---
product_id: 114144763
title: "Smart BBQ Smoker Temperature Controller with Patented Variable Speed Fan, Flame Boss 500 Universal Wi-Fi with 2 Probes for Weber, Drum and Offset"
brand: "flame boss"
price: "$580"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 8
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# Monitor & adjust temps via smartphone app Universal Wi-Fi with Alexa & Google Home Precise temp control ± a few degrees Smart BBQ Smoker Temperature Controller with Patented Variable Speed Fan, Flame Boss 500 Universal Wi-Fi with 2 Probes for Weber, Drum and Offset

**Brand:** flame boss
**Price:** $580
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Smoke Smarter, Not Harder — Master Your Grill Like a Pro! 📲

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Smart BBQ Smoker Temperature Controller with Patented Variable Speed Fan, Flame Boss 500 Universal Wi-Fi with 2 Probes for Weber, Drum and Offset by flame boss
- **How much does it cost?** $580 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/114144763-smart-bbq-smoker-temperature-controller-with-patented-variable-speed-fan)

## Best For

- flame boss enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted flame boss brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Connectivity:** Universal Wi-Fi lets you control and monitor your cook from anywhere with Alexa & Google Home.
- • **Multi-Probe Mastery:** Track up to 3 meat probes simultaneously—no messy Y-cables needed.
- • **Precision Perfected:** Patented variable speed fan keeps temps rock steady for flawless smoking.
- • **Effortless Setup & Support:** Simple configuration backed by responsive, expert customer service that’s got your back.
- • **Real-Time Alerts & Control:** Get instant SMS alerts and adjust pit temps on the fly via the Flame Boss app.

## Overview

The Flame Boss 500 is a universal smart BBQ smoker temperature controller designed for Weber, drum, barrel, and offset charcoal grills. Featuring patented variable speed fan technology, it maintains precise temperature control within a few degrees. With Wi-Fi connectivity compatible with Alexa and Google Home, it allows real-time monitoring and control via a smartphone app. It supports up to three meat probes simultaneously and offers instant SMS alerts, making it the ultimate tool for hassle-free, perfectly smoked meats. Note: Not compatible with Big Green Egg, ceramic, Kamado smokers, gas grills, or electric ovens.

## Description

desertcart.com : Smart BBQ Smoker Temperature Controller with Patented Variable Speed Fan, Flame Boss 500 Universal Wi-Fi with 2 Probes for Weber, Drum and Offset : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Nice controller, cannot get wifi to work.....edited...It works - I am a fan of this unit, however I am running into a problem. I am not an internet newbie, and have about 5 computers at home, along with several wifi devices. I have been doing computers for the last 40 years or more. The manual portion of the controller works very well. It seemed to keep the temperature in my Pit Boss egg to within a few degrees. I had set it for 350 and it never moved more than a few degrees in either direction. When I raised the lid on the unit, the temperature probe dropped by at least 50 degrees. But when I closed it, the temperature slowly raised by up again. It did not run the fan needlessly but waited for some time before adding a little bit of air. So there was no overshoot at all. I tested it from 200 to 350 and it always stayed very constant. If you start out at a high temperature, it will take some time for it to come down in the egg. So it is better to cook at a low temperature, then when you need a higher temperature, then raise the temp on the unit. Why I am giving it 3 stars is that no matter what I do, I cannot connect to it from an android phone, a laptop, or any pads, whether they be android or apple. It simply does not put out the signal that I can find. I even used a signal scanner for the wifi and nothing at all. I tried it using the automatic method, and the manual method. Nothing. I did email their support and will see if they can help, but as of yet, they have not replied. I will give it a few days and then return the item to desertcart if they do not help at all. Edited: the wifi was not responding. I tried to get it on manually. Would not. So I sent an email off and within hours it was answered and Marcus emailed me back from Flame Boss. Talk about customer service..So we worked through the problem. It turns out it had the wrong IP address programmed into it for their server. We changed it and after a few more attempts it connected. Then it automatically updated, and is now rock stable. Marcus was wonderful, and very courteous. I do have a lot of experience with computers (over 40 years) and the internet. so working with him was easy, but if I did not have that experience, it still would have been easy. He even offered for a quick return, but I turned it down to see if we could get if fixed together. I had even run a program to look at the signal strength, and there was none at the beginning. After fixing the server IP number, it turned on and ran great. Granted, I had an earlier revision number for the firmware and software, and that was causing the problem. I had earlier filled out a ticket to return it with desertcart, and they also gave me no grief. Gave me a return label immediately. Now I do not have to. And Marcus even stated at the beginning, go ahead and use it for the weekend and then when I get time, send it back and they would replace it. What a generous offer. And he would find out the problem and respond to me and let me know the failure. Now that is very good customer service. So he and I talked and he told me some tips to using it, how to cook the best ribs and chicken wings, and then sent me recipes! And this was on a Saturday morning during the weekend! I could just call Marcus and talk to him all day about bbqing! What a pleasant gentleman. I am 71 years old and he never talked down to me at all. He made me feel right at home. So go ahead and splurge with this company. It is a great product and they make things very right!
Review: Game Changer for Smoking Meats on the Green Egg - I've been using the Flame Boss 500-WiFi Smoker Controller with my Green Egg XL on a weekly basis, and it's nothing short of a game-changer. It's taken my smoking experience to an entirely new level, allowing me to free up time to focus on other tasks. The key advantage of the Flame Boss 500 is its WiFi capability, which works in harmony with apps on both Alexa and my phone. This feature gives me real-time updates on how my cook is progressing, removing the need to constantly monitor the fire. It's a major time-saver, letting me focus on chores or prepare other parts of the meal without having to keep a constant eye on the smoker. What's more, the Flame Boss 500 has added the ability to share updates on my cook with friends via SMS. In terms of usability, the Flame Boss 500 is user-friendly and straightforward to set up. The controls are intuitive, and the accompanying apps are easy to navigate, making the whole process smooth and hassle-free. The quality of the cook has been consistently excellent. The Flame Boss 500 maintains a steady temperature throughout, ensuring the meat is perfectly smoked every time. The result is a flavor and tenderness that has been a hit with everyone who has tasted it. The Flame Boss 500-WiFi Smoker Controller is a must-have for any serious BBQ enthusiast with a ceramic grill. It's a smart, efficient, and social way to smoke that takes the stress out of the process and lets you focus on what matters most - enjoying delicious food with friends and family.

