Weber this week showed off its new Connect Smart Grilling Hub, an accessory that aims to turn anyone and everyone into a grill expert.
The Connect Smart Grilling Hub is comprised of a central device with ports for connecting up to four wired thermometers. These sensors can be placed into steaks, chicken, and anything else on the grill to find its internal temperature. The hub, thanks to WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, talks to your smartphone.
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Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub Features
- Flip and serve notifications
- Select doneness (medium-rare steak) and receive alerts when ready
- Food readiness countdown and estimated cook time
- Step-by-step assistance from setup to when it’s time to eat
- The Weber Connect App includes ever-evolving content, tips, tricks, and recipes for every skill level
Once you reach the desired, or proper, temperature, the accompanying app will alert users so they can take them off the grill. It’s the sort of device that ensures you can pull off a perfectly done steak, whether it’s medium-rare or well done.
The app also includes step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks from professionals, and even notifications for when it’s time to flip a burger.
According to Weber, the Connect Smart Grilling Hub and app will pick up software updates over time, including the addition of Amazon Alexa support.
Availability
The Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub is expected in early 2020 with a retail price of $130. For the money, customers get one meat probe.