The $400 Zelos 450 Smart Grill with Generative AI Unveiled at CES
Brisk It introduces the Zelos 450, a smart grill featuring generative AI for automated cooking and personalized recipes, priced at $399.
At CES, the barbecue tech wizards at Brisk It pulled the curtain back on their latest brainchild, the Zelos 450 smart grill. Priced at a wallet-friendly $399, this electric wood pellet smoker isn’t just smart—it’s practically a culinary genius, thanks to its generative AI that whips up custom recipes and takes the guesswork out of grilling. With a generous 450 square inches of cooking real estate and Wi-Fi connectivity, you can tweak settings or check on your brisket from the comfort of your couch via the mobile app. (Because let’s face it, who wants to stand outside in the cold?)
What really sets the Zelos 450 apart is its price tag. It’s a steal compared to Traeger’s Wi-Fi models, which start at $800 and don’t even have that fancy AI magic. And it’s a step down from Brisk It’s own earlier AI grills, which kicked off at $849.99. So, yeah, it’s kind of a big deal.
At the heart of this grill is Brisk It’s Vera AI technology, which is like having a pitmaster in your pocket. It keeps an eye on your cook, sends you nudges about when to wrap those ribs (because we all forget), and if you ignore it, it’ll tweak the temp to save your dinner from disaster. Talk about a lifesaver.
The Vera 2.0 model on the Zelos 450 is even smarter, with features like Smart Image Recognition and Recipe Re-creation. Imagine snapping a pic of your steak and having the grill suggest the perfect cook time. Or it can take a recipe you love and adapt it for the grill. Plus, with a temp range from a lazy 180°F to a blistering 500°F, it’s ready for anything from slow-smoked pulled pork to a quick sear on a steak.
Mark your calendars for Q1 2025, because that’s when the Zelos 450 hits shelves at all the usual suspects: Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Brisk It’s own webstore. Get ready to grill like a pro, with a little help from your AI friend.