
Best Smart WiFi Gas Grills 2026
The Weber Genesis EX-325W wins on build, but 'smart' means three different things in 2026 — and the cheapest grill here is the only one whose app actually controls the flame.
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Featured in this Guide

Weber
Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill
- •750F sear zone
- •12-yr warranty
- •and polished Weber Connect Wi-Fi monitoring on a proven build

Neevo
Smart Propane Grill (720-1054)
- •Only true closed-loop app control here — set temp over Wi-Fi
- •remote off
- •auto keep-warm at $399

Weber
Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill
- •Cheapest path into Weber Connect Wi-Fi at $549 with the same monitoring surface as the Genesis

Monument
Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill
- •6+1 burners
- •78
- •000 BTU

Weber
Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill
- •Four burners with two Boost burners adds zoning room over the EX-325 at $749
The Short Answer
The Weber Genesis EX-325W wins overall: a 750F sear zone, a 12-yr warranty, and polished Weber Connect Wi-Fi monitoring. Weber's app monitors the cook but cannot reconfigure the flame. For genuine control, the cheaper Nexgrill Neevo 720 meters gas electronically over Wi-Fi. Monument controls temperature via Bluetooth.
You added a smart gas grill to the Father's Day shortlist after Weber's January 2026 launch. The harder question concerns what "smart" actually buys you. In this roundup the definition splits three ways, and no mainstream publication has quantified the difference. Weber Connect represents Wi-Fi monitoring: temperatures plus preheat notifications delivered by a battery-powered thermometer that needs no outlet. Yet the manual valves remain manual, so the application cannot reconfigure the flame.
We aggregated expert reviews and vendor specifications, scoring seven grills against the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score. The dominant 0.30 coefficient measures app control surface, the buyer's foremost consideration. Connectivity inverts against price unexpectedly. The cheaper Nexgrill Neevo meters gas electronically, commanding temperature remotely. Monument's Bluetooth caps near 65 ft outdoors and 16 ft indoors. Engadget and Tom's Guide confirm Weber's premium line delivers notifications, never control.
Head-to-Head: App Control, Range, Probes, and the SHE Score
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Best Overall: Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill
Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill
The Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill earns a composite of 7.45 on the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score, the highest mark among the Weber line. What that number means for you is straightforward: the build and sear power are excellent, but the connectivity is shallow by design. The Weber Connect thermometer streams grill and probe temps continuously, delivers preheat and flip-and-serve alerts, and runs guided cook programs. Engadget confirms it is a battery-powered Wi-Fi and Bluetooth thermometer, so no outlet is required.
The dual-row PureBlu Boost burners add 35% BTU and produce a 750F sear zone, the kind of heat the 2-burner Neevo cannot match. Tom's Guide positions Weber Connect as remote monitoring with alerts, not burner control, and that distinction is the whole guide. The app yields temperature data; it does not yield temperature command. You still walk the 10 ft to the grill and turn a valve.
Compared to the Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054), the Genesis trades app control depth for a heavier build, a 12-yr warranty roughly 2-yr longer than the Spirit, and far more sear power.
What We Love
- 750F sear zone with dual-row PureBlu Boost burners that add 35% BTU
- Battery-powered Weber Connect thermometer needs no outlet and no wiring
- Guided cook programs plus preheat and flip-and-serve alerts on the phone
- 12-yr warranty backs the heaviest build in this roundup
What Could Be Better
- Monitor-only — the app cannot change the burner temperature
- At $999 it is the most expensive Weber here
- No remote shutoff or doneness automation like the Nexgrill Neevo
The Verdict
If you're a Weber-loyal upgrader who wants proven build and smart monitoring without trusting electronics to run the flame, the Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill fits the brief without compromise. The 7.45 reflects a 750F sear zone, a 12-yr warranty, and polished Wi-Fi alerts. Just know the app watches the cook; it does not steer it.
