[Amazon.ca] Durablow SH3001 Gas Fireplace WiFi Smart Home Remote Control $59.95 (33% off)

Mar 14th, 2022 7:10 pm

#1

solarfish [OP]: Member; Nov 30, 2008; 256 posts; 248 upvotes; Oro-Medonte

Mar 14th, 2022 7:10 pm

[Amazon.ca] Durablow SH3001 Gas Fireplace WiFi Smart Home Remote Control $59.95 (33% off)

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07T8KZ63C
Price:: 59.99
Savings:: 33% off
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

Note, the picture is incorrect and shows the non-smart version with battery power. However I just received it and it definitely is the SH3001 which is smart and does not take batteries. This has been $89.95 for a long time and is not even this cheap in US.

As with many smart devices, it does need to connect to 2.4GHz but once that's done, I was able to connect to Google Home with no issues. I just ordered a second one for my other fireplace.

EDIT: Just to clarify, there are two options for $59.95, but one of them has $11.86 postage and does not arrive until May. The one you want to order has free postage and arrives in a few days (may even have next day with Prime). The picture for this one includes a remote (which it doesn't have) as shown in the attached screenshot.

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Last edited by Mars2012 on Mar 15th, 2022 12:16 am, edited 3 times in total.
Reason: added "remote control" to title

Mar 14th, 2022 7:35 pm

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JoJoCan: Deal Fanatic; Jul 14, 2018; 7664 posts; 26550 upvotes

Mar 14th, 2022 7:35 pm

Thought it was a fireplace for this price…

:)

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Mar 14th, 2022 7:36 pm

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fizz: Jr. Member; Feb 5, 2006; 159 posts; 46 upvotes

Mar 14th, 2022 7:36 pm

Thanks, I always wanted to make my fireplace smart but was told it was not possible. Hopefully, this is a DIY install.

Mar 14th, 2022 7:44 pm

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solarfish [OP]: Member; Nov 30, 2008; 256 posts; 248 upvotes; Oro-Medonte

Mar 14th, 2022 7:44 pm

fizz wrote: ↑ Thanks, I always wanted to make my fireplace smart but was told it was not possible. Hopefully, this is a DIY install.

Not even a screwdriver required. There are three leads, one (the USB charger) plugs into the nearest outlet. The other two push on to existing spade connectors on the controller that should already be under your fireplace.

Mar 14th, 2022 9:51 pm

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fizz: Jr. Member; Feb 5, 2006; 159 posts; 46 upvotes

Mar 14th, 2022 9:51 pm

solarfish wrote: ↑ Not even a screwdriver required. There are three leads, one (the USB charger) plugs into the nearest outlet. The other two push on to existing spade connectors on the controller that should already be under your fireplace.

Thanks, can you still use the dumb light switch?

Mar 14th, 2022 10:20 pm

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rickytenzer: Jr. Member; Jul 22, 2010; 124 posts; 264 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 14th, 2022 10:20 pm

Been using it for two years, GREAT product. The ability to program your fireplace to turn on and off at specific times or even location and exterior temperature... Amazing

Mar 14th, 2022 10:33 pm

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GT!!: Deal Addict; Apr 4, 2007; 4136 posts; 1645 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 14th, 2022 10:33 pm

Interesting. I used a zwave dry contact switch (Zooz Zen16 multirelay) to automate mine with Smartthings/Alexa. About the same price. I wired mine in series with the thermostat so that the wall thermostat for the fireplace is still connected and I use it to limit how hot the room can get. The Zooz 16 also has a neat feature that you can configure (locally) how long it will run before turning off automatically.

Mar 14th, 2022 10:56 pm

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shlomom: Member; Nov 23, 2013; 316 posts; 139 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 14th, 2022 10:56 pm

How is it different than this smart relay which also makes you fireplace Google compatible for $36?
https://www.amazon.ca/Voice-Control-Fir ... B07N9BCJRW

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Mar 14th, 2022 11:43 pm

#9

GT!!: Deal Addict; Apr 4, 2007; 4136 posts; 1645 upvotes; Montreal

Mar 14th, 2022 11:43 pm

shlomom wrote: ↑ How is it different than this smart relay which also makes you fireplace Google compatible for $36?
https://www.amazon.ca/Voice-Control-Fir ... B07N9BCJRW

Reading the reviews multiple people commented that it doesn't actually add voice control unless you purchase a smart switch to go with it, whereas the other includes all you need (I believe).

Mar 15th, 2022 10:33 am

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gdotdot: Member; Apr 21, 2010; 213 posts; 106 upvotes; Ontario

Mar 15th, 2022 10:33 am

I have a dumb question, my fireplace is controlled by what looks like a regular dumb light switch, so is it possible to change that to a smart switch? Or is there some sort of voltage/safety restrictions here?

