Camp Chef 36 in. WiFi Woodwind Pellet Grill & Smoker with Sidekick (PG14) - WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity review and price compare 2025

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you

Product overview

Brand	Camp Chef
Color	Black
Item Weight	193 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	30 x 69 x 49 inches

product features

This fits your .

by entering your model number.
ALL NEW WIFI & Bluetooth PID controller automatically maintains cooking temperature with 4 meat probe ports, 4 meat probes, Sidekick which is compatible with Camp Chef's 14 in. accessories.
160 F to 500 F temperature range from slow smoking to grilling (25,000 BTU).
Dial in your smoke level with our Smoke Control with settings 1 - 10.
Slide and Grill technology that allows for direct flame cooking with temps up to 650 F.
Patented Ash Kickin' Cleanout system that allows you to dump the ash after every cook.

Product Description

We’re a passionate team of outdoor-lovers, makers, and culinary experts committed to bringing five-star flavor to the great outdoors with versatile gear that can stand up to the demands of both the backcountry and back patio foodies. The same vision that reinvented camp-cooking thirty years ago guides everything we make today, from camp stoves to pizza ovens to pellet grills. Whatever we do, we’ll never stop finding ways to help others gather outside because as food fuels our body and nature nourishes our spirit, togetherness sustains our souls.

We’ve raised the steaks in the outdoor cooking industry. So, we challenge you to ask yourself if your cooking equipment is tough enough for the task. Whether you’re barbecuing on the back patio or backpacking in Bolivia—delicious food is attainable despite your coordinates. So, get out there. Make memories with the people you love. Experience the beauty of nature. Feed your outside however you want with the durability, versatility, portability, and power of Camp Chef.

CAMP CHEF Pellet Grill

WOODWIND WIFI 36"

Want more Woodwind to love? You asked for it and we delivered—a 36-inch Woodwind. Now equipped with a PID and WIFI enabled controller, you’ll be able to change the temperature, set timers, and receive notifications when your meat reaches your set temperature—all from the palm of your hand.

Cook more food, enjoy your new-found free time, and taste the difference by customizing your Smoke Number on the Camp Chef Connect App. With the same award winning features like Slide and Grill Technology, Pellet Cleanout, Smart Smoke Technology, Ash Kickin’ Cleanout, etc. this one's a no brainer.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

PID controller for consistent temperatures (+/- 5ºF ), Full color screen controller
Camp Chef Connect App compatible, Smart Smoke Technology, adjustable smoke settings from 1-10
Four stainless steel meat probes
Slide and Grill Technology's direct flame grilling reaches 650°F
Ash Cleanout System
Stainless steel fire box


Ash-Kickin' Cleanout Each cook on your pellet grill results in the ashes from your burned pellets. With a simple pull of a knob the ashes drop from the burn cup into a removable cup on the underside of your pellet grill. Do this between each cook for an easy, clean way to flush the burner and dispose of the ashes.	PID & WIFI Controller Camp Chef’s most feature-packed grill, making it the smartest and most versatile grill on the market. Fully equipped with our innovative PID and WIFI enabled controller, you’ll be able to stay connected to your grill using the Camp Chef app.	Slide & Grill Flame kissed isn’t only achievable with gas and charcoal grills. With a pull of a knob you’ll be able to switch between Direct and Indirect Flame mode. A louvered drip tray allows flames to reach the bottom grill racks giving you a wider grill temperature range from 160°F to 650°F.	Attachment Capability The Sidekick is designed to give you VersaGrillity as one of Camp Chef's single burner, 14-inch cooking systems, meaning you can add a griddle, grill, oven, stock pot, and more. The Sear Box is a master of one thing—searing. The included cast iron grill grates create beautiful sear marks and assist the Sear Box in reaching an astounding 900°F.



SMOKE CONTROL + PID	✓	✓	✓
WIFI CONTROLLER	✓	✓	✓
CAMP CHEF CONNECT APP COMPATIBLE	✓	✓	✓
SLIDE & GRILL TECHNOLOGY	✓	✓	✓
ATTACHMENT COMPATIBLE	✓	✓
STAINLESS STEEL MEAT PROBES	4	4	4
ASH KICKIN' CLEAN OUT SYSTEM	✓	✓	✓
HOPPER CAPACITY	22 LBS	22 LBS	10 LBS
TOTAL COOKING SURFACE	1236 sq. in.	811 sq. in.	506 sq. in.

product description

product details

important information

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you

Questions about Camp Chef 36 in. WiFi Woodwind Pellet Grill & Smoker with Sidekick (PG14) - WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity

What is the electric power specs ?

