Masterbuilt 40" Digital Charcoal Smoker
The Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker is the first of its kind, combining smoked charcoal flavour with digital controls! With four chrome-plated racks, this smoker has a big capacity, providing 1,320 square inches of cooking space and a temperature range between 225 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The cabinet is mounted on four castors, two of which are lockable. Two sturdy handles on either side of the smoker allow you to manoeuvre it with ease. A door with a large window encloses the cooking chamber and is secured with two latches. The Digital Control Panel can be linked to a smart device using WiFi or Bluetooth and when used in conjunction with a free downloadable app from Masterbuilt, will allow you to control the smoker.
The Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker is the first of its kind, combining smoked charcoal flavour with digital controls! With four chrome-plated racks, this smoker has a big capacity, providing 1,320 square inches of cooking space and a temperature range between 225 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The cabinet is mounted on four castors, two of which are lockable. Two sturdy handles on either side of the smoker allow you to manoeuvre it with ease. A door with a large window encloses the cooking chamber and is secured with two latches. The Digital Control Panel can be linked to a smart device using WiFi or Bluetooth and when used in conjunction with a free downloadable app from Masterbuilt, will allow you to control the smoker.
The Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker is the first of its kind, combining smoked charcoal flavour with digital controls! With four chrome-plated racks, this smoker has a big capacity, providing 1,320 square inches of cooking space and a temperature range between 225 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The cabinet is mounted on four castors, two of which are lockable. Two sturdy handles on either side of the smoker allow you to manoeuvre it with ease. A door with a large window encloses the cooking chamber and is secured with two latches. The Digital Control Panel can be linked to a smart device using WiFi or Bluetooth and when used in conjunction with a free downloadable app from Masterbuilt, will allow you to control the smoker.
The Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker is the first of its kind, combining smoked charcoal flavour with digital controls! With four chrome-plated racks, this smoker has a big capacity, providing 1,320 square inches of cooking space and a temperature range between 225 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The cabinet is mounted on four castors, two of which are lockable. Two sturdy handles on either side of the smoker allow you to manoeuvre it with ease. A door with a large window encloses the cooking chamber and is secured with two latches. The Digital Control Panel can be linked to a smart device using WiFi or Bluetooth and when used in conjunction with a free downloadable app from Masterbuilt, will allow you to control the smoker.
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Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker, 40-Inch
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Masterbuilt 40-inch Digital Charcoal Smoker
Delivery between 11–18 June $336.44
Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker
Delivery $99
Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker
originally posted on masterbuilt.com
I really enjoy this smoker & have had great results as a beginner. A few issues that I'm working through. Guide rail under charcoal basket detached 1st use but I replaced the pop rivet & it's good. The internal temperature monitor did not work and the connector is so loose that it's hard to make a good connection. Also after about 3 hours smoking it seems like the fan does run as strong as it should be. That will take more smokes to sort out if there is a fan issue. These are fixable & after 4 smoke sessions I'm still very happy with the purchase.
originally posted on masterbuilt.com
We purchased this smoker in November for a Christmas present. It is 1yr 8 month old but really less since it wasn’t used the 1st couple months. 1 of the door hinges broke off completely so someone has to hold the door open or take the door completely off when wrapping the smoked meat which defeats the purpose of using a smoker to keep the heat at the right temperature. I know it is out of warranty but that is poor construction. A hinge should last longer than that. We have reinforced the good hinge but with having to hold the door who knows how long the “good” hinge will last. I was told we needed to purchase a whole body kit to fix the issue which for the smoker we have is about $140. I feel that it may be better to purchase a better quality smoker. This was our ... MoreWe purchased this smoker in November for a Christmas present. It is 1yr 8 month old but really less since it wasn’t used the 1st couple months. 1 of the door hinges broke off completely so someone has to hold the door open or take the door completely off when wrapping the smoked meat which defeats the purpose of using a smoker to keep the heat at the right temperature. I know it is out of warranty but that is poor construction. A hinge should last longer than that. We have reinforced the good hinge but with having to hold the door who knows how long the “good” hinge will last. I was told we needed to purchase a whole body kit to fix the issue which for the smoker we have is about $140. I feel that it may be better to purchase a better quality smoker. This was our first one and are disappointed that it has only lasted for a short time.
