Hook Gas Fireplace up to Remote Thermostat

[decad1]

I've got a gas fireplace with that switches on and off. As I understand it, I can put a wifi switch running to a thermostat that will start/stop it when needed. What I need is a way to have a wifi connection between the gas fireplace in the basement to a smart thermostat upstairs that I can use to turn the gas fireplace on/off. Can I start the fireplace remotely through wifi without running a thermostat cable through the wall?

I want the option to be able to use the gas fireplace to keep the upstairs from freezing on the weeks I am away from the house without running the furnace. Is that possible?

Thanks!

 

[DAKSY]

How about giving us a manufacturer & model of your fireplace so we can help…

 

[spuldup]

The controls on the fireplace would have to be electrical (preferably low voltage). Most I have seen are mechanical. Need to know the fireplace model.

 

[decad1]

I'm sorry, I won't be home to get that for you until later in the week, but will find that out and let you all know. Thanks!

 

[decad1]

I got home last night and took a picture of the metal tag under the fireplace. Thanks for the help!

 

[DAKSY]

Household vented appliance. I don’t deal with them.

 

[vbu]

If your indoor air quality is of any importance to you, you would be much better off running your furnace, or installing a direct vent gas fireplace. Like someone else mentioned it is household vented which means all the nasty stuff from burning gas ends up in your home.

 

[spuldup]

Yes if it is unvented it is for intermittent, attended use.
Also since I don't see electrical ratings on the nameplate, there really isn't a safe way to remote control it without adding valves which would void the listing and put you at fault if something should happen.