Best Smart Control: Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054)
Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054)
The Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054) earns a composite of 8.0 on the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score, second only to its air-fryer sibling. For your particular configuration, that means the application accomplishes what no Weber's does: it reconfigures the flame. The NEX-fi SureTemp controller meters gas electronically. You establish a grill temperature from the phone, initiate a remote deactivation, and delegate the remainder to automation. Smoked BBQ Source confirms the grill independently descends to a 180F keep-warm hold upon reaching the target internal temperature.
Its 4 probe ports feed that automation rather than a passive notification, and 1 probe accompanies the box. The trade-offs are considerable. It requires a standard GFI outlet nearby, so it becomes inoperable without electricity. The 44,000 BTU 2-burner configuration provides no dedicated searing station. Smoked BBQ Source nonetheless rates the Neevo's smart technology above anything Weber incorporates into their smart gas grills. That explains why this cheaper grill outscores the Genesis on connectivity across a 5-yr horizon.
Compared to the Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill, the Neevo delivers full Wi-Fi control and automation where the Monument offers Bluetooth temp adjust with no automation.
What We Love
- Only true closed-loop control here — the app sets the grill temp over Wi-Fi
- Remote shutoff plus auto keep-warm at 180F when food hits target temp
- 4 probe ports drive doneness automation, not just a passive alert
- Smoked BBQ Source rates its smart tech above Weber's smart gas grills
What Could Be Better
- Requires a standard GFI outlet — it dies without electricity
- 2 burners and 44,000 BTU, no dedicated sear station
- Build quality trails Weber; owners report corrosion within a year
The Verdict
If you're a tech-first griller who wants the gas-grill version of a pellet grill's set-and-forget, the Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054) lines up with what you actually need. The 8.0 reflects the only flame you can command from an app at any price here. Accept the extension cord and the thinner build, and no need to overthink it.
Best Value: Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill
Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill
The Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill earns a composite of 7.3 on the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score, tied with the step-up EX-425C. For your budget that means the entire Weber Connect feature set at the cheapest entry point. Engadget notes the Spirit smart models start at $599; this configuration lands at $549 on Amazon, the least expensive route to Weber's Wi-Fi monitoring.
The monitoring surface is identical to the Genesis: grill and probe temperatures, preheat alerts, flip-and-serve notifications, and guided cook programs, all over Weber Connect. The difference is build, not brains, which is why the app-control factor scores them identically. You surrender a few hundred BTU of sear power and a 2-yr slice of warranty coverage, not a single app feature. Tom's Guide frames the whole Weber line the same way: remote monitoring, never burner control.
Compared to the Weber Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill, the EX-325 saves roughly $200 by trading one burner and some zoning room, with no loss of connectivity.
What We Love
- Cheapest path into Weber Connect Wi-Fi at $549
- Identical monitoring surface to the $999 Genesis EX-325W
- Boost burners and a sear zone on a 3-burner deck
- Battery thermometer needs no outlet and no wiring
What Could Be Better
- Monitor-only, same as every Weber here — no burner control
- Fewer burners and less sear power than the EX-425C
- 10-yr warranty trails the Genesis's 12-yr coverage
The Verdict
If you're a budget smart-curious buyer who wants to see what app grilling adds before spending premium money, the Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill is a sensible pick for that setup. The 7.3 reflects the full Weber Connect surface at the lowest Weber price. You get the same alerts and guided programs as the Genesis for $450 less.
Best for Crowds: Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill
Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill
The Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill earns a composite of 6.85 on the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score. For a crowd-feeding host that translates into the most cooking firepower here: 6+1 burners producing 78,000 BTU, plus a ceramic infrared side sear station for high-heat finishing. AmazingRibs ran a months-long test and reported it handled steaks, burgers, and pork loin with no hiccups, though the reviewer dislikes the stock cast-iron grates.