originally posted on masterbuilt.com
I was so excited to make this purchase because of the exceptional price I got at Lowes. I followed the instructions to the letter and seasoned the smoker on a test run. The digital display came up and I received the bluetooth signal to my phone. I loaded the Masterbuilt app and it worked for about 20 minutes and then the display on the digital controller went dark. I unplugged the smoker and plugged it up again but nothing works. So the first time I smoke a turkey and the next time a brisket I had to do so by manually monitoring the heat with a grill thermometer I had. I was initially thrilled and intrigued by the fact that I thought I had a digital controller and that in theory I could go sit down or prep my other foods and not worry about running back and forth to ... MoreI was so excited to make this purchase because of the exceptional price I got at Lowes. I followed the instructions to the letter and seasoned the smoker on a test run. The digital display came up and I received the bluetooth signal to my phone. I loaded the Masterbuilt app and it worked for about 20 minutes and then the display on the digital controller went dark. I unplugged the smoker and plugged it up again but nothing works. So the first time I smoke a turkey and the next time a brisket I had to do so by manually monitoring the heat with a grill thermometer I had. I was initially thrilled and intrigued by the fact that I thought I had a digital controller and that in theory I could go sit down or prep my other foods and not worry about running back and forth to check my smoker. I can't seem to find any replacement parts on the web. Fortunately I am happy with the smoker as a smoker (meat comes out great). I am however disappointed in the cheap electoronics and failure out of the box. I would dearly love for the opportunity to use the fan to regulate the temperature but it won't come on since I can't use the controller. I will likely keep it but I will have to add my own fan with a potentiometer or rotary switch to regulate fan speed/volume and install a permanent external thermometer I can glance.
Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker, 40-Inch
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Masterbuilt 40-inch Digital Charcoal Smoker
Delivery between 11–18 June $336.44
Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker
Delivery $99
Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker
I really enjoy this smoker & have had great results as a beginner. A few issues that I'm working through. Guide rail under charcoal basket detached 1st use but I replaced the pop rivet & it's good. The internal temperature monitor did not work and the connector is so loose that it's hard to make a good connection. Also after about 3 hours smoking it seems like the fan does run as strong as it should be. That will take more smokes to sort out if there is a fan issue. These are fixable & after 4 smoke sessions I'm still very happy with the purchase.
We purchased this smoker in November for a Christmas present. It is 1yr 8 month old but really less since it wasn’t used the 1st couple months. 1 of the door hinges broke off completely so someone has to hold the door open or take the door completely off when wrapping the smoked meat which defeats the purpose of using a smoker to keep the heat at the right temperature. I know it is out of warranty but that is poor construction. A hinge should last longer than that. We have reinforced the good hinge but with having to hold the door who knows how long the “good” hinge will last. I was told we needed to purchase a whole body kit to fix the issue which for the smoker we have is about $140. I feel that it may be better to purchase a better quality smoker. This was our ... MoreWe purchased this smoker in November for a Christmas present. It is 1yr 8 month old but really less since it wasn’t used the 1st couple months. 1 of the door hinges broke off completely so someone has to hold the door open or take the door completely off when wrapping the smoked meat which defeats the purpose of using a smoker to keep the heat at the right temperature. I know it is out of warranty but that is poor construction. A hinge should last longer than that. We have reinforced the good hinge but with having to hold the door who knows how long the “good” hinge will last. I was told we needed to purchase a whole body kit to fix the issue which for the smoker we have is about $140. I feel that it may be better to purchase a better quality smoker. This was our first one and are disappointed that it has only lasted for a short time.
