Know the rough window
Choose the cut, kg weight, smoker temperature, and target to see a practical projected smoke-time range before Start.
Woodfire smoke companion
Less guesswork. Better bark.
SmokeShow helps Woodfire cooks plan the window, probe at the right moments, follow the cook from the Home Screen, rest without panic, and remember what made the last one worth bragging about.
- Projected smoke window
- Probe it properly
- Widgets on watch
- Rest without panic
Real probe checks. Calmer cooks. Reminders, readings, rest guidance, and temperature trends keep the smoke moving.
Stop babysitting the lid.
Manual smoking should not mean hovering, guessing, and reopening the cooker every time doubt creeps in. SmokeShow gives you a plan, a next check, and a timeline that moves with real probe readings.Make every probe count
Log a real thermometer reading and SmokeShow adjusts the remaining estimate from the temperature trend.
Read the mood of the cook
See on-track, running fast, running slow, stall likely, ready-to-rest, and resting states without pretending barbecue is clockwork.
Remember the good ones
Keep notes, ratings, favourites, and local media references so the next cook does not start from scratch.
Know when to start, not just when to panic.
Before you press Start, SmokeShow shows a projected smoke-time range and a suggested first probe check. Useful for meal planning, fuel planning, and not explaining to hungry people why dinner is now a concept.Cut, weight, smoker temperature, target, and beef doneness feed into an estimated range before the cook starts.
See when the first manual thermometer check is likely due, then let optional reminders nudge you during the cook.
It is a planning range, not a prophecy. Weather, meat shape, lid openings, and probe placement still get a vote.
Plan. Probe. Learn. Repeat.
The app stays deliberately simple because the complicated bit is already sitting in the smoker.- 01
Pick the cook
Choose a Woodfire-style preset, from brisket and ribs through chicken, salmon, sausages, custom cooks, and Beef roasting joint.
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Set the target
Dial in kg, smoker temperature in Celsius, target temp, and roast-beef doneness where it applies.
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Read the window
Before Start, check the projected smoke-time range and the first manual probe check. No lid roulette required.
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Start the smoke
SmokeShow opens the active cook, tracks progress, and can queue local check reminders if notifications are allowed.
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Probe it properly
Use a real thermometer, log the reading, add notes, and let the estimate move with the cook.
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Rest, save, repeat
Use progress insight, rest guidance, and history notes so the next smoke starts with fewer surprises.
Built for cooks who still probe the meat.
No Bluetooth pretending, no smoker control, no food-safety bravado. SmokeShow is a focused companion for real thermometer checks, sensible timing, and better notes next time.Plan the smoke window
Pick the cut, kg, smoker temperature, and target to see a projected range before you commit the cook.
Know the first probe
SmokeShow suggests when to take the first manual reading, so checking the meat is planned, not panicked.
UK roast beef mode
Topside, silverside, sirloin, rib, and rolled joints get a smoke-roast preset instead of being treated like brisket.
Doneness without guesswork
For Beef roasting joint, choose Rare, Medium rare, Medium, or Medium well, then tweak the target if you know your crowd.
Probe it properly
Log real thermometer readings and let SmokeShow rebuild the session timeline around what is actually happening.
Reminders, not sirens
Optional local nudges can arrive before the next manual check. iOS controls delivery, so they are prompts, not alarms.
Read the cook
Manual readings feed the estimate, chart, confidence, and on-track, slow, stall, ready, or resting states.
Respect the wrap
For cuts that earn it, SmokeShow can suggest when wrapping may help. Bark judgement still belongs to the cook.
Rest like you mean it
Recommended rest windows and timers keep the post-smoke stage from becoming an afterthought.
More than one thing smoking
Track multiple active cooks with collapsible cards and a compact count when the smoker gets busy.
Home Screen smoke watch
Small and medium widgets keep progress, next check timing, and cook status visible without opening the app.
Lock Screen at a glance
Live Activities and Dynamic Island keep supported iPhones in the loop alongside Home Screen widgets.
History that remembers
Save ratings, favourites, notes, media references, and native share summaries so the next cook starts smarter.
Roast beef belongs in the smoke too.
SmokeShow includes a Beef roasting joint preset for topside, silverside, sirloin, rib, and rolled joints, with doneness choices for smoke-roast beef rather than pretending every cut wants to be brisket. Beef roasting joint
Pick the doneness. Still probe the beef.
Choose Rare, Medium rare, Medium, or Medium well, then adjust the target if you like your roast a different way. It stays metric-first and still expects a real thermometer check before serving.
- Rare50 C
- Medium rare56 C
- Medium60 C
- Medium well66 C
The preset uses smoke-roast timing, first-check guidance around 35 minutes, a 20-40 minute rest recommendation, and no normal wrap prompt.
The useful bits move.
Short loops show the planning and probe flow clearly. A little heat, no gimmicky fireworks.Planner in motion
Change the cut, doneness, and kg. The smoke window and first check follow before Start.
