Buying guide
American Fyre Designs Cosmopolitan Round
Manual flame sensing or FyreStarter Bluetooth. Choose the controls you will use.
The decision
Do you want the fire controlled from your seat?
American Fyre Designs Cosmopolitan Round offers two ways to live with the same 48-inch fire table. Manual flame sensing keeps ignition and flame adjustment at the table. FyreStarter adds electronic pilot ignition, high/low flame settings, USB charging and nearby Bluetooth control after the system is switched on at the table. The upgrade changes the control routine and electrical requirements around the same table.
Start with manual flame sensing if…
You are happy to walk to the table to start and adjust the fire. The battery-operated spark igniter and control knob suit the routine, and avoiding a required FyreStarter outlet keeps the installation aligned with the patio you already have.
Choose FyreStarter if…
Nearby phone control, selectable high/low flame and USB charging are conveniences you expect to use. You are prepared to plan the protected electrical connection and keep the appliance attended, including checking actual burner status in person.
The feature you are buying
Look at the controls as well as the fire.
FyreStarter does not make your phone the only way to operate the fire. The table’s power and auxiliary buttons provide local operation, including high/low selection. That is useful when a guest does not have the app or you prefer a physical control for the evening.
Allow time for the first setup: download RHP Connect, create the required account and pair your phone with the table before the first evening. The instructions cover setup for each household device that will be used.
What changes during a normal evening
- Switch the system on at the table’s POWER button before using the app. Phone control is useful once the system is ready.
- The app starts the burner on high. Low becomes available after the documented 60-second sequence.
- You can enable a two-hour reminder in the app. It is a notification, not an automatic shutoff.
The current system uses RHP Connect over Bluetooth. The manual gives a maximum operating range of thirty feet and one controlling device at a time; surroundings can affect the connection. It is a nearby patio convenience, rather than a Wi-Fi promise to start the fire from anywhere. You still verify burner status in person.
A fair comparison
Same table, finish and fuel. Different equipment.
| What changes | Manual flame sensing | FyreStarter Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Compared finish and fuel | Dark Basalt · natural gas | Dark Basalt · natural gas |
| Table dimensions | 48 in. diameter × 24 in. high | 48 in. diameter × 24 in. high |
| Starting the fire | Battery-operated spark igniter and physical control knob | Electronic pilot ignition through local controls or nearby app operation |
| Flame adjustment | Control knob | High/low through local controls or app |
| Listed burner input | 60,000 BTU/h | 65,000 high / 32,000 low BTU/h |
| Electrical planning | AA igniter battery; no FyreStarter mains supply | 120-volt AC, 15-amp minimum GFCI grounded receptacle as directed |
| Phone and charging functions | No FyreStarter Bluetooth or USB system | Bluetooth operation and USB charging |
| Current matched-configuration price | $3,823.00 | $6,319.00 |
The input rating does not establish how warm every seat will feel. Wind, outdoor conditions and placement remain part of the experience. We would make this ignition decision around convenience, controls and installation work rather than treating the additional maximum input as a measured comfort upgrade.
Compare the current card prices with the complete project. FyreStarter’s appliance premium and the cost of providing its electrical supply are separate amounts. If the patio already has an appropriately located supply, the project can look different from one that needs new electrical work. Have the installer assess the actual arrangement.
The Hearth Outpost view
Where FyreStarter earns its place.
Our take on manual flame sensing
We like the clarity of starting and adjusting the fire at the table. If you normally stand up to settle the cushions, bring out drinks and start the evening, that extra walk may not feel like a compromise. The simpler control arrangement can be the right purchase even when FyreStarter is within budget.
The spark igniter uses an included AA battery, and the control knob lets you adjust the flame at the table. We would choose this arrangement when physical controls are how we want to run the fire. Keep access to that panel comfortable after the chairs are in place.
Our take on FyreStarter
We would choose FyreStarter when we expect to change the flame while seated with guests. Nearby high/low control gives the upgrade a useful job during the evening, and the local buttons let someone operate it without using a phone. Manual flame sensing also adjusts the flame; decide whether moving that control to your phone is worth the complete upgrade cost.
We would settle the outlet and service access before ordering. The convenience belongs in the finished patio plan, not in an improvised cord route after the table arrives. App control also does not make this an unattended appliance.
Plan the patio
The electrical decision comes before the table arrives.
The FyreStarter instructions require a 120-volt AC, 15-amp minimum GFCI grounded three-wire receptacle with a weatherproof in-use cover. Have a qualified professional plan the gas, power and service routes together. The outlet should be part of a considered installation, with access retained to the controls and serviceable components.
