5 benefits of a remote control fireplace

Remote control fireplaces are a must-have for modern homes. 

After a hard week of work, travelling or life with kids, getting up off your sofa to turn on your fire may seem like an impossible task. That’s where remote fireplaces come in! 

These advanced appliances leave heat management at your fingertips, with app compatibility and a host of programmable features. Best of all, they come in a range of beautiful designs, with models from brands like Elgin & Hall, Be Modern and DRU. 

To learn more about what a remote control fireplace could bring to your home, stay with Fires2U.

1. Convenience 

Of course, one of the stand-out benefits of remote control fireplaces is their convenience. With these units, homeowners can control most, if not all, of their fire’s main features by barely lifting a finger.

Being able to turn your fireplace on and off remotely means you can easily manage the temperature without the need to manually adjust settings or use physical controls. 

They’re especially great for cold winter mornings, where you can warm up your room before getting out of bed. Or, for those evenings when you want to create a cosy atmosphere quickly and with minimal effort. 

They can also be highly suitable for those with mobility issues. Some fires may require users to bend over or kneel to turn the fire on. But with remote-controlled units, the potential for injury is removed.

2. Programmable features

Remote control fireplaces are also sought after for their advanced programmable features, which typically include thermostats. 

Some of our DRU gas fires enable you to put a timer on your gas fire for instance, if you’re headed home from work on a cold evening, you can programme your fire to warm up the room 10 minutes before you arrive. Or, you can set it to turn off automatically after you've gone to sleep. 

These advanced scheduling capabilities by the DRU gas fire range mean that you can optimise both your comfort and energy usage. 

You might want the fireplace to turn on earlier on weekends when you are home all day, compared to weekdays when the house may be empty during working hours.

If you’re looking to integrate this sort of technology into your home, a remote-controlled DRU gas fire or stove would be the perfect investment.

3. Thermostat controls 

Thermostat controls, which work similarly to the timer feature, work by allowing the user to set a desired room temperature, after which the fireplace will automatically adjust its heat output to maintain that temperature.

Thermostat controls can be particularly useful during the colder months when maintaining a stable, comfortable warmth can be challenging. 

For instance, if a homeowner sets the thermostat to 20°C, the fireplace will modulate its flame and heat output to keep the room at that temperature. 

It can turn off or reduce the flame when the room is sufficiently warm and reignite the flame when the temperature drops. The thermostat controls in remote control fireplaces offer homeowners a practical, efficient way to manage their home’s warmth.

4. App/phone controls

In today’s world, most people have their phones glued to their hips. Luckily, remote control fires can also be altered via app controls by certain manufacturers such as Flamerite fire range! These apps, available for both iOS and Android devices, mean homeowners can alter their fires virtually anywhere. 

Some apps allow users to change their flame height, blower speed, and even LED lighting settings. Whether you're cosy in bed or entertaining guests in another room, you can easily adjust your fireplace's settings to maintain the perfect ambience.

5. Customisation

While the primary benefit of remote control fires is their practicality, they also offer a high degree of customisation when it comes to aesthetics. 

For instance, inset electric fires like the Elgin & Hall Chollerton are designed to fit into standard fireplace openings for a sleek, modern look. This fire’s widescreen viewing area is ideal for larger rooms. 

Wall-mounted electric fires, such as the DRU Virtuo 100/3 Evolve, are another popular option. These models can be mounted at eye level, which saves floor space whilst creating a dramatic visual effect.