June 09, 2026ASMOKE Essential

Four Ways to Grill Smarter with ASMOKE Essential

Short Answer

ASMOKE Essential gives users four different cooking modes so the grill can match the way they actually cook.

Roast Mode is best for a single ingredient and doneness-driven cooking.
Barbeque Mode is better for more flexible continuous grilling and managing multiple foods at your own pace.
Recipe Mode is built for guided cooking with recipe steps, multiple cooking stages, and app reminders.
Smoke Mode is designed for low-temperature smoking and slower cooks in the 80-120 C range.

Users can choose these modes on the host device or in the app. Once the cook starts, both the grill and the app can help track grill temperature, time left, probe targets, and cooking progress.

At a Glance: Which Mode Should You Use?

Mode	Best for	Basic use
Roast	Single ingredients like steak, chicken, pork cuts, lamb	Choose ingredient, choose doneness, then adjust grill or probe settings if needed
Barbeque	Mixed foods, continuous grilling, more manual pacing	Set the grill based on the foods you are cooking and manage the cook more freely
Recipe	Full guided cooks with multiple stages	Choose a recipe, follow step prompts, and track progress on the grill and in the app
Smoke	Low-and-slow smoking	Set a low temperature in the 80-120 C range and monitor time and probe progress

Roast Mode

Roast Mode is designed for users who want to cook one main ingredient with more confidence.

On the host device, users can:

choose an ingredient
choose the desired doneness level
start from system-provided default settings
adjust grill temperature and countdown time if needed
insert a probe and monitor cooking progress more precisely

It is especially useful for:

steak
chicken
pork cuts
lamb
thicker proteins where internal doneness matters

Roast Mode in the app

Roast Mode can also be selected in the app. On the app side, users can:

open the grill mode page
choose Roast Mode
select the ingredient and doneness level
adjust grill temperature and timer if needed
send the cooking setup to the grill for execution

What you can see in Roast Mode

If no probe is inserted, the grill can display:

current grill temperature and preset grill temperature
preset countdown timer

If a probe is inserted, the grill can also display:

current probe temperature and target probe temperature
estimated time for the probe to reach the target temperature, when the target is set
multiple probe data when more than one probe is being used

During the cook, the app can also show:

current grill temperature
set temperature
time left
probe target temperature
probe progress during the cook

Barbeque Mode

Barbeque Mode is the more flexible mode for continuous grilling and broader food management.

It is a good fit for cooks where the user wants more freedom to manage timing and food sequencing.

It works well for:

mixed foods on the grill at the same time
burgers, skewers, sausages, vegetables, and sides
tailgating or group cooking where food is added and removed in batches
users who want more control over the pace of the cook

How to use Barbeque Mode

Barbeque Mode is the better choice when the cook is less about one exact doneness target and more about keeping the grill running while managing different foods.

Start Barbeque Mode when you want a more open, continuous grilling workflow.
Set the grill temperature based on the foods you are cooking.
Add or remove items as they finish instead of building the cook around one single preset path.
Use probe support when one of the foods still needs internal temperature tracking.

Barbeque Mode in the app

Barbeque Mode can also be chosen in the app from the grill modes screen. The app can be used to:

select Barbeque Mode
set the grill temperature
set or adjust the countdown timer
change grill settings while the cook is in progress
view the same monitoring data without standing next to the grill

Recipe Mode

Recipe Mode is built for guided cooking.

Users can:

select a recipe directly
search by recipe code
view recipe details, ingredients, and grilling instructions
send the recipe to the grill
follow step-based prompts during the cook
review recipe steps and device operation logs

Detailed preparation and cooking instructions can be viewed on the host device or in the app.

Recipe Mode in the app

In the app, users can:

browse recipe content in the cookbook
search by recipe name or recipe code
open recipe details to view ingredients and instructions
save recipes to favorites
tap Send to Grill to send the selected recipe to the grill

After the recipe is sent, the grill handles ignition and cooking execution while the app continues to show steps, reminders, and progress.

How Recipe Mode works during cooking

The manual shows that when certain conditions are met, the app can display a prompt at the top of the screen to remind the user to take action. Users can then review the step detail page for more information.

During the cook, users can follow:

recipe steps
built-in countdown stages
operation logs
app reminders for actions such as seasoning or moving to the next step
grill and probe progress on the monitoring screen

Smoke Mode

Smoke Mode is the dedicated low-temperature mode for slower cooking and smoke flavor development.

