SMART BARREL electric smoker controller - WiFi, phone app, fully automatic

SMART BARREL smoker controller with WiFi and phone app

A smoker controller with WiFi and a phone app is the modern heart of your smoker, looking after every stage of the process, from dripping through smoking to cooking. Just choose the right program and the rest happens fully automatically.

🔥 Power and full control

The unit controls a heating element of up to 3000 W, a smoke generator, a fan and the lighting. That way you can be sure every part of the smoker's operation is under your control. What is more, thanks to the PID algorithm (like the one in REX C100 controllers), the chamber temperature is held with the highest precision and stability - and PID auto-tuning works out the settings for your chamber by itself, with no manual tuning.

🌡️ Two measuring probes for perfect results

A digital silicone probe accurately measures the temperature inside the smoker, while a metal meat probe monitors the temperature inside the food itself. Together they make sure the food is perfectly cooked through and full of flavour every time.

📱 Control on your terms

You can enter all the settings either directly on the SMART BARREL controller or from the phone app: chamber temperature, maximum food temperature, running time, and control of smoke, airflow and light. The app runs on Microsoft and Apple devices and on Android, so operating it is convenient and universal.

🍖 Ready-made automatic programs

You do not need to be good with technology - just choose one of the stored programs: SAUSAGE, KRAKOW (Kraków sausage), HAM, FISH - or the CUSTOM program. This makes the unit suitable for any electric smoker, whether you choose a manufacturer's model or a home-built one. The controller takes you step by step through every stage, from dripping and drying through smoking to cooking - and you can shorten or extend each stage. The controller menu can be switched between Polish, English and Czech in the app; Polish is the default.

⚙️ Reliable for years

Once connected to WiFi, the controller updates its software automatically, so it always runs the latest version. On top of that, the built-in SSR cooling system effectively protects the electronics and ensures many years of trouble-free operation.

Frequently asked questions

Does SMART BARREL work without WiFi coverage?

Yes. You can set up and run the whole smoke from the colour screen and large buttons on the controller itself. WiFi and the app are a convenient extra, not a requirement for it to work.

What heating element power is the controller suitable for?

The controller handles a heating element of up to 3000 W on a 230 V supply. It also controls the smoke generator, fan and lighting.

Will the controller fit my smoker?

Yes - it works with any electric smoker, whether factory-made or home-built. You can buy the controller on its own or a ready-made wooden electric smoker with a factory-fitted controller, with a capacity from 100 to 600 litres.

How many probes does the controller have and what do they measure?

Two: a silicone probe measures the temperature in the smoker chamber, and a metal meat probe measures the temperature inside the food (the core). Together they make sure it is perfectly cooked through.

Are there ready-made smoking programs?

Yes: SAUSAGE, KRAKOW (Kraków sausage), HAM, FISH and the CUSTOM program. Each stage - from dripping through smoking to cooking - can be shortened or extended.

Do I have to tune the PID control by hand?

No. PID auto-tuning works out the control settings for your chamber by itself using the relay-feedback method, so the temperature is stable without manual tuning.

Will the controller fit a Borniak, Browin or Dragon smoker, or one with a Dymbox generator?

It fits any electric smoker - factory-made or home-built - where the heating element runs on 230 V and is rated up to 3000 W, and the smoke generator up to 240 W. Check these two figures on the rating plates of your equipment: if they are within range, you connect it with no modifications. In the app you choose the generator type (Dymbox, Dymbox Max, Borniak, Thermowind) so that the AI understands your smoker better.

Is this a PID controller for a smoker?

Yes. SMART BARREL regulates the chamber temperature with a PID algorithm with auto-tuning, so the temperature does not swing as it does with a basic thermostat. It replaces simple controllers such as the REX C100 or STC-1000, and also runs the smoking stages, smoke, airflow and light.

Will it fit a wooden smoker?

Yes - the controller is universal and can be fitted to any chamber. If you do not have a smoker yet, choose our ready-made wooden smoker, 207-735 L with a factory-fitted controller.

Can I integrate the controller with Home Assistant?

Yes, the Home Assistant integration is ready to use, and the controller's software updates remotely over WiFi.