Best WiFi Pellet Smokers in 2026 — Ranked & Reviewed

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#1 — Best Overall

Traeger Ironwood XL

Price$1,499–$1,799

Cooking Area924 sq in

Temperature Range165°F–500°F

WiFiYes (WiFIRE app)

Downdraft ExhaustYes

Pros

✓ Downdraft exhaust system circulates smoke for more even cooking
✓ WiFIRE app with meat probe alerts, weather adjustments, and guided cook mode
✓ 924 sq in fits full briskets plus sides simultaneously

Cons

✗ $1,499 positions it at the premium end vs comparable competitors
✗ Grease tray cleanup is more involved than some competing designs

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#2 — Best Value

Pit Boss 1600 Navigator

Price$699–$799

Cooking Area1,598 sq in

Temperature Range180°F–500°F

WiFiYes (Pit Boss app)

Flame BroilerYes (direct flame option)

Pros

✓ 1,598 sq in cooking surface — largest in its price bracket
✓ Flame broiler slider opens direct flame access for searing steaks
✓ Pit Boss app supports multiple probe monitoring at no extra cost

Cons

✗ Build quality feels less refined than Traeger or Weber at sustained high heat
✗ App can be slow to sync on first connection

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#3 — Best for Searing

Weber SmokeFire EX6

Price$999–$1,199

Cooking Area1,008 sq in

Temperature Range200°F–600°F

WiFiYes (Weber Connect app)

Max Temp600°F

Pros

✓ 600°F max temperature enables direct sear on a pellet grill — rare in class
✓ Weber Connect app with step-by-step guided cooks and custom notifications
✓ Dual-position grates for both smoke zones and direct heat zones

Cons

✗ Early models had auger jamming issues — resolved in current generation but reputation lingers
✗ Pellet consumption is higher at searing temperatures vs competitors

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#4 — Best Smoke Flavor

Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36

Price$1,199–$1,399

Cooking Area811 sq in

Temperature Range160°F–500°F

Smoke Level1–10 dial control

SidekickCompatible (propane burner add-on)

Pros

✓ Smoke level 1–10 dial gives manual control over smoke output — unique feature
✓ Ash Kickin' Cleanout system empties the firepot with a pull-lever — zero mess
✓ Compatible with Camp Chef Sidekick propane burner for side-by-side griddling

Cons

✗ 811 sq in cooking area smaller than Pit Boss at this price point
✗ No direct sear below 500°F without the optional Sidekick add-on

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Quick Comparison

All four wifi pellet smokers side by side.

Product	Best For	Price	Key Spec	Buy
🥇 Traeger Ironwood XL	Best Overall	$1,499–$1,799	924 sq in	Amazon →
💰 Pit Boss 1600 Navigator	Best Value	$699–$799	1,598 sq in	Amazon →
🍖 Weber SmokeFire EX6	Best for Searing	$999–$1,199	1,008 sq in	Amazon →
💨 Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36	Best Smoke Flavor	$1,199–$1,399	811 sq in	Amazon →

Best WiFi Pellet Smokers

Traeger Ironwood XL

Pit Boss 1600 Navigator

Weber SmokeFire EX6

Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36

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