SkyTech SKY-1410TH-A Smart Fireplace Remote Control & Thermostat - Black | Wireless Temperature Control for Gas/Electric Fireplaces | Perfect for Home Heating & Cozy Winter Nights

We love the remote. I received it quickly and installed it in just a few minutes without any difficulties.This particular model appealed to me because the receiver runs on 120V AC, so I don't have to worry about replacing batteries. Our fireplace is a newer direct vent gas unit with millivolt valve that is connected to a wall switch and the insert also has a 120V outlet inside the control panel, so it made this the perfect choice.It comes with piggy back female/male connectors, so I was able to just disconnect the connections from the wall switch, connect the remote unit to the valve, and then connect the switch onto the male connections on the remote. This way I can still use the wall switch if needed during a power failure.We've been using the remote almost daily for about a month and so far no problems at all. I can't speak to how well it will hold up over the years to come, but will update this review if we encounter any problems. So far my wife loves it!Range is very good; I've actually gone all the way to the other side of my house, maybe 30 feet away and pressed the button and it still worked.It also seemed to put itself into 'learn' mode automatically after I connected the receiver to AC power because I noticed that I got the three beeps after pressing one of the buttons on the remote for the first time. The manual doesn't mention this anywhere, but I think that's really convenient. It also doesn't lose it's link with the remote if the power goes out.We are very happy with the system so far.Amazing! Partly due to the simplicity of its interface with your fireplace and partly because its designed so darned well, it installed in a total of 5 or so minutes. And the majority of that was trying to find a screwdriver. I love the spade connectors they furnish (male and female; use which ever you need).Here's the installation instructions, a la me: 1) Disconnect wires going to the two wires that now go to my on/off switch. 2) plug the two spade connectors onto those same two terminals. 3) Plug it into 110v. 4) Press ON, on your remote control that you've put the batteries (included) into and the fireplace lights. 5) take another couple of minutes to get the hang of putting it in the thermostat mode. Done.I would challenge anyone for any way to make this type of product easier to install. My 10 yo boy could have done it, and faster than I probably.The operation of the remote is excellent as is the look and feel of it. And I like having the current temp shown constantly.I almost got the unit that works on batteries instead, but opted for this one to save battery buys. Installing this does remove the fireplace's ability to function during a power outage, but remember that it took 5 min only to install? I could uninstall it and add a jumper (paper clip would do) to short out the two connections that turn the fireplace on. So I went on the side of more convenience without power outages, whereas had I gone with the battery model, the remote control would continue to control it fine during the outage.Somehow I think my explanation of the product is more complicated that its installation or operation; sorry if that's so. Ask questions if you have any; this is real straightforward stuff.Don't know if it's just my dumb luck or what. I have ordered two of these in the past week. Both came with an inoperable learn button. Unable to depress learn button, no audible beep and, obviously no pairing with remote. Works just fine manually. Learn button appears to be jammed and has no give at all. Looking into hole with flash light, button on both appeared scratched, as if someone had tried to work these two remotes before and they were a previous return. Both were sold by Spotix, and both were fulfilled by Amazon. I have had problems with Amazon sending me defective items that were previously returned. Thank goodness Prime makes for easy returns. On one order in the past, the defective item was the one I had returned. Ok, now that I got that out of my system, I will order one more of these (from different seller) and hope the third time is the charm. 4/7/16 - Update: My apologies to Amazon, Spotix, and Skytech. After further investigation, I discovered the outlets in the fireplace were not wired, that is why learn button feature didn't work. Although I was still able to start fireplace with on/off switch. Apparently the builder didn't think it was necessary, or just forgot to run wire to them. Long story short, I guess I need the battery operated version.I received the receiver [box] and the transmitter[remote].Arrived quickly but the "battery that is included" for the remote wasn't. So a trip and $2.00 was needed to get this thing going.Installation on my millivolt system [i.e. I have a thermopile gas fireplace] was a breeze. [You could be confused by the diagram on Page 2. Just ignore. The pair of red leads coming from the box get connected to the two terminals on the gas valve shown ... either wire to either terminal. Leave any existing wires connected to those terminals. This is nothing more than an AC-powered, remote-controlled relay, i.e. "wall switch".]I plugged the receiver into one of the 120V receptacles underneath [there for a blower, which I don't have].Don't forget to put the 'slider' into the "REMOTE" position.The wall switch which had been the way I'd turn the FP on ... leave that switch in the off position. [The FP will light when you flip it up.]I did not have to use the "learn" function.