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AKORN Auto-Kamado

AKORN kamado variant with a digital control panel that lets users set target temperature and cook time for hands-off charcoal cooking.

$450Approx. MSRP

Appeals to someone who wants set-and-forget automated kamado cooking at a fraction of high-end automated smoker prices, but be prepared for possible controller glitches and lost app support down the line.

Pros

  • Very good, consistent automated temperature control — holds set temps within about 5°F for hours on little fuel
  • Efficient heat retention typical of the AKORN triple-wall design
  • Automation adds real convenience over manually tending vents
  • Ceramic holds heat and moisture — grill, smoke or bake

Watch-outs

  • Electronic controller and app reliability are inconsistent long-term
  • Assembly quality control issues reported (bad screws, missing hardware)
  • Same body-warping/rust risk as other AKORN models over time
  • Charcoal means a learning curve vs push-button gas

Known niggles

  • Digital controller reported glitchy — fan sometimes won't restart after opening the lid without unplugging/replugging the controller
  • Char-Griller reportedly dropped app support, leaving the companion app unusable for some owners
  • Assembly hardware problems — mis-threaded screws and missing lock washers reported
  • Some owners report fittings breaking and the body starting to warp/rust after a period of use
TypeKamado
FuelCharcoal
FormatKamado
Approx. MSRP (USD)$450
Primary cooking area325 sq in
Total cooking area445 sq in
Weight92 lb
Build materialTriple-walled insulated carbon-steel body, cast-iron grates
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Char-Griller AKORN Auto-Kamado

Features

  • Digital control panel for set-and-forget temperature/time
  • Triple-walled insulation
  • Dual adjustable dampers
  • EasyDump ash pan
  • Locking wheels
  • Holds up to 23 burgers
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