The Bluetooth Digitemp app adjusts grill temperature and reads dual meat probes, which AmazingRibs calls easy to install and fairly basic. That is genuine app control, a level above Weber's monitor-only surface. The limit is reach: the Bluetooth link is vendor-rated near 65 ft outdoors and roughly 16 ft indoors. Walk to the kitchen and you may drop the connection, so the "control from anywhere" pitch really means control from the patio. There is no remote shutoff and no automation.
Compared to the Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill, the 605Pro adds app temp control and a richer accessory bundle at the same money, while giving up Weber's build polish and Wi-Fi range.
What We Love
- 6+1 burners and 78,000 BTU feed a crowd with room to spare
- Ceramic infrared side sear station for high-heat finishing
- Bundle includes a rotisserie, cover, 2 probes, and a pizza stone
- Bluetooth Digitemp app adjusts grill temp and reads dual probes
What Could Be Better
- Bluetooth-only link caps range near 65 ft outdoors
- No remote shutoff and no doneness automation
- AmazingRibs dislikes the stock cast-iron grates
The Verdict
If you're a big-cookout host who wants burner count and a loaded bundle per dollar, the Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill checks the boxes that matter for feeding a crowd. The 6.85 reflects 78,000 BTU across 6+1 burners plus a rotisserie-and-cover bundle at Weber's price. The catch is range: 'control from anywhere' really means control from the patio.
Best Step-Up Weber: Weber Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill
Weber Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill
The Weber Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill earns a composite of 7.3 on the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score, matching the EX-325 exactly. For your shortlist that means the connectivity question is settled the moment you pick Weber: every model shares one monitor-only Weber Connect surface. The EX-425C separates itself on hardware, with four burners and two PureBlu Boost burners that add 35% BTU plus a dedicated sear zone.
That extra burner buys genuine two-zone cooking room, the difference between searing on one side while holding indirect heat on the other. Engadget's lineup coverage places the Spirit smart models below the Genesis on build, and the 10-yr warranty and sear power follow that order. The app, though, is identical: grill and probe temperatures, preheat and flip-and-serve alerts, and guided cook programs over Wi-Fi with full remote monitoring from anywhere on your network.
Compared to the Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill, the EX-425C adds a fourth burner and more zoning for roughly $200, with no change to the Weber Connect feature set.
What We Love
- Four burners with two Boost burners add real zoning room
- Same Weber Connect monitoring surface as the Genesis
- Sear zone for steaks alongside two-zone indirect cooking
- Battery thermometer needs no outlet and no wiring
What Could Be Better
- Monitor-only Weber Connect — no burner control
- At $749 it costs $200 more than the EX-325
- Less sear power and warranty than the flagship Genesis
The Verdict
If you've narrowed to Weber and want more zoning than three burners allow without jumping to the Genesis, the Weber Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill is a sensible pick for that setup. The 7.3 reflects four burners with two Boost burners and the full Weber Connect surface. It is the middle Weber: more cooking room than the EX-325, less build than the Genesis.
Best Big-Format Value: Monument Grills Denali 405 Smart Propane Gas Grill
Monument Grills Denali 405 Smart Propane Gas Grill
The Monument Grills Denali 405 Smart Propane Gas Grill earns a composite of 6.2 on the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score, the entry point in this guide. For a value buyer that means real big-format cooking on a budget. You get 4+1 burners producing 60,000 BTU in a 304 stainless body, an LED screen, a clearview lid, and a grill cover in the box. At $599 it undercuts the 6-burner 605Pro by a wide margin while keeping the same Monument app.
The connectivity mirrors the 605Pro: the Bluetooth app adjusts grill temperature and reads a meat probe, with the same vendor-stated reach near 65 ft outdoors and 16 ft indoors. Consumer Reports has model pages for the Monument line, corroborating the lineup without inventing a score. The compromises are the missing dedicated sear-zone temperature and fewer probes than the step-up Monument.
Compared to the Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill, the 405 trades two burners, the infrared sear station, and the loaded bundle for a price several hundred dollars lower.
