Weber has been in the smart grilling game since 2020, working on Wi-Fi connectivity for gas and pellet grills. It has also offered grillers a standalone option for its Weber Connect platform. For 2026, the company is expanding its smart grilling lineup to its native fuel source: charcoal. Today, Weber announced the Performer Smart Charcoal Grill and Kettle Smart Ring, both of which provide Weber Connect controls and cooking guidance for charcoal grilling in a more integrated way.
The 22-inch Performer Smart Charcoal Grill features a Wi-Fi-enabled LCD controller that regulates grill temperature by adjusting airflow to the burned charcoal. Weber says this grill is suitable for overnight smoking and long-term cooking due to the automation. The new Performer also has a so-called Rapidfire Assist mode to burn the coals faster. The grill can be controlled remotely with the Weber Connect app, which can also monitor any connected food probes.
The new Performer is essentially an upgraded version of the currently existing Performer Premium, Deluxe and Base options. You still get the porcelain enamel finish, adjustable dampers for manual temperature control, and a one-touch cleaning system for ash removal. The second upgrade is a Weber Works side table and side rails that accommodate the company’s line of accessories. A premium version comes with a cart with storage shelves for $799 while an option with a more basic cart will be $599. Weber also plans to sell non-smart versions for $649 and $449, respectively. The company says base models will arrive this spring while premium trims will be available this summer.
If you already have a Weber kettle and you’re looking to add a little automation to your setup, the Kettle Smart Ring brings temperature control and smart connectivity for $280 this spring. The accessory fits the company’s 22-inch grill and is equipped with an LCD display and knob-based controls. Of course, it also syncs with the Weber Connect app and offers two slots for a wired food probe.
Another key smart grilling area of the Weber is the wireless temperature probe, which has lagged behind its competitors, but that changed this spring. The company will launch a $70 smart wireless probe and a $115 version with a range booster and charger. These new probes sync with any Weber Smart Grill, the Weber Connect app, or the new Smart Hub Display and Booster ($90) that works on any grill. Weber also created a retractable wired smart probe ($40) that can be used to monitor the temperature on the grates.
And if you’re loyal to propane, Weber has new options for you too. The updated Genesis Smart gas grills have a sear zone that can hit temperatures up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and a side table that now accommodates Weber Works accessories. It will be available in both propane and natural gas versions — in both three- and four-burner configurations — this spring, starting at $999. The more affordable Spirit Smart Gas Grills will start at $599 and will also come in three- and four-burner options. Both the Genesis and Spirit Smart models work with the Weber Connect app, like the rest of the company’s Wi-Fi grills and accessories.
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