I was so excited to make this purchase because of the exceptional price I got at Lowes. I followed the instructions to the letter and seasoned the smoker on a test run. The digital display came up and I received the bluetooth signal to my phone. I loaded the Masterbuilt app and it worked for about 20 minutes and then the display on the digital controller went dark. I unplugged the smoker and plugged it up again but nothing works. So the first time I smoke a turkey and the next time a brisket I had to do so by manually monitoring the heat with a grill thermometer I had. I was initially thrilled and intrigued by the fact that I thought I had a digital controller and that in theory I could go sit down or prep my other foods and not worry about running back and forth to ... MoreI was so excited to make this purchase because of the exceptional price I got at Lowes. I followed the instructions to the letter and seasoned the smoker on a test run. The digital display came up and I received the bluetooth signal to my phone. I loaded the Masterbuilt app and it worked for about 20 minutes and then the display on the digital controller went dark. I unplugged the smoker and plugged it up again but nothing works. So the first time I smoke a turkey and the next time a brisket I had to do so by manually monitoring the heat with a grill thermometer I had. I was initially thrilled and intrigued by the fact that I thought I had a digital controller and that in theory I could go sit down or prep my other foods and not worry about running back and forth to check my smoker. I can't seem to find any replacement parts on the web. Fortunately I am happy with the smoker as a smoker (meat comes out great). I am however disappointed in the cheap electoronics and failure out of the box. I would dearly love for the opportunity to use the fan to regulate the temperature but it won't come on since I can't use the controller. I will likely keep it but I will have to add my own fan with a potentiometer or rotary switch to regulate fan speed/volume and install a permanent external thermometer I can glance.
I bought this a day ago. There are some things I like about it and there are some things i dislike about it.Pros:bluetooth connectivity seems to work fine, I'm able to easily control the smoker from the app.The fan speed does adjust based of your set temperature to maintain the temperature.Having the option to have multiple thermometers going, all connected to the smoker and viewable on the app is really nice.It just looks awesome and the latches and doors are just satisfying to work.Cons:Single wall so smoking in colder temperatures will be difficult. I tried seasoning it in 26 degree weather and it couldn't get to 400 using lump charcoal.The charcoal box warped just trying to season it. Now it won't sit in the tray correctlyThere was no gasket on ... MoreI bought this a day ago. There are some things I like about it and there are some things i dislike about it.Pros:bluetooth connectivity seems to work fine, I'm able to easily control the smoker from the app.The fan speed does adjust based of your set temperature to maintain the temperature.Having the option to have multiple thermometers going, all connected to the smoker and viewable on the app is really nice.It just looks awesome and the latches and doors are just satisfying to work.Cons:Single wall so smoking in colder temperatures will be difficult. I tried seasoning it in 26 degree weather and it couldn't get to 400 using lump charcoal.The charcoal box warped just trying to season it. Now it won't sit in the tray correctlyThere was no gasket on the upper door. I had to buy a gasket to put around it.Nothing seems to line up. The bottom door doesn't sit even with the top.My final conclusion is this is s great smoker for someone who wants all the bluetooth connectivity and ease of use features, and is willing to spend a little more money to make it a reliable smoker. This is not for someone looking for a "plug and play" smoker