What We Love
- 4+1 burners and 60,000 BTU for big-format cooking under $600
- Bluetooth temp adjustment and probe readout from the app
- Stainless build with an LED screen and clearview lid
- Grill cover included in the box
What Could Be Better
- Bluetooth-only range, same ~65 ft ceiling as the 605Pro
- No documented dedicated sear-zone temperature
- Fewer probes included than the 605Pro's two
The Verdict
If you're a value buyer who wants big-format burner count without premium money, the Monument Grills Denali 405 Smart Propane Gas Grill is a sensible pick for that setup. The 6.2 reflects 4+1 burners and 60,000 BTU with Bluetooth temp control under $600. It is the budget big-grill play; just hold the same modest expectations for the Bluetooth range.
Smartest Control + Air Fryer: Neevo Smart Propane Grill with Built-in Air Fryer (720-1055)
Neevo Smart Propane Grill with Built-in Air Fryer (720-1055)
The Neevo Smart Propane Grill with Built-in Air Fryer (720-1055) earns the top composite of 8.15 on the SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score. For your kitchen, that represents the deepest control surface in the guide plus a supplementary cooking zone. It runs the identical NEX-fi SureTemp platform as the standard Neevo. The application configures grill temperature over Wi-Fi, enables remote deactivation, and automatically maintains a 180F keep-warm upon reaching the target. Smoked BBQ Source documented that automation on this configuration.
The differentiator is the integrated air-fryer oven, which the methodology recognizes as a genuine secondary zone rather than a gimmick. The 714.3 sq in primary area mirrors the standard Neevo, while the 4 probe ports drive the same doneness automation, with 1 probe included. The caveats apply identically: it requires a standard GFI outlet nearby, and the construction trails a Weber Spirit at equivalent pricing. Owners report deteriorated burners within 1 yr, so the 5-yr calculation favors Weber.
Compared to the Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054), the Plus adds the air-fryer oven and a slightly higher zoning score for roughly $200 more, with identical app control.
What We Love
- Same closed-loop SureTemp control as the Neevo 720
- Built-in air-fryer oven adds a true second cooking zone
- App sets temp, remote shutoff, and auto 180F keep-warm
- 4 probe ports drive doneness automation
What Could Be Better
- Requires a GFI outlet, same as the Neevo 720
- Build quality trails Weber at the same $599 as a Spirit
- 44,000 BTU and no dedicated sear station
The Verdict
If you want the Neevo's full app control plus a built-in air fryer, the Neevo Smart Propane Grill with Built-in Air Fryer (720-1055) is the path of least friction. The 8.15 reflects the same closed-loop Wi-Fi control as the 720 with a second cooking zone added. You pay the EX-325's price and trade Weber's build for an app that actually runs the grill.
How We Score: SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score
SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score
Score Formula
(App Control Surface × 0.30) + (Wireless Reach × 0.20) + (Probe Integration × 0.20) + (Sear & Burner Zoning × 0.15) + (Build Value × 0.15)Score Factors
- App Control Surface (30%)What the app can actually DO to the flame. Closed-loop electronic gas metering — app sets grill temp, remote shutoff, and doneness automation (auto keep-warm hold) — scores 10. App adjusts grill temperature with no automation or remote shutoff scores 7. Monitor-only (grill and probe temps, preheat and flip-and-serve alerts, guided programs, burners stay manual valves) scores 5. No app scores 0. The highest-weighted factor because it is the buyer's real question.
- Wireless Reach (20%)Protocol and effective range of the phone link. Wi-Fi with full remote control from anywhere scores 10. Wi-Fi monitoring from anywhere (control n/a) scores 9. Bluetooth-only at a vendor-stated ~65 ft outdoors and ~16 ft indoors scores 4. No wireless scores 0. Derived from vendor spec sheets — Weber's Wi-Fi/Bluetooth thermometer, Monument's stated Bluetooth range, Nexgrill's NEX-fi Wi-Fi.
