Smart Electric Fireplaces

Smart electric fireplaces add Wi-Fi app control to the realistic flame and supplemental heat of a standard electric fireplace. This collection spans built-in, wall-mounted, and freestanding models with multicolor flame, adjustable heat, and home automation compatibility.

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What Makes an Electric Fireplace "Smart"?

A smart electric fireplace adds Wi-Fi app control on top of the standard remote, letting you adjust flame color, brightness, and heat from your phone instead of walking up to the unit. This collection spans built-in, wall-mounted, and freestanding styles, so the right structural fit and feature set for your space is easy to find.

Built-In, Wall-Mounted, or Freestanding

Built-in models recess into a framed wall for a flush, custom look, the majority of this collection.
Wall-mounted models hang directly on an existing wall with minimal or no framing required.
Freestanding models come with a base or legs and don't require any wall installation at all.
Single-sided or multi-sided: most units show flame from one side, but several models in this collection offer 3-sided or see-through viewing for a more open, architectural placement.

Heat Output and Room Coverage

Most models draw about 1,500 watts on a 120V circuit, close to 5,000 BTU, enough to take the chill off roughly 400 to 500 square feet. Models that can be hardwired to 240V give up to about 10,000 BTU, enough for up to about 1,000 square feet. Either way it is supplemental heat from a fan-forced heater. Every heated model runs the flame with the heat off, and a few here are ambiance-only with no heater at all, useful for a covered outdoor space or year-round display.

Indoor or Outdoor Installation

Most models in this collection are indoor-only, but a number are rated for outdoor installation on a covered patio or outdoor living space. Check the individual product page for its specific indoor/outdoor rating before ordering.

Customizable Flame and Smart Features

Beyond app control, most models offer multicolor flame settings, adjustable brightness, and a realistic ember bed, with several adding a crackling fire sound effect for extra ambiance. Many are also compatible with existing home automation setups, letting you fold the fireplace into routines alongside other smart home devices, check the specific product page to confirm compatibility with your system.

Explore Related Fireplace Styles

Looking for something else? Browse our full range of fireplace styles:

Electric Fireplace Inserts if you're retrofitting an existing fireplace opening
Outdoor Electric Fireplaces for more outdoor-rated options
Modern Fireplaces for more clean-lined designs
Built-in Electric Fireplaces for recessed, flush-with-the-wall models
3-Sided Electric Fireplaces for the end of a wall or a peninsula
Virtual Fireplaces for a recorded real fire on screen
Or return to our full Electric Fireplaces collection to compare every style

Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Electric Fireplaces

What makes an electric fireplace "smart"?

A smart electric fireplace connects to Wi-Fi so you can control flame color, brightness, and heat from a smartphone app instead of just the included remote. Many also support scheduling, so the fireplace can turn on before you get home.

Can smart electric fireplaces be integrated with existing home automation systems?

Many models in this collection are compatible with common home automation platforms, letting you fold the fireplace into voice commands or routines alongside other smart devices. Compatibility varies by model, so check the specific product page to confirm it works with your system before ordering.

Are smart electric fireplaces energy efficient?

Yes. Electric fireplaces turn nearly all the power they draw into heat, with none lost up a chimney or vent. The heater is the big draw, about 1,500 watts on most models, and you can switch it off and run the flame alone, which is LED lighting and uses very little. App control and schedules also make it easy to shut the fireplace off when nobody is in the room.

What's the difference between a smart electric fireplace and a regular one?

The core flame technology and heater are typically the same; the difference is the control layer. A smart model adds Wi-Fi connectivity and an app on top of the remote, for control from anywhere and often more granular flame customization.

Can I control a smart electric fireplace without Wi-Fi?

Yes. Every model in this collection still includes a physical remote control, so Wi-Fi and the app are an added convenience, not the only way to operate it. You'll just lose the remote-access and automation features if the unit isn't connected.

Are smart electric fireplaces available for outdoor installation?

Some are. A number of models in this collection are rated for outdoor installation on a covered patio or outdoor living space, but most are indoor-only. Check the individual product page for its specific rating before installing outdoors.