Mar 15th, 2022 10:49 am

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thornhillguy: Newbie; Jun 21, 2021; 9 posts; 98 upvotes

Mar 15th, 2022 10:49 am

gdotdot wrote: ↑ I have a dumb question, my fireplace is controlled by what looks like a regular dumb light switch, so is it possible to change that to a smart switch? Or is there some sort of voltage/safety restrictions here?

Actually a great question. Answer is likely no - that switch probably doesn't have a neutral wire which would be required to power the smart switch. I had an electrician come and he couldn't do it without a neutral. The fireplace switches are usually just a simple on/off circuit breaker.

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Mar 15th, 2022 11:01 am

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phatgretwall: Newbie; Oct 30, 2014; 76 posts; 138 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Mar 15th, 2022 11:01 am

the fireplace dumb switch is a milli-switch, so not enough amp to power a smart device.

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Mar 15th, 2022 11:08 am

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fergy: Deal Fanatic; Sep 27, 2006; 5190 posts; 2038 upvotes; Not so easy there Ma…

Mar 15th, 2022 11:08 am

gdotdot wrote: ↑ I have a dumb question, my fireplace is controlled by what looks like a regular dumb light switch, so is it possible to change that to a smart switch? Or is there some sort of voltage/safety restrictions here?

You can replace it with many inexpensive furnace type thermostats or with a little ingenuity (power source required) a WiFi thermostat. That's a lot better than a switch.

+1

Mar 15th, 2022 5:31 pm

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gdotdot: Member; Apr 21, 2010; 213 posts; 106 upvotes; Ontario

Mar 15th, 2022 5:31 pm

thornhillguy wrote: ↑
Actually a great question. Answer is likely no - that switch probably doesn't have a neutral wire which would be required to power the smart switch. I had an electrician come and he couldn't do it without a neutral. The fireplace switches are usually just a simple on/off circuit breaker.

phatgretwall wrote: ↑the fireplace dumb switch is a milli-switch, so not enough amp to power a smart device.

fergy wrote: ↑
You can replace it with many inexpensive furnace type thermostats or with a little ingenuity (power source required) a WiFi thermostat. That's a lot better than a switch.

Thank you everyone! Seems like the SH3001 is a good option!

Mar 16th, 2022 10:16 pm

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renhui: Deal Addict; Oct 3, 2004; 2304 posts; 288 upvotes; Calgary

Mar 16th, 2022 10:16 pm

fergy wrote: ↑ You can replace it with many inexpensive furnace type thermostats or with a little ingenuity (power source required) a WiFi thermostat. That's a lot better than a switch.

Thanks for bringing this up.

I was seriously considering going with this WIFI remote, really price! Though I do have a spare Zwave thermostat lying around which I think betters suits the purpose.

Mar 17th, 2022 7:54 am

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shriap: Newbie; Mar 26, 2011; 43 posts; 18 upvotes; London

Mar 17th, 2022 7:54 am

Thanks OP. I ordered one and received it yesterday. I also received SH3001 but without the handheld remote control that is shown in the picture of product listing. I have opened a ticket with the vendor to see if they can ship me the handheld remote.

Amazon has now corrected the link and this is still available at the sale price of $59.95. You will see the correct product listing here:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MRVG3MB/ref ... UTF8&psc=1

Mar 17th, 2022 7:59 am

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Parps: Member; Jul 16, 2006; 497 posts; 178 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 17th, 2022 7:59 am

I had this device hooked up to a gas heater in my garage. Worked really well.
I've since upgraded to the sh3002 model which has a thermostat. (But most won't need that for a fireplace remote)

Mar 17th, 2022 10:14 am

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MaxMartin: Member; Nov 17, 2013; 327 posts; 414 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Mar 17th, 2022 10:14 am

Is there an episode of Black Mirror on this yet?

Mar 17th, 2022 11:22 am

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solarfish [OP]: Member; Nov 30, 2008; 256 posts; 248 upvotes; Oro-Medonte

Mar 17th, 2022 11:22 am

shriap wrote: ↑ Thanks OP. I ordered one and received it yesterday. I also received SH3001 but without the handheld remote control that is shown in the picture of product listing. I have opened a ticket with the vendor to see if they can ship me the handheld remote.

I don't believe the handheld remote would be of any use to you, the SH3001 does not have the button on it to sync the remote, you would need the SH3001-RH I believe.

Mar 17th, 2022 11:34 am

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pkphilip: Deal Addict; Jan 23, 2004; 3534 posts; 3132 upvotes; GVRD

Mar 17th, 2022 11:34 am

I use this for my fireplace, or in fact any paddle switch, works great, runs on 2x AA.

https://discoverecolink.com/product/zwa ... witch-oem/