Answer: 110v

Answer: 110

Is the fire box the only part that is stainless steel? If not what other parts are?

Answer: Just the lid and the griddle attachment are stainless steel.

will the pz90 pizza oven work on the side kick?

Answer: The PZ90 pizza oven will not fit the side kick grill. You need the single burner pizza oven, the PZ30.

What attachment comes with this unit or is just the shelf?

Answer: It’s the PG14 sidekick our most popular attachment camp chef has for pellet grills

Compared to the 24in model, how much more pellets will this use to heat up the same amount of [lesser] food (not using the full capacity; food for 3)?

Answer: The difference in pellet usage is insignificant. I highly recommend the 36" size. You will not regret it!

Is the grill insulated?

Answer: No they sell an optional insulated blanket though

Answer: No, but there is a cover that you can purchase to provide insulation.

Answer: No, but they sell an insulated blanket that fits the top for cold weather operation. Have not used one, but have seen them used in review videos.

Answer: Not sure what your asking it maintains temp really well, if you live in a cold environment they also sell thermal covers to maintain heat,, they do not ship with them however

Is there a conversion kit to allow the sidekick to run on natural gas?

Answer: Yes it’s there is a conversion kit

Answer: Sure is! Item PG14-3NG

Why so expensive, is there a sale coming up on the 36 woodwind, my house payment isn't that much

Answer: wifi, with the PG14 by itself it 999 without the sidekick

What is the overall width of this end to end?

Answer: 65"

Does this come with a cover?

Answer: No, it is a separate item. It isn't cheap but appears to be well made. Since I'm a new owner don't know how it will wear. There is a large amount of material it fits nicely, even covering the propane tank (at least the top valve) and the Sidekick with an accessory box on top.

Answer: No you will need to order that separately. The Camp Chef Nylon 36" Heavy Duty Pellet Grill Patio Cover will fit.

Answer: No it does not... but this is a great grill/smoker. Has the option for direct flame.

Answer: No sold as accessory

Answer: No

The skillet comes off and the burner is shown. Is there a grill grate for it if I want to finish off some meat without buying the extra seating attach

Answer: No. You can buy the grill box accessory to go over the burner for searing.

With most pellet grills you aren't smoking when you're past 275 Degrees. With the adjustable smoke level can you still smoke above 275?

Answer: The adjustable smoke should allow for it. I did a tomahawk at 325 and had smoke. I also did a pork roast at 300 and had plenty of smoke. I’d guess above 350 you might start noticing less smoke

Answer: I think the adjustment ends at 300, after that it’s considered high temp range. Not that it won’t go higher than this. The Camp Chef will get 500 plus and will seat with the sliding grate

Answer: Yes! You can smoke up to 500 degrees. It is also adjustable between direct and in direct heat so it can used for grilling, as well

Answer: Minimal. If you want high smoke, you should stay below 275

can it be used without wifi?

Answer: Yes. The smoker works standalone with the digital display. You must have WiFi to control it from your smart phone.

Answer: Yes it can. It works very well without WiFi. You can still use bluetooth but that isn't necessary either.

Answer: Yes. It operates without the WiFi.

Answer: Yes, no need to use the wifi unless you want to monitor temps et al from a smartphone.

Answer: Yes. There is a control panel on the grill also.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes just use the display and u can also use bluetooth

Answer: Yes.

What are the exact dimensions with sear box or sidekick

Answer: Can be used as a stove or a griddle for a variety of cooking options

Can you get this smoker grill with a natural gas sidekick option instead of propane

Answer: yes you can its an valve replacement MODEL #: PG14-3NG

Will these rust anywhere; are there any pieces that can rust? If it's left outside, will it last for 5-10 years? What's the long-term viability... ?

Answer: Unless you live in a coastal area I don't think you need to be too worry about rust.

Why did the price on this jump by $300 recently here and on the Camp Chef website?

Answer: Inflation, metal cost, shipping container costs, trucking and fuel costs….. it won’t be the last they are announcing another on for July

Has anybody figured out how to add a rotisserie to this pellet grill?