- Probe Integration (20%)Meat-probe ports, probes included, and what the system does with the reading. 4 ports plus doneness automation (target temp triggers keep-warm) scores 9. Built-in thermometer with guided programs and flip-and-serve alerts scores 8. Dual probes included with app readout and alerts scores 7. Basic probe with LED or app readout and fewer included scores 6. None scores 0.
- Sear & Burner Zoning (15%)Independent heat zones and dedicated sear capability. 6+ burners with a dedicated infrared side sear station scores 10. A 750F sear zone with dual-row Boost burners on a 3-burner deck scores 9. Four burners with two Boost burners and a sear zone scores 8. Three burners with a Boost sear zone, or 4+1 burners with no documented sear temp, scores 7. Two electronically controlled burners with no dedicated sear scores 4, plus 1 when a second appliance like an air-fryer oven adds a true zone.
- Build Value (15%)Materials, warranty, and bundle relative to street price. A 10-yr Weber warranty at sub-$600 scores 9. A 12-yr warranty premium build near $1K scores 8. 304 stainless burners with an 8-yr burner warranty plus a loaded accessory bundle scores 7. Documented owner-reported corrosion of burners or flame tamers within a year, plus outlet dependency, scores 4.
SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score — Ranked

Neevo Smart Propane Grill with Built-in Air Fryer (720-1055)
8.2/10$599 — closed-loop SureTemp control plus a built-in air fryer; deepest app surface, weakest build

Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054)
8.0/10$399 — only true closed-loop Wi-Fi flame control here; needs a GFI outlet, no sear station

Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill
7.5/10$999 — 750F sear, 12-yr warranty, polished Weber Connect; monitor-only, no burner control

Weber Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill
7.3/10$749 — four burners with two Boost burners; identical monitor-only Weber Connect surface

Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill
7.3/10$549 — cheapest path into Weber Connect Wi-Fi; same alerts and programs as the Genesis

Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill
6.8/10$979 — 6+1 burners, 78,000 BTU, loaded bundle; Bluetooth temp control capped near 65 ft

Monument Grills Denali 405 Smart Propane Gas Grill
6.2/10$599 — 4+1 burners, 60,000 BTU under $600; Bluetooth-only range, no documented sear zone
Monitor-Only vs Bluetooth vs Wi-Fi Control
The single most useful thing to grasp before buying is that "smart gas grill" describes three different control surfaces in 2026, and they fail in different places. Weber Connect is the most polished app and the shallowest surface. It is a Wi-Fi thermometer: grill and probe temps, preheat alerts, flip-and-serve notifications, and guided cook programs across the entire Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill and Spirit line. The burners stay manual valves at 39,000 BTU. The app yields data, never command. Here is the guide's most citable sentence: Weber's smart grill is a thermometer, not a controller. Engadget and Tom's Guide both frame the January 2026 launch exactly that way.
Monument's Denali line adds genuine app control over Bluetooth. The Digitemp panel on the Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill and Monument Grills Denali 405 Smart Propane Gas Grill adjusts grill temperature and reads meat probes from the phone, which is a real step above monitor-only. AmazingRibs ran a months-long 605Pro test and called the app easy to install and fairly basic. The constraint is range, vendor-rated near 65 ft outdoors and roughly 16 ft indoors. Walk inside and the link can drop, so "control from anywhere" honestly means control from the patio. There is no remote shutoff and no automation layer.
The Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054) and Neevo Smart Propane Grill with Built-in Air Fryer (720-1055) sit at the deep end with true closed-loop Wi-Fi control, which is why they top the weighted composite. The NEX-fi SureTemp controller meters gas electronically, so the app sets a grill temp from anywhere, offers remote shutoff, and runs doneness automation. Smoked BBQ Source documented the auto 180F keep-warm hold and rated the Neevo's smart tech above Weber's smart gas grills. The cost is real: depth and durability run inversely here. The Neevo needs a GFI outlet, and owners report corroded burners and flame tamers within a year. Consumer Reports maintains model pages for both the Monument 605Pro and the Neevo 720 Plus, corroborating coverage without an invented score. Match the control surface to how you actually grill. Buy Weber for build and monitoring, Monument for crowds and patio-range control, and the Neevo when the app must run the flame over a 5-yr window.
