Smart Heating

If you’re upgrading your heating system, smart heating can seem like a daunting choice. However, if easier access and the optimised control of your heating sounds appealing, it might just be the right choice for you. With innovative home technology at the forefront of smart heating systems, our range of smart radiators, valves and thermostats prioritise making your life easier, and your heating more cost effective.

 

How does smart heating work?

Smart heating lets you manage your heating through connected controls, often using an app on your phone or tablet. You can set temperatures and heating schedules, make changes when you’re away from home and, with the right setup, manage different rooms separately.

Smart heating systems can also include features such as geofencing, open window detection and voice control, while more advanced models may learn your routine and adjust the heating around it. Read our guide to smart heating for a closer look at how it works.

 

Will smart heating save me money?

Potentially, yes, but it depends how you use it. Smart heating can help you use less energy by making it easier to heat your home only when and where you need to. Schedules, room-by-room control, holiday modes and geofencing can all help cut unnecessary heating. But exactly how much you save will depend on how you use your heating, your home and the features your system offers.

 

Do I need a hub to control different rooms separately?

Sometimes. Smart radiator valves let you manage individual radiators and set different temperatures or schedules for different rooms, but some systems need a compatible hub, thermostat or receiver to bring everything together. Other products connect directly to Wi-Fi or work independently, so check what each part of the system needs before you buy.

 

Will smart heating work with my existing heating system?

In many cases, yes. Smart heating can work with boilers, radiators, electric heating and underfloor heating, but the right controls depend on the system already in your home. Before buying, check that the thermostat, valves, hub or other controls are compatible with your heating setup and with each other.

 

Do I need a professional to install smart heating?

It depends on what you're fitting. Some smart heating products are straightforward to set up, while thermostats, receivers, wiring centres and more complex multi-room systems may involve electrical or heatingsystem work. To give you a head start, our guide on how to install a smart thermostat explains what’s involved when fitting a smart thermostat.