Probe, log, adjust
A real thermometer reading goes in. The estimate, insight, and next-check rhythm move with the cook.
Proof, not smoke and mirrors.
Real SmokeShow screens for projected planning, manual checks, widgets, rest guidance, and the notes that make next weekend's cook better. 
The cook is not over when the smoker stops.
Some cuts need a proper rest before they are worth slicing or pulling. SmokeShow can guide rest-enabled cooks into a recommended window, timer, and optional reminder.When a smoke reaches target, SmokeShow can show the rest path without pretending that timing equals food-safety proof.
Start the recommended rest timer, skip it if the cut does not need it, or finish and save when the meat has had its moment.
If notifications are enabled, SmokeShow can send a rest-complete reminder. iOS still controls whether the nudge lands on time.
Keep the cook in your peripheral vision.
The cook keeps moving even when you step away. Widgets handle Home Screen checks, while Live Activities and Dynamic Island keep progress visible on supported iPhones.Live dashboard: status, progress, remaining estimate, next check, insight state, and temperature chart in one place.
Dynamic Island: compact views can show progress or active-smoke count, depending on device and system state.
Home Screen widgets: small and medium widgets keep smoke status visible when the phone is unlocked.
Check reminders: optional local notifications can nudge you before the next manual probe check. Prompts, not guaranteed alarms.
Dynamic Island
Compact progress or active-smoke count when iOS has the space for it.
Lock Screen
A bigger glance at progress, next check, and latest probe while the cook keeps moving.
Good cooks leave clues.
The next smoke gets better when you remember what actually happened. SmokeShow saves completed cooks with ratings, favourites, notes, media references, and shareable summaries so experience does not disappear with the leftovers.Notes worth coming back to
Capture what worked, what changed, and what you would absolutely do again.
Ratings and favourites
Mark the cooks that earned a repeat and build better reference points for future sessions.
Local media references
Attach photos and videos locally. Cloud media sync is not a shipped claim yet.
Native sharing
Share a simple cook summary through iOS when the result deserves witnesses.
Timing help is not a food-safety certificate.
SmokeShow helps with planning, timing, logging, and learning. It does not certify food safety, replace a thermometer, or control your smoker. Always verify safe serving temperatures with a real thermometer and follow current official guidance before anyone gets a plate.
Ninja and Ninja Woodfire are trademarks of their respective owners. SmokeShow is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ninja.
FAQ
Straight answers, no sauce on the truth.Can I see an estimated cook time before starting?
Yes. The planner can show a projected smoke-time range and a suggested first manual check before you press Start. Treat it as a planning window, not a dinner reservation.
Does SmokeShow connect to Bluetooth thermometers?
No. SmokeShow is for cooks who trust a real thermometer. Take the reading yourself, then log it in the app.
Will SmokeShow remind me to check the meat?
Yes, if you allow notifications. SmokeShow can schedule local reminders before manual checks and rest completion. iOS controls delivery, so they are useful nudges, not guaranteed kitchen alarms.
Does SmokeShow work without Dynamic Island?
Yes. Live Activities use the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island where available, and Home Screen widgets give glanceable smoke status on supported devices, including iPhones without Dynamic Island.
Do widgets update in real time?
No. Widgets refresh under iOS rules from snapshots saved by the app. They are for quick checks, not a second-by-second live ticker.
Are widgets the same as Live Activities?
No. Widgets live on the Home Screen. Live Activities appear on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island where supported. SmokeShow supports both, but iOS treats them as different features.
Does the app tell me exactly when to wrap or rest?
No. SmokeShow gives cautious guidance like "consider wrapping" or a recommended rest range. Bark, tenderness, preference, and food safety still need your judgement and a real thermometer.
Does it support roast beef joints?
Yes. Beef roasting joint is built for UK-style smoke-roasted topside, silverside, sirloin, rib, and rolled joints, with Rare, Medium rare, Medium, and Medium well target options.
Is it only for Ninja Woodfire?
SmokeShow is designed around Ninja Woodfire-style smoker ranges, especially the UK 120-210 C smoker range. Custom settings are available, but this is not a universal pit controller.
Is SmokeShow officially affiliated with Ninja?
No. SmokeShow is independent. Ninja and Ninja Woodfire are trademarks of their respective owners.
Does it work in Celsius and kilograms?
Yes. SmokeShow is metric-first, with kg and Celsius as the default language of the cook.
Can it track more than one smoke at a time?
Yes. You can run multiple active smokes, keep cards collapsed, and use supported widgets or Live Activities where available.
Does it sync with iCloud?
Not yet. SmokeShow is local-first today, and iCloud/CloudKit sync stays planned until cross-device testing is complete.
Can I save notes and photos?
Yes. Notes, ratings, favourites, and local photo/video references are supported. Cloud sync for media files is not shipped yet.
Does it guarantee food safety?
No. SmokeShow helps with planning and logging. Your thermometer and current official food-safety guidance get the final say before serving.
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