The Masterbuilt Gravity Series is revolutionizing charcoal grilling. This digital charcoal grill + smoker takes the flavor and versatility of cooking with charcoal and pairs it with the convenience of a pellet grill. Using gravity to continuously feed fuel to the fire, variable speed DigitalFan technology stokes the flame to the precise temperature you set on the easy-to-use PID controller - or your smartphone. Within 10 minutes you can reach low and slow smoking temperatures of 225 degrees, or let it heat up to 700 degrees in a few minutes more for a perfectly seared steak. The vertical charcoal hopper can hold 10 lbs of lump charcoal or 16 lbs of charcoal briquettes, providing up to 8 hours of cooking time. Gravity ensures fresh charcoal is always pushed towards the fire and spent ash drops into the bin below. For shorter cooks, save the rest of that charcoal for next time by using the included slides that cut off airflow and snuff out the fire. Mix in some wood chunks, either in the charcoal hopper or the smoldering ash bin, to add flavorful smoke to your cook. Heat and smoke are sent into the cooking chamber via the carefully designed manifold, which features graduated ports that allow heat to spread evenly throughout the body. The main cooking surface consists of double-sided cast iron cooking grates, with a wide side perfect for searing and a narrow side that permits more smoke to reach your food. Above are two porcelain-coated FoldAway warming racks perfect for indirect cooking, which can be folded out of the way for extra space on the main cooking surface. These combine for a total of 1050 square inches of cooking space for whatever you can think of. Smoke in the chamber circulates and then exits through the rear vent, ensuring that it envelops your food no matter which level it sits on. The innovation does not stop there, however, as you have the ability to control your grill + smoker using the Masterbuilt App on your smartphone. Simply pair your device to the grill and then set a temperature, set a timer, and receive notifications when your cook is done - all over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This grill comes with a meat probe and has ports for 3 more, all of which can be monitored wirelessly. For added prep space, this grill comes equipped with a stainless steel folding front shelf. The side shelf features tool hooks and a small drawer for storing the power supply, and a full-length bottom shelf provides extra storage. Four wheels, including two locking casters, are included for portability. With the ability to smoke, sear, bake, and roast effortlessly, the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker lets you master the art of charcoal grilling.