Answer: It would require some alteration of the grill body. Considering that isn't a convection situation, I would wonder if you would even need to add a rotisserie . I might suggest trying a chicken stand to determine if your satisfied with that. Just a thought.

Answer: I don't think one is necessary as this is for indirect heat while smoking.

What size Hopper on the 36?

Answer: 22 lbs

Answer: holds 20lbs pellets

Will this fit in a 66” wide space that has pillars 33” high on each side? meaning, would the wider 69” part of the 36wifi+SK clear my 33” pillars?

Answer: With the sear box it will not clear the 33” pillars.

Answer: its 65" handle to end. its pretty tight

is it tall enough with the upper shelves out, to smoke chickens upright beer can style?

Answer: Absolutely. The design of the Camp Chef lends itself to maximizing internal space.

Answer: Yes top shelf is removable

will this item come assembled?

Answer: No, we had to assemble it.

What is the assembled length of the unit with sidekick installed?

Answer: 68"-69". I just stepped outside and measured, but with the odd shape I couldn't be more exact.

Is this unit powered via electricity or propane?

Answer: The grill that uses the pellets is powered by electricity. The attachments that go on the right, either the sidekick or sear box are powered by propane.

Answer: Grill is pellet and electric the sidekick is propane

Answer: The smoker is electric, and the sidekick is propane.

Can the hopper be emptied easily? Into a bucket? Live in very humid Florida.

Answer: Yes it can. It has a pull lever that allows the hopper to Dump in a bucket out the back and a menu item to clear the auger so it does not gum up the feed tub. Also, be aware the 36 is a huge grill make sure you need the space because the 24 will handle the normal family

Answer: Yes, it has a pull handle on the side which opens a chute on the back bottom of the hopper. Can empty back into the bag if you want. Best smoker on the market!!!!

Answer: Yes! I do use a dowel rod to remove any pellets that remain.

Answer: Yes. Pull of a lever

What is the actual cooking grates dimension ( area ) ?

Answer: Bottom grate 34 X 19 1/2"

What size Hopper on the 36?

Answer: 22 lbs

Answer: holds 20lbs pellets

Product reviews of Camp Chef 36 in. WiFi Woodwind Pellet Grill & Smoker with Sidekick (PG14) - WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity

The BOB : Pleased

Love everything about it so far!

Greg Stuart : Three Weeks Old - Has Failed Three Times

We are still trying to figure out what's going on here but the grill has failed to light three times in the first three weeks. Not sure why but camp chef is sending us a bunch of information to troubleshoot. Just what I needed, another project to fix a product after spending $1,000 for a grill. More to come later.

C. B. : All I have to say is it is awesome

I had my eye on a pellet grill for a long time after Traeger came out with their first models. Now I am glad I waited. After researching and comparing prices the Camp Chef had more refined features then the competition. What really sold me was the ash clean out feature and the direct flame sear.
Shipping. When the truck pulled up and the door open l was surprised to see something that looked like it was ready to be air dropped form a C-141. 3 separate boxes came on a pallet and all bundled in black plastic.
Each box was packed well and it arrived in perfect condition.
Assembly was relatively easy. Make sure you take at least 3-4 hrs. out of your day to get it up and running. Setting up the Wi Fi took a little time but it works great.
Now for the learning curve. I have owned smokers before but a pellet grill is a different animal. I can see right off that it will take my BBQing to the next level.
My first attempt was chicken breasts and thighs with mesquite and they tuned out excellent.
All I have to say is it is awesome and I rarely use that term.
Update. 10/24/2020
Well I have to say it is Awesome. Smoked several meats and I am getting it dialed in. I have found if you are grilling for a long smoke don't let the hopper get below 1/4 full. The hopper will not feed well and you could get a flame out.
The PID is another feature is what sets this grill above others. To be able to set the smoke range was a brilliant idea. This is a game changer. I see that other manufactures are starting to copy features that Camp Chef has pioneered. Traeger has taken a back seat to this grill.
Update 11/01/20
Smoked a whole 15lb brisket and it turned out excellent. By this time I was ready with a little experience under my belt. It was an all nighter . I inserted 2 probes . One in the point and the other in the flat. I found that the thermometer probes are off by 5 degrees + which is not a big deal with most meats but not with a brisket. That's when a good instant read meat probe thermometer is a must. By the way I forgot to mention in another main factor why I bought this brand is it is made in the USA and the leading manufacturer of pellet grills is not.
I am in no way affiliated with any grill manufacturer . Just a back yard griller and glad that I purchased this "awesome" grill. I used up using that word for the year. :)
Update: Turkey Day
Bought a Camp Chef Cannon and it is , dare I say it. I cant because I used that word up for this year. ????

