The Touchstone Sideline Elite® 42 inch Smart Electric Fireplace combines a realistic flame hearth with smart-home features The next step up from our Sideline series, with more bolder colors, features, and a sleeker slim border design. The Sideline Elite® 42 electric fireplace by Touchstone is a compact version of the most popular series. With WiFi-enabled technology, you can control the realistic flames using our mobile app or voice commands through Alexa or Google Home. The Sideline Elite offers unmatched flame quality, large format display with slim border, multiple color options, and reliable design, making it a favorite among smart consumers and contractors.
Realistic Flame
The heart of Touchstone’s electric fireplaces is the impressive flame display. These flames deliver the same relaxing effect as real flames without the hassle. They create a cozy atmosphere in any room and offer 60 color combinations for customization. Operate the heat and flame settings conveniently with the remote control (batteries not included) or mobile app.
Heating Capabilities
The Sideline Elite® provides heat that takes the edge off a cool bedroom, family room or basement. It has two heat settings and a thermostat mode and can warm up a room up to 400 sq. ft. Please note that it is not intended to be the primary heat source but rather to supplement your existing heating system. Control the heat settings using the remote, app or the built-in heat timer.
Mounting and Use
The versatile Sideline Elite electric fireplace can be inserted into or mounted on your wall. Follow the provided instructions for easy installation. For optimal placement, position the fireplace at least 8 inches below the ceiling or below a mounted flat screen TV, considering its heating feature. We recommend placing the fireplace at least 6 inches from the floor.
What's Included
Sideline Elite Electric Fireplace
Driftwood Logs
Clear Crystals
Remote Control
Mounting Bracket
User's Manual
Features
Minimal frame with wide 38" x 14 3/8" flame viewing area
Programmable thermostat
Two heat settings (750W/1500W) with thermometer (68-88°F) or constant on
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
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
Can be plugged in or hardwired
Smartphone compatibility
Turn on or off by voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Home
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant controls through the Tuva Smart App
Includes log set, crystals, and driftwood.
Specifications
Frame Color
Black
Fireplace Dimensions
41.75” W x 19.25” H x 5.5” D
Firebox Dimensions
40.44” W x 18” H x 5.13” D
Rough Opening Dimensions
40.75” W x 18.25” H x 5.5” D
Fire Dimensions
38” W x 14.38” H
Part Number
80042
Heater Type
Coil wire heater with blower
Watts
1,500
BTU's
5,000
Room Coverage
400 ft.
Fireplace Weight
41 lbs
Shipping Weight
58 lbs
Voltage
120v
Amperes
11 and up
Dimensions
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 TemperatureGoogle Home Voice Commands For Your Fireplace"Hey Google, turn on ""Hey Google, turn off ""Hey Google, set heat to "
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands For Your Fireplace"Alexa, turn on ""Alexa, turn off ""Alexa, set heat to "
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