## Features

- DOES NOT FIT Big Green Egg, Ceramic, or Kamado style smokers, gas grills or electric ovens Fits Many Drum, Barrel, Cabinet and Offset Style Charcoal Grills and Smokers: Weber Smokey Mountain - All sizes Char-Griller offset & barrel Char-Broil charcoal grills and smokers Most drum smokers - Ugly and otherwise.
- Say goodbye to complicated setups. Our device offers simple configuration paired with exceptional customer support, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish.
- With patented software and a variable speed blower, achieve precise temperature control like never before. Plus, enjoy the convenience of voice command control through desertcart Alexa and Google Home compatibility.
- Keep tabs on your cooks with ease. Our Flame Boss app lets you view graphs of your cooking sessions, monitor both pit and food temperatures, and adjust pit temperature right from your smartphone or connected device. Set a meat alarm to automatically adjust the pit temperature when your desired meat temperature is reached, and even receive text message alerts when your meat is done cooking.
- Monitor up to three meat probes simultaneously, eliminating the need for Y-cables and allowing you to keep a close eye on your culinary creations.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07PH1CHVX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #287,007 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #635 in Grill Thermometers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (786) |
| Date First Available | March 8, 2019 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00851247005293 |
| Item Weight | 2.73 pounds |
| Item model number | FB500-U |
| Manufacturer | Flame Boss |
| Product Dimensions | 7.87 x 4.72 x 11.42 inches |
| UPC | 851247005293 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Flame Boss
- **Color:** Fits Steel Smokers
- **Display Type:** LCD
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Operating Temperature:** 572 Degrees Fahrenheit

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What’s the range?**
A: Hi William G, the range is dependent on the signal strength of your WiFi 2.4 GHz connection. A general rule of thumb in home networking says that WiFi routers operating on the traditional 2.4 GHz band reach up to 150 feet (46 m) indoors and 300 feet (92 m) outdoors. Because your WiFi router/modem is in your house and your grill is outside the signal strength is decreased when it needs to go through structural barriers. A good test to check the signal strength out by your grill would be to take a WiFi connected device, like your cell phone, out by your grill and see how many bars you get on the WiFi icon on your phone. If your Flame Boss 500 is connected to your WiFi at your home you can view and control your cooks on any device with access to the Internet from virtually anywhere in the world.

**Q: Pit boss k22**
A: Yes, our Flame Boss 500-WiFi Smoker Controller (Ceramic/Kamado Kit) will work on a Pit Boss K24 grill. Here are the sizes of our kamado adapter plates so you can assure one will fit in the air intake vent track: Large: 3-5/8" High x 3" Wide; Medium: 3-1/8" High x 2-3/4" Wide; Small: 2-1/8" High x 1-5/8" Wide

**Q: Can it be used in the rain?**
A: Hi Amazon Customer, we have not performed the necessary testing to legally acquire either a "waterproof" or "water-resistant" designation for our components. However, both our controller and blower have performed without issue when exposed to normal weather conditions. If extreme weather conditions are expected or experienced during cooks, we have had users place a non-metallic bowl turned upside-down over our 100, 200, 300 and 500 controllers or used something as simple as a zip-lock bag to protect them from downpours. Users have also fashioned an aluminum foil "tent" over and around the blower to prevent extreme wind and rain from infiltrating the blower air intake vent.