Doug Scott : An absolute $1700.00 piece of junk. Don’t waste your money on Camp Chef!

I am a very seasoned outdoor cook with almost 40 yrs. experience. I have 2 Weber Grills, propane and charcoal, and two stick burners, Ceramic one and a very lg. Side burner Smoker capable of smoking 6 briskets in one smoke. However, due to age and a minor disability I decided to move all my grilling to something easier, a pellet grill/smoker. After much research, and against suggestions from my grilling friends, I chose the 36” C.C. Woodwind, with every accessory. Delivered 6 months ago. Bad decision. Currently, I’m using my 3rd controller, have never had the grill create any smoke, and this weekend, the auger failed to work. That’s it! This $1700.00 piece of junk is going to the junk yard and I’m going to the Traeger Store. I DO NOT RECOMMEND CAMP CHEF GRILLS! Don’t waste your money!

James A Edenfield : Love my Camp Chef

I had not purchased a pellet smoker before. All of my grilling had been with a propane grill. The flavor of the smoked foods has been fantastic and the meats have been super tender. The camp chef is sturdy and I love the wifi connection to my phone so I can monitor the probe and grill temperatures.

Jeff Owens : Fantastic Smoker!

I am loving this smoker and the added sidekick accessory grill. One week of use every night and really happy about this purchase.

Christopher P. Georgeson : Disappointed.

My traeger died and was in the market for a new smoker. I did a lot of research and thought the camp chef woodwind would be a great fit.

I love the idea of direct heat with the slider mechanism.

The pellet clean chute at the bottom is brilliant for maintaining a clean burn.

The sidekick is just a genius idea.

I went all in and got the 36inch grill and a grill box side kick. I got it around fathers day and ordered it directly from camp chef.

Frankly I wish I ordered the more expensive Traeger.

Let's start with temperature control.

Low smoke (160f) and high smoke (180-225) works well. If you plan on only cooking pork shoulders you'll be fine.

You want to cook steak or burgers at higher temp... Prepare to wait a while.

So you want to get to somewhere around 400 degrees. Wait about 25 minutes your grill takes forever to climb. You burn through so many pellets getting to that temp.

Ok you think I'll just open the direct cooker and move the slider over. Yup that works but if you have a large family you only get that heat over the burner pot. So again you'll be waiting a while.

Oh and that burner pot... Look at the pictures and you'll notice that it's located towards the left chamber more then at the middle. Even with the heat diffuser you get hot spots only to the left of the grill while the right is noticeably cooler.

Thinojg about the side kick accessory. I would don't recommend it unless you want it for the griddle top. That seems to work but it's a small surface to cook much on but it is good. However I bought if for the grill box.

Wow... After a few uses and heavily seasoning the "cast iron" it's completely rusted out. This is a common complaint on this product. Also even after adjusting the propane feed to get clean fire the flare up on this unit to too much at times. Lots of poor design.

The pellets from campchef are good and so is the app. The app to adjust the temperature and check your temps recently got upgraded and performs much better now. At low smoke settings it's impressive to see the temp swings be so minimal.
I also love the grill racks. They smartly broke them up into 3 sections and you can clean them easily in your sink since they are small. Brilliant.

The metal construction ranges from passable to poor. The lid is the biggest offender as it's made of stainless steel. It doesn't hold heat as well as most smokers that use a thicker gauge steel. Also the stainless steel seemed like a way to be more style over substance. The lid turns brown within a month of use due to all the smoke. Why not just make it match the body of the smoker?
A lot of smokers in this price range also double insulate. Not this smoker though. Unfortunately you'll have to buy another accessory (insulation blanket) to keep the heat in.

