This smart grill kicks things up a notch by introducing WiFi connectivity, with smart app controls, plus you get access to Brisk It’s Vera generative AI. The AI supports automation, helps with recipes, grilling questions, and more. The best part? It’s not any more expensive than comparable grills.
AI is showing up in everything these days, so it was only a matter of time before it came to our grills. Leading that innovation is Brisk It, with its AI-powered smart grilling and related technologies. In particular, the Zelos-450 smart grill, which first debuted at CES 2025 back in January. It generated lots of buzz at the event — you’ll see why in a sec — and now it’s generating some buzz thanks to its launch. Why? Because it’s powered by Brisk It’s latest Vera AI technology which empowers automation and effortless, wood-fired barbecue cooks. More importantly, it delivers excellent features for a pretty accessible cost — Brisk It doesn’t price their grills outrageously like some of the competition. The Zelos-450, for example, is just $450.
Baked into the Zelos-450 smart grill is one-click automation, Vera AI for cooking assistance, WiFi and connected controls with a companion app, 450 square inches of cooking space, and authentic smoky wood-fired flavors. As Brisk It so aptly puts it, these smart grills can just about “do everything for you.” Create personalized recipes with the meats and foods you love, ask for some grilling or cooking guidance, anytime, and much more. Think of it as like having an automated Dad around to always ask questions about grilling.
Compact yet powerful, the Zelos-450 is ideal for nearly any outdoor space, no matter how much room you have. Even small spaces like patios, balconies, and urban spaces can accommodate the grill. Plus, it’s great for all skill levels, from beginners to meat masters and master smokers.
How does Brisk It’s Zelos-450 smart grill and Vera AI work?
The Vera generative cooking AI allows you to ask anything, say anything, and learn to cook anything. More importantly, the system is designed to vastly improve your cooking experience through automation and improved efficiency, replacing what would normally require a ton of manual action. The grill will detect what’s going on, monitor the food, and act to ensure you get the best results, every time. It can also take full control or follow your lead, for when you want to do most of the cooking. That last bit is important to me, because I love cooking. I’d rather access the guidance and support rather than have the AI take it all over. Here, you get the best of both worlds.
The Zelos-450 takes wood pellets and works like pretty much any other grill. You fire it up, put your food or meat on the racks, and bide your time as it all cooks. What makes the biggest difference, here, is that you can access the grill, and analytics, any time from your mobile device using the Brisk It app. Check temperatures, cooking times, and much more. The Vera AI also provides access to recipes, cooking tips, and so on. If you need to know something in the heat of the moment, just ask Vera instead of scouring Google or Reddit.
Otherwise it’s an excellent grill, albeit a smart grill, and you should know the drill.
Who is it for?
Grillers, chefs, meat masters, and beyond, who really want remote and smart grill controls. It makes cooking so much simpler than ever before, and that’s not a marketing gimmick.
Where to buy?
MSRP: $450
