Touchstone Sideline 36″ Recessed Smart Electric Fireplace

Smart Home Connectivity, Customizable Flame Effects & Year-Round Supplemental Heating

Bring the beauty and ambiance of a traditional fireplace into your home without the smoke, fumes, chimney, or open flame. The Touchstone Sideline 36″ Recessed Smart Electric Fireplace combines a modern, streamlined design with customizable flame effects, supplemental heating, and smart-home connectivity.

Designed primarily for recessed installation, the Sideline 36″ features a front-facing heating vent that allows the unit to sit flush within a wall. It can also be wall mounted, while its dual-mode operation lets you enjoy realistic flame effects with or without heat—making it suitable for year-round use.

With five flame intensity settings, three flame colors, Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, and convenient remote control operation, this electric fireplace provides flexible control over both ambiance and comfort.

Key Features

Recessed or Wall-Mounted Installation

Designed for recessed mounting in a wall, the fireplace can also be wall mounted. Its front heating vent allows the unit to be installed flush with the wall.

Smart Home Connectivity

Connect the fireplace to your home network for advanced control. Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing convenient hands-free operation.

Two Heat Settings

Choose between high and low heat settings to provide supplemental warmth for rooms up to 400 square feet.

Dual-Mode Operation

Enjoy the fireplace with heat or turn the heater off completely for a flame-only display. This allows you to enjoy the ambiance of the fireplace throughout the year.

Customizable Flame Effects

Create the atmosphere you want with:

• 5 flame intensity settings


• 3 flame color options: Orange, Blue, and Blue-Orange


• Flame-only operation without heat

Large Viewing Area

The modern black frame surrounds a generous fireplace viewing area, creating a clean contemporary focal point for living rooms, bedrooms, entertainment spaces, and feature walls.

Flexible Electrical Installation

The fireplace can either be plugged into a standard outlet or hardwired, providing flexibility for different installation requirements.

Built-In Timer

Set the automatic shut-off timer from 30 minutes up to 7.5 hours for convenient operation and added peace of mind.

Decorative Media Included

The fireplace includes both a decorative log set and crystal set, allowing you to customize the appearance of the firebox.

Remote Control

Use the included remote to adjust heat and flame settings from a distance. Batteries are not included.

TV Installation Guidance

When installing the fireplace beneath a wall-mounted flat-panel TV, the fireplace should be mounted at least 12 inches below the bottom of the TV.

Specifications

General

Specification	Details
Brand	Touchstone
Product	Sideline 36″ Recessed Smart Electric Fireplace
Fireplace Type	Smart Electric Fireplace
Installation	Recessed or Wall Mounted
Finish	Black Frame
Room Coverage	Up to 400 sq. ft.
Flame Operation	With or Without Heat
Smart Capabilities	Yes
Voice Assistants	Alexa & Google Assistant
Manufacturer Warranty	1 Year

Heating & Performance

Specification	Details
Heat Settings	2 — High & Low
Maximum Heat Output	5,118 BTU
Room Coverage	Up to 400 sq. ft.
Heating Vent	Front-Facing
Flame-Only Mode	Yes
Timer	30 minutes to 7.5 hours
Noise Level	20–30 dB

Flame & Media

Specification	Details
Flame Intensity Settings	5
Flame Colors	Orange, Blue, Blue-Orange
Decorative Media	Log Set & Crystal Set
Flame Without Heat	Yes
Viewing Area	Large Front Viewing Area

Electrical

Specification	Details
Voltage	120V
Power	1,500W
Amperage	11A and up
Connection	Plug-In or Hardwired
Cord Location	Right Side on the Back of Fireplace

Dimensions & Weight

Specification	Details
Fireplace Dimensions	21.4″ H × 36″ W × 5.4″ D
Firebox Dimensions	20.25″ H × 32.5″ W × 5.25″ D
Fire View Dimensions	12″ H × 31″ W
Weight	45 lbs
Framing Dimensions	No more than ¼″ larger than the firebox portion

Installation Note

For recessed installation, the framing dimensions should be no more than ¼ inch larger than the firebox portion of the fireplace.

Smart Features

The Sideline 36″ is designed for convenient integration into a connected home:

• Built-in smart capabilities


• Home network connectivity


• Alexa compatibility


• Google Assistant compatibility


• Hands-free voice control


• Remote control for heat and flame settings

Package Includes

• Touchstone Sideline 36″ Smart Electric Fireplace


• Decorative Log Set


• Decorative Crystal Set


• Remote Control

Remote-control batteries are not included.

Recommended Applications

The Touchstone Sideline 36″ is well suited for:

• Living rooms


• Bedrooms


• Family rooms


• Entertainment rooms


• Media walls


• Modern feature walls


• Recessed fireplace installations


• Wall-mounted fireplace installations


• Supplemental heating


• Year-round flame ambiance


• Smart-home environments

Warranty

1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Why Choose the Touchstone Sideline 36″?

The Touchstone Sideline 36″ Recessed Smart Electric Fireplace combines contemporary styling, flexible installation, customizable flame effects, supplemental heating, and smart-home convenience in a compact design. With recessed or wall-mounted installation, two heat settings, flame-only operation, multiple flame colors and intensities, included decorative media, and Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, it offers a versatile way to add fireplace ambiance and supplemental warmth without the requirements of a traditional fireplace.

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