Simplifire Inception 36" Traditional Built-In Electric Fireplace (SF-INC36)

This model is hardwire-only on both the 120V (5,000 BTU) and 240V (10,000 BTU) connections — there's no plug-in option. Budget for a licensed electrician as part of the install.

No — a decorative front (Folio, Halston, or Chateau Forge, all in black) is required to complete the fireplace and is sold separately. The optional Westcott Mantel Kit is also sold separately for a built-in look without wall construction.

Three ways: on-fireplace buttons handle basic flame, heater, and light on/off; the included remote adds brightness, timer, and thermostat control; and the IntelliFire app connects for full remote and voice-assistant control via compatible smart speakers.

Digital Spark™ is SimpliFire's flame-effect engine, combining flickering flame motion, hand-painted logs, and a glowing LED ember bed to produce a layered, more realistic flame picture than a typical scrolling-drum electric flame. Flame brightness and the ember bed are independently adjustable, and the flame effect runs independently of the heater, so you can display the flame year-round with the heat off.

Download the free IntelliFire app (App Store or Google Play). The first time the fireplace powers on, it displays an on-screen setup guide that walks you through Wi-Fi pairing — have your network name and password ready beforehand. You can also relaunch this guide anytime from the remote's menu under Settings > Network > Setup. Once connected, the IntelliFire app links the fireplace to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice control.

This model is covered by Hearth & Home Technologies' (SimpliFire's parent company) limited warranty, which begins at the date of installation. Coverage terms vary by component — electrical parts such as modules, remotes, blowers, junction boxes, and wire harnesses are covered for a set period detailed in the warranty documentation shipped with the unit. Confirm the exact duration for this model with your dealer before purchase, since the printed warranty table spans SimpliFire's full electric, gas, and wood appliance lineup.

The unit is rated at 5,000 BTU on a 120V circuit or 10,000 BTU on 240V. A room-coverage figure of up to 800 sq ft appears in some listings, but that number isn't published in SimpliFire's own spec sheet or brochure — treat it as a rough estimate rather than a guaranteed rating. Actual heating performance depends on room layout, ceiling height, and insulation, and SimpliFire's installation manual explicitly states this appliance is supplemental heat, not a primary heat source.