Both natural gas and propane are offered for Cosmopolitan Round. The body is designed to accommodate the specified propane cylinder arrangement, but a cylinder is not included. Choose the actual fuel configuration to match your supply; an ignition upgrade does not resolve the separate fuel decision. Our propane versus natural gas guide covers that broader question.
The 48-inch diameter is the furniture footprint, not the complete installation envelope. Review combustible clearances, overhead conditions, ventilation and the gas connection in the manual. Keep the service and cylinder access usable after arranging chairs around the table.
The GFRC finish needs thoughtful everyday care. Wipe spills promptly, use coasters and avoid dragging rough or sharp objects across the surface. The manual describes mild soap and water cleaning and an annual masonry-sealer routine. A developing patina and possible hairline marks are part of assessing concrete honestly, rather than expecting a maintenance-free painted surface.
Finish the fire bed
You can use the supplied lava granules. Glass is a separate choice.
The current manual identifies required base lava granules supplied with the burner, plus the primary granule media needed if you choose that finish. That means a decorative-glass purchase is not automatically required to make the fire bed complete. If you prefer approved glass or gems instead, Cosmopolitan Round’s listed recommendation is twenty pounds of that primary media, above the required base media.
Optional decorative stones or other approved secondary pieces have their own placement requirements; they are not substitutes for the required base layer. The manual specifically excludes lava stones when a propane cylinder is installed inside the table. Check media against the selected fuel arrangement before adding it. Keep the burner’s screen area clear as directed. Confirm the exact media, cover and wind-guard selection before ordering, rather than assuming everything visible in a styled fire-table photograph comes with the table.
Manual configuration
- Selected Cosmopolitan Round GFRC table and burner/control arrangement
- Required base and primary granules as identified in the current manual
- Battery-operated spark ignition with the included AA igniter battery
FyreStarter configuration
- Selected Cosmopolitan Round with electronic pilot and Bluetooth control system
- Local power/auxiliary controls and USB charging function
- Required base and primary granules as identified in the current manual
The electrical receptacle, gas installation, propane cylinder if needed and selected optional styling accessories belong in the remaining project budget.
Shop the ranges
Continue with the exact configuration.
The two cards keep the finish, 48-inch round table and natural-gas fuel the same: Dark Basalt with manual flame-sensing control versus FyreStarter Bluetooth electronic ignition. Propane and other finish combinations are also offered; select the exact available configuration on the product page.
American Fyre Designs
Cosmopolitan Round · Dark Basalt · natural gas · manual
$3,823.00
Natural gas, Dark Basalt, manual flame-sensing control; battery-operated spark ignition.
American Fyre Designs
Cosmopolitan Round · Dark Basalt · natural gas · FyreStarter
$6,319.00
Natural gas, Dark Basalt, FyreStarter; plan the required protected electrical supply.
Warranty and documents
Three-year fire-feature coverage, with controls covered separately.
American Fyre Designs provides three-year limited coverage for its listed GFRC fire features and outdoor stainless-steel firepit burners. Electrical components, valves, accessories and controls carry a separate one-year term, with the written exclusions for batteries, wind guards and screens. The table and burner protection is a useful benefit. The electronics have their own shorter term. Coverage applies to the original purchaser in the US or Canada for single-family residential use; the full terms explain exclusions and the claim process.
- Listed GFRC fire feature
- 3 years limited
- Outdoor stainless firepit burner
- 3 years limited
- Listed controls and electrical components
- 1 year limited
Before ordering
A few details worth settling first.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Tell us which Cosmopolitan finish and fuel you want, and whether a suitable electrical supply is already available. We can help you compare the two complete configurations.
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Good questions
A clearer choice.
Is FyreStarter a Wi-Fi system?
The documented operation uses nearby Bluetooth through RHP Connect. The manual gives up to thirty feet and one controlling device at a time, with burner status verified in person.
Can I operate FyreStarter without using my phone?
Yes. Local power and auxiliary buttons support the documented operating functions, including high/low flame selection. Follow the lighting and shutdown instructions for the exact model.
Does manual flame sensing require the FyreStarter electrical outlet?
The manual configuration uses a battery-operated spark igniter and physical control knob. The protected mains receptacle described here is required for the FyreStarter system.
Must I buy glass media to use the table?
The current manual states that the supplied granules provide the required media when you choose that option. Approved decorative glass or gems are a separate choice with their own amount and placement requirements.
Does the three-year warranty cover FyreStarter electronics for three years?
No. The listed GFRC fire feature and stainless outdoor firepit burner have three-year terms. Electrical components and controls have separate one-year coverage under the written warranty.