IntelliFire vs DFC@Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IntelliFire
Control your fireplace remotely using your smartphone, tablet, or voice commands. Adjust flame, temperature, and lighting for a perfect ambiance from anywhere. Requires a Wi-Fi Module for smart home integration.
- Remote fireplace control
- Smartphone and tablet operation
- Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Adjust flame and thermostat
- Control lighting
- Wi-Fi Module required
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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.
DFC@Home
This platform connects with compatible smart faucets and steam systems. It allows remote activation, personalized control profiles, and integration with voice assistants for a customized experience.
- Remote product activation
- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Personalized control profiles
- Custom task containers with VoiceIQ™
- Manage steam systems
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*A compatible connected Delta® or Brizo® product is required to effectively use this app* DFC@Home™ is a powerful platform that integrates with connected Brizo® and Delta® products. Depending on which product(s) you own, you can customize your controls within the app, and start your products remotely. App Features: - Control your Delta and Brizo products with your Amazon Alexa® or Google® Assistant voice assistants - Start your products remotely via the mobile app. - Program, manage and personalize profiles for your steam system. - Create custom containers for your most frequent tasks with VoiceIQ™ technology Compatible Products: - Brizo VoiceIQ® Faucets - Brizo Mystix™ Transcendent Steam Systems - Delta VoiceIQ® Faucets - Delta SteamScape™ Deluxe Steam Systems
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Verdict
IntelliFire and DFC@Home both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 22% of IntelliFire's written reviews are positive against 0% of DFC@Home's. IntelliFire also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (440 vs 111). DFC@Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for IntelliFire against 4.3 for DFC@Home. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 440 and 111 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of IntelliFire's written reviews are positive against 0% of DFC@Home's.
IntelliFire ships an update every 6 months, DFC@Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IntelliFire | DFC@Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (440 ratings) | 4.3 (111 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 440 — better | 111 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 374 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hearth & Home Technologies | DELTA FAUCET COMPANY |
Customer experience
IntelliFire
DFC@Home
Bugs and requests
IntelliFire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Fails to detect WiFi network
- Loses connection to fireplace
- Resets temperature and settings
- Password reset not working
Requested features
4 requests- Timer to turn off fireplace
- Control over LED backlight color
- Better smart home integration
- Thermostat-like scheduling options
DFC@Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IntelliFire
No in-app purchases
DFC@Home
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IntelliFire free?
Is DFC@Home free?
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Do IntelliFire or DFC@Home have ads?
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