The manual states that:

users set the grill temperature and countdown timer
the mode uses a smoke-level range of 80-120 C / 170-250 F
grill and probe data can still be adjusted during the process

It is a good fit for:

low-and-slow BBQ
smoke-forward flavor development
ribs, pork, and longer smoking sessions
users who want a clearer low-temperature mode instead of general grilling

How to use Smoke Mode

Enter Smoke Mode.
Set the grill temperature within the 80-120 C range.
Set the countdown timer.
Insert a probe if internal temperature tracking is needed.
Monitor grill temperature, time left, and probe progress during the cook.

Smoke Mode in the app

Smoke Mode can also be started from the app. Users can:

choose Smoke Mode on the grill mode page
set the smoking temperature in the supported low-temperature range
set the timer
insert a probe and set the probe target temperature
monitor the smoking session from the app data screen

Probe Tracking

When a probe is inserted, the manual shows that ASMOKE Essential can display:

current probe temperature
preset or target probe temperature
estimated time for the probe to reach the target temperature, when applicable
multiple probe data when more than one probe is in use

The manual also shows that probe-related status can appear on the menu page, on the home page in rotating data display, and on app screens.

Cooking Progress on the Grill and in the App

Each mode is not only something users start. It is also something users can monitor during the cook.

The manual shows:

mode selection on the host device
recipe details on the host device and app
grill temperature display
set temperature display
time left
probe temperature management
probe target temperature
recipe step reminders in the app
recipe and device operation logs
visible cooking progress across interfaces

This means users can choose a mode in the app, let the grill execute it, and still keep an eye on the cook from the app data screen while the grill is running.

Choosing the Right Mode

Here is the simplest way to think about it:

Use Roast Mode when:

you are cooking one main ingredient
doneness matters
you want ingredient-led presets
you want probe-based confidence

Use Barbeque Mode when:

you are cooking multiple foods
you want more flexible pacing
you are grilling in batches
you do not need a recipe-driven workflow

Use Recipe Mode when:

you want guided cooking
the cook has multiple steps or stages
you want reminders and recipe logs
you want the most structured smart-cooking experience

Use Smoke Mode when:

you want low-temperature smoking
the cook is slower and more flavor-driven
you want a dedicated smoke-range mode
you want low-temp control with optional probe support

FAQ

What is the difference between Roast, Barbeque, Recipe, and Smoke mode on ASMOKE Essential?

Roast is best for a single ingredient and doneness-based cooking. Barbeque is better for flexible continuous grilling and multiple foods. Recipe is for guided, multi-step cooking. Smoke is for low-temperature smoking in the 80-120 C range.

What is Roast Mode on ASMOKE Essential?

Roast Mode lets users select an ingredient and doneness level, then cook with preset guidance that can still be manually adjusted. It becomes more precise when a probe is inserted.

What is Barbeque Mode on ASMOKE Essential?

Barbeque Mode is the more flexible cooking mode for continuous grilling and broader food management, especially when the user is handling multiple foods or wants more direct pacing control.

What is Recipe Mode on ASMOKE Essential?

Recipe Mode lets users choose a recipe, view recipe details, follow cooking steps, and receive prompts during the cook. It is designed for guided cooking rather than fully manual grilling.

Can I choose each grilling mode in the app and let the grill execute it?

Yes. The manual shows that the app includes a grill mode page where users can select modes, set temperature or timer values, and send the cooking setup to the grill.

What temperature is Smoke Mode on ASMOKE Essential?

According to the manual, Smoke Mode uses a low-temperature range of 80-120 C, or 170-250 F.

Can ASMOKE Essential show meat progress with a probe?

Yes. When a probe is inserted, the grill can show current probe temperature, target temperature, and in some cases estimated time to target. Probe information can also be viewed through the app workflow.

Can I track probe temperature on both the grill and the app?

Yes. The manual shows probe-related status and progress in both the host-device interface and the app-side cooking flow.

Can I browse recipes in the app and send them to the grill?

Yes. Recipe Mode supports browsing recipe content in the app, viewing recipe details, and using Send to Grill so the grill can start executing the selected recipe.

Final Takeaway

ASMOKE Essential uses different grilling modes to match different cooking styles:

Roast for ingredient-led doneness
Barbeque for flexible continuous grilling
Recipe for guided multi-stage cooking
Smoke for low-temperature slow cooking

When app control, recipe sending, and probe tracking are added on top, the cooking process becomes easier to follow from start to finish, whether the user is standing at the grill or checking progress from the app.