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I love this smoker, but it really isn't an indoor smoker. The smoker lid allows too much smoke to escape into the surrounding area. I have found that by using it in my well ventilated garage, on a work bench that is clutter-free and heat resistant, I have excellent results. If a garage isn't available, it would do fine on a porch or patio that has availability to an electrical outlet. I also would recommend storing the unit inside your home, in the box it comes in with the flaps closed (strong aroma lingers). I have a lot of experience with outside electric water smokers and this one rivals even the best; just don't expect to use it indoors.

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Used once and so far works great. Great smoked ham.

I love this! It takes a couple tries to know how much wood to put in. Once you get past the learning curve, you'll love it! I even like the slow cooker function. It's not a crock. It's a light, nonstick pan. No weight to it but cooks the same. Very happy

My first impression is that it definitely works. As others have described, the controls are pretty complicated. It really could benefit from some additional buttons or a better UI. Other than that, I added an elastic strap to hold down the lid a bit better. I live in a 6 unit apartment and my stove vent inexplicably vents into a back stairwell where smoke alarms are located. I'm constantly setting them off when I'm searing roasts or frying stuff. My neighbors love me! LOL Without a little weight or a strap on the lid, the smoke does escape and I really want to be able to use it in my kitchen. My first test was to smoke fresh ground turkey patties on hot. They came out a bit too smokey but that's probably more related to the quantity/type of wood chips and needing to play with the settings. Overall, I'm very happy with it and am looking forward to using it often in my Chicago apartment year round.UPDATE after 3rd use: No regrets because I mostly needed a slow cooker but the smoking will definitely take practice and an understanding of the capabilities and limitations. Does it smoke stuff? Yes. Will it behave like a pellet grill/smoker? Absolutely not. You're going to need to accept these limitations and adjust accordingly. Use it to add a great smoke flavor to meats but you'll need to incorporate a cast iron grill pan or a broiler to get your meats to not have a steamed/boiled texture.

I so far have only used this as a slow cooker, but it does a fantastic job. It is much lighter than the average slow cooker which makes it more manageable to transport to another location, which we did over the holidays. It is nice and large - large enough that I was able to cook two boneless turkey breasts at one time. I am anxious to try the smoker feature, just haven't had the time to do so. Highly recommend based on the slow cooker feature alone.