Includes Touchstone 80052 Sideline Elite® Forte 40-inch Smart Electric Fireplace and 90000 Encase Surround Mantel

Designed for Touchstone 80052 Electric Fireplace only. Not for use with gas or traditional fireplaces.

Traditional fireplace size, paired with advanced WiFi enabled smart electric fireplace features. 60 flame/base color combinations, built in heater and realistic LED flame.

The Touchstone Sideline Forte Elite Smart Electric Fireplace offers advanced LED flame technology, WiFi enabled smart home compatibility and a traditional fireplace size. Easily control the flame and heat settings by remote control or mobile phone app. Through the Tuya Smart app, you can configure Google Home and Amazon Alexa devices and use voice commands to control the fireplace power and heat.

Realistic Flame, Relaxing Ambiance

The heart of Touchstone's electric fireplaces is the flame itself. The LED flames deliver the same relaxing effect of real flames, without the smokey smell or mess, and they look great in any room of the house. 

To create the cozy atmosphere of a traditional fireplace, this electronic unit emits authentic-looking flames that emulate a real fire. The Touchstone fireplace LED flames look so natural that friends and family may think you own a traditional wood burning fireplace.

Cool to the Touch Safety

The front glass remains cool to the touch, providing a safer fireplace experience compared to a wood or gas burning fireplace. The Sideline Elite is ideal for use in homes with children and pets or in areas where wood burning fireplace use is restricted.

Built in Heater, All Season Use

With the dual heat and flame controls, you can enjoy the beauty of the fireplace with the heat turned on or off in any season or climate. The Sideline Elite Electric Fireplace adds a cozy feel to your room with the push of a button or voice command. The heater timer and auto shut-off add extra convenience.

Two heat settings (high and low) with a thermostat quickly warm a room up to 400 square feet. Please note, the heater is not designed to be the primary heat source in your room or home.

Multiple Flame Colors. Customizable Media

Create your own fireplace style with the Sideline Elite's 60 flame and base color combinations and fireplace hearth media. Use the log set for a traditional look or combine the crystals and driftwood for a more modern style. 

Easy Installation and Use

With a slim 5 1/2-inch depth, the Sideline Elite can be used as a recessed fireplace insert in the wall or build out, or as a wall mount fireplace.

You can easily add a Touchstone® electric fireplace to a room remodel or new home. With no need for gas venting or a chimney, you can install a Sideline Elite in any room from the bathroom to finished basement.

The Sideline Elite includes a mounting bracket and an easy-to-follow product manual. The fireplace can be plugged into a standard 120v outlet or hardwired by a professional.

Recommended Placement

The heat vents are on the top front of the unit. We recommend placing your Sideline Elite at least 20” below your ceiling or 8” below your mounted flat screen TVfor safe clearance from the heater unit.

The remote control uses AAA batteries (batteries are not included).

What's Included

• Electric Fireplace
• Surround Mantel
• Driftwood Logs
• Log Set
• Clear Crystals
• Remote Control
  
• User's Manual

Features

• Slender frame offers a large 36" wide x 21-11/16" flame viewing area
• Two heat settings (750W/1500W) with thermometer (68-88°F) or constant on and Programmable thermostat
  
• Designed for recessed mounting in wall
• Remote control for heat and flame setting (batteries not included)
• Dual mode, operates with or without heat for only flame effect
• 6 flame color options and 10 media bed color options
• 5 flame and media bed light intensity settings
• 3 flame speeds and timer up to 8 hours
• Can be plugged in or hardwired
• Smartphone compatibility
• Turn on or off by voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Home
• Includes log set, crystals, and driftwood

Specifications

Mantel Specifications

Fireplace Specifications

Touchstone Fireplace Wi-Fi Setup Guide

Start here for connecting your Touchstone® Smart Fireplace to the Touchstone® Fireplace App, Amazon Alexa® and Google Home®.

