# IntelliFire

> Remote fireplace control via app and voice assistants. (iPhone/iPad app by HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/635113342)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 314 App Store ratings · 152 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149/reviews.md

## What is IntelliFire?

Take control of your fire from anywhere with the IntelliFire® App. Use your phone, tablet, or voice through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to instantly create a cozy environment. Adjust the flame, thermostat, lights, and more at home or while away. Just ensure you have a Wi-Fi Module installed. To check compatibility or schedule an appointment, contact your local dealer for Heat & Glo®, Majestic®, Heatilator®, Simplifire®, Monessen® or Vermont Castings®.

Amazon, Alexa, and related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Google, YouTube, and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

## Key features

- Remote fireplace control
- Smartphone and tablet operation
- Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Adjust flame and thermostat
- Control lighting
- Wi-Fi Module required

## What do users think of IntelliFire?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Big improvement since last season
- 👍 Alexa Voice integration
- 👍 Reliable after firmware update

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constantly disconnects from WiFi
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Minimal functionality compared to remote
- 🐛 Frequently requires resets
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive
- 🐛 Loses connection to server

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect WiFi network
- Loses connection to fireplace
- Resets temperature and settings
- Password reset not working

**Most requested features**

- Timer to turn off fireplace
- Control over LED backlight color
- Better smart home integration
- Thermostat-like scheduling options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 152)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellifire/id1456842149/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Issues

*2026-06-18, version 1.1.9*

The app has not worked from installation, now the remote doesn’t work either. Disappointing

### 4/5 — 3 years use

*2026-06-02, version 1.1.9*

Heat n Glo Phoenix 42 Direct 
The app is a good alternative to the supplied remote from H&G, which eats batteries unlike any electronic device I’ve ever used. Ridiculous, but that’s another story. The only issue with the app is that it cannot control the light (embers) kit with the fireplace. It’s no available and I don’t know why. You pay extra for the lights, but unless I reactivate the horrible remote and drop the app, my light kit isn’t available. For a $10k fireplace, that seems to be a pretty significant shortcoming. No sense buying the light kit with this fireplace. The app won’t let you use it.

### 1/5 — Just a bad app

*2026-05-18, version 1.1.9*

Rarely ever controls my fireplace when I’m away from the house.  So unreliable.

### 1/5 — 25% of the time

*2026-03-28, version 1.1.9*

App is very flaky- works doesn’t

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2026-03-01, version 1.1.9*

This is absolutely the worst app I’ve ever used in my entire life and you need to pay developers to actually make it work when people pay this much for a fireplace. This is a total disgrace.

### 3/5 — Temp doesn’t show the correct temp

*2026-01-30, version 1.1.9*

The temp always shows -15 outside and 69 indoors

### 4/5 — Works fine

*2026-01-25, version 1.1.9*

Works fine app’s been getting better could use a few more tweaks

### 1/5 — Won’t connect

*2026-01-25, version 1.1.9*

This is horrible

### 4/5 — Big improvement since last season

*2026-01-21, version 1.1.7*

Getting everything on one page makes it easier, I also find that changing a setting it doesn’t pop back in 10 seconds as much as it used to. 
Now I understand they don’t want to have timers because you don’t want it turning on with no one home, although that should be our option… But how about having a timer when it turns off? How many times have we gone to bed and forgot to turn it back it is how we heat our house it shouldn’t be that hard just to tell be able to turn it off at 10 PM, with no safety issues.

Update January 2026:
I got a response back that they added Alexa Voice to the system I’ve had mine for three years I don’t know how long they did it they should advertise that upfront in the app or something, the fact that the app is so limited it would’ve been a dream that they would jump the technology to such a higher level of automation, but they did!

I can now have Alexa set back the temperature to 64° at 10 PM during the week at 11 PM on weekends. Hooray! 
I’m retired so I get up at different times now I can tell her to set the temperature to 70 when I wake up. 

I already have Smartthings automation doing a power cycle every night because their WIFI unit becomes non-responsive randomly. That seems to prevent it.

### 1/5 — Terrible  app and Applience

*2026-01-15, version 1.1.7*

This thing feels like it came from the 80s. Everything is super slow. Connection is terrible. The app hardly controls any future of the fireplace. If you have color leds…. guess what! you cannot control it !  It also constantly freezes us as well. Basically the app and fireplace are for most part useless and dated.   Go with a different product if you can.

## Frequently asked questions about IntelliFire

### What does the IntelliFire app do?

The IntelliFire app allows you to remotely control your compatible fireplace using your smartphone, tablet, or voice commands. You can adjust settings like flame height, thermostat, and lighting to create a desired ambiance from anywhere.

### What are the key features of the IntelliFire app?

Key features include remote control via mobile devices, voice control integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and the ability to adjust flame intensity, thermostat settings, and interior lighting. A Wi-Fi Module is necessary for these smart functionalities.

### Is the IntelliFire app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires a compatible Wi-Fi Module to be installed in your fireplace to enable its smart control features.

### What devices is the IntelliFire app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with smartphones and tablets. It also integrates with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Compatibility with specific fireplace brands such as Heat & Glo®, Majestic®, Heatilator®, Simplifire®, Monessen®, or Vermont Castings® depends on the installation of a Wi-Fi Module.

### How can I check if my fireplace is compatible with IntelliFire?

To check compatibility and schedule an appointment for installation, you should contact your local dealer for brands like Heat & Glo®, Majestic®, Heatilator®, Simplifire®, Monessen®, or Vermont Castings®. They can confirm if your fireplace can be equipped with the necessary Wi-Fi Module.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9 — 2026-01-23

- Fan and thermostat controls are now faster and smoother.
- We fixed small bugs with weather updates and the SSID pop‑up that appears when your Wi‑Fi name includes an unsupported “\”.

### 1.1.7 — 2025-08-26

- Redesigned fireplace control screen
- Pop up for when your WiFi Module needs an update 
- Support for additional special characters in network name and password during setup 
- Crash fixes for onboarding a fireplace 
- Redesigned app icon 
- Ability to permanently dismiss heat warning pop up

### 0.143 — 2024-09-09

- Resolves an app crash that could occur when viewing a fireplace. 
- Adds "Upgrade Firmware" button for the Wi-Fi Module in "Other" tab. 
- Changes Privacy Policy to match our parent company, HNI Corporation. The Privacy Policy can be viewed at any time using the "Privacy Policy" button in main account settings. 
- Adds warning text to "Lights" control in "Other" tab. 
- Adds info icon for Celsius to Fahrenheit mismatches in "Temp" tab for thermostat enabled appliances.

### 0.137 — 2023-06-20

- Changes to onboarding process to support the upcoming release of the Inception Electric Fireplace

### 0.124 — 2022-08-29

- Support of additional special characters in your WiFi network name and password. 
- Adds the ability for a primary or secondary user to delete their account. 
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.

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