**Q: Which one do i order for my large bge. univeral or kamado?**
A: You would need to order the Flame Boss 500-WiFi Kamado Smoker Controller kit. It comes with everything you need to get started. The kit comes with one pit probe and one meat probe. The FB500 can monitor up to three meat probes. If you need to monitor more than one meat you would need to purchase additional meat probes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice controller, cannot get wifi to work.....edited...It works
*by R***R on June 5, 2020*

I am a fan of this unit, however I am running into a problem. I am not an internet newbie, and have about 5 computers at home, along with several wifi devices. I have been doing computers for the last 40 years or more. The manual portion of the controller works very well. It seemed to keep the temperature in my Pit Boss egg to within a few degrees. I had set it for 350 and it never moved more than a few degrees in either direction. When I raised the lid on the unit, the temperature probe dropped by at least 50 degrees. But when I closed it, the temperature slowly raised by up again. It did not run the fan needlessly but waited for some time before adding a little bit of air. So there was no overshoot at all. I tested it from 200 to 350 and it always stayed very constant. If you start out at a high temperature, it will take some time for it to come down in the egg. So it is better to cook at a low temperature, then when you need a higher temperature, then raise the temp on the unit. Why I am giving it 3 stars is that no matter what I do, I cannot connect to it from an android phone, a laptop, or any pads, whether they be android or apple. It simply does not put out the signal that I can find. I even used a signal scanner for the wifi and nothing at all. I tried it using the automatic method, and the manual method. Nothing. I did email their support and will see if they can help, but as of yet, they have not replied. I will give it a few days and then return the item to Amazon if they do not help at all. Edited: the wifi was not responding. I tried to get it on manually. Would not. So I sent an email off and within hours it was answered and Marcus emailed me back from Flame Boss. Talk about customer service..So we worked through the problem. It turns out it had the wrong IP address programmed into it for their server. We changed it and after a few more attempts it connected. Then it automatically updated, and is now rock stable. Marcus was wonderful, and very courteous. I do have a lot of experience with computers (over 40 years) and the internet. so working with him was easy, but if I did not have that experience, it still would have been easy. He even offered for a quick return, but I turned it down to see if we could get if fixed together. I had even run a program to look at the signal strength, and there was none at the beginning. After fixing the server IP number, it turned on and ran great. Granted, I had an earlier revision number for the firmware and software, and that was causing the problem. I had earlier filled out a ticket to return it with Amazon, and they also gave me no grief. Gave me a return label immediately. Now I do not have to. And Marcus even stated at the beginning, go ahead and use it for the weekend and then when I get time, send it back and they would replace it. What a generous offer. And he would find out the problem and respond to me and let me know the failure. Now that is very good customer service. So he and I talked and he told me some tips to using it, how to cook the best ribs and chicken wings, and then sent me recipes! And this was on a Saturday morning during the weekend! I could just call Marcus and talk to him all day about bbqing! What a pleasant gentleman. I am 71 years old and he never talked down to me at all. He made me feel right at home. So go ahead and splurge with this company. It is a great product and they make things very right!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game Changer for Smoking Meats on the Green Egg
*by D***U on June 4, 2023*

I've been using the Flame Boss 500-WiFi Smoker Controller with my Green Egg XL on a weekly basis, and it's nothing short of a game-changer. It's taken my smoking experience to an entirely new level, allowing me to free up time to focus on other tasks. The key advantage of the Flame Boss 500 is its WiFi capability, which works in harmony with apps on both Alexa and my phone. This feature gives me real-time updates on how my cook is progressing, removing the need to constantly monitor the fire. It's a major time-saver, letting me focus on chores or prepare other parts of the meal without having to keep a constant eye on the smoker. What's more, the Flame Boss 500 has added the ability to share updates on my cook with friends via SMS. In terms of usability, the Flame Boss 500 is user-friendly and straightforward to set up. The controls are intuitive, and the accompanying apps are easy to navigate, making the whole process smooth and hassle-free. The quality of the cook has been consistently excellent. The Flame Boss 500 maintains a steady temperature throughout, ensuring the meat is perfectly smoked every time. The result is a flavor and tenderness that has been a hit with everyone who has tasted it. The Flame Boss 500-WiFi Smoker Controller is a must-have for any serious BBQ enthusiast with a ceramic grill. It's a smart, efficient, and social way to smoke that takes the stress out of the process and lets you focus on what matters most - enjoying delicious food with friends and family.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent except for one thing...
*by J***H on August 25, 2025*

I purchased this in December of 2024 specifically so I could smoke a brisket for christmas that I did not want to mess up! lol. It performed flawlessly. Having the wifi connectivity was super convenient, especially for my setup which is a ceramic kamado style smoker. If you want complete control over your otherwise uncontrollable kamado cooker, this will not fail you. The only reason I took one star off is for the price - I'm sure there are other options out that are more affordable... But I needed this in a pinch so I just took what was available for my time frame.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Smart BBQ Smoker Temperature Controller with Patented Variable Speed Fan, Flame Boss 500 Universal Wi-Fi with 2 Probes for Weber, Drum and Offset
- Flame Boss High Temperature Multipurpose Probe
- Flame Boss High Temperature Meat Probe with Straight Plug (Orange)

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