Touchstone Sideline Smart Recessed Electric Fireplace 50 Inch

Overview

A 50 inch electric fireplace built for in-wall recessed mounting, with a 1,500W heater, thermostat, and 30 ember and flame color combinations. Suits homeowners replacing a gas insert or framing a built-in feature wall who want WiFi and Alexa control.

Unlike a freestanding heater, the Sideline 50 is designed to disappear into framing or an existing fireplace opening, staying cool to the touch on its sides and back so it can sit close to a mounted TV. The listing recommends at least 8 inches of clearance above the unit for a TV, mantel, or picture, and the heater can be switched off entirely to run as a flame-only display in warmer months. It ships with faux logs and crystal inserts so the same unit can be styled two ways.

• 50 inch in-wall recessed design
• 30 ember and flame color combinations
• 1,500W heater with thermostat
• Alexa and WiFi enabled

Who it's for

Fits homeowners doing a fireplace remodel or wall-mounted TV install who want supplemental heat with a realistic flame. Not the right pick for anyone needing to heat a large or primary living space, since the seller frames it as a room take-the-edge-off heater rather than a main heat source.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The 1,500W heater draws up to 12 amps, so it can run on a 15-amp circuit though a 20-amp circuit may be needed if other devices share the line. Flame and ember colors are set through an IR remote, the companion app, or Alexa and Google Home, and the heat can be disabled independently so the flame effect works year round. Because it is ventless, installation does not require venting work, though the seller advises confirming any unused gas lines are professionally capped first.

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