Is this grill worth the money you pay for.... Nope. It Just isn't, I wish it was. I'm not getting rid of it though since I paid a pretty penny for it. I wish I just bought a Traeger or a different competitor. This will be the last campchef product I buy. I don't enjoy writing that and I hope that campchef makes better smokers in the future.
I rated this grill 3 stars because I can't rate it 2.5 stars since Amazon won't do .5 star increments.

If you only cook low and slow this smoker is good. Get used to one half the grill being much cooler then the other half and manage your expectations.

Good luck if you buy it.

Greg Stuart : Three Weeks Old - Has Failed Three Times

StanMPD : Very unreliable yet expensive grill.

Most unreliable grill I have ever owned. Missing hardware to set it up which took 2 months to get from Camp Chef (bought my own), 6 temperature probes gone bad, another problem with the controller having too many ground wires hooked up and tonight the grill temperature reading went up to 645 degrees before shutting itself down. Dead in 3 months of about a dozen uses. By the way, it was cool enough to cover even though it thought it was 645 degrees. Another ruined meal.

Paul Keele : One of the best purchases I've ever made in my life!

I can't find anything I'm not in love with on the Woodwind 36. I owned a smaller older Camp Chef pellet grill and was always satisfied with it. But the new WiFi PID controller is a game changer. Being able to select different smoke levels adds an entirely different flavor profile that makes everything I've cooked taste 10 times better than before. The extra space on the 36 inch model is night and day. I always found myself wishing I had more space on my previous model and now I'm trying to think of ways to use all this extra space. The new hopper not only looks sleek, but grately improves the pellet movement to the auger. The Camp Chef app that connects to the new controller is easy to use, and I love being able to quickly monitor what's happening with the grill and what I'm cooking. Adding the side kick attachment makes it an all in one cooking machine. I've used the included flat top for stir fry, breakfast and even searing. The option to add a BBQ box and pizza oven if I want is a nice bonus. I've owned a lot of Camp Chef products over the years. I've always been completely satisfied with their products, but the Woodwind 36 is hands down the best product I've ever purchased from them.

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you

Camp Chef 36 in. WiFi Woodwind Pellet Grill & Smoker with Sidekick (PG14) - WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

Product Description

CAMP CHEF Pellet Grill

WOODWIND WIFI 36"

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Ash-Kickin' Cleanout

PID & WIFI Controller

Slide & Grill

Attachment Capability

product description

product details

important information

Questions about Camp Chef 36 in. WiFi Woodwind Pellet Grill & Smoker with Sidekick (PG14) - WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity

What is the electric power specs ?

Is the fire box the only part that is stainless steel? If not what other parts are?

will the pz90 pizza oven work on the side kick?

What attachment comes with this unit or is just the shelf?

Compared to the 24in model, how much more pellets will this use to heat up the same amount of [lesser] food (not using the full capacity; food for 3)?

Is the grill insulated?

Is there a conversion kit to allow the sidekick to run on natural gas?

Why so expensive, is there a sale coming up on the 36 woodwind, my house payment isn't that much

What is the overall width of this end to end?

Does this come with a cover?

The skillet comes off and the burner is shown. Is there a grill grate for it if I want to finish off some meat without buying the extra seating attach

With most pellet grills you aren't smoking when you're past 275 Degrees. With the adjustable smoke level can you still smoke above 275?

can it be used without wifi?

What are the exact dimensions with sear box or sidekick

Can you get this smoker grill with a natural gas sidekick option instead of propane

Will these rust anywhere; are there any pieces that can rust? If it's left outside, will it last for 5-10 years? What's the long-term viability... ?

Why did the price on this jump by $300 recently here and on the Camp Chef website?

Has anybody figured out how to add a rotisserie to this pellet grill?

What size Hopper on the 36?

Will this fit in a 66” wide space that has pillars 33” high on each side? meaning, would the wider 69” part of the 36wifi+SK clear my 33” pillars?

is it tall enough with the upper shelves out, to smoke chickens upright beer can style?

will this item come assembled?

What is the assembled length of the unit with sidekick installed?

Is this unit powered via electricity or propane?

Can the hopper be emptied easily? Into a bucket? Live in very humid Florida.

What is the actual cooking grates dimension ( area ) ?

What size Hopper on the 36?

Product reviews of Camp Chef 36 in. WiFi Woodwind Pellet Grill & Smoker with Sidekick (PG14) - WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity