Proflame Connect Plus

App works pretty well but it can’t do 7 day scheduling like a traditional thermostat can do. This is a serious issue considering it is designed to operate a fireplace heating appliances. Some users don’t want the fireplace running all day every day. I had to disconnect the Proflame and wire a traditional WiFi thermostat to the fireplace. I hope they fix this soon!

As a user of the original Proflame app, Proflame Connect Plus has been a welcome upgrade. Compatibility remains with older WiFi modules like mine that do not have the latest features. For me, this means that the app is essentially a UI overhaul. That said, it’s quite significant! Visually the menu items are much more modern. I wish there would be app icons customizations like other apps have. A darker icon such as blue or black would be welcome. I also wish the app would also offer iOS widgets. This would be a way to view the current status or turn on/off directly from the widget without having to visit the app.

I can’t explain very well, but the menu flow is clunky. App start begins with a net scan for fireplaces. When I’m on my 5GHz network, no devices are found (oh?). I have two fireplaces. Reset to 2.4GHz m; more time wasted. Transitioning from one to the other requires more scanning and busy circles chasing tails. This version encourages the user to register but I’m reluctant to give up this small bit of privacy, despite the developers claim that no user data is collected. Don’t you collect my email address during registration?