| Product | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | App Temp Control | Remote Shutoff | Meat Probe | No Outlet Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nexgrill-neevo-720 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| weber-genesis-ex-325w | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| weber-spirit-ex-425c | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| weber-spirit-ex-325 | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| monument-denali-605pro | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| monument-denali-405 | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
When NOT to Buy
A smart gas grill is not automatically the right call. If all you want is a doneness alert on your phone, a $30 Bluetooth meat thermometer clipped to your existing grill delivers most of the Weber Connect experience. It costs a fraction of the money. The premium only pays off if you value the integrated app, the guided cook programs, or genuine burner control. And if you want true set-and-forget temperature holding over a long cook, our Best Smart Outdoor Grills and Connected Smokers 2026 hub covers connected pellet smokers built for exactly that. Match the control surface to how you grill, and skip the smart tier whenever a simple probe would do the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Weber app change the burner temperature?
No. Weber Connect on the Genesis EX and Spirit EX line is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth thermometer, not a controller. The app streams grill and probe temps, sends preheat and flip-and-serve alerts, and runs guided cook programs, but the burners are manual gas valves. You still walk to the grill and turn the knob. Engadget and Tom's Guide both describe Weber's 2026 smart launch as remote monitoring, not burner control.
Does the Nexgrill Neevo work without electricity?
No. The NEX-fi SureTemp controller that electronically meters the gas needs power, so the Neevo 720 and 720 Plus must be plugged into a standard GFI outlet to function. That is the trade for the only closed-loop app control here: set temp over Wi-Fi, remote shutoff, and auto keep-warm. Smoked BBQ Source confirms the outlet requirement. Weber's battery-powered thermometer, by contrast, needs no outlet.
Is Bluetooth enough range for a smart grill?
It depends where you stand. Monument's Denali Digitemp app is Bluetooth-only, vendor-rated near 65 ft outdoors and roughly 16 ft indoors. That covers the patio while you grill, but walk into the kitchen and the link can drop. If you want to adjust the grill from inside the house, you need a Wi-Fi grill like the Nexgrill Neevo or Weber's Wi-Fi monitoring, not a Bluetooth connection.
Are smart gas grills worth it over a $30 Bluetooth thermometer?
It depends on the connectivity class. If you only want a doneness alert, a $30 Bluetooth meat thermometer on your existing grill delivers most of Weber's monitor-only experience. The premium earns its keep when you value the integrated Weber Connect app and guided programs, Monument's Bluetooth temp control, or the Nexgrill Neevo's true closed-loop control of the flame, which no clip-on probe can match.
Which smart gas grill works with Alexa or Google?
None of these integrate meaningfully with Alexa, Google Home, or HomeKit. Each runs through its own app: Weber Connect, the Monument app, or the Nexgrill app. Set expectations accordingly. A smart gas grill in 2026 means phone-app monitoring or control of the grill itself, not a voice-assistant routine that ties into the rest of your smart home.
Bottom Line
Get the Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill if you want a proven 750F sear build with a 12-yr warranty and polished Wi-Fi monitoring, and manual burner valves are fine.
Get the Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054) if you want the app to set temp, shut off remotely, and auto keep-warm, and a GFI outlet is reachable.
Get the Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill if you want the cheapest entry into Weber Connect Wi-Fi with the same monitoring as the Genesis.
Get the Monument Grills Denali 605Pro Smart Propane Gas Grill if you cook for crowds and want maximum burners, BTU, and a loaded accessory bundle.
Get the Weber Spirit EX-425C Smart Gas Grill if you want four burners and extra zoning with the full Weber Connect app, below the Genesis price.
