Remotec ZFM-80 - Fireplace Project

[bamarayne (Jason "The Enabler" as deemed so by @Smart)]

@esakowski

My question is, does anyone have a recommendation for an alternative? One that you may have had success with for a fireplace or similar project?

Take a look at these two links. The first is to the entire thread. The second is to my finished project.

It works great. I can control it with the switch, the app, and via Alexa.

Need help with my fireplace

Ok, I’ve done a ton of searches and for some reason can’t decipher all of it… My Goal: I want to control my fireplace with ST as well as keeping the low voltage wall switch in place for a manual shutoff/control. What I have: This is the Name and Model # of my fireplace ~ Hearth & Home Technologies • DV3732SBI, DV3732SBIL Fireplace wiring: This is the wiring diagram from the manual ~ [image] What I think I need (I already bought it): Aeon Labs DSC26103-ZWUS - Z-Wave In-Wall Micro Controller The BIG Question: First of all, SAFETY is my #1 concern. I will not use this in any kind of automation. I only want to tell Alexa to turn on/off the fireplace. That is it. I’m just going to cut to the chase here ~ I’m NOT an electrician. I am not completely familiar (or comfortable) …

Need help with my fireplace

Well, I finally got the fireplace automated. Here’s how I did it and what I learned. Initial setup: Low voltage switch on the wall turns the gas fireplace on and off. This switch has solid core 18 gauge wire running to it from the control module beneath the fireplace. Fan blower turns on/off via thermostat inside of fireplace. Fan blower has a reastat that controls the speed of the fan. Automation hardware: Aeon labs G2 smart switch http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008VWBNAUpsc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 110 vac Dpdt dry contact relay from Amazon. An 8 foot long extension cord A single gang switch box How I did it: Cut the male plug end off of the ext cord about 12 inches from the end. Connect this to the L & N lines of the aeon switch. cut off about 8 …