• Is your fireplace WiFi Compatible? Look for the “WiFi” image on your control panel. If you see the logo you are ready to go.
  

Just a reminder, connecting to the Touchstone Fireplace App or using Amazon Alexa or Google Play is not required for standard operation. Touchstone included remote will handle all the functions of the fireplace.

Have questions about compatibility? Scroll down for a list of compatible fireplaces.

Start here: Get the Touchstone Fireplace App

Set Up the Touchstone Fireplace App

Once you have downloaded the app to your mobile device, open the Touchstone Fireplace App, tap “Sign in” to register an account, and then sign in. (The app can be used as a “guest”, but you may miss out on some support functionality). Follow the app instructions to set up, register an account and sign in to the app.

Notes:

• Your phone will request permission for the “Touchstone Fireplace” to find and connect to devices on your network.
• The Touchstone Fireplace App will also request to access Bluetooth devices.
• This enables simple product pairing through the app’s Bluetooth pairing.
• The Touchstone Fireplace App will be not fully functional without these permissions.
  

Add Your Touchstone® Smart Electric Fireplace to the Touchstone Fireplace App 

For Fireplaces purchased AFTER November 2022:

• After signing in or creating an account, add your device using the simple Bluetooth pairing. The Bluetooth pairing easily finds your powered-on fireplace.

For Fireplaces purchased BEFORE November 2022:

• Your fireplace doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity, so you’ll need to pair your fireplace by selecting the “+” from the upper corner of your “All Devices” window. Here, you will be directed to the “Add Device” page, where you will select the Touchstone logo.
• This will walk you through resetting your fireplace for pairing. In the upper corner select “Bluetooth” and then change your option to “EZ Mode”. Follow the instructions for walking through pairing in EZ mode. You’ll need to be ready with your WiFi login and password.

Need more help? Refer to the Touchstone Quick Start Guide for step-by-step instructions. (Check Documents and Files section for this file)

Set Up Your Touchstone Fireplace for Amazon Alexa or Google Home Pairing

• You can use your Touchstone Smart App to connect your smart fireplace to Alexa or Google Play.
• An important first step in using your fireplace with Amazon Alexa or Google Home is to change the device name to the word or phrase you will use for voice commands, i.e. Alexa, turn on the fireplace. You must use your designated phrase, i.e. "fireplace" in your voice commands for Alexa and Google Home to control your fireplace. See more about voice commands below.
• Once you’ve paired the fireplace in your app, it is easy to walk through Alexa or Google Home pairing by clicking on your fireplace in the app, clicking on the “edit” icon in the upper right corner and then selecting Alexa or Google Assistant icons under “third party control” Have your Alexa or Google Home login ready.

Using Amazon Alexa and Google Home Voice Commands:

The Amazon Alexa and Google Home compatibility allow you to use voice commands to control your fireplace when paired using the Touchstone Fireplace App.

Examples: Turn the Fireplace On and Off and Adjust the Heat Temperature
Google Home Voice Commands For Your Fireplace
"Hey Google, turn on <fireplace name>"
"Hey Google, turn off <fireplace name>"
"Hey Google, set heat to <degrees>"

Amazon Alexa Voice Commands For Your Fireplace
"Alexa, turn on <fireplace name>"
"Alexa, turn off <fireplace name>"
"Alexa, set heat to <degrees>"

For a full list of compatible voice commands: Check Documents & Files section for this file

Watch this video to learn how to operate the Touchstone Fireplace App

Updating the firmware on your Touchstone Fireplace

Visit our Updating Your Fireplace’s Firmware article for instructions on updating your firmware to the last version. (Check Documents & Files section for this file)

Warranty

STANDARD 1-YEAR WARRANTY

Documents & Files

• Owners' Manual
• Dimensional Drawing
• Touchstone Quick Start Guide
• Updating Your Fireplace’s Firmware article
• Alexa Voice Commands
• Google Home Voice Commands
  

Videos