Disclaimer- haven't put a flame in it yet. This is my initial impression based on unboxing and assembly. It is very nice looking and the packaging was secure. A lot impresses me about the design. I have another popular charcoal grill company kettle style smoker. I have always had trouble keeping temps consistent even though it has a water pan. I always thought this type of design would be the ticket, and here it is. As far as design, I am only concerned about the heat loss due to thin walls in the box, but the digital controls should prevent temperature fluctuations. As noted in a couple of videos online, the wiring underneath is performed later in the directions after turning upright. These steps can be performed while still upside down for convenience. Other than ... MoreDisclaimer- haven't put a flame in it yet. This is my initial impression based on unboxing and assembly. It is very nice looking and the packaging was secure. A lot impresses me about the design. I have another popular charcoal grill company kettle style smoker. I have always had trouble keeping temps consistent even though it has a water pan. I always thought this type of design would be the ticket, and here it is. As far as design, I am only concerned about the heat loss due to thin walls in the box, but the digital controls should prevent temperature fluctuations. As noted in a couple of videos online, the wiring underneath is performed later in the directions after turning upright. These steps can be performed while still upside down for convenience. Other than that, assembly was straight forward.I will try to remember to update this post when I use it in the next week or so, but I am pretty confident in the operation. Onto the bad first impressions-The smoker probably could’ve been filled with cartons of eggs and none would’ve broken in transit. The box looked fine when received and all parts were secure in the packaging. However there was still damage to the unit, functionally everything works and looks like it will do the job, but I am concerned about for how long. First, there were a couple of areas of minor surface marks (I am sure it will look worse once I am done with it, so that doesn’t bother me too much). Next, I flipped the unit over to attach the parts to the underside and noted on one corner of the smoker was partially dented in (pushed from bottom up, not noticeable from the sides). It was very minimal and didn't affect the screw placement, so I moved on with attaching the legs, but it shouldn’t have arrived that way. After flipping back upright, I noted that one of the 2 guide rails for the charcoal / ash tray inside the smoker had been damaged. The rear side was completely free (tack welds were broken) and the front, though secure, was mangled. Again, functionally I am not concerned since it really only holds up the tray, but it will likely become completely broken sometime in the future. One of the final steps of putting the doors back on I noted that the fire box door does not line up with the smoker door. Further inspection identified a very poor weld on one of the hinges attached to the smoker. This is holding the fire box door out slightly. This is the only current cause for concern- it looks like there is some small openings where heat/smoke can exit the firebox in the corner where the door hinge is poorly constructed. If this poses an issue I can get some additional high temperature gasket material to help, but I believe with continued use the hinge will likely fail after some time.
This smoker was purchased for my as an early Christmas Gift in November of 2021. I have used it approximately 12 times. I enjoy the quality of smoked meat that I get. What i dont enjoy is the problems I have encountered. The Charcoal basket warped pretty early on and has continued to warp to the point where it does not really fit that well into the fire box anymore. One of the runners for the ash container has fallen off. I am not running super high temps as most of what I have smoked is smoked around 225 degrees to 250 degrees. The paint inside the smoker is also flaking and bubbling and falling off. The smoker is not left outside and is cleaned and covered after each smoke. I also did run into temperature over run issues as other people had describe but I had ... MoreThis smoker was purchased for my as an early Christmas Gift in November of 2021. I have used it approximately 12 times. I enjoy the quality of smoked meat that I get. What i dont enjoy is the problems I have encountered. The Charcoal basket warped pretty early on and has continued to warp to the point where it does not really fit that well into the fire box anymore. One of the runners for the ash container has fallen off. I am not running super high temps as most of what I have smoked is smoked around 225 degrees to 250 degrees. The paint inside the smoker is also flaking and bubbling and falling off. The smoker is not left outside and is cleaned and covered after each smoke. I also did run into temperature over run issues as other people had describe but I had figured out ways to counteract. Whenever I would start a smoke, I never started a fire in the firebox. Very unhappy with the product. I have received no assistance. Two stars only because I still enjoy smoking.
