KAMINIO Marlon PRO 24
A practical electric fireplace (inset / media wall fire) for a cosy focal point.
The Best Electric Fires with a Remote (UK 2026)
A remote or app control matters more on an electric fire than most appliances, because inset and wall-mounted fires are often out of easy reach. Here's what to look for and our top picks with remote control.
Quick answer
Almost all inset and wall-mounted fires now include a remote, and a growing number add Wi-Fi and app control with Alexa or Google Home support. A remote lets you change flame colour, brightness, heat setting and timer without getting up - genuinely useful when the fire is recessed into a wall or mounted high. Check the remote controls everything, not just on and off.
What to look for
Confirm which functions the remote actually covers - some budget models only switch power, leaving flame and heat adjustment on the unit itself, which is useless on a recessed fire. Look for thermostat and timer control from the remote. App and voice control add convenience and scheduling, though they need Wi-Fi setup. Consider whether the fire retains its settings after a power cut.
How we pick
We rate these on the range of functions available remotely, ease of use, plus the fire's core flame and heat performance. Every pick includes genuine remote or app control.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
KAMINIO MATTI
A practical electric fireplace (freestanding fire, 38in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#3 
KAMINIO LUCA
A practical electric fireplace (electric fireplace, 23in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#4 
Endeavour Fires Holbeck
A practical electric fireplace (wall-mounted fire, 2kW) for a cosy focal point.
#5 
KAMINIO HENRI
A practical electric fireplace (electric stove (log-burner style)) for a cosy focal point.
#6 
Ameriwood Home Lumina
A practical electric fireplace (fireplace TV stand / media console, 70in wide) for a cosy focal point.
Frequently asked questions
Do all electric fires come with a remote?
Most modern inset, wall-mounted and media wall fires do, because the controls would otherwise be hard to reach once fitted. Budget freestanding models and some basic stoves may have manual controls only. Importantly, check what the remote actually adjusts - on cheaper fires it may only handle power, leaving flame and heat settings on the unit itself.
Can you control an electric fire with Alexa?
Some models offer Wi-Fi with Alexa and Google Home support, letting you switch the fire and adjust settings by voice or schedule it in an app. It's not universal, so check the specification if it matters to you. Setup is typically a standard Wi-Fi pairing through the manufacturer's app, and most such fires work on 2.4GHz networks.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the KAMINIO Marlon PRO 24 (our score 9.6/10) - A practical electric fireplace (inset / media wall fire) for a cosy focal point..