Reviewed by Valery Grin · · updated May 27, 2026
Kamado Joe Konnected Joe
The first kamado that lights itself and runs from your sofa
EDITOR'S PICKFrom€2,199
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- Diameter
- 46 cm
- Diners
- 4-6
- Weight
- 113 kg
- Material
- Cerámica esmaltada + electrónica integrada
- Warranty
- 1 año electrónica, vitalicia cerámica
The Konnected Joe is Kamado Joe's bet on the connected grill: an Auto Fire Starter that lights the charcoal without firelighters, and a Kontrol Fan that holds temperature ±5 °C for 12 hours. Control lives on your phone.
If you do long smokes and hate checking the grill every hour, this gives you your night back.
Pros
- Auto Fire Starter: lights charcoal on its own, no firelighters or torch
- Automatic Kontrol Fan: holds ±5 °C across 12+ hour smokes
- App with two included meat probes — alerts when target is hit
- Same ceramic and Divide & Conquer as the Classic III: the base is still Kamado Joe
- Remote monitoring: check temperature from the office
Cons
- Electronics add failure points: fan, probes, WiFi connectors
- WiFi is 2.4 GHz only — known issues with modern mesh networks
- The premium over a Classic III doesn't pay off if you cook hands-on
- Electronics warranty is just 1 year (ceramic stays lifetime)
For you if…
If you cook 12-14 hour briskets or pulled pork and want to sleep, or if you came from pellet and miss the app.
Not for you if…
If your thing is the pure-fire kamado ritual: you're paying a premium for electronics you don't need.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 46 cm
- Diners
- 4-6
- Weight
- 113 kg
- Material
- Cerámica esmaltada + electrónica integrada
- Temperature
- 110°C – 400°C
- Warranty
- 1 año electrónica, vitalicia cerámica
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Essentials to get started
Kamado Joe Big Block XL lump charcoal 9.1 kg
El Kontrol Fan optimiza el flujo de aire para lump grande y limpio: con briquetas o carbón compactado el sensor patina y la ventilación se desajusta.
€65
Kamado Joe half-moon cast iron grate (Classic)
El Konnected hereda el Divide & Conquer del Classic, así que la rejilla de hierro fundido en media luna encaja sin adaptadores.
€75
MEATER+ wireless WiFi thermometer
El Konnected trae dos sondas, pero son de hilo: si quieres una tercera pieza vigilada sin un cuarto cable saliendo de la tapa, el MEATER inalámbrico es el complemento natural.
€99
Grill Republic premium cherry wood chips 1.5 kg
Si automatizas la temperatura, dedica esa atención liberada al humo: chunks de cerezo en la fase larga elevan la sesión sin pedir nada a cambio.
€17
FAQ
Do I need WiFi to use it?
No. The Konnected Joe runs 100% in manual mode: light with the Auto Fire Starter (a physical button, no app needed), adjust the vents by hand and cook like a Classic III. The app only adds remote readouts and Kontrol Fan automation. If the WiFi drops at 3 AM mid-brisket, the kamado keeps cooking — you lose the readout, not the fire.
What happens if Kamado Joe shuts down the cloud service?
A real risk with any connected appliance. If the app stops working, the Auto Fire Starter and fan keep running because they are wired locally — you lose only the remote phone readout. The ceramic and the cook are the same as a traditional kamado: the "Joe" survives even if the "Konnected" does not. Still, accept that you are paying roughly 30% extra for electronics with an uncertain lifespan.
Is the ±5 °C precision real across 12 hours?
Yes, with two conditions: the kamado must be sheltered from direct wind (windbreak or corner) and the vents must be properly sealed — a small leak throws off the algorithm. In our tests the Kontrol Fan holds 110 °C ±3 °C across a 14-hour smoke. That is the difference between sleeping through the night and checking the grill at 4 AM with a torch.
Is it worth it vs a Classic III + external BBQ Guru controller?
Depends on your faith in integrated electronics. A Classic III + BBQ Guru DigiQ DX3 combo costs less, delivers the same precision, and if the controller dies you swap it for 200 €. The Konnected Joe integrates everything (Auto Fire, probes, fan, app) and looks cleaner without cables — but the day something fails you are at KJ service with only a 1-year electronics warranty. Buy Konnected if integration matters; Classic+Guru if modularity matters more.
Does it work with modern mesh networks (WiFi 6, Eero, Deco)?
It only joins 2.4 GHz. If your mesh uses single SSID merging 2.4 and 5 GHz, split the bands temporarily to pair the kamado and rejoin them after. KJ forums are full of Eero and TP-Link Deco grumbles — it works, but first pairing is fiddly. Once paired it holds the connection fine if the router sits within 15 m of the garden.
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