The safe premium call is the Weber Genesis EX-325W Smart Gas Grill for build and monitoring, but the genuinely smartest pick is the Neevo Smart Propane Grill (720-1054) — the only grill here whose app actually runs the flame. Skip the smart tier entirely if a $30 Bluetooth meat thermometer on your current grill would do the job, and look to our connected-smoker hub for true long-cook temperature holding.
Sources & Methodology
Methodology: SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score — Formula: (App Control Surface × 0.30) + (Wireless Reach × 0.20) + (Probe Integration × 0.20) + (Sear & Burner Zoning × 0.15) + (Build Value × 0.15). Factors: App Control Surface (30%): What the app can actually DO to the flame. Closed-loop electronic gas metering — app sets grill temp, remote shutoff, and doneness automation (auto keep-warm hold) — scores 10. App adjusts grill temperature with no automation or remote shutoff scores 7. Monitor-only (grill and probe temps, preheat and flip-and-serve alerts, guided programs, burners stay manual valves) scores 5. No app scores 0. The highest-weighted factor because it is the buyer's real question. | Wireless Reach (20%): Protocol and effective range of the phone link. Wi-Fi with full remote control from anywhere scores 10. Wi-Fi monitoring from anywhere (control n/a) scores 9. Bluetooth-only at a vendor-stated ~65 ft outdoors and ~16 ft indoors scores 4. No wireless scores 0. Derived from vendor spec sheets — Weber's Wi-Fi/Bluetooth thermometer, Monument's stated Bluetooth range, Nexgrill's NEX-fi Wi-Fi. | Probe Integration (20%): Meat-probe ports, probes included, and what the system does with the reading. 4 ports plus doneness automation (target temp triggers keep-warm) scores 9. Built-in thermometer with guided programs and flip-and-serve alerts scores 8. Dual probes included with app readout and alerts scores 7. Basic probe with LED or app readout and fewer included scores 6. None scores 0. | Sear & Burner Zoning (15%): Independent heat zones and dedicated sear capability. 6+ burners with a dedicated infrared side sear station scores 10. A 750F sear zone with dual-row Boost burners on a 3-burner deck scores 9. Four burners with two Boost burners and a sear zone scores 8. Three burners with a Boost sear zone, or 4+1 burners with no documented sear temp, scores 7. Two electronically controlled burners with no dedicated sear scores 4, plus 1 when a second appliance like an air-fryer oven adds a true zone. | Build Value (15%): Materials, warranty, and bundle relative to street price. A 10-yr Weber warranty at sub-$600 scores 9. A 12-yr warranty premium build near $1K scores 8. 304 stainless burners with an 8-yr burner warranty plus a loaded accessory bundle scores 7. Documented owner-reported corrosion of burners or flame tamers within a year, plus outlet dependency, scores 4.
Expert review sources used in this analysis:
- SmartHomeExplorer aggregates expert review data and manufacturer specifications to produce consensus-based buying guidance
- We do not perform first-party product testing
- Connectivity classes, BTU ratings, cooking areas, sear-zone temps, and pricing are drawn from vendor product pages
- They are corroborated against the January 2026 Weber smart-grill coverage from Engadget and Tom's Guide
- AmazingRibs ran the months-long Monument Denali 605 Pro test, and Smoked BBQ Source published the Nexgrill Neevo 720 Plus review
- Consumer Reports maintains model pages for the Monument 605Pro and the Neevo 720 Plus, cited as corroborating coverage without an invented score
- Amazon prices and availability verified 2026-06-10
- The SHE Gas Grill Connectivity Depth Score weights app control surface, wireless reach, probe integration, sear and burner zoning, and build value from aggregated specs and reviewer reports
- No first-party measurements were conducted.
Nicholas Miles is the founder of SmartHomeExplorer and a longtime smart home enthusiast focused on helping everyday homeowners make better technology decisions. He researches, compares, and writes about products across security, climate, lighting, leak prevention, sensors, home energy, and automation, with an emphasis on real-world usefulness, ecosystem compatibility, reliability, privacy, and long-term value.
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