There is nothing like a flickering fire in a fireplace on a cold winter night. So, it isn’t surprising that automating the operation of gas fireplaces is a frequent request by homeowners during a smart home system installation by a professional integrator. However, as an integrator, I would discourage homeowners from automating their operation because of the dangers associated with gas fireplaces, such as burning and carbon monoxide poisoning. For homeowners who still insist on a solution, there are some steps that you
