to perfection. I've literally taken Weber grills out of the trash and used them for years with no issues. Everybody fucks up. I'm cool with that, but I'm counting on Weber to do the right thing... We shall see.

I love Weber grills. I have 40 years of experience with them. I couldn't say a bad word about them... until now. My wife bought me the Gen 2 Smokefire. Just put it together yesterday and attempted to season it today. On the first attempt, the grill made it to 400F, then smoke started to pour out of the pellet hopper. I poked around the pellets in the hopper and a bunch of them dropped down into the auger feed. Then, the temperature started to drop, and eventually, the grill went into automatic shut-down because the fire went out. I let the unit cool down, cleaned out the firepot, and tried again. On the second attempt, the grill only went up to about 200F and went into shut-down mode. I let it cool down until the app told me it was OK to power off. I then took everything out of the cooking pot, thoroughly cleaned the burn pot, emptied the pellet hopper, blew out the auger tube with compressed air, vacuumed out all of the ash, and unburned pellets from the bottom of the cooking pot and the grease tray and then made my third attempt at seasoning the grill. Third attempt...ditto second attempt. At this point, I just allowed the unit to cool, powered down, unplugged, and covered to protect from expected showers. I don't want to deal with this thing anymore. I'm calling Weber on Monday morning and looking into returning this poor excuse for a grill for a refund. I'll base my future opinion of Weber on how they deal with this. I don't want to hate on Weber. I have a 12-year-old Weber Spirit gas grill that still operates and cooks perfectly. I've replaced parts here and there over the years, but that's to be expected because I use it a lot. I have a WSM I bought used from a neighbor. It heats up quickly and once you get the air vents adjusted, it holds temperature rock solid and smokes to perfection. I've literally taken Weber grills out of the trash and used them for years with no issues. Everybody fucks up. I'm cool with that, but I'm counting on Weber to do the right thing... We shall see.

Hi! Is it version 2.0?

Webber actually admitted to messing up the design on these. They have and upgraded auger system glow plug and hopper insert for free if you register your grill and call them.

They look tasty, but Turkey Burger does not have enough Fat for a good test of grilling and grease fires.

Hi Joe, Have been watching all you videos on your Smokefire ex4. I am going to spring for the 2nd gen model here soon. I was wondering if you could give us a video on cleaning the grill, especially after a greasy cook when the flavorer bars are really greasy and dirty. Just want to see how you do it and how easy or hard it might be. I am tempted to use drip pans for everything for ease of cleanup........but then also want to get maximum flavor by having the flavor bars exposed and utilized. I hope you haven't given up........you haven't posted in awhile, you do a really good job with your videos, hope you can keep it up.

I was initially scared off by all the bad reviews, but the truth is its a slow cook smoker. It should not be used to sear.

Hi joe ..... these look amazing..... I’m in the Uk and wondered if you have/can share the dough recipe as it looks better than a takeaway pizza ?

What a balanced, honest, and factual review!

About to pull the trigger on one of these, have the software issues now been resolved? Did you get the replacement hopper or not bother as the pellets fed fine for 10hrs cooks? You had any issues with grease fires in the last year?

You had any problems with it ? About to pull the trigger on one of these

Hey Joe, where did you get the pizza stones?

Recent purchaser of ex4. This is an exactly precise overview of the SmokeFire grill. Bought smaller for quicker sear heat up time to use more often. Still held 16lb brisket, drip tray for water and twenty wings on upper rack. Keep it clean and it will deliver without flair ups at any temp. Smoked about 80lbs of pellets thus far. It’s basically a porcelain laptop that smokes meat. Seriously hot sear. Heavy duty.

Thanks for the review. I have had one for six weeks now and I am taking it back to Lowes today. The main problem is flameouts, about every other time I use it. Pellet bridging in the hopper is the biggest problem which shuts-down the grill. I did a brisket on Christmas eve. I started it at 0400 hours and went back to bed. A few hours later, I found it at 65 degrees IT and off. It caused me to delay the dinner 2 hours. It does sear nicely, but the grease tray never catches the grease as it mixes with the ash and forms gunk that sticks in the grill.

How are you liking the smokefire now? I am thinking about buying since it is on sale and they have the gen 2 out.

I'm' considering the Gen2 of this model. Do you ever wish for the bigger EX6 or do you find this large enough? Lastly, do you still like this grill since your review?

Thank you for finally a positive review on the Webber pellet grill I have been following reviews for a while as I am thinking of buying one, I am in Australia and Webber here are about to release the 2nd version in a week or so they claim that the previous issues have been fixed and Australia and New Zealand will be the first to get the new fully corrected models, I guess time will tell but I am taking the plunge and about to pre order one!

I have owned Weber kettles and gas grills since 1974. I have been very faithful to Weber because of quality of grills and cook quality. I’m just not sold on the SmokeFire so far. I have a very basic Traeger and it works fantastic, no problem with searing. I keep a cast iron grill pan on it at all times. When I want to sear I just move meat to the cast iron grill pan, and I just turn the Traeger to high and let it do it’s thing. I so wanted to be excited about the SmokeFire, but with what I have seen so far it may need a little more time. ☹️☹️☹️

Confused was about to order the Treagar timborline but like lots about the new Weber Smoke Fire but conc erned about the fat fires.

That Weber Kettle is awesome! Love the color.