# Smartphone-Controlled Fireplaces The Escea DX1500 Lets You Turn up the Heat from the Couch By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escea-dx1500 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/19/wifi-fireplace-seriously/) & [escea.co.nz](http://www.escea.co.nz/) There is now an app for the fireplace thanks to the Escea DX1500. The Escea DX1500 is a new home hearth that can be controlled via an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flir-one-edge-pro) or Android app. The fireplace is gas powered and connects to your phone using built-in WiFi. The Escea DX1500 has a modern, rectangular design that complements any contemporary home. Using the app to control this luxe fireplace seems to be a cinch, with controls for timers, temperatures and fans being only a finger swipe away. The Escea DX1500 may be the first fireplace of its kind, but don't be shocked if [future fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-designs) and maybe even air conditioners implement some type of [wireless smartphone control system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-wh517s). If it's one thing people hate, it's getting off the couch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone-controlled Fireplaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the use of smartphone control to other home appliances such as air conditioners. - **Home Automation Via Smartphone:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating smartphone control into various aspects of home automation, creating a seamless and convenient living experience. - **Wireless Control for Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing wireless control systems for traditional home appliances, transforming them into smart devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating cutting-edge home furnishing products with integrated smartphone control capabilities. - **Internet of Things (iot):** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the IoT ecosystem by developing smart home appliances that can be controlled via smartphones. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and developing mobile applications that enable remote control and management of various home appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md) - [Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-fire-pillar-3t.md) - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md) - [Bioethanol Fireplace Website Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-feu-fires.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-pellet-barbecue-grill.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Portable Bluetooth-Enabled Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-firepit-1.md)