Kettle Smart Ring

The Kettle Smart Ring does not replace your barbecue skills – it enhances them with the convenience of fan control and remote monitoring (Bluetooth + Wi-Fi compatible). It helps ignite charcoal more easily and automatically manages airflow to maintain your cooking temperature, even when weather conditions are not ideal. For example, you can light charcoal in rainy conditions without a covered outdoor cooking area, and the fan automatically stokes coals to keep cooking temperatures steady during long cooks, including overnight sessions. You can view the progress of your cook via the Weber Connect app. The fan control also helps the grill recover temperature quickly after the lid has been opened to baste, wrap, or check food – this is especially helpful in cold conditions. In addition, the Kettle Smart Ring raises the cooking grate height by about 4” (10 cm). This is an excellent feature for low-and-slow cooks by allowing food to be further away from the heat source, optimal for indirect cooking. 

The old saying is, if you’re looking, you’re not cooking, so the lid should generally be closed. You certainly don’t need to make any adjustments to the fan when opening the lid, but if you want to temporarily block the fan air when you have the lid open, a helpful tip is to close the fan door. The fan will ramp up when you open the lid to compensate for the temperature change. Closing the fan door will block the fan from blowing into the kettle. Just remember to open the fan door again before closing the lid. 

Yes. The Kettle Smart Ring can be added to a non-smart Performer to provide greater convenience and temperature control. The automated temperature control is excellent for use in cold or rainy conditions, allowing you to keep cooking any time. The Kettle Smart Ring also raises the cooking grate height by about 4” (10 cm). This works especially well for low-and-slow cooks by allowing foods to be further away from the heat source. Adding the Kettle Smart Ring is different from converting your Performer into a new Smart Performer because of the Kettle Smart Ring’s height, but it does add a new level of control to the grill you already own. 

If you already own a Weber charcoal rotisserie, yes, the spit and motor are compatible with the Kettle Smart Ring (sold separately). Unfortunately, no, the full-size charcoal griddle insert is not compatible with the Kettle Smart Ring due to the griddle’s heavy weight. 

The Kettle Smart Ring includes a 3-year warranty. You can register your product through the Weber Connect app.