The item was given to me on December 25th 2021 for Christmas. I did enjoy the smoker throughout the year with minor issues that I easily overlooked. On December 27th 2022, the internal thermostat (Which plugs into the panel and is mounted with 1 screw) failed. Other smoker series have this thermostat for $8, however, they do not sell mine individually (Per Masterbuilt Service) and I would need the entire box unit ($150). Also, since this was just past the 1 year warranty (By Days), I am responsible for the $150 charge for a new Box (thermostat). It wouldn't be nearly as bad if they sold just the thermostat for $8 that is mounted with 1 screw. If I am investing that much more money in a used smoker, then I will purchase a different brand. Masterbuilt service had my ... MoreThe item was given to me on December 25th 2021 for Christmas. I did enjoy the smoker throughout the year with minor issues that I easily overlooked. On December 27th 2022, the internal thermostat (Which plugs into the panel and is mounted with 1 screw) failed. Other smoker series have this thermostat for $8, however, they do not sell mine individually (Per Masterbuilt Service) and I would need the entire box unit ($150). Also, since this was just past the 1 year warranty (By Days), I am responsible for the $150 charge for a new Box (thermostat). It wouldn't be nearly as bad if they sold just the thermostat for $8 that is mounted with 1 screw. If I am investing that much more money in a used smoker, then I will purchase a different brand. Masterbuilt service had my model/serial number and multiple opportunities to make this right or at least let me purchase the $8 part ,without success. Extremely disappointed.
Got this as a Christmas gift in 2020. When it works it was great, but started to see error 4 even though the charcoal is glowing after about 18 months, 6 months past warranty for customers in the USA. Was able to limp along for a little bit, normally power cycling got it working again. But now setting the temperature doesn't seem to do anything. Latest cook, set it to 225 and the alert that the set temp was reached actually happened at 300. Display on the smoker showed 300 so idk what the problem was. Shame on me for not keeping a close enough eye on it. A new controller is $60, I'll try that and hopefully get another year out of this thing.
I would give this zero stars if possible. I do not like giving bad reviews but in this case I have to try to save people their money... This smoke will not control temperature at all. All probes come up with different temperatures and the control unit is junk. it does not work with the app at all. I found that it will "control temperature" to a set value if not using the app, but the probe is not accurate so when it says 225, it really means about 257. I verified this with 4 other temperature probes simultaneously. I emailed constomer service which gave me a list of potential problems. When I responded that they do not fix my issue, i never heard back from them. I emailed them every week for a month or two and never got a response. I cannot express my frustration ... MoreI would give this zero stars if possible. I do not like giving bad reviews but in this case I have to try to save people their money... This smoke will not control temperature at all. All probes come up with different temperatures and the control unit is junk. it does not work with the app at all. I found that it will "control temperature" to a set value if not using the app, but the probe is not accurate so when it says 225, it really means about 257. I verified this with 4 other temperature probes simultaneously. I emailed constomer service which gave me a list of potential problems. When I responded that they do not fix my issue, i never heard back from them. I emailed them every week for a month or two and never got a response. I cannot express my frustration enough at a company that advertises such an excellent product yet doesn't back it up at all. Theft of money as far as I am concerned.
Purchased this smoker last year used it 4 times. Cleaned it really good Wrapped it up with the cover, and put it in the garage.Pulled it out the end of June to cook and it wasn’t working. Tried to reach out online chat the thing just twirls after you put your information in. No phone number to speak to alive person. I guess that’s why they give a one year warranty because the smokers are lemons. I never gave a review on a oroduct that was negative but you can’t get in contact with anyone, the chat online you can't go but so far in the chat due to it just circling. Unfortunately I was under 2 weeks in warranty and still cant get good customer service. The product should last more than a year without minimal use. Will not recommend any of your products and give any ... MorePurchased this smoker last year used it 4 times. Cleaned it really good Wrapped it up with the cover, and put it in the garage.Pulled it out the end of June to cook and it wasn’t working. Tried to reach out online chat the thing just twirls after you put your information in. No phone number to speak to alive person. I guess that’s why they give a one year warranty because the smokers are lemons. I never gave a review on a oroduct that was negative but you can’t get in contact with anyone, the chat online you can't go but so far in the chat due to it just circling. Unfortunately I was under 2 weeks in warranty and still cant get good customer service. The product should last more than a year without minimal use. Will not recommend any of your products and give any review that is positive until I get a response why your product didn't last a year with minimal use.
