Masterbuilt 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker Review (2026)

This is an editorial review based on Masterbuilt's published specs and what owners and reviewers report, not our own hands-on testing.

Who it's for

The 710 WiFi is for someone who wants smoked food without learning charcoal or wood fires. It runs on a standard outlet, holds a set temperature with an electric element and lets you watch the cook from your phone. It suits people with limited patio space, folks who want to smoke while running errands, and anyone who wants to try jerky or smoked salmon at low temps. If you want bold bark and crisp poultry skin, an electric smoker won't match a pellet or charcoal cooker.

What owners like

• Simple setup. Owners say it goes together quickly and the control panel is easy to read.
• Good results for a first smoker. Ribs, chicken, pulled pork and sausages come up often as solid wins.
• Lots of room. Four racks hold a lot of food. Masterbuilt says it fits up to 8 pork butts or 12 chickens.
• Side chip loader. You can add wood chips without opening the door and losing heat.
• Low range. The 100°F floor is handy for jerky, fish and cheese.

Common complaints

• App drops connection. This is the top complaint. Masterbuilt suggests moving the smoker closer to your router, and some owners add a WiFi extender.
• Temperature accuracy. Some owners say the built-in sensor reads off and the cabinet takes a while to recover after the door opens. Many use a separate probe thermometer.
• Rust. Several owners report rust on racks, the grease tray and interior parts. A cover and a quick wipe-down after each cook help.
• Light smoke at low temps. Wood chips smolder best when the element is cycling, so smoke can be thin at very low settings.
• Short warranty. It comes with a 1-year warranty, and a few owners report early failures.

Key specs

How it compares

The 710 WiFi is the top pick in our best electric smokers for beginners roundup. If you don't care about the app, the Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker is the same basic cabinet for less money. If you'd rather have a different brand with WiFi, the Pit Boss 30-Inch Digital Vertical Smoker with WiFi is the closest rival.

Bottom line

The Masterbuilt 710 WiFi is an easy way to start smoking meat at home. Owners like the simple controls, roomy racks and side chip loader. Expect to keep it near your router, cover it to fight rust, and trust a separate thermometer over the built-in one. If you can live with those quirks, it's a friendly first smoker. Pick the right chips with our best wood chips for electric smokers guide and check cook times in our smoking times and temperatures chart.