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Performer Smart Charcoal Grill 22"

The 22 inch Performer Smart Charcoal Grill adds an LCD Wi-Fi fan controller to the Performer cart-kettle for app-controlled temperature regulation.

$599Approx. MSRP
Great forset-and-forget cooksreal charcoal flavorgadget lovers

Skip the 'Smart' timer upgrade unless you find it heavily discounted — the standard Performer 22 delivers the same charcoal cooking without a timer gadget that owners frequently say breaks or annoys them.

Pros

  • Combines Performer's gas-assist charcoal lighting with a built-in digital cook timer
  • Large one-touch cleaning system and worktable carry over from the standard Performer
  • Reliable core kettle cooking performance
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • Digital timer accessory is the weakest part of the package and often described as junk-drawer material
  • Same gas-igniter reliability concerns as the standard Performer
  • Assembly instructions rely heavily on pictures, which some find unclear
  • Tight cooking area (363 sq in) — small batches

Known niggles

  • Digital timer/clock accessory is widely criticized as unintuitive and wobbly in its holder
  • Timer can be difficult to install or remove from its mounting slot, and some fit only upside-down
  • Timer units have failed after a few months of use with no easy replacement
TypeCharcoal
FuelCharcoal
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$599
Primary cooking area363 sq in
Total cooking area363 sq in
Weight72 lb
Build materialPorcelain-enameled bowl and lid; plated steel hinged cooking grate; painted steel side table
WiFi / appYes
Model year2026

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

Weber Performer Smart Charcoal Grill 22"

Features

  • LCD Wi-Fi enabled fan controller regulates charcoal airflow/temperature
  • Rapidfire Assist mode lights coals without a chimney starter
  • Weber Connect app remote monitoring
  • 363 sq in cooking area
  • New for 2026
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